Dr Chris Bolton

For me, Yoga is an inclusive practice for all and one that focuses on strengthening the relationship between the body, the mind and the breath. This relationship creates the space to explore spiritual freedom and understanding of self. I believe in guiding others to find this relationship and space so that they can live comfortably, intuitively, and freely both on and off the mat. My teaching practice and philosophy is based on authenticity, non-judgment and compassion. My yoga style blends traditional Hatha practice with various spiritual meditation in order to make clear how this ancient approach to life can usefully and practically benefit people in our contemporary Western world. In my classes, I like to combine the strength offered by Hatha with a sense of playful acceptance in an attempt to leave fellow yogis feeling revived, balanced and refreshed. As a male yogi, I could never see myself on a yoga mat let alone teaching it, but the universe conspired to give me what I never knew I needed. Away from the yoga studio, I am a senior lecturer in drama education, which involves educating the next generation of secondary school drama teachers. I also love cooking, reading and practising my vinyl DJ mixing ! I qualified as a 200hr Yoga Teacher in 2020 and am accredited by Yoga Alliance International, India's first international yoga alliance. My favourite pose is Yogi Squat ..followed (very) closely by Chaturanga!!