Susan delivers authentic yoga tuition grounded in classic principles and texts. She has 20 years experience of teaching 121 lessons, group classes and training yoga teachers across the UK. Susan has an ongoing love of exploring how the ancient teachings of yoga integrate and inform yoga practice. She studies weekly with her internationally recognised teacher Paul Harvey.

A 30 year career in education has equipped Susan with excellent course planning  and delivery skills. She is able to meet each student where they are in their current practice and help them develop towards independence in supporting their own good health, wellbeing and a deepening understanding yoga. 

You'll find full details of Susan's upcoming course teaching on this page.

Alternatively for more information please contact Susan direct. She is happy to discuss ways to work which suit your circumstances.

Ongoing courses include:

The Art of Personal Yoga Practice.

A course of 6, private yoga lessons to establish a personal yoga practice which  takes into account the specifics of a student's health, circumstances and goals. 

Ongoing review and support lessons enable the relationship between teacher and student to become a support for continued practice.

Usually taken over 5-6 months, lessons allow time for review, correction and questions. 

£37 per 60 mins lesson with a free 30 mins consultation before lesson 1.

Lesson times can be arranged to suit.  £37 for up to 60 mins. Free 30 mins consultation.

Introduction to Viniyoga

A 2 day introduction to the approach to yoga commonly referred to as Viniyoga.

This approach emphasises teaching students according to their individual health, circumstances and interests, so that we can teach safely and appropriately.

As we know 'One size' does not 'fit all'. 

This exploration is a foundation style course which uses authentic teachings to deepen the participants understanding of how we practice and why we practice.

Taken over a single weekend or split one day a month in 2 consecutive months,  this course is suitable for those wishing to deepen their personal understanding of the principles of practice and the  history and philosophy of yoga.  It can offer a secure foundation and space for self-enquiry before going on to professional training as a yoga teacher. However there is no expectation that students joining this course will go on to teach and many enrol for personal practice development.

This course will support you by: 

• refining and developing your understanding of practice principles in asana and pranayama
• showing you ways to apply your understanding of practice principles within your own practice
• supporting you to establish a regular personal yoga practice 
• offering well informed guidance in the wise and beautiful teachings of the Bhagavad Gita
• explaining key aspects of Patanjali's study of human psychology in his Yoga Sutra.

Course structure:  12 hours over 2 days. 

                           Teaching methods include presentations, practices and Q+A. Questions and comments/personal experiences are very much encouraged.

Group size:          Small group - no more that 12, to facilitate high quality tutor-student ratio and discussion.

Written work:      No formal written work.  Practice, reflection, reading, and discussion are the key learning methods.

                         The emphasis is on supporting learning within a friendly atmosphere, where any question is welcome, developing understanding through practice and contemplation.

Course Tutor:      Susan Lodge, MA (Ed) PGCE, BWY Diploma.

                         Post graduate study with Paul Harvey - personal lessons and modules in Hatha Yoga energetics, asana, Upanisat Mysticism, Bhagavad Gita, Yoga Sutra Psychology,                                       Samkhya Philosophy, Sound and Chanting, Ayurvedic Lifestyle. Plus Intro to Viniyoga Course Tutor training.         

Tutor base:         Yarm, North Yorkshire TS15/16  

Next Course:       Cotherstone Barnard Castle September/October 2022

Fees:                  £100pp payable by cash or BACS transfer.

                          £50 deposit reserves your place. Then £50 payable on your first day of attendance.    

Yoga Practice and Retreat Days .... next date is Sunday May 8th

Worsall Village Hall TS15  9QB          Sunday May 8th 2022             10-12 noon. Followed by light refreshments £20

Cotherstone in Teesdale.                   August 20th and September 28th 2022.    10.30-12.30 friends often gather for lunch after at Egglestone Hall.

To book or enquire about any of the above please

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text 07984 693 539 to arrange a chat.