Relaxation

Relaxation

These classes focus on restoring you - in body, mind and soul.

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Relaxation
  • Long and Lovely Yin Class

    A lovely long and relaxing class that takes you from twist to side bend to forward bend to backbend with a little segment of exercises for sacral stability too.

    Props needed: 2 blankets (you may like to have a folded blanket to pad your mat to make it comfy) and 2 blocks or a bolster for some of...

  • Movement and Breath Together

    In this short practice you'll raise and lower the arms - movement in time with the breath, breath in time with the movement. Rhythmic and relaxing, this practice will help to calm the nervous system, focus the mind, stretch the ribcage and promote shoulder mobility.

    Props needed: A block/blanket...

  • Meditation and Mindful Breathing with the words of Thich Nhat Hanh

    Breathing and meditation practices can be really helpful if you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed or unsettled by what is happening in the world around you. In this video I read to you the words of the revered Bhuddist monk Thich Nhat Hanh which might help to bring you a little peace in the presen...

  • A Meditation For Your Hands

    Give your hardworking hands a little attention and relaxation with this mindful meditation. After releasing any tension in your hands you'll bring your awareness to each finger in turn, before sitting in peaceful stillness for a few moments.

    Props needed: None.

    Mat direction: n/a.

  • Lotus Flower Meditation

    Enjoy a few minutes of quiet time in this meditation which invites you to take a journey up the spine, stopping off briefly at each chakra. On reaching the crown of the head there's a visualisation on the 1000 petalled lotus flower that is the symbol for the Crown Chakra, Sanskrit name Sahasrara....

  • A Quiet Yin Yoga Class

    In this class each pose is held for 2 minutes to allow first the muscles to relax and then the connective tissue. In this space within the poses the nervous system can relax, the breathing slows down and the mind becomes quieter too, leading to deep relaxation.

    Props needed: A blanket.

    Mat dire...

  • Guided Savasana

    Take a few minutes to rest and become quiet amidst the busy-ness of your day. This guided Savasana takes you from head to toe, inviting you to soften and release tension, then there is some silence. I hope you enjoy it and feel your heart-rate and breathing slow down and your body become still. P...

  • Meditation on Compassion

    A short meditation that promotes feelings of kindness towards oneself and others. This practice has many benefits - a sense of calm and relaxation, a quieter mind as you focus on this one thing, and acceptance and understanding of our emotions.

    Props needed: N/A.

    Mat direction: N/A.

  • A Gentle Yin Yoga Practice

    A slow, quiet Yin Yoga class for when you're feeling weary but need a good stretch. You'll move from Dragon lunge, to the gentle backbend Melting Heart and then into Child's Pose for your forward bend. Half Frog will open the hips and a Reclined Twist will rotate the spine - meaning you'll have d...

  • Slow Down and Breathe

    This class has sequences with repetitive movements to take you through backbends, forward bends and side bends.You'll move slowly, taking your time to feel your way through your body, cultivating your awareness and a slow, steady rhythm to your breath.

    Props needed: A blanket to kneel on and pos...

  • Stretch and Restore

    Enjoy this relaxing class where most of the poses are done lying down, inviting you to breathe slowly and rest while stretching your body. Expect twists, leg stretches and a moving Cobra backbend.

    Props needed: None needed unless you need a blanket for Savasana.

    Mat direction: Long edge of the ...

  • Wake-Up Stretch on Your Bed

    Your yoga practice isn't confined to your space on your mat - you can add a little movement into all aspects of your day, including when you first get out of bed. Take 15 minutes to stretch and gently move your body after your night's sleep.

    Props required: Your bed.

    Mat direction: N/A.

  • Relaxing Restorative Class

    Duration: 46 minutes

    Emphasis: Life is busy and can be stressful and overwhelming, but Restorative Yoga can help. The gentle, comfortable, supported poses will relax your nervous system, helping to lower your blood pressure and slow your heart rate. It's an invitation to slow down and rest and, ...

  • Evening Wind-down in Your Bed

    Your yoga practice isn't confined to your space on your mat - you can add a little movement into all aspects of your day, including when you first get out of bed. Take 15 minutes to stretch and gently move your body after your night's sleep.

    Props required: Your bed.

    Mat direction: N/A.

  • Loving Kindness Breath Meditation

    A few minutes of quiet, focussed attention on your breath. A chance to reset, with some positive affirmations to help turn any negative thoughts into a kinder way to talk to yourself.

    Props required: Whatever you need to sit comfortably.

    Mat direction: N/A.

  • Mandala Flow With Standing Balances

    This flow class takes you from one end of the mat to the other, repeating the poses as you go. In effect, you're going round in a circle - the mandala. You have to concentrate so this is a good class to do if your mind is feeling busy and scattered. Even though you'll only doing one round on each...

  • Relaxing Stretches at the Wall

    12 minutes

    Emphasis: Enjoy 12 minutes of rest and relaxation in Legs-Up-The-Wall Pose (Viparita Karani). You'll pause your busy day to reset and rejuvinate yourself, gently stretching your legs, back, shoulders and arms.

    Props required: A wall, a yoga belt, a block and a blanket.

    Mat direction...