Birthworks Bumps is a midwife-guided, weekly group for pregnant women to meet, socialise, relax and access information. Integral to a good birthing journey is preparation and support. your experiences during pregnancy, birth and postnatally will stay with you forever and shape your life physically, emotionally and socially. Suitable for all throughout all stages of pregnancy.

Guided relaxation (bring a pillow and blanket)

Hypnobirthing techniques

Questions & Answers

Tea & Cake

Journaling

Pay what you can £5 - £15 cash on the day

See you there, Becky

Are you new to Yoga? Or has it been a while since you were last on the mat? We will start slowly and gently, discovering how we feel in the body as we move into a series of yoga poses to the extent that we can at the time. We will develop an understanding of the benefits of each and how to enter and exit each pose smoothly and safely. We will also look at variations that may be more beneficial for individual needs. We will synchronise the movements with the breath and learn some helpful pranayamas you can use on and off the mat as well as some simple mantras and their benefits. Yoga is wonderful in helping to manage and reduce stress, increase flexibility, strength and muscle tone, and effectively balance our entire system.

By slowing the mind and the beats of the heart, we will take a journey of powerful connection into the body, mind and soul. Working through the five elements to bring balance to both the physical and subtle body.

This is your opportunity to tune into the body and observe the mind.

The elements according to Yin -

Wood element : Gall Bladder and Liver Meridian lines

Fire element : Small Intestine and Heart Meridian Lines

Earth element : Stomach and Spleen Meridian Lines

Metal element : Lungs and Large Intestine Meridian Lines

Water element : Kidney and Urinary Bladder Meridian lines

Yin Yoga Principles
The three principles of Yin (the three Tattvas)
1. Come into the pose to an appropriate depth (find your edge and diminish the Ego)
2. Resolve to remain still (unless your body opens and allows you to go deeper)
3. Hold the pose for prolonged periods of time (1-20 minutes)

By following the three Tattvas of Yin, we are able work past the superficial layers of the body - tapping into our energy channels (meridian lines/Nadis) in a similar way to acupressure, as well as working into the deeper connective tissues of the body, such as the Tendons, Ligaments and Joint capsules.

Benefits of Yin yoga
-Lifelong improvements in flexibility and Range of motion
-Strengthening and stabilising joints
-Restoring balance and removing energy blockages
-Stretching and compressing internal organs
-Triggering the Parasympathetic Nervous System - The state of rest and digest
-Allowing the mind to become present and focused

Yin yoga is beneficial for all ages and levels of fitness, and is key to balancing our Yang lifestyles and practices.

Thai Yoga Massage
1:1 Yoga
Energy Healing
Your choice!

Mixed level class
Strong and energetic flow, led by your breath.
Having authentic expression and interpretation of your practice always encouraged in my classes. Feel and embody the flow!
All levels welcome so there will be lots of variations.

Slowww Soulful Yoga

For those who are older, experiencing some aches & pains, less flexible, new to yoga, peri menopausal & menopausal or just looking for a slower mindful class. Expect breath, asana, meditation and visualization accompanied by a soothing playlist. Experience gentle slow movement with that all important mind, body & spirit connection in this signature 60 minute class

A medium paced vinyasa flow.
Targeted for mixed level Yogis who want to feel an all round sense of practise.
Variations offered.
Authenticity encouraged.

A class just for men designed to introduce you to the benefits of Hatha yoga. Featuring core work, injury risk reduction, stretching and strength building.
Come and learn the fundamentals of Hatha yoga. A great low impact strength building class that will optimise your physical and mental resilience.
Suitable for beginners.