Marie Cockerell
I have been practising yoga for 22 years and teaching for about 17 years. I was introduced to yoga during an extremely difficult time in my life and since then yoga has been there to a lesser or greater degree. Sometimes I practice a lot, sometimes a little and sometimes not at all. But I always return. Sometimes if I’m really curious and listen well I find my body may have the answer.
Experience
British Wheel of Yoga Teaching Diploma
Foundations of pranayama (Phillip Xerri)
Yoga Beats Foundation (David Sye)
Embodied Yoga and Facilitation ( Mark Walsh)
Breath work instructor plus cold immersion ( Tim Van Der Vliet)
Focalising practitioner ( Nick Werber and Jo Miller)
Buteyko Breath instructor ( Patrick McKeown)
Oxygen advantage advanced instructor (David Jackson)
More than yoga
I have lived in Deal for 22 years with my husband and three children, working as a podiatrist, yoga teacher and breath instructor.
Yoga is a great tool to help with life, during both the smooth and bumpy times. Its not just about flexibility its about developing awareness of how we are and helping us make a choice about how we want to be.
Its not a magic wand it takes practice
I teach movement that is based on yoga but is influenced by every movement practice I’ve experienced.
I teach movement that feels good for me , my body and my age and encourage you to do the same.
I guide breath work that is functional and based in science and breath work from the oldest yoga traditions, but also encourage you to be your own teacher, you know what you need.
I teach movement influenced by every yoga or movement teacher I’ve been taught by.
I teach movement that helps me to explore new ways of being and opens me to change.
Endorsement
“Every week you create such a wonderfully comfortable and supportive space Marie……I feel lucky to be part of such a kind funny and interesting community, thank you”
Charlotte W, Deal
“Thank you for your life saving yoga over the past year, it has helped me so much”
Selina T, Deal
“Marie’s classes are special-it would take a lot to make me miss one. Each one different, so well thought out, very Innovative, deceptively gentle and playful all underpinned with a sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Guaranteed to make you feel relaxed , stretched and happy.”
Christine H, Deal
” I have been doing yoga for 7-8 years with Marie and what I have learned, with time, is that yoga won’t break me, it made me better. Sometimes I still seek but I stopped asking and just listen to the teaching. Thank you”
Pieter V , Deal
“I have been attending Marie’s movement and breathing classes at the Astor since February. I have bronchiecstasis and for many years I’ve suffered with an annoying morning cough. I practice the breathing between classes and Ive noticed that my cough has gone, its amazing!”
Sandra L, Deal
“I really love Marie’s breath and movement class. I just feel so much better afterwards. I can’t put my finger on it but I feel lighter, and more awake and ready for the rest of the day. Ive learnt so many tools which I practice at home and I sleep so much better now.”
Sue J, Deal
“My first yoga class after two years away from it due to illness. It was my first time in Maries group. I was made to feel very welcome. A truly calm space. I left feeling super chilled and so happy to get back to what I’ve loved for the past fifteen years. It’s what my body and mind needed.”
Alex C, Deal
“You can enter a yoga class with Marie with the weight of the world on your shoulders, but after an hour in her calming presence you will leave relaxed, de-stressed and full of tranquility”
Ralph, Deal
“Maries classes gently maintain my flexibility and balance. It leaves me relaxed and yet energised to get on with my day.”
David W, Deal
“I never leave class without feeling better than when I went in. I like the camaraderie you create in the group. It’s good to be bale to push yourself without pressure. Spiritually it enhances everyday life as the teachings physical and mental can be applied daily.”
Jo W, Deal
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