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Empower is a studio-based strength class designed to help you feel stronger, more confident and more at home in their bodies. Blending bodyweight exercises with resistance bands, wrist and ankle weights, dumbbells and TRX, this class moves through mindful circuits that build strength without the intensity or pressure of a gym environment. Expect: • functional movements to support everyday strength • controlled, mindful reps for tone and endurance • standing, seated and floor-based sequences • resistance band work for sculpting • TRX for stability, balance and strength • modifications for every level Each session is designed to help you build progressive strength while honouring your body’s needs — empowering you to move with confidence both on and off the mat. Whilst open to all, this class is possibly more suited to women as the weights we have may not be heavy enough for men. Suitable for all levels with options to adapt and progress. NO MATS REQUIRED AS THE ROOM IS FULLY LAID OUT FOR YOU The Tuesday class is taken by Laura who is a qualified Pilates instructor, Personal Trainer and Boxercise instructor. Already much loved for her Thursday lunchtime Pilates class, we are really excited about Laura bringing her holistic approach to strength and fitness at Yogi Sanctuary - grounded, gentle and intentional. The new Friday class starting at the beginning of March will be taken by our new Circuits coach, Cameron Bailey. Cameron runs high-energy strength circuit classes focused on building real-world strength, resilience, and confidence. With a background in Sports Physio, Personal Training and Nutrition coaching, his sessions blend smart programming with a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. He is a qualified Sports Therapist, Nutrition Coach, Sports Massage and Personal Trainer with a growing list of other qualifications under his belt. His energy will lift you up finishing your week on a high!

Sacred Seasons: Blue Moon Rising Sunday 31st May : 7pm –9:00pm On the final evening of Spring, a rare Blue Moon rises — luminous, steady and quietly powerful. Before Summer arrives with its outward energy and brightness, we pause. Since the Spring Equinox, something within you has shifted. Not dramatically. Not loudly. But steadily. Seeds have taken root. Strength has settled. Perspective has softened. This Sacred Seasons gathering invites you to honour that quiet growth and soft transition and consciously step toward the lighter, warmer days ahead. The evening weaves together: – Arrival with tea and oracle cards – Guided meditation and grounding breathwork – Gentle, moon-inspired yoga – A natural pause to reflect – Deeply restorative yoga nidra flowing into immersive sound healing – A closing sacred cacao ritual This is not a time to push forward. Not yet the fire of Summer. It is a silver-lit threshold — a moment to recognise who you are becoming and carry only what feels ready for light. All are welcome. No experience needed. Simply come as you are. PLEASE NOTE: Mats are provided. Wear comfortable clothes that you can move freely in. Maybe bring a bottle of water with you. CONTRAINDICATIONS PLEASE BE AWARE BEFORE BOOKING: that a number of conditions and illnesses are indicated as unsuitable for sound healing. If you are pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, severe or clinical mental health problems (especially those with noise anxiety or hypersensitivity to sound) or have implants or plates in the body (metal plates, pins, ball joints in particular) please seek medical advice and or reach out directly to me before booking the class.

Root to Rise is a gentle, nurturing gathering inspired by the Spring Equinox — a moment of balance, renewal and quiet awakening. As winter softens and the light slowly returns, nature reminds us that growth doesn’t happen all at once. It starts underground, in stillness. Roots deepen before anything blooms. This Sacred Seasons experience invites you to follow that same rhythm. Rather than rushing into change or setting pressure-filled intentions, Root to Rise offers space to gently reconnect with what supports you, nourish your nervous system, and allow fresh energy to emerge naturally. Arriving just after the New Moon in Pisces — a soft, watery moon associated with healing, compassion and spiritual connection — this gathering offers a beautiful opportunity to release what feels heavy, practice self-kindness, and open to the season ahead. Held close to Mother’s Day, Root to Rise also softly honours nurturing in all its forms — the care we receive, the care we give, and the care we are learning to offer ourselves. It is open to everyone: mothers and daughters, friends, and those coming solo. No yoga experience is needed. Throughout the evening we will weave together: • Slow, grounding yoga to support the body and settle the mind • Guided meditation and quiet reflection • A heart-opening cacao ceremony • Immersive sound healing • Gentle space to rest, integrate and connect • Tea and cake to close Movement will be soft and accessible, designed to bring awareness out of the head and into the body, helping you feel steady, supported and gently energised. The sound journey offers a deeply restorative close, allowing everything to settle and integrate. Root to Rise is not about fixing yourself or becoming someone new. It’s about remembering your roots, honouring what holds you, and creating space for what wants to grow next. Leave feeling grounded, nourished and renewed. PLEASE NOTE: Mats are provided. Wear comfortable clothes that you can move freely in. Maybe bring a bottle of water with you. CONTRAINDICATIONS PLEASE BE AWARE BEFORE BOOKING: that a number of conditions and illnesses are indicated as unsuitable for sound healing. If you are pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, severe or clinical mental health problems (especially those with noise anxiety or hypersensitivity to sound) or have implants or plates in the body (metal plates, pins, ball joints in particular) please seek medical advice and or reach out directly to me before booking the class.

