Yoga Bradford

08/10/2026

This Saturday 10th October is World Mental Health day. Over the years, I have struggled with anxiety, panic attacks, fear, lack of self-worth and feelings of not being enough.

When I first found yoga, something clicked for me. The combination of movement and the breath allowed me a small pocket of time where the intrusive thoughts weren't dominating my mind; I was able to be in the moment. At first, it was just a few minutes of mental peace. That in itself felt miraculous, I never thought I would escape my own thoughts.

Over the years, I have developed my practise to be a support. Not only in times of challenge, but something I do every day to connect to myself. To find the inner calm underneath the noise of the world and my thoughts and to breathe. Some days it's hard. But making time and space for myself regularly means that when I am going through a tough patch, my practise is a familiar comfort and a set of tools that I can come back to and more easily find that sense of peace.

As a teacher, I am constantly reflecting on what/how I teach. Over the years I have come to recognise that my main aim is to help people feel good. Or just a tiny bit better than when they rolled out their mat at the start of class! And of course, my anxiety has played a roll in doubting my methods...but ultimately I come back to what I hope to share with people, ways to feel good/better that I personally find transformative.

Yes, there is a repetitive class structure. Yes, there is repetition of some postures every class. Yes, there are repeating themes. But I have come to realise this repetition and familiarity is what brings me comfort and support in my own practise. When I offer new challenges, and new postures, it's for the opportunity for a new perspective. But there is no judgement. No expectations. Just the freedom to be you, in a safe space.

So tonight, it's the same as usual! A mindfulness meditation to arrive and settle. Deep breaths to connect to the sensations in the body. Gentle stretches to warm up the whole body. Then we move and breathe a little more, with (optional) challenges. Then we slow down and rest. And we feel good 💚

01/10/2026

In tonight's practise we prepare our body for backbends, tuning into the messages as we go deeper so we can stay in a place of comfort.

Finding the balance between effort and ease; expansion and softness. Being in the moment with our breath, our determination and our vulnerability. Knowing that all of it is exactly where we are in that moment in time and cultivating acceptance.

So wherever you are in your journey, find the lessons in the moment; let go of the need to achieve and let the heat of the practise burn away whatever is standing in your way of how you would like to feel and allow yourself to be present because all we really have is now ✨️

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Weekly Class Schedule
All classes are in-studio and on Zoom

Saturday 10:30-11:30am
Rise and Shine Yoga (open to all levels)

Saturday 11:45 – 1:15pm
Ashtanga Yoga

Saturday 1:30 – 2:30pm
Beginners Yoga 6 Week Course
(See website for next start date)

Thursday 6 – 7pm
Slow Flow Yoga (open to all levels)

Thursday 7:15 – 8:15pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga

24/09/2026

On Tuesday, we went over to North Landing and watched the last dazzling sunset of summer. Yesterday (Wed 23rd September) was the autumn equinox, when day and night are the same length, marking the start of autumn. The equinox is an ideal moment to reflect on balance – not just in nature but in our own lives. This period reminds us of the delicate interplay between light and darkness, work and rest, action and contemplation.

So, in tonight's flows we will be playing with standing balances. Practising our physical balance is important to maintain strength in our legs and core, which helps us move efficiently and prevents the risk of injuries from falling (especially in later life). And the effort and concentration needed to sustain balance is often a great distraction from the mental chatter!

Balancing is important off our mat too; maintaining a balance in all facets of our life promotes better health and wellbeing. Too much work can leave us feeling stressed and burned out; taking time to rest and do activities that we enjoy can help keep us feel grounded and supported.

Often we feel that life doesn't allow us the time to refill our cup and at these times it's most important to shift our priorities and carve out the time for self-care as this is when we need it the most. Self-care isn't selfish; you deserve to enjoy life and you have the power and control to make the choice to put yourself first so you can be fully charged to face life with a sense of ease and calm and with a big smile 🙂 Make sure you take some me-time today x

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Weekly Class Schedule
All classes are in-studio and on Zoom

Saturday 10:30-11:30am
Rise and Shine Yoga (open to all levels)

Saturday 11:45 – 1:15pm
Ashtanga Yoga

Saturday 1:30 – 2:30pm
Beginners Yoga 6 Week Course
(See website for next start date)

Thursday 6 – 7pm
Slow Flow Yoga (open to all levels)

Thursday 7:15 – 8:15pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga

17/09/2026

Next week is the equinox marking the start of autumn 🍂 I always feel that autumn brings a nurturing energy, a season to slow down and make time to take care of ourselves.

So, tonight we will loosen and lubricate the shoulder joints with lots of lovely circular movements & side stretches, some twists and some hip releases. We will find and release those little pockets of tightness we carry with us with some longer holds and long deep breaths.

