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*Previously known as Burn but for clarity renaming it to Mat PIlates. Same class, clearer class name. Move through a classic mat Pilates class using body weight, pilates balls, weights and bands in a low-impact workout designed to improve your core strength, flexibility, posture and overall body awareness. This class focuses on controlled, precise movements performed on your yoga mat, making it accessible for all fitness levels. You will engage your core and work your entire body through a series of exercises that emphasize alignment, breath control, and stability. These classes incorporate elements of stretching and strength training to enhance muscle tone, balance, and mobility. Modifications and progressions are offered to suit individual needs and abilities, ensuring a challenging yet safe workout experience. Whether you're new to Pilates or an experienced practitioner, Burn offers a rejuvenating and effective way to strengthen your body and mind.

Carve out time for yourself with a mood lifting class that will help you decompress, uplift your energy, nourish your body and dissolve the physical, mental and emotional manifestations of stress.  Release tension from the start with a little cleansing breathwork and a little grounding guided meditation. Then move through some slow stretches to warm up your muscles and loosen your joints before you refresh your body and soul with a gentle flow at an easy pace, giving time for lots of guidance and support, exploration of modifications and the time to settle into each posture. Closing the practice with some deeper more expansive stretches designed to create space in your body and improve flexibility helping you to let go of old energy and to feel more centered. This class will still build a little strength and improve flexibility but this nourishing sequence of yoga postures is perfect for those wanting a gentler flow or those who maybe haven't practiced yoga in a while.

Learning side by side. Sharing small moments of focus and laughter. Encouraging one another through something new. Creativity has a beautiful way of bringing people together — inviting patience, connection and simple moments that often become lasting memories. Join us for a relaxed and welcoming afternoon of creativity and mindful making as part of Made — our monthly craft and art club designed to bring people together through creativity, community and the simple wellbeing found in making something with your own hands. This special family workshop invites a parent, grandparent or caring adult to come along with a child aged 7 years and above to discover the calming and rewarding craft of crochet together. Guided step by step, you will learn foundational crochet techniques using hooks and soft yarn, beginning to build your confidence stitch by stitch whilst creating beautiful handmade pieces together. Crochet offers more than simply learning a craft. The gentle rhythm of repeated movement can calm busy minds, improve focus and create a naturally mindful experience — whilst sharing the process together creates space for connection, conversation and quality time away from screens and busy schedules. No experience is needed — only curiosity, openness and a willingness to learn together. All materials will be provided, alongside expert guidance and plenty of encouragement throughout. Tea, homemade cake and refreshments will be available to keep grown-ups nourished, alongside drinks and treats for younger makers too. Come and enjoy a peaceful afternoon of creativity, learning and connection — creating memories as well as stitches. Sunday 20th September 2-4pm £40 COVERS A PLACE FOR ONE ADULT AND ONE CHILD. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR A DIFFERENT WAY TO BOOK Made — creativity for wellbeing, one project at a time.

We are delighted to welcome Tai Chi Shibashi Set 1 to our schedule. It is a gentle standing movement practice originating from China, created to support health, balance and relaxation. The word Tai Chi comes from the Chinese concept Taiji, meaning “Supreme Ultimate” — the harmonious balance of opposing forces such as movement and stillness, effort and ease. Shibashi means “18 movements,” referring to the sequence of simple, flowing shapes practised in the class. Shibashi blends the flowing quality of traditional Tai Chi with the simplicity of Qigong (energy cultivation). Movements are slow, continuous and repeated, coordinated with natural breathing. This is why Tai Chi and Shibashi are often described as “meditation in movement.” Rather than focusing the mind through stillness, awareness is gently anchored in the body, the breath and the smooth transitions between movements — helping to calm the nervous system while keeping the body softly active. Benefits may include: - improved balance and coordination - increased joint mobility and ease of movement - reduced stress and tension - enhanced energy and circulation - a calm, focused and grounded state of mind - lowers blood pressure - improves the immune system - easy to learn No experience is needed. Movements are gentle, symmetrical and easily adapted to suit your body. Mondays 2-3pm £8 drop-in £7.50 per class when booking a block of 4 The classes are practiced bare foot or in socks that have 'grippy' soles.No mat required. Classes are led by local teacher Gaynor Walters, who will guide you step by step through Shibashi Set 1 in a supportive and welcoming environment. Here is a little message from Gaynor What a privilege it is to take a Tai Chi class at Stefs amazing studio. The space couldn’t be more ambient. I started practising Tai Chi a few years ago and loved it. Having trained in dance from a young age and carried it through as a career Tai Chi felt so natural, the flow and feeling took me back to my dancing days. The benefit for me was great especially as I’m a carer for my 94 soon to be 95 year old Mum. An hour for me of peace, calm, and exercise, forgetting the hum drum of the outside world. When offered the opportunity to become an instructor I was a little nervous but excited for the challenge ahead. My training was with Tai Chi for Better Health who are excellent and we meet on zoom twice monthly. Hopefully I can now pass on to you the enjoyment and benefits of practise.

