This six week course is designed to help you explore your bodies wisdom, in particular, when recovering from trauma.

Yoga is increasingly recognised for its ability to support mental health. In this six week course for women, you will be guided by Katie Sayles, to learn practical techniques and mind-body explorations to support your trauma recovery journey.

This is a six week exploration of Therapeutic Yoga, Somatics and Polyvagal Theory to support you in your journey of self-discovery, embodied healing and meaningful change.

Each session is 90 minutes long and will consist of psychoeducation, movement, breathing practices, somatic practices and rest.

When embarking on this course, you are likely to meet like-minded souls who may have had similar experiences to you. It may therefore be a beautiful way to open yourself up to being witnessed by others, and supported in a held space where any and all of your expression is welcome.

The session topics will explore:

Week 1: Choice - Often when we experience trauma, our choice may have been taken away from us. This session will help you to find a sense of safety in your body and increase your capacity to be with emotions and sensations without becoming overwhelmed.

Week 2: The Witness - This session supports you to non-judgmentally observe your thoughts, emotions and sensations using a range of practices and gentle stretches.

Week 3: Cultivate Equanimity - In this session, we will explore Polyvagal theory and practices that aim to facilitate greater balance in the nervous system.

Week 4: Embodiment as Empowerment - This session is designed to support you to safely upregulate and mobilise the body and mind, enhancing the felt sense of vitality.

Week 5: Brain and Body Integration - This class explores the impact that trauma has on our body and mind, with practices to support brain integration.

Week 6: Opening to Love - In the final class of this course, practices aim to facilitate a gentle and safe opening of the heart, an inward turn towards yourself and softening of muscular tension.

What is the fee?

£180 for the six week exploration.

*This closed group is now full, but we have a waitlist. Please email elisha@grow-yoga.co.uk to be added

What is therapeutic Yoga?

In a therapeutic Yoga class, the practices are designed specifically to have therapeutic effects for example; stress relief, management of anxiety symptoms or soothing overwhelm. These classes aim to provide a helpful tools and a community, to support your physiological, mental and spiritual health.

Please note that this course is not specific to trauma or mental health needs, if you require more specific support, we recommend Yoga Therapy or the Trauma specific six week course.

What is a closed group?

In a closed group, you practice with the same group of people weekly. There are no drop in slots available, and everyone commits to at least a four week phase. If you want to stay longer, that’s great! If you want to leave - no problem - all we ask for is two weeks notice, so that we can fill your space.

Closed groups are helpful for therapeutic groups as they bring a sense of safety, familiarity and community into the process.

What is the fee?

£64 per four week phase.

A blend of two favourites. Yin Yoga is a slow paced, meditative style of Yoga which is based on traditional Chinese medicine principles. Stretches are held for a while to release physical tension & stimulate the energy system.

Restorative Yoga is stilling and gentle, the class is particularly useful for busy people who are wanting to slow down and bring some ease into their day.

Practicing rest regularly is useful for immunity, digestion, menstruation, menopause & the reproductive system.

Rest also benefits social bonding, resilience and energy levels.

A yoga class for all Mothers - pregnant people, those with tiny babies and those that had their children many years ago; if you’ve experienced loss or abortion; if you’re a carer. However it is for you to Mother - you are so welcome here. This is a space for you to be tended to and receive care and connection. You are welcome to bring your baby if you need or want to!

This class is designed to support our ever changing bodies as we move through all phases of Motherhood. We rest deeply.

This class is to bring all of our experiences of Motherhood together and there will be variations offered to best support you in the moment.

The small class size makes sure that you receive individual attention.

We support the pelvic floor and core and offer release for constricted areas; we work with the breath to bring a sense of spaciousness and ease. If you’re pregnant all movement will be there to support you and help in the birth of your baby. We believe postpartum care should last for many years after birth.

Each class finishes with a long period of fully supported rest through the use of props or yoga nidra.

*Please note that upon booking, you are consenting for your baby to be part of the class, if you do choose to bring them.