Yoga with Tara
Seasonal Yoga Instructor RYT-500
Who am I?
My name is Tara Simpson and I live in the beautiful village of Newton Valence in the South Downs National Park with my husband Ian, my 14 year old son Will and our two gorgeous black labs! I qualified as a RYT-200 Seasonal Yoga Teacher in February 2019 and completed my 300 hour teaching training in September 2020, updating mu qualification to RYT 500. I offer vinyasa flow classes incorporating Qigong inspired energy movement in my local area to people of all ages and fitness levels.
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What is Seasonal Yoga?
Seasonal Yoga is a system created and developed by Sue Woodd and Tina Hedren in the mid 1990s which merges Indian Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoism to create a system of health and well-being that's ideal for the modern Western world.
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What to expect at a Seasonal Yoga class
The beauty of Seasonal Yoga is that our practice is influenced by what's happening in nature so the classes change throughout the year. Each season sees a change in the pace, feeling, intention and ambience in class. For example, Summer sees a fast paced, high intensity class with lots of heart opening stretches. The organs of Winter are the kidneys and bladder and the matching element is water. We want our winter practice to reflect the stillness of the season and invite introspection and reflection with slower, more mindful flows interspersed with periods of rest. As the Taoists say "rather than learning about nature, let's learn from nature".
What do my students say?
"I’ve been so blessed to have enjoyed three of Tara’s classes..She really guides you through each movement, safely and clearly..She explains every move, and to move with the breath...I never become confused...she makes you feel you are really accomplishing something well...Whether you are a beginner or already a yoga fan. What are you waiting for ...."
Sammy, Liphook.
Fantastic classes, really accessible for beginners but offering a deep connecting experience as well. I really look forward to these sessions.
Justine, Newton Valence.
Tara is a very natural yoga teacher. I feel very comfortable in her class. She has the ability to make beginners feel confident and more able yogis to extend the pose further. Everyone benefits; highly recommend.
Bid, Newton Valence.
Tara is a wonderful teacher. Yoga classes with Tara have already improved my flexibility and a calmer state of mind. I know she is taking me on a transformational journey!
Victoria, Newton Valence.
An inspirational & passionate teaching technique not to be missed
Katie, Headley.
