A Warm Welcome to Yoga with Ali
Yoga classes and workshops in Banchory and wider Aberdeenshire.
Specialising in women's wellbeing, restorative yoga, teens and menopause.
"A savasana a day keeps the nonsense away"
A little about me
I’m Ali.
I offer a heart-centred, gently re-energising and deeply relaxing yoga practise, blending Hatha, Yin and Restorative styles. My classes are beginner friendly but with enough options routinely offered so that you might gently challenge yourself if you'd like. We often use props to support our practise. You can expect a warm, relaxed welcome.
My first experience of yoga was aged 19, many years ago now. My “why” remains the same: the sense of openness and calm in whole body mind that yoga and its philosophy offer. I’m particularly inspired by the mind-breath-body connection - the conscious interplay of somatic, mindful movement - breath work and restorative poses having a transformational effect on the whole body.
I am a fully trained, accredited yoga teacher, with further trainings in Restorative, Yin, Menopause, Kids and Teen yoga, as well as Circle Holding and Yoga for Bone Health.
I believe yoga and its philosophy is for every stage of life but our practise and relationship with it will necessarily evolve through the years. It’s important to find the right style for you at any given time. I invite you to take time for you, tune inwards, come back to yourself, release expectation and judgment, allowing receipt of inner calm, through movement, connection, nurture and rest.
I hope to meet you on the mat soon.
A savasana a day keeps the nonsense away
Testimonials
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"I thoroughly enjoyed the Yoga for Menopause course with Ali. The sessions were very informative with each class focusing on one aspect of the Menopause. I enjoyed listening to Ali’s information and advice and then having an exchange within the group about our own experiences. It was a very comfortable and sheltered atmosphere, and everyone was very supportive of each other. The meditation and Yoga exercises were easy to follow and adjusted to individual abilities. It was good to meet other women who were happy to speak openly about their problems with the menopause. I would recommend to every woman going through Menopause to go and experience these superb classes. "
-Simone Green
"My daughter (6) first started to attend Alison’s classes virtually during lockdown and she LOVED it! She was made to feel very welcome and was given great encouragement and her confidence grew very quickly. Due to Alison’s nurturing, fun and calm manner we very quickly sign up to the face to face classes and my daughter can’t wait for Wednesday afternoons. Excellent, enjoyable for all!"
-J. Williams
"Really enjoy coming to yoga. Always feel so relaxed and calm afterwards."
-Anon - Teen Yoga
"Fantastic and engaging yoga session. My daughter enjoyed it so much, she is constantly talking about it. Amazing ideas to introduce yoga asanas at such a young age."
-Sylvia Fiddes
"Ali’s classes are both restorative and rejuvenating. I felt cocooned as I hibernated for an hour at a time of the year (and also my life) when my mind and body are craving just that. A gentle stretch and delicious sweet treat thrown in the mix - pure bliss!"
-Anon
"Lovely, relaxing class - an unhurried hour of peace. Ali has a gentle calming style and manages to make each person feel special. A big thank you."
-Anon
"It was absolutely lovely, just what I needed. I definitely felt more energised and for once in a very long time I felt like me again with the energy I had"
-Anon Restorative Yoga
""Refill Your Cup" feels like such a luxury during the afternoon to just be. It's a dedicated hour to slow down and relax in the company of other ladies all looking for the same thing. I look fwd to the healthy goodies and cuppa at the end of the session. Its like a mini spa hour with health benefits. MF"
-"Re-Fill Your Cup" restorative yoga - MF
"You have no idea how wonderful it has been for me finding you and doing your classes - I feel totally nourished after your class which is just what I have been needing so a huge thank you Ali. "
-Restorative Yoga - Eileen
"My yoga sessions with Ali are always nurturing and my whole being benefits, my mind and body feel relaxed. I especially enjoy the Savasanahs and Oxytocin hugs. I highly recommend Ali,s yoga sessions and mini retreats. We deserve time to ourselves to slow down, breathe in and out. Aaahhh. Namaste 🙏"
-Carol Allan
"I attended Alison's wellbeing workshop for menopause on Saturday, it was a truly wonderful experience connecting with a small group of ladies who are all on the same path. Alison shares her knowledge in a supportive and kind way, provided two nurturing yoga practices and taught some breath work. Looking forward to the next one."
-Sandra McGuigan
"I love Ali’s approach to her Yoga classes. The moves are so gentle and relaxing. Ali is extremely welcoming too. We often do affirmations as well as listening to a poem or two that Ali selects to read to us as we relax. I especially love the deep relaxation we do but there is never any pressure to get into all the poses Ali shows us. We just do what we can. Very enjoyable, welcoming and relaxing."