Unwind is a slow restorative yoga class designed to soothe your nervous system and gentler release tension without intensity, effort or pressure. There’s no rush, no pushing, no ‘holding it together’. just low-to-the-ground, spacious movement, long relaxed breathing and unhurried transitions that allow the body to soften and the mind to settle. This practice isn’t about stretching further - it’s about letting go. - Supports deeper, better quality sleep - Helps lower blood pressure and stress levels - Calms an overactive mind and supports brain health - Encourages recovery, balance and emotional steadiness. This is a class to pause, to breathe, to unravel and reset.

A down tempo, well-rounded flow of classic yoga poses linked with the breath but at a slow and steady pace giving time for you to explore each posture and find your alignment. Through a slow mindful flow, you will be encouraged to find a heightened awareness of how your body connects and is alignment with your breath. Poses designed to gently build strength and tone your whole body will be supported by options and modifications to enable you to tailor the class to your own bodies needs Slow does not necessarily mean easy - slow requires a strength and stamina in both mind and body as you discover new depths within and savor every moment of your practice. You’ll finish with some longer satisfying stretches that will target your deep connective tissue, help release tension, and improve flexibility. A class perfect for those wanting to gently challenge their body and mind through a mindful and body conscious practice without feeling depleted and to leave feeling a wonderful sense of calm and peace.

This is the Crafts Edition, part of our Raise Your Vibration series, to raise your physical, emotional and energetic vibrations through creativity and play. Join Richard for a lovely guided workshop, designed to connect you with your creativity and the beauty of the season. Over the session you will learn how to create a bunch of flowers from pages of old cepia toned novels, yellowed with age or coloured paper or old maps to create a truly unique and special momento. Richard will gently guide you step-by-step, helping you build your flowers fold by fold, experimenting with size and extra touches like beads and pearls. Whether you’re a complete beginner and have never done this before, or simply looking to reconnect with your creativity, this is a space to slow down, explore, and let your intuition and imagination flow. All materials are provided, including papers, glue guns and beads for finishing touches. Tea, Biscuits, Fruit and Cake will be available to keep you nourished. No prior experience is needed — just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to create. Come and join us for a lovely couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon. Creating pieces with your own hands increases mindfulness and sitting amongst company has the power to shift your energy, spark joy, and raise your vibration, making this workshop nourishing for both your hands and your spirit. ~ Sunday 24th May: 2-4pm

Transform your mornings with a sacred ritual of positivity, intention and self-care that will set the rhythm for your day ahead. From the sanctuary of your mat, give yourself the gift of your own presence in a moment of serene silence, taking time for a little mindful meditation and breathwork to bring balance and clarity to your mind and body. Gentle stretches will then awaken your body and invite each muscle to unfurl before synchronizing movement with breath for a flow of ground based and standing poses that will energise and strengthen ensuring you move into your day with a foundation of ease and vitality. As we conclude you will be invited to set an intention, planting a seed of positivity that will infuse the rest of your day. After you’ve rolled up your mat, the effects of your morning ritual will ripple throughout your day so you can step forward with a sense of positivity, resilience and grace.

This is your soft landing at the end of the week - a two-hour ritual of rest where nothing is asked of you but to receive. As the sun dips low and the world quiets, you’ll be guided through the dreamy landscape of yoga nidra, cradled by healing soundscapes of alchemy crystal bowls, gongs and chimes that echo gently through your being. This is a space to exhale, to unravel, to remember the quiet wholeness within. No movement or effort required, no striving—just arrive, settle and recieve - a return to yourself, wrapped in stillness and sound, as Sunday gives way to silence. Perfect for anyone seeking calm, clarity, or a soul-level reset before the new week begins. PLEASE BE AWARE BEFORE BOOKING: that a number of conditions and illnesses are indicated as unsuitable for sound healing. If you are pregnant, suffer from epilepsy, severe or clinical mental health problems (especially those with noise anxiety or hypersensitivity to sound) or have implants or plates in the body (metal plates, pins, ball joints in particular) please seek medical advice and or reach out directly to me before booking the class. By booking this class you confirm that non of the contraindications apply.

