Heartfelt Wellness

If you’ve been thinking about trying yoga, why not join my Beginner Gentle Yoga Course that starts this week, and there are just a few places remaining.

IDesigned especially for beginners, but also suitable for those who just want a gentle yoga class, this welcoming course will help you improve flexibility, build strength, reduce stress, and reconnect with your body at a comfortable pace. No experience is needed, just come as you are.

Take some time for yourself, learn the foundations of yoga in a supportive environment, and discover how even a gentle practice can make a real difference to your wellbeing. Upminster based.

You can book the six weeks at a discounted price, or join each week pay-as-you-go (if space). Please go to www.bookwhen.com/heartfeltwellness to book or get in touch by message if you need more information.

I’m really pleased to reintroduce this gentler hatha yoga class back into the weekly schedule .. with the option of joining for the 6 week course of classes for a reduced price but with the flexibility of purchasing single class passes for the dates you can attend if you prefer.

This 6-week course is designed for complete beginners who are new to yoga and prefer a slower-paced, supportive approach. It is also ideal for anyone seeking a gentle yoga practice or returning to exercise following an injury.

No previous yoga experience is required. Each class will introduce foundational yoga postures (asanas), simple breathing techniques (pranayama), and conclude with a short guided relaxation or meditation.

The focus of this course is to help you move with ease, improve flexibility and mobility, and experience the physical and mental benefits of yoga in a safe and accessible way. You should leave each class feeling refreshed, relaxed, and gently stretched—rather than exhausted or sore.

This course is not intended for those looking for a fast-paced or physically demanding practice, but for anyone wishing to build confidence, develop a strong foundation, and enjoy a mindful, restorative introduction to yoga.

Booking is made through the booking site … www.bookwhen.com/heartfeltwellness … these classes are held in Upminster. Please note places are limited to 8. Please get in touch if you need any further information or have any questions. 🙏🏻🧘‍♀️😊

July yoga classes now available to book at usual link. A smaller yoga class schedule this month due to England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 football match, travel plans and my Mum’s 80th. Apologies but hopefully you can switch days and keep your practice weekly. Zoom options available Monday. Please book your space in advance and hope to see you on the mat this month 🧘‍♀️🙏🏻☀️

Group classes this week from floor based hatha yoga to chair yoga. I also teach to private groups, 1-2-1 and primary/ secondary school. Please get in touch if you need more information on any of these 🙏🏻🧘‍♀️

Flaming June classes are now available online to book! ☀️☀️☀️ Don’t worry we will be doing our best to stay cool whatever the weather with all classes working with gentle poses should the hot weather continues.
For water lovers there is the opportunity to join me for paddleboard yoga on the Stubbers lake in selected Saturday mornings this month. Head over to Heartfelt SUPyoga for all the information.
Please note no classes at community centre 16th and 17th June.

Wednesday evening this week has spaces in the garden yoga studio and is also available on Zoom. Book your space at www.bookwhen.com/heartfeltyoga

Hope you’re bank holiday weekend has been been everything you wanted .. whether full on fun or an oasis of calm .. as you step back into reality protect your ‘peace’ and ‘inner sunshine’ with a dose of hatha yoga this week .. classes in Upminster (evening) and Cranham (daytime).. 🙏🏻🧘‍♀️☀️

Our May class schedule is now available online .. spaces for Monday and Wednesday May hatha yoga classes in the garden yoga studio and online with zoom should be booked at the bookwhen page.
For those wishing to come along to paddleboard yoga (yes that’s on a lake) please book at www.stubbers.co.uk .. you’ll find it under Adult and Fitness. Bi-weekly on Saturday morning.
If you’re looking to join a community class I am at Cranham Community Centre Tuesdays 11am for mat/ floor yoga and Wednesdays 12.15pm for chair yoga. Turn up and pay (cash only 🙏🏻)

Sunday, a day of rest and what an excellent day to consider Savasana and why we should do it at the end of every yoga class.

It's other traditional name is Mritasana, this literally means dead or co**se pose, so why are we lying playing dead in yoga?!

The aim is detachment; detachment from movement; from effort; from constant doing.

But this consciously letting go is not easy, the struggle can be a real. When we are still the mind can get very loud, but physically something is also happening (or unhappening) so don’t mind the mind!

Muscles start to release, the breath slows, the heart rate slows, our nervous system settles and calms. Our body (and our mind) are able to move from stress to recovery.

All of the poses of the class, all the breathing, the effort , they lead us to our savasana.

So next time you do savasana just trust the stillness is doing the work of undoing. Follow the breath and let you muscles release your tensions. It is the reason why yoga is so different to other fitness classes like Pilates. It’s more than flexible, strong bodies … it’s good for our peace of mind. 🙏🏻🧘‍♀️🥰

There are so many misconceptions about yoga. The actual practice is far more inclusive, far more human. The practice adapts. The shapes can be modified. The breath adjusts. You just have to be willing to start where you are. It’s never too late 🥰🙏🏻

With weekly chair yoga and mat based hatha yoga classes to choose from come and join me this week. I also teach one to one classes. Please get in touch if you’d like more information.