India Terry is a local practitioner of yoga, running weekly sessions in Peasmarsh Village Hall.
She comes from an extraordinarily gifted artistic family, with her parents and herself well-known in the local community. In addition to her regular classes, she is offering a unique taster day next on Saturday, March 11 at the Gallivant – part of their collection of wellness programmes this spring. Her own holistic approach to yoga offers a gentle programme of moves to feeling healthy.
I asked one of her regular attendees, Simon, how it feels to participate in her classes:
“Once a week in the evening, just after I log off my final “Teams” call and pack away my work from home laptop, my partner and I gather our yoga mats (organic Portuguese cork, naturally) and make our way to our weekly retreat: a community of well-being and warmth, that has become a highlight of our weekly routine.
“I have tried to practice yoga at various times in my life. Full disclosure: I have friends who teach yoga for a living; but I prefer a gentler approach. In India Terry’s Mystical Yoga, I really have found a place where I can focus on the physical benefits, as well as being open to the spiritual and meditative aspects of this ancient and healing art.
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“Don’t get me wrong! It can be taxing and challenging physically: I have woken the following morning to feel the ache of muscles I didn’t know I had and often, trying to maintain my balance comes down to a choice between grace and dignity. Crucially I have never felt self-conscious because of the atmosphere of inclusivity and mutual acceptance in our class. You mustn’t think we are all ‘muesli munching cat-botherers.’ The classes are a wonderfully diverse group of backgrounds and abilities, and it is very much the better for it. Slowly we have become a community.
“We take it at our various paces: some rattle off a ‘Sun Salutation’ without thinking. Whilst others, like me, struggle to complete a ‘Downward Facing Dog’.
India brings a unique dynamic and presence to Mystical Yoga practice. She has created something I immediately knew I had been looking for without realising it. Whilst I feel better physically and mentally, as India says herself, the main thing is to enjoy the journey.”
Image Credits: Paul Read Photography , Abigail Cooper Hansen .
Simon… Thank you ..not only for your wonderful description of India’s classes but also for the community inclusivity. I am one of that community as you know and feel the same. I don’t think I can add to your comments regarding India.
She is truly a beautiful soul.
Is it possible to book a place on the taster day or is it just for Gallivant residents?
Helen: Anyone can sign up for the The Gallivant events or go for a meal -just go to their website or call them up.
I have sadly only been able to attend India’s classes a few times.
She is an Amazing teacher & human being in the short time of attending the classes I am able to be more calm in myself and Listen to my body more
I can’t wait to be able to get back to her classes And fully heal. Thank you India
❤️ Claire Williams