Enjoy life in the slow lane and give your body and mind the space to settle, release tension, and move more freely.
From September 2026, classes will be held weekly at Houlton School on Thursdays 7.20pm-8.35pm.
A Thursday evening practice offers a pause point near the end of the week: time to ease out the build-up of work, screens, driving and day-to-day busyness before you head into the weekend.
Each session helps your body feel lighter, more comfortable, and more resilient. This gentle, floor-based practice supports long-term joint health, mobility, and sustainable flexibility.
What It Is
Yin Yoga works with the deeper connective tissues of the body through slow, sustained postures.
In this class you can expect:
- Floor-based poses held for 3-5 minutes
- Gentle guidance to help the body soften into each posture
- Quiet time to settle the breath and nervous system
- A calm, reflective atmosphere
- A spacious savasana to help you fully rest and absorb the practice
Each class follows a gentle thread of reflection, inviting you to notice how ideas explored in practice may also resonate off the mat.
In the final class, you’ll get to vote on whether we focus on the lower body, upper body or side body, giving you a say in how we close the series.
Who This Is For
Deep Stretch Yin is perfect if you:
- Notice stiffness or tension building during the week
- Want a slower, spacious style of yoga
- Appreciate slower, longer-held postures that support flexibility, joint health and deep rest.
- Spend a lot of time sitting, driving or working at a desk
- Want a regular Thursday evening pause before Friday
- Enjoy quiet, reflective practices
How It Helps
Practising Yin Yoga regularly can:
- Release tension and restore balance
- Improve flexibility and joint health
- Support circulation and connective tissue
- Encourage deep relaxation
- Help you slow down at the end of the day
- Create a clear pause point towards the end of the week
You’ll leave feeling calmer, lighter, and more balanced.
Class Details
Classes are held weekly during term time at the Dance Studio, Houlton School.
Day: Thursday
Time: 7.20–8.35pm
Location: Dance Studio, Houlton School.
Price: £12 per 75-minute session, booked as a block
What Students Say
“Minutes into the practice I realised yin was exactly what my body needed. Gemma gently guides us to help us relax and focus the mind on what’s happening to the body. Yin is like having a massage – I could feel the tension in my muscles melting away. I didn’t want the practice to end!”
– Kate
“I love the calmness my mind and body feels after each class and how this stays with me for the rest of my day. I enjoy the way classes have a theme and we focus on different areas. The quotes Gemma shares with us as we hold our poses are thought-provoking and inspiring.”
– Helen
Booking
Support your body’s long-term flexibility, mobility, and wellbeing:
- £12 per 75-minute session, booked as a block.
No previous yoga experience is needed.
Before attending, you’ll need to complete a student health form. There are no refunds or rollovers for missed classes. Full details are included in my terms and conditions.
Want to go deeper?
If you enjoy Yin and would like a longer, more focused session, I also offer a monthly Deep Release class at The Barn, Houlton.
These 90-minute weekend sessions blend Yin Yoga, myofascial release and rest practices, with a different focus each month.
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