Yoga Classes and Sound therapy in Worcestershire
My name is Sharon Gisbourne and I offer massage, meditation, gong therapy and yoga classes. I am based in Redditch, Worcestershire. Yoga is an ancient set of practices designed to bring your body, mind and energy in to balance. It has a number of benefits including (but not limited to) pain relief, increased strength and an increased sense of well-being.
I have over 21 years of experience teaching yoga and can teach all age ranges including beginners and experienced practitioners. I am passionate about yoga but like to emphasise that yoga is a joyful activity. You will be able to learn and practise yoga in a warm and fun environment where you can feel at ease, whether you are learning in a group or 1:1.
If you would like to find out more about massage, meditation, gong baths and yoga classes in Redditch and surrounding areas, Worcestershire, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me at Sharon Gisbourne Yoga.
About Sharon Gisbourne Yoga
I have a rich knowledge of yoga and have practically “grown up” with its many practices through my adult years! Practices such as, asana, pranayama, relaxation, meditation, mantra and mudra have propped me up through each stage of my life. They have seen me through toxic relationships, divorce, health issues, redundancy, grief, and I would go as far as rebuilding my life.
The philosophical texts that underpin the practices have taught me to enjoy every moment, process the big stuff, sit back and look, it's usually not so bad! Fight for what I believe in, not to take B.S, stand up for myself, say no to people and situations that are not going to enhance my life or make me happy.
Yoga is not just about pretty postures and a bit of breathing practice. It may really change your outlook on life and may help you stop repeating negative patterns that stop you moving on through the different stages of your life.
Having practised yoga for over two decades. I was totally hooked after my very first class. It was a complete revelation! I walked out of that class like I had woken up and seen things clearly for the first time. My whole body felt free, I was relaxed and could not get over how great I felt.
Practicing yoga will not stop life happening to you, but, as you can see, from the above it can help you through those tough times! Living with yoga in my life has allowed me to guide so many people to find their own path. It's an absolute privilege to do my work.
I have completed many training courses, which gives my teaching a well-rounded focus and through many years of teaching and working with people I would say I'm pretty good at my job!
My training incudes:
Yoga teacher training with The Devon School of Yoga, Duncan Hulin
Yoga Therapist training with Real Yoga, Jean Danford
Meditation Teacher training, Swami Saradananda.
Many CPD courses and workshops with Yoga Campus, London. These courses have been based around many aspects of yoga, the musculoskeletal system and the "correction" of bodily imbalances, restorative and relaxation practices, Pranayama, The history of yoga, and a short Sanskrit course!
As, I have progressed through the years. I now find myself in the Perimenopause/life after menopause stage of my life. I found myself quite taken aback by the lack of awareness and support available. Including my own realisation that all of the symptoms I was having were due to fluctuations in my hormone levels. And I was not just going completely bonkers!!
Therefore, I felt compelled to train with Petra Covenay, as a Menopause Yoga Teacher. With the aim of guiding others through their journey, so that they feel empowered and informed. But mostly get them to embrace their journey as an opportunity for personal growth.
Further training with Petra. I am now strength and Longevity teacher, which combines yoga with resistance training and is vital for women in their perimenopause, menopause and beyond.
In between all of the yoga training I have also found time to train as
A massage therapist with about 20 years' experience.
Gong Sound Practitioner Training with Sheila Whittaker, College of Sound Healing
I like to think that I apply myself with a holistic and eclectic approach that takes in not only the physical but also the more subtle aspects that yoga has to offer. However, although I always present myself as professionally as possible, I do like to keep everything light hearted and have fun at the same time.