Stiff Cliff Yoga

OSB Yoga, for the Old, Stiff or Beat-Up - especially suited for men of a certain vintage! Yoga’s for bendy women, right? WRONG!!!!!!!!!!

Men can't do yoga, because we're not flexible enough, right? Men can and should do Yoga, particularly if they're not flexible, as well as for many other reasons. As we 'mature', our bodies become less supple, our bones become less strong, our muscle mass can start to reduce, and body fat can start to build up in inconvenient places. Some may also start to suffer with cardio and or pulmonary condit

ions, and some may start to experience stress, anxiety, or even depression. Yoga can help towards addressing all of these issues - proven by scientific studies! Its also been proven to help with sleep issues, concentration and memory issues, tiredness and apathy, loss of s*x drive, and erectile dysfunction! But, Yoga is all mysticism and chanting, praying and Ommmming, right? Well, it can be - but doesn't have to be. Yoga is thousands of years old, with its roots in ancient Indian culture, texts and philosophy around finding a path towards union between ourselves and the universe, and these ancient roots are still a large part of many of the huge variety of Yoga practices that exist, and are practiced today. However, to practice Yoga, and to benefit from it, we don't ever have to know, or even think about any of that - Yoga practice can start with just two aspects; the body and the breath. If we can start to use the breath to help find strength and ease in the body, then without knowing or thinking about it, we are tapping into those thousands of years of wisdom. One of the main things I like about Yoga is that word ease - it may push us to create some physical tension in our bodies, but ultimately so that we can find ease. Unlike many forms of exercise, physical Yoga practice encourages us to take ourselves up to our limit, but only if we feel its right at that time, and never beyond. So, what would Yoga look like with Stiff Cliff? Well, as my Yoga name suggests, i'm not a naturally flexible person! I'm not very strong or athletic, and I haven't been practising yoga that long - I realised a few years ago that I wasn't as young as I was, and that if I didn't start to use it, I was going to lose it, so I took up yoga to try to maintain what I still had, and gain back a bit of what I may have already lost. Now that I've reached a certain 'fine vintage' myself, I have qualified as a Yoga teacher to try and pass on the message to other people like me. I call my style 'OSB' Yoga - Yoga for the Old, Stiff and Beat-up! As such, my Yoga classes are geared to accommodate all sorts of bodies and abilities:- you probably can't touch your toes with straight legs, or even your knees; you may struggle to heave out a few push ups, or even one; you may find it difficult, painful, or impossible, to sit cross legged. You may have minor undiagnosed ailments such as occasional back pain, or a dodgy knee*. If you let me know what you're suffering with, we'll try and find a modification in everything we do, to try to accommodate it, to minimise the discomfort, and allow you to practice. And practice makes .... progress. No-one's looking for perfect here! We will use basic Yoga poses to work on strength, balance and flexibility, and we will use basic breath practices to ease the body deeper into some of those positions, and to try to focus our minds on what we are doing, and quieten the internal 'chatter'. We will push ourselves, in terms of strength / fatigue, and of flexibility / discomfort, but only up to (and never over) our limit, and we will rest at any time we need to, without any judgement. We will also take some time to find some ease and comfort, to let our bodies recover, and our nervous systems process what we've done. So, if this sounds like it might be right for you, and you're interested in giving it a try, message me to enquire about joining me for a class, or signing up for beginners course.

*NB: If you have any serious diagnosed physical or medical conditions, you should consult your doctor before entering any form of physical exercise practice, and establish if there are any specific actions which you should avoid.

08/09/2022

New logo! Waddya think? Merch line here we come!!!

31/05/2022

Loved doing this!!!! Hope to get a few Stiff Cliff Yogis on the next one!

Well that was fun 😁.

