A MUSSELBURGH-BASED yoga instructor is leading Sight Scotland's first yoga classes specifically designed for people with vision impairments.
Tamas Danyi-Nagy, who moved to Scotland from Hungary about nine years ago, leads the unique sessions for the charity.
The classes are tailored to meet the specific needs of blind and partially sighted participants.
Mr Danyi-Nagy said: "These are Scotland’s only yoga classes designed specifically for blind and partially sighted people.
"All exercises are done seated and adapted to suit those with vision impairments.
"The classes are calming, social and beneficial for mobility.
"Just because someone has vision impairment or mobility challenges doesn’t mean they can’t enjoy yoga."
The sessions focus on gentle exercises that promote relaxation, strength and mobility.
They include a range of movements such as shoulder, arm, neck, back and leg exercises, as well as eye exercises aimed at reducing tension and improving peripheral vision.
Meditation and breathing techniques are also a key part of each session, helping participants relax and reduce stress.
Mr Danyi-Nagy, who is also a volunteer befriender for Sight Scotland, emphasises that yoga is for everyone, regardless of age or physical ability.
"My classes focus on slow, controlled movements and mindfulness, which are accessible to all.
"The classes are specially designed for people who are blind or visually impaired, with clear instructions on how to move the body.
"We focus on slow, controlled movements while seated, helping to strengthen muscles and relieve tension, including around the eyes.
"Meditation and breathing exercises (pranayama) are a key part of the sessions, with mindfulness techniques that anyone can easily use in daily life.
"If you’d like to feel better in both body and mind, join us at Portobello Library every Friday from 12pm to 1pm.”
Shona Black, from Musselburgh, who attended her first blind yoga class recently, said: "I wasn’t sure how the blind yoga sessions would work, but I really enjoyed it.
"Tam is a great instructor and the class was both relaxing and a good workout.
"It helps ease stress and it’s a wonderful social experience.
"Making yoga accessible for people with vision impairment is such a great idea, as often people with sight loss can be quite isolated and this can affect their mental health.
"I also take part in all-ability health walks in Musselburgh and Haddington, and an In-Tandem East Lothian group will be launching soon.”
For more details, or to join a class, contact Sight Scotland on 0800 024 8973 or email tamas.danyinagy@sightscotland.org.uk
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