A stronger, clearer, and more sustainable Ashtanga Yoga practice.
Refinement is individual educational work designed to help you understand, organise, and strengthen your practice.
It is not a private yoga class.
Instead of simply taking you through a full practice, we work on the areas that will have the greatest impact on your understanding, your confidence, and your long-term progress.
Each session complements your regular practice – rather than replacing it.
Whether you practise independently, attend regular Mysore classes, or work with another teacher, Refinement helps you integrate what you are already doing in a more intelligent, sustainable way.
The aim is not to simply improve individual postures. It is to help you build a practice that continues to evolve with you.
Refinement is application-based to ensure this way of working is relevant for your current stage of practice. If you feel this approach resonates with you, I’ll love to learn more about your practice.
Who is Refinement for?
Refinement is designed for committed practitioners who want to move beyond simply doing more.
It may be a good fit if you:
- want greater clarity in your yoga practice
- feel your practice has become long or difficult to sustain
- want to organise your practice week more intelligently
- are working with recurring injuries or physical limitations
- want to build strength and confidence
- feel stuck in particular postures or transitions
- want to refine your technique rather than simply learn more postures
- are beginning Intermediate or Advanced A Series and want to integrate them gradually
- want your practice to remain meaningful while fitting into the realities of work, family, and everyday life
Many practitioners don’t need more information. They need a clearer way of working with what they already know.
How we work
Every Refinement Sessions begins with a conversation.
We look at where you are in your practice, what you’re currently working on and what would make the greatest difference right now.
Rather than trying to address everything at once, we focus on one area that creates the greatest impact.
Depending on your needs, we might explore:
- organising your practice week
- strength development
- recovery
- backbending
- challenging postures
- integrating new series
- transitions
- technique and movement quality
- practice strategy
Each session finishes with practical steps that you can immediately integrate into your regular practice.
Over several sessions, these small refinements build into meaningful, long-term progress.
What makes refinement different?
Refinement is not a private class where you complete your full practice, and it is not simply being observed while you practice.
Instead, it is a complete educational process.
Together, we assess your practice, identify priorities, explore them in depth and integrate the work into your daily practice.
The focus is always on developing your own understanding. Because lasting progress comes from clarity around what you’re doing, and why.
Structure
The Refinement programme includes:
- Four individual sessions
- Approximately 60 minutes each
- Usually completed over three months
- Can be extended to four months if travel, holidays, or work require additional flexibility
Sessions take place online.
Invesment
£350
Payment can be made in full, or in two instalments of £180 (includes payment processing fees)
Frequently Asked questions
Do i need to practise ashtanga yoga?
Yes. Refinement is designed for practitioners working within the Ashtanga Yoga method.
can i join from anywhere?
Yes. Sessions are held online, allowing us to work together wherever you’re based.
Is refinement suitable if i’m working with an injury?
Often, yes.
Many sessions focus on adapting practice intelligently while continuing to build strength, confidence, and consistency.
What happens between sessions?
The work continues in your regular practice.
Each sessions gives you clear priorities and practical ways to integrate them before we meet again.
Does this replace my regular teacher?
No.
Refinement is designed to complement your existing practice and can work alongside your regular Mysore teacher or self-practice.
How do I begin?
Refinement is application-based.
This helps ensure the work is relevant for your current stage of practice and allows us to begin with a clear understanding of your situation and goals.
If Refinement work resonates with you, simply complete the application form below. I’ll personally review your application, and we’ll explore what the right next step is for you.
Ready to take the Next Step?
If you’ve read this far, you probably have a good sense of whether Refinement is right for you.
The application takes around 10 minutes to complete and helps me understand your practice, your goals, and how I can best support you.
I personally review every application and will be in touch within 2-3 working days.
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