23/05/2022

Oh dear - good luck everyone…..🤣

17/05/2022

FIRST CLASS FREE! Enter DISCOUNT CODE "SCFT" at checkout!
Classes on Monday evenings at 20:30 and Saturday mornings at 08:30, especially suited for men of a certain vintage, looking to improve or maintain flexibility, strength and balance, both physical and mental. Links in About / Bio or visit https://app.classfit.com/index.php/c/Profile/64962... to view class calendar and book.

04/05/2022

Suitably excited to be collaborating with Lorna Yoga! Any Stiff Cliff Yogis that are interested, check out details on www.LornaYoga.com, or email me on [email protected].

Very excited to be collaborating with Stiff Cliff Yoga on this one 😁. Our next Sunday Special takes place on Sunday 29th May from 3-5.30 pm at Chepstow Yoga Space.

My Dad's recent death reinforced two things for me ... firstly the importance of support, yours, my friends and my family's has been instrumental in getting me through this time and secondly how important it is to have fun while we can. This 2.5 hour workshop will have a strong emphasis on play as we explore different elements of support.

It is free to those of you with an LY Pass Unlimited (but you still need to book your spot) and £20 to everyone else. It will not be available via Zoom. Click to book www.lornayoga.com

02/05/2022

Classes on Monday evenings at 20:30 and Saturday mornings at 08:30, especially suited for men of a certain vintage, looking to improve or maintain flexibility, strength and balance, both physical and mental. Links in About / Bio or visit https://app.classfit.com/index.php/c/Profile/64962... to view class calendar and book. Come and give it a try - FIRST CLASS FREE! Enter DISCOUNT CODE "SCFT" at checkout!

25/04/2022

04/02/2022

Back to Health! Focussing on movement for a healthy spine this week - click ClassFit link to book. Try a trial class FREE!

17/01/2022

12/01/2022

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS for the next two classes:
Saturday 15th Jan at 08:30 &
Monday 17th Jan at 20:30.
Monday's are busy, so please come along on Saturday morning instead if you can!!! If you haven’t dipped your toe into Yoga yet, or need a slower start to the year, Saturday is definitely the better class to start with!
Book at: https://app.classfit.com/index.php/c/Profile/64962?v=918408506

05/01/2022

Classes at 8.30 Saturday Mornings at Chepstow Yoga Space are now Open to All!!! Click the link below to Book a Free Trial Class!!

https://app.classfit.com/index.php/c/Profile/64962?v=81840c7dd

03/01/2022

Warning - Warrior II near a quarry can be dangerous!!!
…but on a mat, it can create strength and flexibility in the legs, hips, spine and shoulders, and help your general posture and wellbeing.
Best to join me in a Stiff Cliff Yoga class instead … follow me on Insta and Facebook, and message / email [email protected] for details.

13/12/2021

🤣 Are you Batman or Robin???? Come and find out the answer!! Intensive 1Hr Beginners Yoga - Free Taster Session Saturday 18th December at 08.30am. Message for details!!

09/12/2021

MENS’ YOGA 1 hour Beginners’
Crash Course!!!
Sat 18th Dec 8.30AM
Free Taster Session!Message for details

08/11/2021

Class Fully Booked tonight! Space on Saturday morning though!? Message for details!!!!

05/11/2021

No class tomorrow morning Saturday 6th Nov - see you again on Monday night!

31/10/2021

Need to blow off the cobwebs??

Try Yoga!!

Come and join me 8.30 on Monday nights for an OSB class, (Yoga for the Old, Stiff or Beat-up man!) or 8.30 Saturday mornings for a Beginners Class.

Message or email [email protected].

Happy Halloween!!!

28/10/2021

Join the Men’s Beginners for a short 4 session course, starting this Saturday 8.30AM at Chepstow Yoga Space - £30

24/10/2021

It’s not about what it looks like …. It’s about how it feels!!
Men are often less naturally flexible in the first place, and then get stiffer with age. Going to a yoga class full of comparatively bendy women might feel like a daunting place!
In my classes, I’m providing a male oriented space where we can discover our range of motion, strengths and weaknesses, and work within our limits to make small gains…. to keep what we have and to try to win back what we may have lost. Come and join a class and see where a yoga practice could take you!
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13/10/2021

Excited to start my 6 week Beginners Course this Saturday at 8.30am at Chepstow Yoga Space - 6 hours yoga for just £45! Especially suitable for men of a certain vintage! Final spaces available, but be quick to avoid dissappointment!!!!

