Midday Pause is a gentle, drop-in practice designed as a moment of rest & re-centring within the working day.

This class offers space to reconnect with the body, take a pause from the hustle & bustle of life & hopefully in turn - keep the nervous system in a sustainable place.

The practice is physically simple and unhurried, with an emphasis on stress reduction.

The class is offered with those who have a female hormonal cycle in mind, and there may be references to cyclical living and womb-centred practices. You’re welcome to take what feels supportive and leave the rest.

There is no expectation to connect socially — you’re welcome to arrive quietly, practice, and return to your day feeling more grounded. We will always have tea on the go.

Once a month, Midday Pause is offered as a longer 90-minute practice, allowing additional time to settle and rest more deeply.

This therapeutic closed group offers a supportive, consistent space for women who are seeking support with anxiety, overwhelm, stress, or trauma recovery. Working with the nervous system is the foundation of this group.

This is not a drop-in class, but a closed group, meaning you’ll practice with the same women each week. This continuity allows trust to build and supports deeper therapeutic work over time.

The group is led by Katie, a somatic coach, embodiment facilitator, mental health nurse, and yoga teacher, who brings together clinical understanding and compassionate, body-based approaches to mental health and wellbeing.

Closed groups work in five week cycles, example cycle below.

Week 1. Introduction to group, theme & a short practice.
Weeks 2-4. Practices to embed the theme
Week 5. Week Off (integration week)

Example themes.
Regulation
Resilience
Learning the language of the body

This group is suitable for women who are looking for therapeutic support in a gentle, contained, and relational setting. You do not need to be in a crisis or have any formal diagnosis to attend, and no previous experience of yoga or somatic work is required.

Practical details
Four-week closed group
Tuesdays, 4–5pm
Begins 24.02
Small group, limited spaces

Is this group right for you?
This group may be supportive if you’re living with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, or are navigating trauma recovery and would benefit from regular, body-based support within a small community.

If you’re unsure whether this group is the right fit, you’re very welcome to get in touch before booking — we’re happy to answer questions and support you in making a decision that feels right.

elisha@grow-yoga.co.uk

Is the pace and rhythm of modern life starting to feel disconnecting and tiring?

Every Tuesday evening, our wonderful Katie Sayles leads a very special closed group. This is a therapeutic style closed group, based around women’s circle. Expect community, conversation, somatic movement, rest, breathwork and wild woman energy. To give you a flavour, themes in the past have included embodiment, somatic's and desire.

The fee is £64 per four week phase. You are not required to attend every session but we cannot refund any missed sessions in a closed group.