In this class, you will focus on the abdominals and the glutes (the powerhouse or the core), but you will not strain neither your heart nor your internal organs. These exercises will gradually engage all the muscle groups of your body and will improve your flexibility.

My classes are synced with each student’s energy, which provides a rhythmic flow on the mat. My teaching flow is dynamic and is intended to link movement to breathe. I like to guide students to spend a few moments in each pose, to make space in their body and discover new sensations. I always suggest several options to approach a pose, so that all levels can enjoy their unique practice. 

Low Impact Workout is a form of exercise that increases your heart rate while minimising the amount of stress or impact you put your joints under. Many typical cardio workouts involve lots of jumping and impact on your joints (think: running or jump squats), whereas low impact exercises avoid this.

Cardio exercise increases your heart rate because your muscles are working harder and require more oxygen, which means breathing faster and deeper to keep up with demand. Low-impact exercise allows you to reap the benefits of cardio without placing stress on your joints.

This shouldn’t be confused with low-intensity exercise. Low-impact cardio workouts can still allow you to break a sweat and elevate your heart rate, just like traditional high-impact cardio. 

The benefits of low-impact cardio

Low-impact cardio has numerous benefits, for both your physical and mental health.

Easier on your joints

Low-impact cardio is much more gentle on your joints than higher impact alternatives. This makes it ideal for those with joint injuries or conditions, or when you need a break from high-impact training. 

Improved mood

Like all cardio exercise, low-impact cardio can increase the production of endorphins and subsequently improve your mood. While this is often called “runner’s high”, you don’t need to do high-impact cardio to reap the benefits.

Cardiovascular fitness

Improving your cardio fitness is great for your overall health. Cardio helps improve heart health, which can help protect you against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and high blood pressure.