SOPHIE ALIZE

YOGA TEACHER, BREATHWORK, AVAILABLE FOR 1:1

I have always adored movement. I have been dancing since childhood, discovering Yoga at 20 years of age. My first Yoga class was a 40 degree Bikram class, of which I hated every moment, – funnily enough now, Hot Flow is now my favourite practice.

What I loved most from the beginning was the grounding nature of Yoga. The freedom I felt to stretch it all out, but unlike regular stretch class, the magic of the breath work took everything to a deeper level. Yoga helped ground me and keep me out of my head, both on and off the mat. I noticed my moods, energy levels and strength differ so greatly when I was practicing regularly, and just generally loved myself more.

I like to challenge students physically and emotionally to allow Yoga to guide them into a deeper understanding of themselves. I place massive emphasis on breath and, like a cheer squad on the side of the football field, I rally the breath so I can hear it, feel it, making sure they are in their bodies not just moving through the motions.

I like to encourage students to take their Yoga beyond the mat, to practice being human in a way that makes the world a little brighter.