Frequently Asked Questions

'What style of yoga is it that you do?'​

Core Flow or Hatha Flow - Are Vernette's main styles of yoga.  A medium paced hatha flow style class with a blend of active movements, longer holds for strength and balance, Pilates core work, neuro-fitness and nerve flossing / gliding exercises, all with the breath as the vital link throughout. Designed to offer a little challenge and empower you, whilst quietening the mind. Often themed around the seasons, elements or working on certain areas of the body.​​

A reasonable level of fitness or mobility is required for the hatha/core flow classes (i.e. to be able to get up and down off the floor fairly easily). A more detailed description can be found here

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I have an injury, illness or a feel a bit unfit that stops me doing certain things, can I still join?​​

Yes, everything can be modified but best to contact Vernette first or better still, to fill in the online health form here and she can advise.

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How long are classes?

Most of Vernettes classes are tradtional 90 minute classes, except for chair yoga which is 75 minutes, Zumba which is 55 and Yin which is 95. If you can only do an hour, that it is fine! Just let Vernette know beforehand and she'll include a break within the sequence, where its a good time that you can leave.

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How much are classes?

Pay As You Go:

• IN-PERSON YOGA (60 / 95 mins):  £13

• ZOOM YOGA (60 / 95 mins):  £11

• HERSHAM ZUMBA £8 non Elmbridge members

• ZOOM ZUMBA (50mins):  £7.50​

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Non-Consecutive Class Passes:  

(T&Cs apply - PLEASE read them before purchasing)

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• ALL CLASS Pass (any class online or in person) £50 for 5, £90 for10 

• ONLINE ONLY - Yoga Pass £48 for 5, £89.50 for10

• ONLINE ONLY - Zumba Pass £34.50 for 5, £68 for 10

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How do i book / reschedule / cancel?

You can book via the timetable, once you have filled in the online health form and waited for a reply. There are also 

Video Tutorials on how to do this on the website:

• how to book a class

• how to cancel / reschedule a class

• check your credit in your vernyoga account

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Where does the name Vernette come from? (always getting asked this!!)

(Celtic/Latin origins)

Vern: Gaulish/Celtic: - alder tree – springlike, full of life. Alder Tree on Celtic Ogham (ancient Irish alphabet and Celtic tree wisdom) symbolizes strength, safety, protection, determination and confidence.

Ver/Vern/Verna/Vernal : Latin  - spring or spring green (Vernal Spring equinox)

Vern: Norse: protection, shield

Related to the colour green in French, vert and Italian, verde

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Can anyone join the Zumba Gold Class in Hersham?

Yes, it isn't just for Centre members and it's not just for seniors or women either. Men do it too! Its somewhere between Zumba and Zumba Gold. It doesnt have any jumping but its not as slow as true Zumba Gold. Its Zumba Gold-ish! It's pay as go £8 for non members

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What is yoga? Where does it come from?

Yoga is an invaluable gift that our ancestors have given us. Yoga embodies unity of mind, body, breath; an holistic approach to health and well being. Click above to learn the history and origins of yoga. Check out the resources, articles and blog pages to find out how Yoga helped Vernette and how it can help you too!   ​

MEN! also check it out to find out why yoga is not just for women!

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What makes a great teacher? 

Two answers from ttwo of my teachers:​

“A great yoga teacher embodies the qualities of humility, integrity, patience, knowledge and humour. They are on the path, working on themselves, so they can be a lighthouse for consciousness.”  Katy Appleton (appleyoga.com)​

“A good yoga teacher is a practitioner not a performer. Always have the time to help, adjust or give instruction in breath work as well as asana and remembers to get off the mat. A great teacher needs the eye, the hand, and most importantly, the heart.”  Anne-Marie Newland (sun-power-yoga.co.uk)​

"A good teacher remains a student" 

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How can I book a 1-2-1?

Contact Vernette via the contact form. 1-2-1's are held on Thursday and Friday daytimes either at your home, online or in Hersham

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How can I book a therapy such as massage?

As above and only availble on Friday daytimes in Hersham

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In going through the menopause, what do you offer that can help?

All Vernette's classes are menopause informed, but she also offers 1-2-1 sessions in menopause coaching which covers lifestyle, exercise, mindset, nutrition, strategies,advice, therapies and breathwork to help manage symptoms.

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