Service Description

Yoga Bou — A Seven-Week Practice Series Softness creates space. Ease leads to strength. Yoga Bou is a quietly powerful tool, co-invented in the late 2000s by Japanese yoga teacher Michiko Minegishi and YogaWorks Japan. Its origins are humble and heartfelt - born from a moment of care for an elderly student with limited shoulder mobility. Using a simple stick as support, Michiko discovered that when the body is given something trustworthy to lean into, it begins to open in its own time. From this insight, the Yoga Bou emerged as a refined companion for practice, supporting mobility, alignment, balance, and strength. In a world shaped by daily habits, screens, and constant doing, we often lose our sense of where our bodies are in space. Postures may feel unstable or effortful. The Yoga Bou restores this connection by awakening proprioception, gently guiding the body home to its natural alignment as we lean, soften, and open - finding freedom where there was once restriction. Unlike props that ask us to grip or control, the Yoga Bou invites surrender. It teaches us to trust, to release excess effort, and to allow the body to unfold rather than be forced. With its subtle weight, it quietly builds strength, especially through the shoulders and upper body, while increasing mobility in the shoulders, upper back, and hips. Adaptable and inclusive, the Yoga Bou can be lengthened or shortened, practiced seated on the floor, on a chair, or standing - meeting each body where it is. Across 6 weeks, we will build familiarity and confidence with the Bou, allowing the body to adapt gradually and the benefits of the practice to deepen over time. As awareness grows, trust in the body returns, and movement becomes not just something we do, but something we truly feel. Who it’s for Those who spend long hours at desks, on phones or computers Drivers and commuters Parents carrying babies or children Anyone holding stress in the shoulders, back, or hips Students curious about a precise, intelligent practice tools. Open to all levels — no prior experience required Dates & Times Mondays 6:15pm - 7:25pm (70 minutes) Starting 14th Sept 2026 Final Date 19th Oct 2026 Price £115 for the full seven-week course Included in membership: No