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Providing yoga classes which are accessible and enjoyable to everyone.

Combining asana (postures) with breathing techniques and meditation, I hope that you will leave feeling less frazzled than when you arrived!

27/09/2026

Five years ago today, my life changed so much for the better!

When yoga found me properly in my mid-thirties, I flirted with the idea of teaching it. But, not wanting to monetise something I loved (like I did with music), I held off.

Turning 40 during lockdown was the catalyst. I suddenly felt more of a calling to teach yoga, and knew that I'd regret it if I didn't at least try.

I'm so grateful to Belinda Emberson for how incredible and in-depth her teaching is. Every time I stand in front of a class, I'm reminded what a gift she gave me.

Thinking back to how overwhelmed I was on that first day, to having run a Heavy Metal Yoga Retreat yesterday, I feel so lucky to be able to pass on this beautiful practice to others.

To be a student of yoga - always. Promising myself to never stop learning and growing so that I can be the teacher you all deserve.

Thanks to all of you, for putting up with my waffle, my falling over and constantly getting left and right muddled up 🤣

For anyone who has never tried a yoga class, or who has preconceptions about it - go and try a class! You never know where it'll take you.

Cwtches,

Helen x

20/09/2026

Thank you SO much to everyone who came along to Inn on the Lake for my Autumn Retreat!

A wonderful mix of old friends, new friends and a bunch of sessions aimed at encouraging deeper connection with ourselves.

We started with a gentle Hatha yoga sequence to ease aches and pains, and get us in a place where we could relax fully.

Then I introduced Aragong and the Von Trapps, my gong and singing bowls, and performed a sound bath, before leading everyone through a yoga nidra meditation.

We finished up with a delicious lunch served by Inn on the Lake, taking time to socialise and acclimatise before heading back into the real world 🤣

I feel incredibly lucky to know such wonderful people, who come and practice with me, and are so much more than 'students'.

Another event is on its way very soon - maybe a Winter evening with mulled w**e and mince pies? What do we think? 🤔

09/09/2026

Metal Yoga at Leo's Red lion Gravesend is THIS Saturday! 12-2pm.

Come and see why Metal Yoga is a perfect pairing for mental, emotional and physical wellbeing.

They're not mutually exclusive, you know? Yoga and metal.

Turns out that combining slow, conscious breathing and movement with epic blast beats is an absolute winner!

Add in a healthy dose of double kick pedal, the odd pick scrape and death metal growls and it gets even better.

Insisting that yoga can only be practised in total silence doesn't make you more enlightened. Some of us need sound and movement to switch off and focus.

If you love listening to awesome metal and feel like taking care of your body and mind at the same time, come along!

It's only £15 for the 2 hours, and 50% profit is donated to Heavy Metal Therapy

https://bookwhen.com/helenmanenteyoga/e/ev-sg01e-20260912120000

01/09/2026

There are times when we need to move. And there are times when we need to be a bit more introspective.

This retreat provides opportunity for both.

Combining a gentle yoga practice with a sound bath and yoga nidra, we'll explore what happens when we allow ourselves a bit of breathing space.

When we allow our mind and body to take what we need, some time to lay everything down. Even if it's just for a few hours.

Patanjali uses an image of ripples on a lake to illustrate our distracted minds, associating ourselves with our thoughts, our ego - allowing it to define who we think we are.

Using movement, sound and deep meditative relaxation, you'll be guided towards that stillness - smoothing out the ripples in the lake, until you can see a bit more clearly.

Sound like the sort of thing you need right now?

Booking and more info is here:
https://bookwhen.com/helenmanenteyoga/e/ev-si0zs-20260920093000

Cwtches,
Helen x

30/08/2026

We might have been an exclusive bunch at Badgells Wood this evening, but we had the most wonderful evening!

There's something special about practising yoga whilst the sun goes down. The start of the class at 7:30 was a bit dusky, but by the time we finished at 8:45, it was DARK!

I know I say it often, but teaching at Badgells Wood is a massive treat! Every time I pull up the in car, I have to pinch myself to check if it's real 🤣

I have one more session left this season, on Saturday morning - 9:15-10:45. Let me know if you'd like to come along!

Cwtches,
Helen x

20/08/2026

Have you been to any of our metal yoga retreats yet?

Heavy Metal Therapy

13/08/2026

Twilight Yoga at Badgells Wood Camping on Sunday 30th August!

This was such a wonderful evening last year, and I'm really excited to do it again ❤️

7:40-8:45pm, so we can practice yoga together as the sun sets behind the trees!

Only £15 😁 there are 18 spaces available. All equipment can be provided and it's suitable for complete beginners as well as those who already practice yoga.

https://bookwhen.com/helenmanenteyoga/e/ev-s9f01-20260830193000

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Gravesend
DA13 9HG

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http://www.helenmanenteyoga.com/

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