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about
“Yoga class every Thursday, go deeper at my Saturday workshops, and explore the spiritual journey with the Stop Taking The Peace podcast.”
Hi, I’m David, AKA Yoga Dave, a yoga teacher in Stockport, Greater Manchester. I’ve been practising yoga and meditation for over 25 years and teaching for over 15 years. When I started, I had tight hamstrings, lower back issues and a busy mind. I was looking for a way to relax, and yoga and meditation helped me relax.
I share that approach through Thursday morning Hatha Yoga in Stockport, monthly Saturday afternoon workshops and the Stop Taking the Peace podcast.
For me, yoga is about three things: Movement, Mind and Meaning.
Movement is about working with the body, developing strength, flexibility, mobility and awareness. My Thursday morning Hatha Yoga class is a chance to explore this. Beginners are welcome, and you don’t need to be flexible to start.
Mind is about working with the breath, meditation and relaxation, learning to quieten the mental noise and become more at ease. Our monthly Saturday afternoon workshops offer more time to explore these practices.
Meaning is about exploring the bigger questions. What really matters? How do we want to live? What does it mean to feel happy, peaceful and comfortable in our own skin?
In our Stop Taking The Peace podcast, we explore inner peace, spirituality and what it means to be human through conversations.
People often arrive at their first class or one-to-one session telling me they are the least flexible person ever, or that they feel stressed out. Afterwards, they tell me how relaxed and energised they feel, and how well they slept. Over time, they notice improvements in strength, flexibility and their ability to relax.
The sessions are fun, too. Although I take yoga seriously, we don’t have to be precious about it.
After years of exploring yoga philosophy, religious texts and self-help books, my conclusion is simple: the main thing is to live a relaxed life and be at ease.
Yoga gives us ways to work with body, mind and meaning. Stresses will come, but we can learn to meet them comfortably.
Explore the classes, workshops or podcast, or get in touch about one-to-one sessions. I’d love to hear from you.
classes
Thursday Morning Yoga 10am
Venue
4NT Yoga Studio, The Loft, Swallow Mill, Swallow St, Stockport SK1 3HJ
Time
Thursdays 10am
This one-hour class combines traditional yoga postures (asana), breathing practices (pranayama), and meditation to help improve flexibility, strength, balance, and overall wellbeing. More importantly, it provides a space to slow down, quiet the mind, and cultivate a greater sense of calm and ease.
Suitable for all levels, the class is taught in a friendly and supportive environment where you are encouraged to work at your own pace.
Whether you are looking to increase flexibility and strength, reduce stress, improve your wellbeing, or simply enjoy an hour of relaxation, we would love to welcome you.
Join me for Thursday morning yoga from 10am and discover the benefits of Hatha Yoga for body, mind, and spirit.
Saturday Afternoon Workshops
Venue
4NT Yoga Studio, The Loft, Swallow Mill, Swallow St, Stockport SK1 3HJ
Time
From 2pm
Join me for my monthly Saturday afternoon workshops. These sessions are a chance to step out of the busyness of everyday life and reconnect with yourself in a calm, supportive environment.
Each workshop is built around a different theme, exploring practices that nurture both body and spirit. Sessions weave together Hatha Yoga, meditation and deep relaxation, helping you release tension, quiet the mind and restore balance. From time to time, workshops may also include elements of shamanic healing, offering an opportunity to explore deeper inner awareness and personal insight.
The atmosphere is welcoming and inclusive, suitable for those who are new to these practices as well as those with experience. The intention is simple: to create space for reflection, wellbeing and a deeper sense of meaning in life.
If you feel drawn to take some time for yourself and explore these practices more deeply, book now to reserve your place.
Spaces are limited to maintain a relaxed and supportive group setting.
Private 1-2-1 and small groups
Venue
In person or Zoom - please enquire
Time
Please enquire for availability
I offer private yoga, breathwork and meditation sessions for individuals and small groups, tailored to support your physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Alongside this work, I am a qualified Shamanic practitioner, offering sessions for those seeking deeper healing and personal transformation.
Shamanic healing works on an energetic and spiritual level to help restore balance and vitality. Sessions may include power retrieval, helping you reconnect with lost personal strength and inner resources; soul retrieval, a process that supports the recovery of parts of the self that may have fragmented through trauma or life challenges; and ancestral healing, working to release patterns and burdens that may have been carried through family lineage.
These practices can support people dealing with stress, emotional difficulties, physical tension, or a sense of being stuck in life. Each session is gentle, respectful and guided by your individual needs.
I charge £45 per hour and £60 for a 90 minute session. However if that is out of your budget please speak to me. And if you would like to pay more, that’s fine too.
If you’re curious to explore this work, get in touch for a free 20-minute consultation.
Find me on FindaTherapy.org
Stop Taking The Peace Podcast
Venue
Spotify and YouTube
Time
Any time you like!
A little less mental noise. A little more perspective.
Ever feel like your mind never switches off? That life has become a constant round of doing, worrying, planning and trying to work everything out?
Stop Taking The Peace is a podcast where my good friend Greg Horner and I explore what it means to live with a little more awareness, ease and inner peace.
We talk about meditation, spirituality, relationships, meaning and the curious business of being human. No preaching, no easy answers and no pretending we’ve got it all figured out. Just honest conversations, a bit of humour and some ideas that might help you see things differently.
If you’re interested in what lies beyond the everyday busyness, or simply want to stop taking life quite so seriously, come and have a listen.
workshops
Take some time out, take a breath, and reconnect with yourself.
Life can get busy. There’s always something to do, something to think about or something to worry about. Sometimes, what we really need is to stop for a while, take a breath and give ourselves a bit of space.
Join me for my monthly Saturday afternoon workshops in Stockport. Each session offers a chance to step away from the usual routine, relax, recharge and explore what helps us live with a little more ease.
Every workshop has a different theme, bringing together practices that support body, mind and a deeper sense of connection. We might explore Hatha Yoga to release physical tension and improve mobility, meditation to settle the mind, or deep relaxation to give ourselves permission to do absolutely nothing for a while. Some workshops also include shamanic practices, offering a different way to explore self-awareness, personal insight and meaning.
There’s no need to be particularly flexible, experienced or spiritual. The sessions are welcoming, practical and relaxed, with space to explore at your own pace. We take the practices seriously, but we don’t have to be precious about them.
You’ll have time to slow down, try something new and perhaps see familiar things from a different perspective. You might leave feeling calmer, lighter, more connected or simply glad you took an afternoon for yourself.
If you’ve been meaning to make a bit more room for yourself amid the demands of everyday life, why not come along?
Explore the workshops and see what’s coming up, or book your place here. Spaces are limited to keep the group small and the atmosphere supportive.
A little time out can make a real difference.
new to yoga?
All classes are suitable for complete beginners and those looking to improve flexibility and strength
Can’t touch your toes?
Well, that’s a great place to start. By practicing yoga you will soon start to feel the benefits, including:
- Stress relief
- Builds core strength and flexibility
- Improves posture
- Helps back pain and stiff joints
- Tones the body
- Sleep better
- Increases stamina
- Improves health and wellbeing
- Controls weight
- Helps to recover from injury
- With practice, you might even be able to touch your toes….(hint, bend your knees….)
What do I need for my first class?
- Aim to arrive at least 10 minutes before the class to settle in
- Drink a couple of glasses of water before each class
- Practice on an empty stomach – no food for at least
2 hours before a class - Wear loose fitting clothing
- Yoga mats are available to borrow
- Most importantly, come with an open mind!
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