About ageless-yoga

About me, Anne Marie Tovey, founder of ageless-yoga

Professional Yoga Instruction

ageless-yoga grew from my desire to help others benefit from yoga in the way that I benefited over the years.

Through ageless-yoga, I made it my mission to bring the magic of yoga to others, regardless of age or ability, to improve mental and physical health through the ancient, timeless yoga practices of pranayama (breathing), asanas (poses) and meditation.

To help ageless-yoga achieve its goal, I adopted four key values:

To inspire, help and encourage anyone on their personal yoga journey to a more fulfilling life.

To act with the highest level of integrity, compassion and sincerity.

To live by the principle of kindness, to oneself, others and the universe.

To live a life of gratitude for the gift of life and inspire others to do the same.

During a period of intense personal difficulty, the magic of yoga brought light, hope and a renewed desire to live a fulfilling, meaningful life. With it came a burning desire to help others to live their happiest lives too.

 

I started my yoga journey many years ago and experienced the benefits that come with a regular practice in body and mind. Following the death of my husband, I also experienced the benefits of connecting with like-minded people and the strength and support that flow from these connections.

Find out more about my journey and why I believe yoga is so important. Read more…

What’s in a name?

Yoga is an ancient practice that originates in India and can be traced back more than 5000 years. Over the centuries, yoga has developed and grown in popularity, withstanding the test of time and proving to be timeless and ageless.

Yoga’s “ageless” quality is also reflected in the practitioner. Yoga is recognised as a practice that is accessible to anyone, regardless of age or ability. And regular yoga practice is scientifically proven to support good health and wellbeing, no matter your age or when you start.

It is these many meanings, simplicity and ancient history that have inspired the name ‘ageless-yoga’.

photograph of a lotus flower

The significance of the lotus

The logo is inspired by Padmasana, the Lotus Pose, one of the most ancient yoga poses. The pose represents the lotus flower, a symbol of life, ever-renewing youth and the growth towards perfection and enlightenment. According to Hinduism, the spirit of the sacred lotus rests within every human.

The lotus flower grows from the mud, rising above the water to open into the sun. It is a beautiful metaphor for the unfolding process of yoga according to Richard Rosen, a Yoga Journal editor: “In the same way when a person begins yoga, they are rooted in the mud as part of the mundane world. But as they progress, they grow into a blooming flower.”

The logo also incorporates the infinity sign, representing the timeless, agelessness of yoga. The line beneath anchors the logo in the same way that yoga brings safety and grounding in our daily lives, and the colour blue represents the bright blue sky and the hope that flows from that.

The Benefits of yoga with ageless-yoga

Re-Engergize

Through yoga many experience improved energy levels, feel invigorated and experience a new joy for life.
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Build strength and resilience

Over time you’ll find that your strength and flexibility improve, giving increased resilience.
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Stress Relief

Yoga can help reduce stress by focusing the mind, providing practices to regulate breathing and fostering self-awareness.
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Emotional resilience

By building your ability to focus, self awareness and regulation of your emotions, yoga provides the tools required for emotional resilience in challenging times.
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Improved self control

Yoga helps to reduce cortisol which decreases the size of the brain’s prefrontal cortex, and deals with discipline and self-control.
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Improved relaxation

Yoga activates your parasympathetic nervous system which helps lower blood pressure and improves digestion, making it easier to relax.
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Supportive Community

We aim to create a supportive community of friends who practise together and develop awareness, understanding, acceptance and love for each other.
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Mind, Body & Soul

Unlike cardio and strength training or going to the gym, yoga is a holistic practice which supports mind, body and soul.
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Flexible, convenient and customised

Our programmes are built around you, with a range of options which can be delivered remotely.
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Is yoga for you? 

Yoga can be for anyone, regardless of age, size or how 'un-yogic' you may think your body is.  However you only get out what you put in. Review our key questions to help you decide whether you're ready for the transformational changes that yoga can provide.