Abergavenny Yoga with Michael
Yoga for over 55 to feel calmer, stronger, and independent.
Gentle, beginner-friendly yoga for stress relief, better sleep, and lasting strength.
No Experience Needed
Join our free online classes today ~ YouTube
Gentle, beginner-friendly yoga for stress relief, better sleep, and lasting strength.
No Experience Needed
Join our free online classes today ~ YouTube
Are you struggling with...
- ✅ Daily discomfort impacting mobility & quality of life.
- ✅ Feeling frustrated with traditional exercise programs.
- ✅ Fear that yoga is too hard or requires flexibility.
- ✅ Seeking a gentle, safe, and effective approach to movement.
Look NO further. We offer...
- ✅ Daily discomfort impacting mobility & quality of life.
- ✅ Feeling frustrated with traditional exercise programs.
- ✅ Fear that yoga is too hard or requires flexibility.
- ✅ Seeking a gentle, safe, and effective approach to movement.
Look NO further. We offer...
- ✅ Yoga specifically for mature beginners struggling with anxiety, stiffness or pain.
- ✅ No experience, flexibility, or fancy yoga gear needed.
- ✅ Backed by science-based movements to reduce pain safely.
- ✅ Adaptable Dru Yoga taught by professional Dru Yoga teachers.
CLASSES
Classes in Monmouthshire are taught in Abergavenny Community Centre and in Chepstow Yoga Space
Also in Devauden Village Hall, Raglan Old Church School and in Llanfoist Village Hall
Classes in Monmouthshire are taught in Abergavenny Community Centre and in Chepstow Yoga Space
Also in Devauden Village Hall, Raglan Old Church School and in Llanfoist Village Hall
Our classes are friendly, fun and allow each person to go at their own pace.
Deepen your understanding and self development with a tailored yoga plan.
RETREAT DAYS
We offer one day retreats to step out of everyday life to reset the body and mind in a space of natural tranquility. A beautiful place to breathe, relax and meditate.
Revelling in the peacefulness of fields and woodlands at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre.
Revelling in the peacefulness of fields and woodlands at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre.
Dru Yoga is a pathway to connecting with ones calm inner self, enjoying physical
FREEDOM to live a calm, active life.
Your Guides to Calm, Empowering Yoga
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Meet Kari van Eden
Kari is from Port Shepstone, South Africa is a dedicated Yoga, Entrepreneur & Meditation teacher determined to share the self-discovery and transformation of yoga with mature beginners seeking active aging. She provides yoga nidra, meditation, and yoga to beginners seeking a gentler, accessible yoga that reduces pain, improves fitness and flexibility long term. |
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Meet Michael Cordel
Michael an Acupuncturist, Dru Yoga Flow teacher, and Entrepreneur from Bad Soberheim, Germany, is on a mission to make yoga, acupuncture and breathwork accessible to mature beginners. His Abergavenny classes & Acupuncture clinic, offers high-quality yoga, stress & pain relief practices and effective acupuncture to people seeking to reduces pain, improve vitality and wellbeing long term. |
Why Students Love Our Yoga
"The meditation and visualisation make me sleep better."
"I used to leave other yoga classes feeling as though I was not good/supple enough.
Kari creates a warm, friendly atmosphere, where all abilities are catered for.
Meditation and visualisation make me sleep better and it's helping me to deal with the negative occurrences in my life, as my mind feels calmer.
I can also see an improvement in my posture, core fitness and flexibility. - Rachel
"Kari’s class is an inspiration each week."
"Her gentle, thoughtful approach teaching us and her sense of fun makes each session a delight. She guides us through each movement so carefully that every week we find ourselves developing more and more and discovering we are capable of achieving so much. Thank you." - Anne D. -
"I had never tried yoga before and found the classes to be a perfect introduction."
"I have been attending Michael's classes for a couple of months now. I had never tried yoga before and found the classes to be a perfect introduction.
Michael is a fantastic teacher and always makes sure we do our poses correctly giving alternative methods depending on your ability, and any aches and pains you may have making the class suitable for everyone." - Sarah G
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3 Common Yoga Questions...
1. Do I need to be flexible to do Yoga?
When you see images of perfectly executed Yoga postures you could easily be led to believe that one can’t practise Yoga without flexibility. Once we let go of these images and ideas and enter into the practice, enjoying the close interaction between our inner selves and the body, we do delight in what we can and cannot do.
We are all different with different histories. What counts is what we do now. And we do become more flexible.
2. What do I wear to Yoga class?
Let’s consider: we want to be able to move freely; we want to be warm and not get too hot. Wear something you feel comfortable in. Loose may sound appealing but has several disadvantages: loose T shirts can cling to you in the wrong places and when you go head down they slide towards your head. You end up trying to adjust it and your focus will be disturbed.
Wearing something slightly clingy with elasticity and room for movement is more conducive to a mindful practice.
Several layers allow for adjustments as your body warms up or cools down. What materials you choose depends on your personal preferences. And once you realise that the other participants are not watching you all the time you will feel comfortable to choose what works best for you. If your hair tends to get in your face another essential is a hairband.
3. What Yoga Equipment Do I Need?
When you see images of perfectly executed Yoga postures you could easily be led to believe that one can’t practise Yoga without flexibility. Once we let go of these images and ideas and enter into the practice, enjoying the close interaction between our inner selves and the body, we do delight in what we can and cannot do.
We are all different with different histories. What counts is what we do now. And we do become more flexible.
2. What do I wear to Yoga class?
Let’s consider: we want to be able to move freely; we want to be warm and not get too hot. Wear something you feel comfortable in. Loose may sound appealing but has several disadvantages: loose T shirts can cling to you in the wrong places and when you go head down they slide towards your head. You end up trying to adjust it and your focus will be disturbed.
Wearing something slightly clingy with elasticity and room for movement is more conducive to a mindful practice.
Several layers allow for adjustments as your body warms up or cools down. What materials you choose depends on your personal preferences. And once you realise that the other participants are not watching you all the time you will feel comfortable to choose what works best for you. If your hair tends to get in your face another essential is a hairband.
3. What Yoga Equipment Do I Need?
- Non Slip Mat
- Warm Blanket
- Bottle of water