# Jivan Yoga with Maryam

Jivan Yoga with Maryam offers authentic, accessible yoga classes and trauma-informed yoga in Bradford, delivered by instructor Maryam with a distinctive approach to inclusivity and spiritual practice. The business caters to those who feel excluded from Western wellness spaces, including people from South Asian backgrounds seeking yoga rooted in its Eastern spiritual traditions combined with contemporary therapeutic methods.

What sets this practice apart is its unwavering commitment to accessibility and representation. Maryam rejects the notion that yoga requires expensive equipment, specific clothing, or physical flexibility. Classes remain deliberately small to ensure personalised attention, with detailed consultations tailoring sessions to individual needs. Props and pose variations are routinely offered, and instruction is provided in five languages—English, French, Gujarati, Urdu and Hindi—removing further barriers to participation.

The trauma-informed approach is particularly distinctive, integrating modern psychology with ancient yogic practices to support clients navigating ongoing struggles or past trauma. This blend of Eastern and Western healing methods resonates especially with those reconnecting with yoga's ancestral roots.

Every session prioritises safety and comfort through trauma-sensitive facilitation. Additional touches enhance the experience: warm drinks, carefully selected scent and music, and bright, cosy venues create an environment where practitioners feel genuinely welcomed and supported. Whether through group classes, online sessions or private instruction, Maryam's philosophy centres on helping clients show up on their mat and open themselves to transformative practice.