A chance to leave your busy life at the studio door and rebalance your nervous system. It’s a full reset for your mind and body. You will leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected to yourself, ready to face whatever is ahead with greater clarity and energy.
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Yoga Chill is a deeply restful and therapeutic class designed to help you unwind physically and mentally.
This is your chance to leave your busy life at the studio door and create space to rebalance your nervous system. Through passive stretching and supported postures, your body can gently release held tension while your mind settles into stillness. Yoga Chill is suitable for absolutely everyone — all ages, all bodies, beginners and experienced practitioners alike.
Science Behind Yoga Chill
Modern life often means we are stuck in the sympathetic nervous system mode, our “always on” stress response. Yoga Chill counters this and activates the parasympathetic nervous system through the vagus nerve, shifting you to a state of calm, safety, and deeper self-regulation. It has been scientifically proven that this style of yoga has a very beneficial effect on balancing our autonomic nervous system and the way we automatically respond to stress triggers.
What to Expect
Use of yoga props e.g. bolsters, blankets, bricks to support your body fully
Long holds in comfortable, supported positions (mainly lying down)
Gentle breath awareness and guided relaxation
Fewer postures than a regular class, with more time for each
Class content varies each week to focus on different areas of the body
"It is my weekly break from daily life and I always look forward to the sessions."
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