YOGA & CLASSES

The beginning of a magical journey...
Neurogenic Yoga™ is a revolutionary technique in trauma healing and stress reduction.
This practice combines yoga asana and pranayama with the body’s natural, therapeutic shaking response. This shaking response in humans, much the same as the instinctual shaking in animals, is the nervous system’s way of discharging long-held tension and trauma, or unconscious muscle contraction in order to restore the body to wholeness. When the nervous system identifies threat, vibration or shaking in the body is designed to occur automatically. However, negative social constructs and beliefs around what it means to allow ourselves to shake, tremor, or show vulnerability, condition us out of this innate release mechanism at a very early age. Neurogenic Yoga™ reawakens our body’s intrinsic release mechanism for optimal health.
Neurogenic Yoga™ is a simple, gentle and profound practice that facilities the lengthening and relaxation of the psoas muscle and the release of physical and emotional stress and tension. During a Neurogenic Yoga™ practice, we safely self induce therapeutic vibration using yoga postures and breath. Often vibration begins in the legs and may spread throughout the entire body. This method is based on Dr. David Berceli’s technique of Trauma Releasing Exercises™ (TRE™).

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When?

Friday 12.15 - 13.30

For whom is this class suitable?
This class is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. Variations and modifications are offered throughout the class to allow adaption to different levels, injuries and health conditions. When practicing yoga it is important to know your limitations and practice at your own pace. Yoga is not a competition.

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In my classes and workshops, I offer a diverse range of practices designed to meet you where you are. From empowering Vinyasa flows that challenge the body and invigorate the spirit, to more restorative and gentle practices that soothe the mind and nurture the soul, there's something for everyone. My approach blends traditional Yoga with modern mindfulness techniques, providing a holistic path to wellness that caters to both beginners and experienced practitioners.

 

Each session is an invitation to step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with your inner calm. Whether you're looking to build strength and flexibility, achieve emotional balance, or embark on a spiritual journey, my teachings are here to support you every step of the way.

 

Join me in this sacred space, and let’s explore the limitless possibilities of body, mind, and spirit together. As we grow as individuals, we build a stronger, more connected community where everyone is welcome.

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When?

Monday 18.15 - 19.15

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For whom is this class suitable?

This class is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. Variations and modifications are offered throughout the class to allow adaption to different levels, injuries and health conditions. When practicing yoga it is important to know your limitations and practice at your own pace. Yoga is not a competition.

This flow class is based on zen yoga using the meridian lines of the body to open up the body, re-balance the internal organs and let the energy flow. As per the Zen tradition, the class will follow the season as our bodies have different needs for different time of the year.

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This class is quite vigorous and will give you a workout. However it is still accessible to everyone. You will feel invigorated after the class but I also put I strong emphasises in teaching you the right alignment and the correct way to posture. We will also be working with the seasons and focusing on opening up the meridians of the organs linked to each season.

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At the end of the class you will enjoy a long relaxation led with sounds ( 432hz Native American flute, Moon Gong, Singing bowls, shamanic drum). you will feel fully refreshed and ready to enjoy the weekend!

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When?

Wednesday 12.15 - 13.15

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For whom is this class suitable?

This class is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. Variations and modifications are offered throughout the class to allow adaption to different levels, injuries and health conditions. When practicing yoga it is important to know your limitations and practice at your own pace. Yoga is not a competition.

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This flow class is based on zen yoga using the meridian lines of the body to open up the body, re-balance the internal organs and let the energy flow. As per the Zen tradition, the class will follow the season as our bodies have different needs for different time of the year.

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This class is quite vigorous and will give you a workout. However it is still accessible to everyone. You will feel invigorated after the class but I also put I strong emphasises in teaching you the right alignment and the correct way to posture. We will also be working with the seasons and focusing on opening up the meridians of the organs linked to each season.

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When?

This class is by appointment only. Please call or email for availability and booking.

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For whom is this class suitable?

This class is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. Variations and modifications are offered throughout the class to allow adaption to different levels, injuries and health conditions. When practicing yoga it is important to know your limitations and practice at your own pace. Yoga is not a competition.

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Happy Active Hips & Strong Glutes:

In this class we will work on active hip mobility and strengthening exercises. These techniques and drills focus on increasing mobility & stability that will unlock your stiff hips and lower body region. This class is aimed at stabilising the hip region, to improve pelvic stability and gluteal strength. 
This is an active class meaning we will be using your strength to go deeper into each pose and during the exercises. Maintaining flexibility and stability in the hip joints is crucial for lower back health for cultivating overall freedom and ease in our bodies. 

 

When?

Tuesday 12.15 to 13.15

Breathe, Balance & Sway Flow Class: 

In this class we will find ourselves feeling free, flowing and flexible. The focus will be to build flexibility, while tapping into fluidity freedom within your body, with the help of your conscious breath and mindful movements. Through flowing, fluid sequences we will twist, bend, and flow using rhythmical movements, balances and grounding postures. An opportunity to restore and re-balance the flowing energies in your body.

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When?

Thursday 12.15 to 13.15

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For whom is this class suitable?

This class is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. Variations and modifications are offered throughout the class to allow adaption to different levels, injuries and health conditions. When practicing yoga it is important to know your limitations and practice at your own pace. Yoga is not a competition.