Creativity has a beautiful way of quietening the mind. When we stop trying to make things perfect and simply allow ourselves to create, something shifts. Attention softens. Thoughts become quieter. We become more present. Join Ellie of Painted Palms for a peaceful afternoon in a creative and mindful art workshop as part of Made - our monthly craft and art club designed to bring people together through creativity, community and the simple wellbeing found in making something with your own hands. In this special workshop we will explore the expressive beauty of Indian inks, using flowing colour, brushes and stencils to create your own unique piece of artwork. Indian inks invite both structure and freedom. Delicate details can sit alongside unexpected movement and flowing marks, allowing creativity to unfold naturally. Whether you are drawn to gentle layering, bold shapes or intuitive expression, this workshop creates space to experiment, play and discover your own creative style. Guidance, inspiration and ideas will be available throughout as Ellie guides you layer by layer while also allowing room for your own imagination to lead the way. No artistic experience is needed, only curiosity, openness and a willingness to create. Tea, homemade cake and refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon to keep you nourished as you create. Creating art can help calm the nervous system, improve focus and gently guide us into a state of flow - that feeling of becoming fully absorbed in the present moment. Combined with creativity, community and a peaceful afternoon shared together, these moments have a quiet way of lifting mood, reducing stress and gently raising our vibration. Spend a peaceful afternoon creating something beautiful and perhaps discover that creativity was waiting there all along. Saturday 10th October 2-5pm Made - creativity for wellbeing, one project at a time.

There is something quietly beautiful about sea glass. Once discarded and broken, years of waves, salt water and time soften sharp edges, transforming it into something shaped by nature into unexpected beauty. Join us for a peaceful afternoon of creativity, connection and mindful making as part of Made - our monthly craft and art club designed to bring people together through creativity, community and the simple wellbeing found in making something with your own hands. In this special workshop you will create your own framed sea glass artwork using a carefully curated collection of genuine Cornish sea glass, gathered from the beaches of Cornwall and shaped slowly by the ocean over many years. Tumbled by tides, weathered by time and carried by currents, every piece tells its own story. You will be provided with a beautiful wooden deep-set glass-fronted frame, quality card to work upon, driftwood and a collection of coastal treasures including shells and fragments of sea pottery to bring your design to life. Ideas and inspiration will be available throughout the session, but this is also an invitation to let creativity lead the way - creating something entirely your own. Whether you choose a coastal scene, a meaningful image, a whimsical design or something deeply personal, your finished piece will become a unique keepsake to take home. Sea glass begins sharp and broken, yet through time, movement and patience becomes something softened, resilient and beautiful. There is a beautiful poem called "I want to age like sea glass" by Bernadette Knoll - she weaves with words a lovely thought about sea glass."I want to age like sea glass. I want to enjoy the journey and let my preciousness be, not in spite of the impacts of life, but because of them. " Creating with our hands can calm the nervous system, improve mindfulness and gently guide us into a state of presence. Combined with creativity, community and a peaceful afternoon shared together, these moments have a quiet way of shifting energy and lifting spirits. Spend a Sunday afternoon creating something beautiful and perhaps leave carrying a little of the sea’s wisdom home with you. No experience is needed, only curiosity, openness and a willingness to try something new. Tea, homemade cake and refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon to keep you nourished as you create. Sunday 19th July 2 - 4pm £40 per person Made - creativity for wellbeing, one project at a time.

