About Soma
Soma is a vinyasa yoga & breath work practice, based in the heart of Surrey & run by Jo Porter (500hrs RYT).
The name comes from the Vedic principle of bliss and internal happiness, something we all have the power re-create for ourselves when we take time to re-connect with our soul-selves… which begins and ends with the BREATH.
Passionate about the power of the breath and breath lead movement in helping to support, navigate and alleviate the challenges of life today, Jo offers both vinyasa yoga classes and / or 1-2-1 breath coaching, as a way to access these tools for yourself.
All classes are designed around specific student needs, ensuring you get the personalised attention required to get the most out of your practice, no matter what stage your practice is at.
Philosophy and Meaning
Soma is best explained as the bliss of our own existence that we naturally pursue. We are all seeking happiness in one form or another, united by our wish to experience greater fulfilment in life. Yoga can help us to refine this pursuit of happiness through the development of the spiritual self, starting with awareness of the physical self, which begins at the breath.
Benefits of Vinyasa
In vinyasa yoga classes, students coordinate movement with their breath in order to flow from one pose to the next. This moving meditation provides multiple physical and mental benefits:
Physically, sweat releases toxins and re-energises our bodies.
Mentally, the synchronised breathing relaxes the chatter of our mind and releases any blockage of energy flow throughout the body.
Other benefits include increased flexibility, mental focus, cardiovascular conditioning, calorie-burning and muscle development.
A research review published in the International Journal of Yoga in 2011 concluded that regular yoga practice can improve sleep, reduce stress, quell anxiety and help treat addiction.
Vinyasa is particularly effective at this as practitioners are encouraged to focus on their breath and bodily sensations. As a result, worries and cares become less prominent and overwhelming for the time you practise.
This kind of yoga also stills the mind, giving it the ability to process what the practice brings up to the surface — both the joyful and uncomfortable thoughts.
Your Teacher
Joanna Porter
Aditya Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training: 200hrs YAP
Are you interested in taking a unique Vinyasa Foundation Teacher Training that integrates the roots of Hatha Yoga with Ayurveda, Bhakti, Somatics, Kriya Yoga, Prana Flow, Evolutionary Theories as well as how to navigate the Yoga industry?
For the first time Alessandra Pecorella @aditya.yoga.school is bringing her renowned and comprehensive Aditya Yoga Teacher Training (YAP) to Surrey, in collaboration with her long time student Jo Porter (Senior Yoga Teacher).
Join us for 10 weekends of deep vinyasa immersion, foundational teacher training, powerful connection & lots of yoga magic…
This training is not only going to give you a depth of yoga understanding that will enrich your practice irrespective of your desire to become a teacher… …but for those who DO wish to teach, you can expect to leave this training empowered and inspired to create and teach intelligent, progressive vinyasa classes for all levels.
For details on course details, dates & fees please visit: https://adityayogaschool.co.uk/dates-and-fees/
or alternatively email me: jojoporter@me.com
Classes
Private or small group classes are available.
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