Fi Lumsden Yoga
Pause, take a breath and see what arises
Welcome
to my website and the practice of yoga. I have been practising for over 25 years and teaching for nearly 20 years.
Yoga is a holistic practice - something that is often forgotten in the modern world of insta perfect yoga bodies. I strongly believe that yoga should be accessible to everybody and every body. Practiced with intelligence and mindful awareness it can create a stronger, healthier, more flexible body and a quieter, stiller more balanced mind.
Yoga has the power to transform
ABOUT
My personal practice and teaching career has been a journey of self-discovery. After having back issues, leading to surgery a few years after qualifying, my yoga practice changed. Practicing with mindful awareness has helped me stay strong physically and mentally. Despite surgeons expecting recurrent problems I have been pain free and strong for over 15 years. My deep gratitude goes to all my teachers over the years, particularly Sadhita and Suduka, of Bodhiyoga International, who guided me in my extended 500 hour advanced teaching certificate, deepening my practice, understanding and my joy of teaching.
I hope that your practice becomes a journey of self discovery and joy under my guidance.
CLASSES
All classes currently livestreamed via Zoom and in the studio simultaneously. Download at https://zoom.us/download and contact me for the link if you would like to join. 1-1 classes are via Zoom or in the studio.
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Studio classes
Monday 9.30am Mindful vinyasa
Monday 7.00pm Mindful vinyasa
Tuesday 7.00pm Somatic movement Restorative
Mindful vinyasa (flow) 1.15 hour classes, suitable for everyone. The Monday am class is a little lighter. Variations of poses are given to make the class accessible to all. All classes include breathwork (pranayama), postures (with a seasonal element to keep our energies in balance with the seasons) and finish with a guided relaxation and short meditation to leave you rested and restored.
These classes are so much more that just the physical, it's an exploration.
The Tuesday class is a more restorative mat based class including some traditional yoga poses as well as deeply releasing somatic movement, restorative poses and relaxation, inviting in ease, release and a deeper sense of enquiry.
£10 in studio
£7 online
My studio is a beautiful, peaceful space with underfloor heating.
Yin Yoga
Last Thursday of the month 7.00pm
A special 1.45 hour class. Yin yoga is a mat based, deeply calming, restorative practice. We move away from the more muscular traditional poses and stay in longer, softly held poses working at a deep fascial, connective tissue level. Poses are supported with props to allow for deeper release. Finishing with a loving kindness (metta) meditation.
£17 in studio
£10 online
Private 1-1 classes
I have been working with private clients for many years as a way of working with particular conditions such as back problems, arthritis, breathing problems, stress and anxiety. A private class gives you a chance to work with a tailored programme at your own pace. A private class is also a good idea if you are unsure or nervous about joining a regular class.
From £35
I am also available for private events such as hen parties, sports events and corporate classes POA
Workshops and Events
SATURDAY 4th NOVEMBER 2023 10am - 4pm £65
Grandtully, near Aberfeldy
Join us, Fi Lumsden and jill Storstein for this day long retreat in Fi’s peaceful yoga studio in Grandtully.
Content:
* Group opening circle to introduce and welcome everyone and a time to share our own experiences of perimenopause and menopause, with absolutely no pressure to join the chat, very welcome just to listen.
* 2 sessions of yoga, breathwork and meditation before and after lunch. We will be using a variety of yoga practices, breath work and meditation techniques to help manage the symptoms.
* Talk on functional nutrition, acupuncture and wellbeing
* Wholesome, delicious lunch
* Coffee, teas and snacks available all day.
* Time through the day for 1-2-1 chats with Fi and Jill about yoga and nutrition
* Closing circle
A non-refundable deposit of £15 at time of booking with balance due 22nd October, or full payment on booking also welcome. Payment details will be sent with the booking confirmation email. Places limited so book soon.
If you’re interested or want to know more please contact Fi or Jill
SUNDAY 19th NOVEMBER 2023
10.30 - 4.00pm
DAY RETREAT FOR YOGA TEACHERS
*A day to come together as a community, to practice, meditate and share teaching experiences and thoughts.
*We, as teachers, often work in a degree of isolation. This will be a day to connect with other teachers informally.
* Yoga teachers spend a lot of time supporting others. I hope that this day will enable us to support each other.
* There will be teas and coffee and snacks on arrival, an opening circle and some practice, followed by a wholesome veggie lunch served in the spacious kitchen, with plenty of time to chat and walk around the garden. *We will finish with some restorative practice and meditation before closing the day.
£30 -£40 Pay what you can afford.
(£10 to book a place, balance paid 1 week before)
THE DAY WILL TAKE PLACE HERE IN MY PEACEFUL STUDIO IN GRANDTULLY, NEAR ABERFELDY
YOGA FOR COPD
This class is run in conjunction with
www.highlandperthshireyogaandwellbeing.co.uk
A class running weekly in the studio in Grandtully.
Yoga is a proven and effective way to help with breathing issues
such as COPD. Gentle breathwork and chair based postures
improve lung function, posture, strength and energy levels.
TESTIMONIAL
'It was not until I started yoga with Fi that I realised how much more there was to breathing and that by learning and practising this as well as the relaxation I now feel able to take much more control of my mental and physical abilities.
I am on the last week of a 6 week pulmonary rehab class. Whilst this had been good I do not believe I would have been able to carry out the gym based exercises anywhere near as well as I can if I had not been attending the chair based yoga and learning so much more about breathing."
GIVE A GIFT OF YOGA
The perfect present. A gift voucher for a 1-1 or regular classes. If you are trying to persuade a loved one to try yoga this may be the way.
Get in touch
TESTIMONIAL
“Ok, we have your results from the knee x-rays and lower back MRI scan”
“Yes what’s the verdict”
“Well you’re heading towards both knees being replaced and you have two worn discs and one torn disc in your lower back”
“Is there anything I can do to help my knees and back”
“Try Yoga!”
This wasn’t the first professional that had advised Yoga. My local GP and Osteopath had recommended Yoga too.
All this was back in Oct 2017 when I plucked up the courage to visit Fi Lumsden for the first time. I limped into that first class with stooped shoulders and a poor posture from constant backache. I was struggling to sit at a table for too long or stand for more than 2 minutes. My granddaughter had just been born and I lacked any confidence to hold her let alone carry her any distance. Carrying her upstairs was not an option. Golf was only when a buggy was available and a walk for exercise was simply an excruciating experience not worth the bother.
Roll on two years. Yoga with Fi Lumsden has changed my life. Fi from day one understood my body’s capabilities and worked in tandem so that I got the best out of each session. I carry out my own sessions 3 or 4 times a week and the benefit has been inspirational.
I play golf and stride the course. I have quality time with my granddaughter and I’m further away from surgery than I was two years ago. My core is strong and my confidence has grown.......
Yoga with Fi Lumsden will be a part of me for ever.
