Access2Yoga offers a warm and welcoming Yoga environment to people of all ages. We are committed to making Yoga affordable and accessible in the Bishop’s Stortford area.
My vision is one of an inclusive, diverse, compassionate community group that will strengthen body, mind, spirit.
Chair Yoga for the Over 50’s in Bishop’s Stortford - A slow and easy session designed for complete beginners. This class helps to improve strength and conditions all major muscle groups. This is designed specifically for people with Arthritis, Back pain, M.S, chronic joint pain and reduced mobility.
Classes are held every Friday from 11 am - 12 pm at St Michael’s Mead Community Centre, Turner’s Crescent, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 4FZ. Just drop-in.
Receive gentle guidance
With an experienced teacher you can trust
Chris Crooks is an experienced BWY and CYQ Yoga Teacher, a specialist in the field of Hatha Yoga, Postnatal Yoga and Chair Yoga. She is also a certified ITEC Level 4 Sports Massage Therapist and has worked in a variety of clinic settings as a Rehabilitation Specialist in Herts & Essex. She has successfully completed the Postnatal Yoga course at Tri Yoga. Classes are at a gentle pace, with a focus on deep breathing, stretching, strengthening and conditioning techniques. She will provide guidance and modifications for all levels of practice so you can decide what feels best for your body.
ABOUT
Everyone has the right to be active
Access2Yoga aims to improve the health and wellbeing amongst older people and mothers who may be reluctant to join a group because of their age, health condition, size, ability. Older adults and mums often struggle to find an exercise routine that’s low impact and offers physical and mental benefits.
Yoga for the over 50’s and Postnatal yoga classes are the perfect way to stay in shape and offers numerous benefits such as strengthened bones, improved balance, and better sleeping habits, it helps to reduce anxiety and depression.
Please bring a mat and a small towel or cushion to support you and ensure you are able to feel comfortable and relaxed.
Discover a practice that makes you
STRONGER CALMER LIGHTER
BALANCED FOCUSED RELAXED
TONED & CONDITIONED
Testimonials
“Christina’s teaching style was great – calm, relaxed delivery with explanation. She made allowances for people at
different ability levels. Overall great sessions.” Stephen W.
Choose a practice
Yoga On Demand
Explore different styles of yoga & meditation with foundational tutorial videos for complete beginners.
Free
Over 50’s Chair Yoga
A gentle, chair based yoga class to help improve joint mobility, flexibility, strength and conditioning exercises to help improve your wellbeing.
£5 per class
Post natal Yoga
Helping to strengthen the pelvic floor and to rebuild core awareness. During our postnatal yoga classes, we will guide you through a series of yoga poses and yogic breathing exercises designed to relieve tension, and to help alleviate anxiety. Babies are welcome!
£6 per class
Explore our Corporate Yoga classes
Corporate Yoga for stress relief and to reduce back pain
I now offer yoga and meditation to corporate clients, starting with a 12 week beginners program which aims to destress and relax the mind. Whether you’re a complete beginner or have done yoga before, these classes are suitable for abilities.
