What makes these sessions different?
I'm all about sharing real, tangible practices that have worked for me on my own healing journey from burnout and chronic stress, and can work for you too. I'm not about perfection. It doesn't matter what you wear, how bendy you are (I’m not at all!), or if this is your first time trying something like this. It's all about being yourself, reconnecting mind and body, and finding the things that really work for you. Because of this, it is less prescriptive than some other sessions.

What can I expect?
Classes and workshops are tailored to participants’ needs as much as possible, which is why booking in advance is essential.

We start each session with a short welcome practice standing or sitting - this usually involves connecting to our breath or our bodies in some way, grounding and centring. For workshops and longer sessions we’ll outline what our time together looks like.

We follow with gentle movement and stretches, standing, sitting, kneeling and lying on our mats - many of these will be familiar to you, especially if you’ve done exercise classes or fitness workouts in the past, or other mind-body practices such as Pilates or yoga.

Then move to guided mindfulness, meditation and relaxation practices lying down (with the option to sit on your mat or use a chair instead).

Weekly classes end with a short energiser, reflection or intention-setting to take with us and there is the opportunity to share and connect with the group if you’d like to but without any expectation to. Workshops and longer sessions also include practices or discussion around the theme. And they end with hot drinks, and the opportunity for quiet self-reflection or community connection before we prepare to leave the space we have experienced and enjoyed together with a closing practice.

What if I’ve never done anything like this before?
Sessions are inclusive and open to everyone, especially if you're a beginner, less experienced, or if you’ve struggled with stillness, silence, meditation and mindfulness before.

My approach is trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming. Everything is invitational, and you can stop or try something else if it doesn’t feel good. It’s about tuning into your body and what feels right for you in the moment. There is no requirement to be still, close your eyes or quiet your mind.

Please let me know if there is anything that could make the sessions more accessible or enjoyable for you e.g any mobility issues, injuries, hearing loss etc.

What should I wear?
Comfortable loose clothes or workout clothes are best, with warm layers, and socks to stay warm when we do the relaxation at the end.

What should I bring?
Please bring with you:
A yoga mat or other exercise mat (I have a couple to borrow if needed)
A cushion or pillow, or two if you prefer (I have some to borrow)
A blanket or throw (I have some to borrow)
A bottle of water
Plus a travel mug for Restore & Reset workshops in Odiham (cups available)