Welcome to ‘Bookish’, the Yogi Sanctuary monthly book club where literature and mindful living converge. In addition to practising the yogic philosophy of Svadyaya, which is centred around growth and transformation through reading and reflection, Bookish will host regular, literary-inspired experiences to enrich mind, body and soul, from film screenings and literary trips to opportunities to respond to books in holistic ways. Our meetings will be facilitated by ‘writing for wellbeing’ practitioner Sian Hughes, a local writer recently shortlisted for ‘Wales Book of the Year’. Each month we will vote on our chosen book for the coming month from a selection proposed by Sian. Sian takes into account all the types of books we like to read, though sometimes these may take us outside our comfort zone. There will even be a sprinkling of classics amongst the choices. We get the chance to propose books too. This club is about sharing our love of all things book. We have kept the price of this regular event low at just £5 and it includes lovely mugs of tea or coffee. But bring some pennies on the day as for just £2.50 you can also enjoy a slab of delicious cake made fresh for us by Grey Rabbit Cakes, our wonderful cake maker here in Pentyrch. Numbers are limited to 12 so do book early to avoid disappointment. **** Sian Hughes is a writer and creative practitioner who regularly works in schools and community settings, designing and delivering holistic writing and reading programmes that improve the wellbeing of participants. Sian is currently working on her second collection of short stories, ‘Doll Skin’, after her debut short story collection ‘Pain Sluts’ was shortlisted for 2022 ‘Wales Book of the Year’. Sian lives in Creigiau with her family and other animals!

'Played' is our new monthly board games club at Yogi Sanctuary. Step away from screens and gather around a table and enjoy a couple of hours of classic and new games, light-hearted competition and easy conversation. Whether you love strategy, teamwork or simply rolling the dice and seeing what happens, there will be something for everyone. Come with friends or come on your own — we’ll help people settle into tables and games so everyone feels included. Expect a mix of familiar favourites and a few new discoveries. No experience required, just bring your sense of fun. Tea and biscuits are included, and the atmosphere is friendly, welcoming and relaxed. The first meet is Sunday 29th March 7-9pm £5 to book and includes tea and biscuits

There is something deeply calming about working with our hands in repetition. Knot by knot, strand by strand, attention settles into the present moment and the nervous system begins to soften. Join us for a peaceful afternoon of creativity and mindful making as part of Made - our monthly craft and art club designed to bring people together through creativity, community and the simple wellbeing found in making something with your own hands. In this special workshop you will create your own beautiful macramé floating shelf - a handcrafted piece combining natural cotton cord, decorative knots and wooden shelving to create something both functional and artistic for your home. Guided by our expert crafter, Gunita, you will learn a variety of attractive macramé knotting techniques, slowly building your piece strand by strand while adding decorative details including beads and finishing touches to make your design uniquely your own. Whether styled with plants, candles, crystals, books or treasured objects, your finished shelf will become a beautiful handmade feature for your space carrying not only creativity, but also the quiet satisfaction of having made it yourself. All materials are provided, alongside expert guidance and gentle step-by-step tuition throughout the workshop. Tea, homemade cake and refreshments will be available throughout the afternoon to keep you nourished as you create. No experience is needed, only curiosity, openness and a willingness to try something new. Macramé has a naturally meditative quality. The rhythm of knotting can calm the mind, improve focus and gently guide us into a slower, more mindful state. Combined with creativity, community and a peaceful afternoon shared together, these simple moments have a beautiful way of lifting mood, reducing stress and gently raising our vibration. Spend a peaceful Saturday afternoon creating something beautiful, practical and entirely handmade and leave with a piece for your home infused with creativity, patience and care. Saturday 22nd August 2–5pm £45 per person Made - creativity for wellbeing, one project at a time.

