An afternoon of gentle movement, soothing yoga & deep rest to calm and nourish body & mind
In the society in which we live, which emphasises productivity over everything, rest isn't given proper credit and self-care is often deemed indulgent and selfish rather than essential. The truth is, when you make time to rest and care for yourself, you're actually more productive. In carving out time to gently move your body and to really rest, you will feel more energetic and show up better for those around you as well as for yourself.
So why not join Sarah for these monthly Sunday afternoon workshops that are all about taking care of yourself? They will be an opportunity to really slow down, turn inwards, take care of yourself and explore practices that soothe and rejuvenate the mind, body and whole nervous system.
Dedicating some extra time away from the busyness of daily life, screens and to do lists can be so beneficial. Our mind can begin to quieten, our body can release deeply held tension and tightness and find more ease and our nervous system can begin to calm down and help us to feel soothed, rested and relaxed.
You’ll begin the afternoon with a series of gentle, grounding, mindful and somatic movements to release stress and tension, allowing energy to flow freely but calmly through the body again. You will also explore a number of soothing and calming practices, including breath work, mudras and self-massage, before eventually settling into some longer-held restorative poses (supported by props) to soak up some deep rest and connect to a place of inner calm and stillness.
The afternoon will finish with a grounding and calming yoga nidra (deep yoga sleep) practice. Yoga nidra has been described as “an effortless state of restfulness in the form of a horizontal meditation that takes place just on the threshold of sleep.” (Uma Dinsmore Tuli). Thirty minutes of yoga nidra is said to be the equivalent of three hours of sleep, and this practice is deeply nourishing and restorative. By the end of the afternoon, you will feel deeply rested, refreshed, recharged and ready to step into the new week ahead.
No previous experience of yoga is necessary. If you are new to yoga, you are most welcome.
Testimonials: “My yoga journey with Sarah has had, and continues to have, a wonderfully, positive impact on my physical and mental wellbeing. My breathing has also improved enormously, and in turn, increased my energy levels. The restorative yoga workshops that Sarah offers are a great way to pause and reset. The gentle poses and movements are deceptively simple. Afterwards, I always feel restored and energised, able to sleep and focus better. I highly recommend yoga with Sarah. Not only is she a very skilled teacher, she’s also friendly and welcoming. Her classes have a lovely ambience and she’s always attentive to individual needs and abilities.” Jacqueline D
"Sarah is the best yoga teacher. I always feel rested and super chilled after her yoga classes! I really really appreciate what she does for us. Thank you.” Agne
"I absolutely love the yoga classes with Sarah. I leave each lesson feeling 100 times better than when I arrived. She always hits the right spot, the classes are the perfect combination of energy, balance and effort. Sarah is kind, welcoming and it’s easy to follow her instructions. I’m very grateful to be able to attend them." Paolo
Sarah is a senior yoga teacher based in East London, and have been practising yoga for 24 years and teaching for over 17 years.
”Starting to practice yoga is one of the best things I ever decided to do in life, and I am so happy to be able to share all of the benefits of this wonderful and potentially life-changing practice through my teaching.
I truly believe that everyone can benefit from yoga, whatever their background, age or current physical condition, and my approach to teaching is one of warmth, encouragement and care and is always tailored to an individual’s needs. I try to always make the practice as simple and accessible as possible for people.
I have worked with people of all ages and in all types of settings, ranging from a sheltered housing facility and community centres through to leading yoga studios, as well as with many corporate clients including banks and law firms. I also have a great deal of experience of working with people on a 1:1 basis, and really enjoy this way of supporting people in a very individual way.
My own practice and teaching encompasses everything from the dynamic practices of ashtanga and vinyasa yoga, through to gentler hatha yoga and somatics, and the slower practices of yin and restorative yoga.
I am also a fully qualified and experienced pregnancy and postnatal yoga teacher, and love supporting women through this special time and big transition in their lives. More recently my studies have taken me into the realm of yoga therapy and teaching yoga for stress, anxiety, burnout and Long Covid, and also for menopause.
Having lived and worked in London for many years I am very aware of the stresses and strains of big city living and knows how a regular yoga practice can help to combat these and enable people find more space, peace, ease and balance in their body and mind.”
Venue: The Canvas
Access: If you have any access needs of which we should be aware, please let us know. Entry to The Canvas is step-free but the toilet is not accessible. If you need access to an accessible toilet, please let us know so we can arrange that.
Dates: Sundays 6th April, 18th May, 29th June 2025.
Time: 3.30-5.30pm
Tickets: £25