Penny Jolly Yoga

From the outset the class is calm and ready to relax. As soon as Penny begins to speak you are transported to another wavelength.She coaxes not instructs.Penny manages to accommodate each individual throughout the whole session to ensure you leave in a much fitter, yet calmer state.It's not just yoga, it's a whole experience.

The atmosphere in Penny's classes is always so peaceful and harmonious. There is a quietness about her lessons that I love, together with a feeling of inclusiveness and acceptance of every individual in the group. I have attended the sessions for some years now and think I benefit from them greatly, both mentally and physically. Although I have practised yoga on and off since my teens, it is Penny who has taught me to incorporate it in my daily life. She is a commited and thought-provoking practitioner and I feel fortunate to have discovered her class.

I had tried Yoga many years ago and did not take to it.Now , many decades later, I 'get it ', the most likely reason being that Penny's ability to include everyone however stiff or supple, youthful or old, inexperienced or experienced , makes this class accessible Yoga. I always feel better after a session and her relaxing and gentle voice relaxes the mind as well as the body. I always sleep better at night after Yoga and I am definitely fitter. Everyone should try this.

Yoga with Penny is a really lovely experience, she explains postures and encourages us and informs us of the health benefits of the poses in a very tranquil way.I feel energized but totally relaxed at the end of the session, and afterwards I get the best nights sleep of the week.

I joined Penny's classes as a complete novice less than a year ago. The difference in mind and body has amazed me! Penny's classes are so relaxed and yet her teaching is so thorough, I find it incredible that my body is able to do so much more than I would ever have believed it capable of. The atmosphere is warm, friendly and encouraging and the relaxation and meditation has been like the opening of a door to a new, more aware me. Being over 60 I wish I had found these classes 40 years ago!

I’d never done yoga before but decided to try it to help with neck and shoulder tension in particular, as well as general fitness/flexibility. I started going to Penny Jolly’s yoga classes because they were local and sounded friendly from her website :-). I found that yoga took a bit of getting used to initially, especially the more reflective/meditative aspects – you can feel a bit self-conscious at first, but after a while you realise that there’s no need – no-one’s looking! So if anyone’s new to yoga, I’d really recommend going to the class more than once before deciding whether it’s for you or not. It’s also physically more challenging than I was expecting and always leaves me feeling that I’ve had a good workout – as well as feeling completely relaxed. I’m gradually learning some poses and techniques that I can practise at home, but going to Penny’s class has become such a highlight of my week that I wouldn’t want to miss out on it. Penny is very encouraging and helps everyone to work at their own pace. She instils a wonderful sense of tranquillity but is also very down to earth and has a great sense of humour. I highly recommend her classes!

I am very lucky to have found such a superb yoga teacher, as Penny. I am brand new to yoga and was worried about how I would fit in. Penny makes her classes very inclusive and really helps you to listen to what your body is telling you. I can honestly say that coming to her classes has changed my life! Thank you

Penny's yoga classes are simply wonderful. I've had many yoga teachers over the years, and I have to say, I enjoy her classes more than any I have attended. She pays attention to the smallest of details, which is very reassuring. The class atmosphere is always warm and friendly. I can't recommend her enough.

Penny's classes are relaxing and so enjoyable, yet at the same time she manages to create an environment where anybody can improve strength, flexibility, posture and well being. When I joined I was resigned to a stiff neck and poor balance, but her classes gave me the belief that I could change this, and I am getting there!Penny encourages and supports step by step, giving you confidence to try movements and steadily improve. She always manages to take care of each person as an individual.

Penny's teaching is reflected in her class which is calm, friendly and relaxed.Within this atmosphere she manages to take account of each individual, catering for all their needs throughout each session.She provides a range of alternatives to enable each person to find their own level and manage their own goals.