Please share and tag anyone here in the comments who you think might be interested, or might benefit!!

For details or to book. Message, or email [email protected].

08/10/2021

Do you know anyone in your life that might benefit from a free yoga class in Chepstow on Sunday? If so, why not comment and tag them here!!!???

In case you wanted to know a little bit more about what each of our classes have in store for you on Sunday....

Places are filling up so don't forget to message us or get in touch via our website to book ❤🙏❤

~~~ 0930 - Hatha Yoga for Mindfulness with Sian ~~~
You’ve noticed that you feel anxious. You may have noticed that your mind never stops. It goes 24/7. And especially at 3 in the morning. Yoga with a special focus on Mindfulness can help to calm the activity of the mind and help you feel more relaxed and peaceful within.

~~~ 1045 - Vinyasa Flow with Lorna ~~~
Lorna's Vinyasa Flow is for students who wish to move, to release tension, to shift stagnant energy and to create space in their whole body mind.

~~~ 1200 - Men's Yoga with Cliff ~~~
Stiff Cliff's Yoga, for MEN stiff as a board, who feel old or just beat up! No experience or flexibility necessary...if you can breathe, you can do yoga!

~~~ 1315 - Pregnancy Yoga with Sam ~~~
Sam’s Pregnancy Yoga and Birth Preparation is suitable from 12 weeks plus. Yoga movements, poses, breath work and visualisations that will support you through pregnancy, birth and into motherhood.

~~~ 1430 - Gentle Yoga with Ali ~~~
If you're looking for something slower, simpler and yet with all the benefits, this could be the class for you. Ending with a Deep Rest Meditation - we also practice the art of relaxation!

~~~ 1600 - Dru Yoga for Balance with Kari ~~~
Kari’s Yoga is a shortcut to go from frustration and worry to gardening with ease, feeling more flexible, confident and stronger in your body. Balanced.

~~~ 1730 - Yoga for Parents & Carers with Christine ~~~
Professional or non-professional, as a parent, a child, a teacher or a helper for someone with special needs the effects of the pandemic have been particularly intense. This class is dedicated to parents and carers, offering gentle, relaxing, mindful movements for those who need time out to just ‘be’. You don’t need to have any previous experience of yoga and you’re welcome to take part in as little or as much as you like.

05/10/2021

Come and try a free taster class in advance of my classes starting next week. Open Day this Sunday at Chepstow Yoga Space to raise awareness of - my slot at 12pm. Message me to book a place!

29/09/2021

THEY'RE HERE!!!! Starting w/c 11th October !

* Open classes Mondays 8.30PM - £9 per class, or £45 for 6 classes (use in 9 weeks).
* Beginners Courses - Saturdays 8.30AM - 6 weeks - £45.

FREE Taster Class - Sunday 10th October at 12.00!!!!

Facebook Message or email to book - [email protected]

20/09/2021

Stiff as a board? You need ... OSB Yoga!
Yoga for the Old, Stiff or Beat-Up, specially suited for men of a certain age. No experience or flexibility necessary ... if you can breathe, you can do yoga! Classes coming soon to Chepstow Yoga Space!

19/09/2021

Stiff Cliff Yoga updated their business hours.

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Come and try a free taster class in advance of my classes starting next week. Open Day this Sunday at Chepstow Yoga Spac...

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Website

https://app.classfit.com/Studio/stiffcliffyoga

Address

10 Moor Street
Chepstow
NP165

Opening Hours

Monday	20:30 - 21:30
Saturday	08:30 - 09:30