There is something deeply grounding about working with clay. Hands shaping earth. Attention settling into the present moment. A quiet invitation to slow down, create and connect. Join us for a nourishing afternoon of mindful making as part of Made - our monthly craft and art club designed to bring people together through creativity, community and the simple wellbeing found in making something with your own hands. In this special workshop you will create your own handcrafted ceremonial cacao mug, shaping and designing a piece that is entirely your own - something to hold future rituals, quiet mornings, comforting drinks and moments of pause. This is not wheel throwing pottery. Instead, you will work directly with clay using approachable hand-building techniques, allowing creativity to guide the process as your mug slowly takes shape beneath your hands. Whether simple and rustic, beautifully imperfect or carefully detailed, your finished mug will become something both practical and meaningful - a handmade object connected to moments of stillness, nourishment and ritual. Throughout the afternoon there will be space to slow down, enjoy the process and reconnect with creativity without pressure or perfection. Tea, homemade cake and refreshments will be available to keep you nourished as you create. No experience is needed - only curiosity, openness and a willingness to try something new. Working with clay can be deeply calming, inviting focus, presence and a quiet sense of flow. Creating alongside others adds another layer entirely - community, conversation and shared creativity that has a beautiful way of lifting mood and gently raising our vibration. Spend a peaceful afternoon shaping something beautiful with your own hands and leave with a piece that may become part of your own rituals for years to come. Saturday 12th September 2-4pm Made - creativity for wellbeing, one project at a time.

Creativity has a quiet way of changing how we feel. When our hands are busy making, our minds soften, our attention settles into the present moment, and we create space for joy, play and connection. Join Richard for a beautiful guided creative workshop designed to reconnect you with your creativity and the simple wellbeing found in making something with your own hands. Over this special three-hour session, we will explore two beautiful forms of book art. Learn how to create delicate Kusadama flowers, folding pages from sepia-toned novels, aged papers, maps or coloured paper into sculptural blooms that become truly unique keepsakes. Alongside this, discover the calming craft of Folded Book Art, carefully shaping the pages of old hardback books to create hidden three-dimensional words, patterns and designs within the pages themselves. Richard will guide you gently step by step, helping you build fold by fold, exploring different techniques, sizes and creative finishing touches. Whether you have never crafted before or simply want to reconnect with your creativity, this is an invitation to slow down, explore and let imagination lead the way. All materials are provided, including papers, books, glue guns and decorative finishing touches. If you would like to create folded book art from a book that holds sentimental meaning, you are warmly invited to bring your own hardback book along. Tea, fruit and homemade cake will be available throughout the afternoon to keep you nourished as you create. No experience is needed only curiosity, openness and a willingness to try something new. Creating with our hands can improve mindfulness, reduce stress and invite us into a state of calm focus. Combined with good company and shared creativity, these simple moments have the power to lift our mood, spark joy and gently raise our vibration. Spend a peaceful Sunday afternoon making something beautiful and perhaps discovering a little more space to breathe, create and simply be. Saturday 21st November 2-5pm £35 per person Made - creativity for wellbeing, one project at a time.

Hooked is Yogi Sanctuary’s monthly crochet club — a calm, friendly space to learn, create and connect. Inspired by the much-loved Knit & Natter gatherings found in villages across the country, Hooked is less about productivity and more about presence. It’s a place to slow your hands, quiet the mind, and enjoy gentle conversation while learning a new skill. You don’t need to know how to crochet — Laura will be there each meet up to teach you from the very beginning and help you build confidence at your own pace. Whether you’re completely new, returning after a break, or simply enjoy making things with your hands and you want to sit with like minded people, you’ll be warmly welcomed. The group is free to attend just bring what you are working on or a ball of wool and a hook (get in touch if you would like advice on what to buy). Hot drinks and biscuits are included — because this is as much about community as it is about crochet. Come to learn, to chat, or simply to sit quietly and stitch. There’s no pressure, no expectations — just time, company, and something gentle to focus on. I have 14 chairs and tables plus cushions and low tables. I have increased the maximum number able to attend therefore to free up the waiting list and let more people come along in anticipation of some of you happy to sit on a cushion. x