Yogarise

27/10/2026

Sitting quietly on a fallen tree while paddleboarding last month got me thinking about trees: how they bend in the wind, weather the storms, and still stand tall. This time of year can feel like that. Darker evenings, colder weather and endless to-do-lists can leave us feeling anxious, stiff and tired. My next series is about coming back to yourself. The Warrior Path begins on Tuesday 3 November at Richard Taunton's College. Find out more in my November Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/184d24a38b50/autumnnewsletter-18002335

04/10/2026

Baby Yoga is back in Chandler’s Ford! 💛

Classes resume on Tuesday 10 November at the GirlGuiding Centre. Over six weeks you’ll learn nurturing holds, gentle swings, baby‑friendly postures, breathwork and simple massage/relaxation techniques to help stimulate and settle your little one.

Baby Yoga can support better sleep for you both, aid your postnatal recovery and build confidence as a parent. I see this every week in my work at the Mother & Baby Unit in Wi******er, where yoga is part of care for new families.

6 weeks – £57
Places are limited, so booking is recommended.
Please feel free to share with any new mums who might benefit.

To book: https://www.yogarise.co.uk/yoga_classes/baby-yoga/

06/09/2026

Last spaces available!

Join my new six‑week Pregnancy Yoga Course, starting Wednesday 9 September, 6.30–7.45pm at Richard Taunton Sixth Form College, Southampton.

Pregnancy is the perfect time to tune in to your changing body and bond with your baby. In this gentle, supportive class you’ll learn:

🌸 Postures to create space, ease discomfort and encourage optimal foetal positioning
🌸 Breathing techniques to support a calm, positive birth
🌸 Self‑massage, visualisation and mantra to help you de‑stress and feel grounded

I’ve been teaching yoga for 15 years, specialising in pregnancy, postnatal and women’s health. After being diagnosed with HPV and CIN 3 in my late twenties, I was told I had a high risk of miscarriage. Through yoga, pregnancy yoga and hypnobirthing, I carried both my babies to full term – something I truly see as a miracle.

If you’re looking for a nurturing space to prepare your body and mind for birth, this course is for you.

To book: https://www.yogarise.co.uk/yoga_classes/pregnancy-yoga/ #/

02/09/2026

Time to regain balance as summer gives way to colourful autumn. At Farnham Sculpture Park on Monday, I found this installation capturing the vibrancy and focus of the season, and added my “sun goddess” pose to reflect balance, strength and feminine power. My new yoga series - Back to Balance - starts next week and helps you bring these qualities into your own life. Find out more in my September Newsletter – https://mailchi.mp/fd02ad2a7767/autumnnewsletter

02/08/2026

I’m so excited to be back teaching pregnancy yoga this week!

If you’re expecting and would like to feel stronger, calmer, and more confident for birth and beyond, my 4-week Summer Club is for you.

Starting Wednesday 5 August, 6.30–7.45pm
Richard Taunton College, Southampton
Just £40 for the full course

You’ll learn hypnobreathing,self-massage, deep relaxation and gentle movement to support a positive, active birth.

I came to yoga during my own pregnancy and found it truly transformational, not just in labour but beyond. The breathing techniques helped settle my baby postnatally. Did you know hearing is the first sense babies develop in the womb? A long, sounded exhale, using a mantra or simply a soft “sh”, not only supports the pelvic floor, it sends soothing vibrations straight to your baby.

I still have spaces. Link to book: https://www.yogarise.co.uk/yoga_classes/pregnancy-yoga/ #/

09/06/2026

Exciting news!

Due to popular demand, I’m running a 4-week Pregnancy Yoga Summer Club starting Wednesday 5 August, at Richard Taunton’s College, 6.30–7.45pm.

Over four weeks, we’ll journey through the four diaphragms (pelvic, abdominal, uvular and cerebral) – from toes to crown – using yoga postures, hypnobreathing and gentle self-massage to:

⭐ Improve posture
⭐ Ease pregnancy aches and pains
⭐ Support optimal foetal positioning for a smoother labour

I have 5 spaces left.

Book your place here 👇🏻
https://www.yogarise.co.uk/yoga_classes/pregnancy-yoga/ #/

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04/06/2026

It's Volunteers’ Week and I’m reflecting on the privilege of giving back to the community through yoga.

Last year, I went part-time to work with Sport in Mind and lead baby yoga classes in the beautiful courtyard garden at the mother and baby unit in Wi******er - a healing space for young mums who are struggling to cope.

These sessions blend gentle movement, breathwork and relaxation, helping mums reconnect with their bodies while bonding with their babies. For many, it's the first time they've felt calm in weeks, without pressure or expectation.

For me, it's about creating a safe space where mums feel seen, supported and reminded of their own strength.

I strongly believe that yoga has the power to heal as it works with both the emotional self and the physical body.

If you’d like to experience this kind of supportive, healing movement for yourself and your baby, I run Baby Yoga courses every term. I'd love to welcome you.

Spaces are limited.

02/06/2026

Looking for something meaningful to do with your baby this June?

My Baby Yoga course starting Tuesday 9 June is about more than movement. It’s a chance to slow down, tune in and really connect with your baby.

Through gentle postnatal yoga, guided baby movements and relaxation, you’ll learn how to read your baby's cues, support their development and learn to relax together. It's also a space for you to breathe, move and feel supported alongside other mums who understand exactly where you are.

Spaces are limited, so please book in advance.
Find out more and reserve your place: https://www.yogarise.co.uk/yoga_classes/baby-yoga/ #/

26/05/2026

If only there was a class that combined gentle postnatal yoga with movements to support babies’ gross motor and sensory development...

Well, here it is! 💛

Baby Yoga blends joint-freeing exercises, hip-opening and balancing sequences for baby, with movements designed to support your pelvic floor and core strength too. It’s one of my favourite classes to teach, and over the last 10 years I’ve had the joy of helping hundreds of babies and their carers build confidence, connection and bond through movement.

Why not join me? My next Baby Yoga course starts on Tuesday 9 June from 10.30-11.40am. It is inspired by nature, with gentle flows building up to peak postures including tree, butterfly, frog and eagle. 🌿🦋🐸🦅

Find out more: https://www.yogarise.co.uk/yoga_classes/baby-yoga/ #/

07/04/2026

Baby yoga can be a game changer for the whole family, helping to improve sleep not just for your baby, but for you too. In each class you will learn gentle, joint‑freeing, hip‑opening and balancing sequences to support your baby’s development, alongside postnatal yoga to help you rebuild your core and pelvic floor and reconnect with your inner vitality. You will also discover nurturing holds, swings, dips and practical tips to support and empower you on your parenting journey.

My next 6‑week course runs on Tuesdays from 14 April, 10.30–11.45am, at Chandlers Ford Girlguiding Centre. The full course costs £54.

If you cannot join in person, I also offer an online course for £48. Check out my website: www.yogarise.co.uk for further information.

Want to try before you buy? You can enjoy a free baby yoga taster class here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8uXplYU0xWY&t=19s