Matthew Gough
Owner & Yoga Teacher
Matthew has been teaching yoga since 2015 and practicing for more than 15 years. As a latecomer to yoga he's particularly keen to bring yoga to people that that think yoga isn't for them: "if I can do it, so can you"!
His yoga style is down to earth, practical, physical, straightforward. A mixture of static poses and flowing sequences, his classes are mindful but not spiritual, welcoming and accessible to everyone regardless of your belief or spirituality. There's no chanting, no sanskrit, no music, just a safe friendly environment to be who you want to be.
You'll learn about alignment, balance, strength, flexibility, and how to work with your own body in the way that's most beneficial to you. Expect support and encouragement, and hands on adjustments if that's something that will help your practice. Come with an open mind and bags of enthusiasm!
He founded Brewer Street Yoga in 2019 to bring his style of yoga for men to a wider audience, and is now joined by a dozen amazing teachers who share his vision and ethos.
Tuesday
19:00
Yoga for Gay Men
This class is perfect if you've never done yoga before, or if you have an existing practice but want an opportunity to develop and grow. Matthew teaches a mixed hatha and flow style with clear easy instructions in layman's language (no sanskrit or chanting in these classes).
Matthew offers helpful adjustments for those who want them (consent is always requested before any adjustment), whilst keeping a close eye on everyone in the room and offering individual feedback to ensure everyone is working to the best of their abilities.
We focus on key postures, breathing, developing strength, and balance. You'll learn to connect mind and body and develop a deeper understanding of your own physicality. No prior experience is necessary, and the class is friendly and fun.
Duration
Ability Level
75 min
Mixed Ability
Thursday
15:00
Men's Naked Yoga (Level One)
Ideal for beginners and as an introduction to yoga, this is an accessible naked Hatha Yoga (i.e. making shapes with a moment between each one) class taught at a steady pace. It’s a playful and welcoming class, perfect for your first time, but also ideal for experienced yogis who are looking for an opportunity to reconnect with the fundamentals of yoga and test themselves too.
This class will build technique, balance and strength. It will allow you to experience what simple Asanas have to offer and how those poses benefit your body and mind. Matthew offers helpful and sensitive adjustments for those who want them (consent is always requested before any adjustment), whilst keeping a close eye on everyone in the room and offering individual feedback to ensure everyone is working to the best of their abilities.
The class may include some partner yoga. This involves sharing a posture with another yogi and brings a deeper understanding to the shape whilst also being a fun way to meet other yogis and share experiences. You will need to be comfortable with touching and being touched by other men in a non-sexual way.
No prior experience is necessary, and the class is friendly and fun.
Duration
Ability Level
75 Min
Level One