-Nicki Lyall
"I felt anxious and tired beforehand but felt happier, at ease, "re-born" afterwards! "
-Anon - Teen Yoga
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Yoga for Menopause course with Ali. The sessions were very informative with each class focusing on one aspect of the Menopause. I enjoyed listening to Ali’s information and advice and then having an exchange within the group about our own experiences. It was a very comfortable and sheltered atmosphere, and everyone was very supportive of each other. The meditation and Yoga exercises were easy to follow and adjusted to individual abilities. It was good to meet other women who were happy to speak openly about their problems with the menopause. I would recommend to every woman going through Menopause to go and experience these superb classes. "
-Simone Green
"My daughter (6) first started to attend Alison’s classes virtually during lockdown and she LOVED it! She was made to feel very welcome and was given great encouragement and her confidence grew very quickly. Due to Alison’s nurturing, fun and calm manner we very quickly sign up to the face to face classes and my daughter can’t wait for Wednesday afternoons. Excellent, enjoyable for all!"
-J. Williams
"Really enjoy coming to yoga. Always feel so relaxed and calm afterwards."
-Anon - Teen Yoga
"Fantastic and engaging yoga session. My daughter enjoyed it so much, she is constantly talking about it. Amazing ideas to introduce yoga asanas at such a young age."
-Sylvia Fiddes
"Ali’s classes are both restorative and rejuvenating. I felt cocooned as I hibernated for an hour at a time of the year (and also my life) when my mind and body are craving just that. A gentle stretch and delicious sweet treat thrown in the mix - pure bliss!"
-Anon
"Lovely, relaxing class - an unhurried hour of peace. Ali has a gentle calming style and manages to make each person feel special. A big thank you."
-Anon
"It was absolutely lovely, just what I needed. I definitely felt more energised and for once in a very long time I felt like me again with the energy I had"
-Anon Restorative Yoga
""Refill Your Cup" feels like such a luxury during the afternoon to just be. It's a dedicated hour to slow down and relax in the company of other ladies all looking for the same thing. I look fwd to the healthy goodies and cuppa at the end of the session. Its like a mini spa hour with health benefits. MF"
-"Re-Fill Your Cup" restorative yoga - MF
"You have no idea how wonderful it has been for me finding you and doing your classes - I feel totally nourished after your class which is just what I have been needing so a huge thank you Ali. "
-Restorative Yoga - Eileen
"My yoga sessions with Ali are always nurturing and my whole being benefits, my mind and body feel relaxed. I especially enjoy the Savasanahs and Oxytocin hugs. I highly recommend Ali,s yoga sessions and mini retreats. We deserve time to ourselves to slow down, breathe in and out. Aaahhh. Namaste 🙏"
-Carol Allan
"I attended Alison's wellbeing workshop for menopause on Saturday, it was a truly wonderful experience connecting with a small group of ladies who are all on the same path. Alison shares her knowledge in a supportive and kind way, provided two nurturing yoga practices and taught some breath work. Looking forward to the next one."
-Sandra McGuigan
"I love Ali’s approach to her Yoga classes. The moves are so gentle and relaxing. Ali is extremely welcoming too. We often do affirmations as well as listening to a poem or two that Ali selects to read to us as we relax. I especially love the deep relaxation we do but there is never any pressure to get into all the poses Ali shows us. We just do what we can. Very enjoyable, welcoming and relaxing."
-Nicki Lyall
"I felt anxious and tired beforehand but felt happier, at ease, "re-born" afterwards! "
-Anon - Teen Yoga
"I thoroughly enjoyed the Yoga for Menopause course with Ali. The sessions were very informative with each class focusing on one aspect of the Menopause. I enjoyed listening to Ali’s information and advice and then having an exchange within the group about our own experiences. It was a very comfortable and sheltered atmosphere, and everyone was very supportive of each other. The meditation and Yoga exercises were easy to follow and adjusted to individual abilities. It was good to meet other women who were happy to speak openly about their problems with the menopause. I would recommend to every woman going through Menopause to go and experience these superb classes. "
-Simone Green
"My daughter (6) first started to attend Alison’s classes virtually during lockdown and she LOVED it! She was made to feel very welcome and was given great encouragement and her confidence grew very quickly. Due to Alison’s nurturing, fun and calm manner we very quickly sign up to the face to face classes and my daughter can’t wait for Wednesday afternoons. Excellent, enjoyable for all!"
-J. Williams
"Really enjoy coming to yoga. Always feel so relaxed and calm afterwards."
-Anon - Teen Yoga
"Fantastic and engaging yoga session. My daughter enjoyed it so much, she is constantly talking about it. Amazing ideas to introduce yoga asanas at such a young age."
-Sylvia Fiddes
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