Anna Fornal Yoga

Not every yoga pose is meant to happen overnight.

Malasana (Yogic Squat) asks for a combination of mobility, stability, balance, and steady awareness.

For many of us, modern lifestyles mean our bodies need time and preparation before this shape feels comfortable.
If Malasana feels like a distant goal rather than an accessible shape right now, you aren’t doing anything wrong- you’re just in the process of building the space your body needs.

We often think the goal of yoga is to “perfect” the pose, but the real work happens in the preparation. It’s in the steady opening of the hips, the release of the ankles, and the gentle lengthening of the spine.

Yoga is not one-size-fits-all.
Because everyone’s bone structure, flexibility, and injury history are completely unique, the “full expression” of a pose should fit your body, not the other way around.

Remember, the goal isn’t to achieve the fullest expression of the pose. The goal is to listen, explore, and meet your body where it is today.
Malasana invites you to explore:
🧘‍♀️ankle mobility
🧘‍♀️hip opening
🧘‍♀️inner thigh lengthening
🧘‍♀️thigh strength
🧘‍♀️balance and grounding
🧘‍♀️breath awareness
So be patient with yourself.
Use the props.
Widen your stance.
Lift your heels if needed.
Sit on bolocks
Take your time.

Everybody is different, and every squat will look different.
Your Malasana doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s to be effective, meaningful, or worthy of your practice.

Every variation has value. Every modification is part of the practice.

💜Progress & presence over perfection! 💜
So Trust the process. Honour your body. Move with patience.

Join me in class this week as we move away from force and toward exploration. We use props, intentional movement, and mindful transitions to support your body exactly where it is today.

See you all on the mat this week
📸 Claire

Join me for a special Yin Yoga event to honour the turning of the season. Together we’ll slow down, reflect, and realign with nature’s rhythm.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is associated with the heart and small intestine meridians and is associated with joy, passion, and emotional clarity.

🌼 Long, nourishing Yin poses to release deep-seated tension in the body
🌼 Breathwork/ pranayama to cool and soothe the body and mind.
🌼 Meditation and mindfulness to ground and centre
🌼 A beautiful opportunity to rest, reset, and celebrate your inner fire 🔥

Monday 22nd June @7-9pm
Heydour Parish Village Hall -Aisby NG32 3NE

https://www.annafornalyoga.co.uk/event-details/honouring-the-light

Let’s welcome summer together with intention, presence, and reflection.

I look forward to sharing this special session with you!

Spaces still available
Link in Bio

Join me for a special Yin Yoga event to celebrate the longest day of the year, the Summer Solstice!

This gentle practice will be the perfect way to:
*Honour the Sun’s energy: As the days lengthen, we’ll find stillness and introspection to understand how to balance the fire of Summer.
*Stretch and release: Yin yoga’s long holds will target deep connective tissues, cultivating presence and receptivity to the wisdom this powerful seasonal shift offers.
*Welcome the season: We’ll create space for reflection and intention setting as we enter the vibrant summer months.

Celebrate the Solstice with presence, purpose and peace !

I look forward to sharing this special evening with you!

Spaces still available
Link in Bio
https://www.annafornalyoga.co.uk/event-details/honouring-the-light

Summer is Nearly Here! Come Celebrate with me !

The light is growing, the days are long, and the energy of summer is rising. Summer is a season of joy, abundance, connection, and vibrant outward energy☀️a time to blossom and shine our light.

Join me for a special Yin Yoga event to honour the turning of the season. Together we’ll slow down, reflect, and realign with nature’s rhythm.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, summer is connected to the heart and small intestine meridians, associated with joy, passion, and emotional clarity.

🌼 Long, nourishing Yin poses to release deep seated tension in the body
🌼 Breathing practices/ pranayama to cool and soothe the body and mind.
🌼 Meditation and mindfulness to ground and centre
🌼 A beautiful opportunity to rest, reset, and celebrate your inner fire 🔥

Monday 22nd June @7-9pm
Heydour Parish Village Hall -Aisby NG32 3NE

Let’s welcome summer together with intention, presence, and reflection.

I look forward to sharing this special session with you!

Spaces still available
Link in Bio

https://www.annafornalyoga.co.uk/event-details/honouring-the-light

***NEW 7-WEEK TERM OPEN FOR BOOKING***

Step into Summer with a dedicated yoga practice, feeling more balanced and connected.

My community classes are a great way to bring a regular and consistent yoga practice into your life, and this is one of the best ways to reap the benefits of Yoga.

Classes are aimed at all levels of experience, whether you are a beginner or an advanced Yogi.
I offer modifications so you can adapt the practice to your individual needs on any given day.

You don’t need to be flexible, wear fancy yoga gear, or know all the names of the postures.

Classes include:
• Hatha Yoga
• Yin Yoga
• Vinyasa Yoga
• Restorative Yoga
• Yoga Nidra
• Pranayama & Breathwork
• Mindfulness & Meditation
• Relaxation

All classes resume from Tuesday 2nd June.

Any questions, please get in touch!

Look forward to seeing you on the mat soon !

Anna
https://www.annafornalyoga.co.uk/

Yoga Intro offer: 3 for 2 Try-It Pass

Yoga Intro offer: 3 for 2 Try-It Pass Not sure if my yoga style is the right fit for you? I completely understand. Finding the right teacher that you resonate with is personal. To help you explore, I’m offering a special "Try-It" pass. AVAILABLE FOR NEW STUDENTS ONLY

Are you curious about yoga but haven’t found the right class yet?

I know that starting a new practice can be intimidating. You want to make sure the style, the pace, and the teacher are a good match for your needs.

To help you get started with zero pressure, I am offering a 3 for 2 New Student Trial.

How it works:
🧘‍♀️Purchase the “Trial Pass” on my website.
🧘‍♂️Pay for 2 classes and get your 3rd one on me!
🧘Use the credits at your own pace to explore my classes.

It’s the best way to get a feel for my teaching style and decide if it’s the right fit for you.
Check out the details and grab your pass here:
https://www.annafornalyoga.co.uk

Feel free to tag a friend who has been looking to start their yoga journey!

NEE STUDENTS ONLY