“There is no arrival, there is no ending – Just the flow of surrender, the flow of glorious devotion, unfolding itself eternally.”
About Progressive Yoga
Perfect for: Experienced students, regular practitioners, or those returning to yoga who want to challenge their physical practice, deepen their meditation, and confidently establish a personal home routineAs your journey with yoga matures, your practices can evolve from an initial foundation into a profound tool for everyday mental clarity and deep physical vitality.
My Progressive Yoga classes in Eastbourne are specifically structured for students who have mastered the basics and are ready for a more dynamic, deep-diving experience. Under my expert, 25+ years of guidance, you will explore more complex and physically challenging postures (asanas), advanced breathing techniques (pranayama), and the classical Sun Salutation sequence (Surya Namaskara). This class moves beyond standard physical exercise, guiding you into a mature, mindful integration of body, breath, and inner awareness.
This intermediate practice expands your physical capabilities while systematically deepening your meditation skills:
- Surya Namaskara (Sun Salutations): Mastering the fluid, rhythmic sequence of postures to build core heat, cardiovascular strength, and physical stamina.
- Complex Asana & Pranayama: Exploring deeper, longer-held postures and advanced breath regulation to unlock a highly resilient nervous system.
- Progressive Yoga Nidra: Advancing into deeper layers of psychic sleep and systematic systemic relaxation as you become firmly established in the techniques.
- Developing a Home Practice: Receiving the structural layout, sequencing knowledge, and internal confidence to transition your studio practice safely onto your own mat at home.
Investment
Taster Class 1.5 hours – £12
Progressive Yoga Course 6 weeks – £72
Class Passes
5 x 1 hour class passes – £50
5 x 1.5 hours class passes – £60
10 x 1.5 hours class passes – £108
Location
In-person
Eastbourne
Ready to begin?
Common questions about progressive yoga
If you already have a consistent foundation in yoga, understand basic alignment, and are familiar with core breathing techniques, you are ready. You do not need to be a “perfect” yogi or highly flexible; rather, a Progressive class requires a basic level of body awareness and the willingness to explore slightly longer holds, continuous movement sequences like Surya Namaskara, and deeper meditation spaces.
In a beginners class, Yoga Nidra focuses primarily on basic physical body rotation and simple relaxation to calm stress. As your concentration matures, the Progressive practices introduce more sophisticated internal techniques – such as advanced breath awareness, pairs of opposites (sensory integration), and visualisation. This allows the practice to become a powerful vehicle for uncovering deep mental patterns and resting in pure presence.
While this class builds directly on traditional Satyananda techniques, it is absolutely open to students coming from other classical styles, such as Hatha, Vinyasa, or Iyengar. As long as you have a steady foundation in yoga basics, a knowledge of Sun Salutations, and an appreciation for a slower, deeply mindful, and internal approach to movement, you will fit into this group beautifully.
These weekly group sessions are hosted at my peaceful, central studio space in Eastbourne, East Sussex. The venue is easily accessible for intermediate students traveling in from surrounding local towns such as Lewes, Polegate, Hailsham, and Seaford. Because my advanced classes often draw long-term practitioners from across the region, advance booking online is highly recommended to secure your place.
To truly experience the progression of these practices, booking a consecutive term or block is highly recommended. The curriculum is designed to build systematically week-by-week – gradually layering complex breathing ratios and expanding the scope of your home practice. However, if you are an experienced practitioner visiting the East Sussex coast or checking your compatibility with my style, taster drop-in spots can be booked online based on studio availability.
Meet Emma Abhijeeta Saraswati
With 25+ years of experience facilitating yoga, meditation, and holistic healing, I support individuals in returning home to the truth of who they are. My approach is grounded in extensive professional training, yet deeply informed by a lifetime of spiritual enquiry and devotion.
- Certified Yoga Therapist & Somatic Movement Facilitator
- 30+ Years Teaching Yoga & Meditation Internationally
- Craniosacral Inspired Touch & Thai Yoga Massage Therapist
- Menstruality Mentor specialising in Women’s Wellbeing
- Experienced Grief, Transition, and Trauma-Aware Guide
Beneath the qualifications, my passion lies in creating a safe, unhurried space – a container where the nervous system can settle, emotional holdings can soften, and you can rest deeply in the pure radiance of Being.
