Andrew L.

“I started attending Marie’s classes 9 months ago partly by chance and partly by design. I’ve long been intrigued by yoga and it’s benefits, but never found anywhere suitable. No one had classes on at the right times and the thought of attending a yoga class with hyper bendy, lycra clad, yoga-istas didn’t appeal. Then my wife stumbled upon Marie at Castleford Yoga. After a few short months she introduced me and I’ve never looked back.
Marie’s classes are fun enough and serious enough for me. I’m able to be me in class, there is no conforming to a behaviour that doesn’t fit with my personality. Marie is able to pitch the classes to all levels.

With each class containing experienced and novice yogis. We all learn from each other and help each other practice better, and Marie facilitates that. When I started I expected to become a bit more flexible, which I have, actually a lot more flexible. But what I wasn’t expecting was that I am stronger, have fewer aches and pains, am more able to relax and more mindful. I’ve learnt  that yoga is as much in the mind as it is the body. I look forward to my weekly class, it washes away the weeks stresses and frees my mind up to spend more time on meaningful things like my family and me. I love the sense of community I share with the other members of Castleford Yoga, some of whom have become friends over time. There is nothing wrong with sharing time with like minded people.

So my advice, is if you’re interested, or slightly intrigued, or wonder if Yoga might have a health benefit for you. Then give it a try. Come down for a session, speak to Marie. But if you do, be prepared to accept the challenge and accept that it can help you. Have an open mind and believe it can make a change – it has for me, and I wouldn’t be without yoga and a good stretch of my body and brain.
Peas n fluff”