Let’s begin our Journey

by Lee Quinn

of not just living the dream but sharing in that reality and experience from the vision Jane had.

Yes, we talked about yoga and how it focuses on posture and breathing techniques. Jane specialises in Hatha Yoga that enhances strength and flexibility, but before we go into great detail, I’m hoping to present what I hope is an insight into a new start, and for some a new way of life or moving forward. We’ll go back to Jane’s thoughts during lockdown and coming back from lockdown. Yoga was key to this path.

It was a Saturday morning, and I was standing in a yoga classroom for the first time in my life! On this occasion I wasn’t there for yoga, but I was there to meet the owner of this new business and the creator of Jane’s Bespoke Health and Yoga Studio, Jane Terrett.

I’d like to share that experience with you – giving you an insight into Jane’s career, and why Jane wants to share this with others.

Based in Penrith’s Devonshire Arcade at No 32 (formerly the Bags of style unit) is the studio, along with health and beauty products and a range of bespoke gifts.

In a relaxing environment the stage is set, and whilst I have known Jane and her family for about eight years now, it was the first time we’d talked about Jane’s journey. A lifestyle now

To refresh her approach, Jane got online and involved in classes around the world. As we came out of lockdown, it was a trip to Carlisle for her lessons and then the Eureka moment happened!

In Jane’s words, ‘I feel I needed to learn from others before I trained as a yoga instructor, and combining the theory with yoga online, really helped.’ The key test, of course, was the final exam paper that included a question, ‘how do you plan a lesson for middle aged men who do manual work?’

It was a good, but also well thought out process in that as Jane described:

‘This made me think as they are not old or young, they can be fit or unfit, and men can be prone to heart disease at this age. They will also probably be newbies, so I need to make them feel comfortable and relax, which for many is in a totally different environment.’

Jane’s efforts in her exam were cemented with a distinction! Making time for yourself is important and classes are around 50 minutes. Jane operates flexible hours that don’t always start out with flexible bodies! You give her a call to book a time for you to have your own session or join a small beginners’ or intermediate class. As emphasised, from what I researched on this topic, for many who take it up, it is an experience of a new beginning.

If you’re just starting out, Hatha Yoga is quite beginner friendly, described a as slower pace, Hatha is a great class if you're just starting your yoga practice.

There have been a number of studies. Here is one example from a 2015 study in the Journal of Physical Therapy Science... It suggests that participating in Hatha Yoga improves flexibility in the spine and hamstrings. The researchers also recommend Hatha Yoga for older adults who need help improving the range of motion in their joints.

Like anything we do that may involve exercise, this isn’t a parade or a fashion for yoga classes! It's best to wear something comfortable. Whether this is tight yoga pants or looser drawstring sweatpants, chances are you won’t be doing any extreme positions, but you do need to make sure that you can move.

Is Hatha Yoga good for depression? Well, some experts believe it helps ease depression because it acts on the neurotransmitters in your brain in a similar way to antidepressants.

What is the best time of day to do Hatha Yoga?

Most people find a practice session in the morning to be energizing and refreshing — the ideal way to start a day. Others practice yoga to unwind after a hectic day has taken its toll on the body and mind.

To recap, Jane’s Bespoke Health and Yoga Studio offers sessions:

• Bespoke and tailored to your individual needs.

• For all levels from beginners to intermediate.

• At affordable starting prices - courses and pay as you go.

• In small groups, with a maximum of 4.

• That deliver health benefits, confidence building and improved posture.

• For all ages.

When is a good time to start?

Now is always a good time to start, exploring what you’d like to do and what your body can do.

Jane Amelia Terrett

Yoga studio

NEW STUDENTS

One on one bookings

50 minutes £25.00

ZEN PACKAGE

Small groups (maximum 3ppl)

50 minutes £10.00

WORRIOR PACKAGE

Intermediate one to one bookings

50 minutes £29.00

Unit 32 Devonshire Arcade, Devonshire Street, PENRITH, Cumbria, CA11 7SX

INSTAGRAM: janeameliayogajourney

EMAIL jane_terrett@yahoo.co.uk

CALL 07739 397000