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    Yoga classes & workshops

    Our offer includes: Yoga for Everyone, Somatic Yoga, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa, Weekend Morning Flows and TRE (Tension and Trauma Release) classes.

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    Corporate Yoga

    Yoga for local businesses designed to promote physical health, mental well-being, and reduce stress among employees.

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  • A person practicing yoga or stretching, with one hand on the floor and the other hand reaching toward their foot, which is in a seated position on a yoga mat.

    TRE®

    A form of bodywork which supports releasing deeply held patterns of tension, and trauma, calming and balancing the nervous system.

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    Facial Acupuncture

    As an extension of traditional acupuncture, these unique wellbeing treatments aim to nourish your skin in the most natural and holistic way.

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  • Metal acupuncture needles resting on a smooth, light-colored stone.

    5 Elements Acupuncture

    Holistic treatment that addresses both the symptoms and underlying causes of health coditions.

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  • Women practicing yoga indoors near large windows with natural light.

    Home visits

    Yoga, facial acupuncture and the 5 elements acupuncture treatments can be arranged at the comfort of your home.

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Welcome to Joy & Yoga - yoga, health and wellbeing collective based in Abingdon

I have created Joy & Yoga to bring together people who are are passionate about health, wellbeing and natural beauty.

Together, we offer the group and private yoga classes, facial acupuncture and TRE® - trauma and tension release exercises.

We hope you love it as much as we do.

—Aleks Middleton

Kind words from our clients

  • If I were to think of a single person that embodies yoga, in their personal life, in their professional life, it would be Aleks… She is amazing…

    Jill Rayner

  • I regard Aleks as Covid's gift to me as I first encountered her at the beginning of Lockdown 1. Her calm, insightful yet energizing approach to yoga has kept me sane during these mad days - that, and Netflix!!

    Jane D.

  • I have taken part in many different Yoga classes around Oxford and I can honestly say Aleks has been the most inspirational, encouraging and motivating yoga teacher I’ve experienced. She makes me feel so positive and as though I can achieve anything, I’ve developed not only physical strength but mental strength too during Aleks’s Yoga classes. Yoga with Aleks allows you to be entirely focused and have genuine positive reinforcement in all that you do.

    Kirstie Flynn

  • Alek's yoga classes are simply wonderful: a real treat for mind, body and soul. After each session I feel relaxed, pampered and also energized. With gently guided instruction she helps me understand my body's capacity but also teaches me that I mustn't be judgmental about my limitations, just flow, enjoy and allow.

    Jessica Williams

  • I have been practicing yoga with Aleks for over a year, both in live classes and online. Aleks is one of the most inspiring, authentic and passionate yoga instructors I have had the privilege to experience. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her classes which are varied and fun; her approach is joyful and uplifting, a combination of gentleness and strength. I have always enjoyed Vinyasa flow but Aleks has also inspired an appreciation and enjoyment of Yin (something I consider a miracle!). Alek's yoga classes are simply wonderful: a real treat for mind, body and soul. After each session I feel relaxed, pampered and also energized. With gently guided instruction she helps me understand my body's capacity but also teaches me that I mustn't be judgmental about my limitations, just flow, enjoy and allow.

    Dawn Taylor

  • I have practiced yoga with Aleks for over a year now. Aleks is very passionate about yoga and a healthy lifestyle. I love her friendly classes with a variety of postures and meditative, gentle guidance has always a positive feel good message about body, mind and soul.

    Lena Leary

  • Aleks will take you on the path of great self discovery through flawlessly composed sequences of Asanas. Everything has a purpose and you will feel instant benefits. This combined with breathing, mindfulness and self help techniques gives you the wonderful package that no one else has offered to me before. Dive as deep as you wish and she will be there to welcome you with a radiant smile. Aleks is truly an inspirational and authentic Yoga Teacher and guide.

    Anna Maria

  • Aleks is a very attentive and supportive yoga teacher. She takes you on a journey to find strength and relaxation and has an eagle eye for correcting your posture. She is bringing so much joy into my life while on the mat and also in general. Practising yoga with Aleks is a great experience I can recommend to everyone, no matter what your ability level is.

    Luiza Piekarniak

  • I love doing yoga with Aleks. She puts so much thought and care into each class and always gives options when poses are demanding, which allows her to keep the flow of movement going for each member of the class no matter what level they are at. I come away from her classes feeling energised, happy and calm.  Aleks slips some humour and fun into her classes, and uses her steady voice to create a real sense of calm and commitment to the movements of yoga. She focuses on both the physical body and the subtle body - a lovely balanced practice.

    Hazel Gearing

“The yoga pose is not the goal. Becoming flexible is not the goal. Standing on your hands is not your goal. The goal is serenity. Balance. Truly finding peace in your own skin.”

— Rachel Brathen

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