To me one of the most powerful tool you can have in life is mindfulness. What does this mean? It means that you are aware of your feelings, thoughts and emotions at any time and know how to shift your mindset when you go into dark places or when life seem to throw difficulties at you.

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Meditation will help you get in touch with yourself but in this course we will go further by exploring how to then turn your life around and have your mind working for you rather than against you.

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I am a big believer that our thoughts create our reality so this can be one of the most transformative journey you will take. Simple (not easy) but effective!

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If you have a shamanic drum, feel free to bring it with you to join in our drumming circle.

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When?

Wednesday 18.00 - 19.00

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For whom this class is suitable?

This class is suitable for most people. However it is not recommended if you have schizophrenia or if you are bipolar.

Do you wish for more from your life? Are you feeling lost? Not sure who you are anymore?

Join Jane Upward and a small group of women at Thrive for a 6 week course to transform your life.

You will be guided on a gentle yet powerful journey to excavate the real you, aligning all areas of your life to this new knowing so you will live with joy and purpose.

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Jane Upward has 15 years experience enabling positive change for women. Using her skill as a hypnotherapist, an NLP coach, a teacher and an artist Jane helps women to overcome limiting beliefs that have held them back, and supports them to ignite and connect to their deep inner passion, and live a more purposeful life.

 

A range of tools, exercises and relaxation techniques will be used to release old thought patterns, create healthy boundaries, align you to what you want you really want to say yes to and enable you to expand into your new way of being.

The series of six 1.5 hour group sessions will be held in the beautiful energy of Thrive Wellbeing centre. Jane creates and holds a loving space where each woman is individually supported on their journey.

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'The more light you allow within you, the brighter the world you live in will be.'  Shakti Gawain

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​When?

​Tuesday 19.00 - 20.30 (6 weeks course)

 1st Oct, 8th Oct, 15th Oct, 22nd Oct, 5th Nov, 12th Nov.

Energy Exchange for the course: £222

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For whom this class is suitable?

This class is exclusively for women. 

The revolutionary concept of chair Yoga makes the numerous benefits of classical yoga available to a wider range of physical abilities. This Yoga can be practiced by anyone, in a chair, to stimulate physical and mental wellbeing. It is particularly beneficial for elderly, individuals rehabilitating after injuries or illness and those with disabilities.

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In this class, you will do exercises that activate the feet, legs, arms, and hands, back, neck region, eyes and even the brain - so that those with restricted mobility no longer need to give up yoga, but instead, by means of movement, can take their destiny in their hands and improve their circulation, deliver more oxygen to their cells and so gradually increase mobility and enhance brain function.

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When?

This class is by appointment only. Please call or email for availability and booking.

For whom is this class suitable?
This class is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. Variations and modifications are offered throughout the class to allow adaption to different levels, injuries and health conditions. When practicing
yoga it is important to know your limitations and practice at your own pace. Yoga is not a competition.

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Seasonal Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga, incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine and the 5 Element Theory. Our classes will work through the seasons of the year honouring our natural rhythms with nature.

Yin yoga works deep into the body with passive, longer-held poses where we cultivate stillness. Yin yoga centres on placing healthy stress to the deeper connective tissues known as the fascia, ligaments and tendons. These deeper tissues require longer held poses with an emphasis on healthy stresses to be stimulated effectively.

Overtime, Yin yoga can improve flexibility and mobility, leading to greater joint health and range of motion. Extended holds in Yin yoga stimulates and supports the parasympathetic nervous system, reducing stress and anxiety, while promoting relaxation. The postures we hold in our Yin practice improve blood flow and circulation throughout the body, aiding the flow Chi (energy) along the meridians (energy pathways in the body) and mood regulation.

The slower pace of yin yoga and the focus on the breath can help to improve mindfulness and concentration. Yin offers a safe container while you observe your thoughts and to deepen your listening skills. You have the opportunity to witness your mind and the sensations in your body, this provides you with the gift of self awareness and greater
mindfulness.
In a fast paced world, where DOing is celebrated (Yang energy), we invite you to join us in stillness and more BEing! (Yin energy)

Slowing down
Coming to stillness
Going deeper
Being present
Yin is the new rebellion.

This class is 1 hour 20 mins long and will roll with the seasons. The 5 Element Theory forms the foundation of Traditional Chinese Medicine and invites us to honour our most natural state of being and flow with nature. The elements show us how our organs and structures are connected. In Yin we aim to work the organs related to the season

Fire - Summer
Earth - Late summer
Metal - Autumn
Water - Winter
Wood - Spring

It is a wonderfully balancing practice to bring a bit of calm and quiet especially when life is
often so busy. It serves our body and mind in a really beautiful way.
We will provide mats, bolsters, blocks and blankets for your most comfortable yin
experience.

Open to all, no previous experience required. We look forward to seeing you join the Yin
rebellion soon!

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When?

Thursday 19.00 - 20.15

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For whom is this class suitable?

This class is suitable for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. Variations and modifications are offered throughout the class to allow adaption to different levels, injuries and health conditions. When practicing yoga it is important to know your limitations and practice at your own pace. Yoga is not a competition.