Bliss by Robin Yoga (Tetbury) is a yoga instructor based in Tetbury, New Zealand. Founded in 2015 by Robin, the first ever teen in the UK to become a yoga teacher, Bliss by Robin aims to empower young people with effective and engaging tools to support their mental health.
Robin, who has used yoga throughout her own teen years, is on a mission to share and empower others to lead happier, healthier, and more peaceful lives. Through yoga practise, young people are taught techniques to de-stress, focus, and become comfortable in their physical bodies. The classes help relieve muscular tension and strengthen the whole body, with a particular emphasis on the core and back.
In addition to physical benefits, Bliss by Robin focuses on mindfulness, meditation, and relaxation techniques that enable young people to take control of their mental health. By changing and observing thoughts with compassionate awareness, attendees learn techniques to improve their overall well-being.
Bliss by Robin offers free online 'Movement for Wellbeing' classes for young people aged 12-24, funded by Gloucester Cathedral. These classes aim to provide support during the COVID-19 pandemic and can be attended on a weekly basis or as suits the individual.
Testimonials from satisfied parents and participants highlight the positive impact of Bliss by Robin's classes. Attendees have expressed increased confidence, a transformational experience with yoga, and a desire to continue practising. Robin's teaching is based on research exploring the needs and desires of young people, making the classes open and accessible to all.
Bliss by Robin seeks to dispel common misconceptions about yoga and make it more accessible to a wider audience. While some may associate yoga with being hippy, soft, or exclusive to certain demographics, the classes emphasise that yoga is for everyone, regardless of fitness levels, size, background, belief, religion, or gender. Yoga has many styles to suit individual needs, and it is even being prescribed by doctors in the NHS and incorporated into schools, prisons, and workplaces.
Robin recommends Movement for Modern Life (MFML) as a platform for accessing a variety of yoga styles and practising from home. With over 1,000 videos and over 30 of the best teachers worldwide, MFML offers flexibility in choosing a teacher and style that suits individual interests. Robin herself contributes videos to the platform.
Bliss by Robin Yoga (Tetbury) is committed to providing young people with the tools they need to support their mental and physical well-being. Through engaging and accessible yoga classes, Robin aims to empower young individuals to live happier, healthier, and more peaceful lives.