Take your practice to the next level with Progress, a series of Masterclasses designed to help you build strength, resilience and intelligent movement patterns that support your yoga practice for years to come. While many Progress workshops focus on advanced asana, this session shifts the spotlight to something even more essential: mobility. Mobility is not the same as flexibility. It is your ability to actively control your range of motion — to move with strength, stability and awareness at your end ranges. Without it, we compensate. With it, we move better, feel stronger and reduce the risk of strain or injury. In this workshop you’ll explore: - Joint-focused mobility drills - Active range strength work - Shoulder and hip integrity - Core control and stability - Intelligent loading techniques - Practical tools you can integrate into your regular classes This is not about forcing deeper stretches. It’s about building usable range and long-term joint health. Who is it for? - Yogis who feel “stuck” in certain poses - Anyone wanting healthier shoulders or hips - Students working toward arm balances or inversions - Those returning from niggles or wanting to future-proof their body - Anyone who wants to move with more control and confidence You don’t need to be advanced. You don’t need to be flexible. You just need curiosity about how your body works. What you’ll gain - Greater joint stability and strength - Improved control at your end ranges - A deeper understanding of your body’s mechanics - Increased confidence in challenging transitions - Tools you can use immediately in your regular classes Delivered by Mike Williams, an experienced teacher known for his intelligent, strength-led approach to movement. While his personal practice includes advanced variations, this workshop is designed to meet you where you are — and build from there. Refreshments will be available after your class.

Aerial yoga is a unique blend of traditional yoga and acrobatics performed using a silk hammock suspended from the ceiling. This practice allow you to explore poses with the support of the hammock to enhance your flexibility, building core strength and deepening relaxation. We run weekly classes each Friday evening and Sunday afternoon here in the studio, but our Flight School runs these 2 hour workshops regularly so that you can take your time to really develop your skills and build your confidence. These immersive workshops will allow you to work up from beginner to advanced with the opportunity to modify the poses to suit the level that you are working at. This workshop is specifically for beginners. After a gentle warm up to prepare your body, Anna will take you slowly through various poses to build up to a graceful flowing sequence. The pace will be gentle allowing you to get to know the moves and how to move confidently and safely. You will also get to try your hand at some inversions. We will finish with a floating savasana, cocooned in your hammock. No aerial yoga experience is necessary. This workshop is open to adults and well behaved over 12 year olds on the condition that parents are aware that this is an adult workshop open to Teens and therefore we ask that all students listen carefully to the instructors and do not distract other students PLEASE NOTE: Wear comfortable, fitted clothing that covers your arms and legs to ensure comfort and safety in the hammock. Please do not wear make up or fake tan and remove watches and jewellery to prevent damage to the silk hammocks. CONTRAINDICATIONS Aerial Yoga may not be suitable for: recent surgery, heart conditions, high/low blood pressure, glaucoma, vertigo, spinal injuries, severe osteoporosis, hernias, pregnancy, neurological disorders, significant joint instability or motion sickness. Please seek medical advice if unsure. Risks & Disclaimer Aerial yoga involves inherent risks, including bruising, friction burns, tears, dislocation or broken bones. By attending, you acknowledge these natural risks of a partially suspended practice and agree to participate responsibly, listening to your body and following guidance. Yogi Sanctuary and its teachers take every reasonable step to ensure safety but cannot be responsible for injuries resulting from undisclosed conditions or disregarded instruction.

Learn the art of softening into stillness. This 75-minute practice invites you to gently unravel the week through slow, spacious movement and mindful breath. We begin close to the ground, easing open the body with soothing heart openers, hip releases, twists and folds. From there, we rise into simple standing poses that offer deeper stretches, gentle strength and a sense of steady grounding before returning to the mat. Throughout the class, supportive props and unhurried transitions help you melt away tension and move with comfort and ease. We close with an extended savasana—an invitation to settle, exhale and let the nervous system completely reset. A calming, nurturing way to end your weekend and make space for peace before the week ahead. Leave feeling calmer, clearer, and ready to rest. All levels welcome.

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.