Expect your lungs to feel expansive and your shoulders to smile as we visualise the breath travelling to all parts of the body and we give ourselves permission to let go, slow down and start to settle into the changing season 🧡

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Weekly Class Schedule
All classes are in-studio and on Zoom

Saturday 10:30-11:30am
Rise and Shine Yoga (open to all levels)

Saturday 11:45 – 1:15pm
Ashtanga Yoga

Saturday 1:30 – 2:30pm
Beginners Yoga 6 Week Course
(See website for next start date)

Thursday 6 – 7pm
Slow Flow Yoga (open to all levels)

Thursday 7:15 – 8:15pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga

10/09/2026

For many of us, our hips can feel tight for a plethora of reasons:

🚵‍♀️🏃‍♀️Maybe you are an active cyclist/runner; if you don't stretch after activity then leg and hip muscles may shorten and increase the risk of injury and pain.

🪑Long hours spent sitting shorten and weaken the hip flexors, making them trap and accumulate physical tension

😑Also, our bodies can respond to emotional stress. The psoas muscle (the survival muscle) connects your spine to your legs and tightens up to protect your vital organs when we feel stress. And the nervous system has memory; Unprocessed stress or anxiety keeps your muscles in a low-grade state of guarding, even after the stressful event passes during stress or fear.

So tonight we will slowly flow through an effective collection of postures that will stretch out hamstrings, quads, IT band and hip flexors so we can unwind and release tension and increase our range of motion and mobility.

We will use deep breaths to slowly soften and release so we can unwind the body and unhook from our thoughts for a sense of deep calm and relaxation ✨️

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Weekly Class Schedule
All classes are in-studio and on Zoom

Saturday 10:30-11:30am
Rise and Shine Yoga (open to all levels)

Saturday 11:45 – 1:15pm
Ashtanga Yoga

Saturday 1:30 – 2:30pm
Beginners Yoga 6 Week Course
(See website for next start date)

Thursday 6 – 7pm
Slow Flow Yoga (open to all levels)

Thursday 7:15 – 8:15pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga

03/09/2026

It's that time of year when many of us are returning back to a routine...back to work and maybe back to long periods of sitting at a desk tackling to-do lists.

Sitting sedentary and screen-gazing for long periods can often leave us feeling tight. So tonight's flows will release areas of tension from the neck, jaw, shoulders, legs and hips with gentle movement and warmth.

And if those to-do lists feel like a mental merry-go-round, sometimes moving the body is the best way to rest the mind. So give your self a well-deserved break and bring some soothing movement to your day 🙂

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Weekly Class Schedule
All classes are in-studio and on Zoom

Saturday 10:30-11:30am
Rise and Shine Yoga (open to all levels)

Saturday 11:45 – 1:15pm
Ashtanga Yoga

Saturday 1:30 – 2:30pm
Beginners Yoga 6 Week Course
(See website for next start date)

Thursday 6 – 7pm
Slow Flow Yoga (open to all levels)

Thursday 7:15 – 8:15pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga

27/08/2026

Tonight we will move towards taking flight by playing with the arm balance Bakasana (crow)

I love arm balances! I love the combination of strength, exhilaration and calm you feel as you teeter on the brink of balance... taking a chance and upping the ante is all part of the beautiful process of yoga.

Yes, you may topple the first time you attempt something challenging and new - but to show-up and to try is more important than any "achievement" of the posture.

Having the courage to take a risk, to accept that everything is in constant motion, to learn to expose yourself to this mini "stress" in a manageable environment can teach us wonderful lessons about ourselves and our reactions.

Embracing this healthy risk-taking is where we learn how to face resistance, where we learn to adapt and cope and where we can find true security.

Most of the class will be prepping the body with hip and shoulder opening and some strength work, so if today is not the day to fledge, then you can stay firmly planted on your mat until the time feels right ✨️💚

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Weekly Class Schedule
All classes are in-studio and on Zoom

Saturday 10:30-11:30am
Rise and Shine Yoga (open to all levels)

Saturday 11:45 – 1:15pm
Ashtanga Yoga

Saturday 1:30 – 2:30pm
Beginners Yoga 6 Week Course
(See website for next start date)

Thursday 6 – 7pm
Slow Flow Yoga (open to all levels)

Thursday 7:15 – 8:15pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga

20/08/2026

In tonight's classes we play with different variations of plank and build up some heat and arm strength with chaturangas, all the while focussing on our smooth supportive flowing breath.

Reminding ourselves that these challenges aren't permanent. Tolerating discomfort so we build mental resilience to take with us off the mat to help navigate life's road bumps and remember that we are often stronger than we think ✨️

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Weekly Class Schedule
All classes are in-studio and on Zoom

Saturday 10:30-11:30am
Rise and Shine Yoga (open to all levels)

Saturday 11:45 – 1:15pm
Ashtanga Yoga

Saturday 1:30 – 2:30pm
Beginners Yoga 6 Week Course
(See website for next start date)

Thursday 6 – 7pm
Slow Flow Yoga (open to all levels)

Thursday 7:15 – 8:15pm
Vinyasa Flow Yoga

13/08/2026