Humata Yoga Coaching

02/04/2026

Rabbit Pose: Sasangasana

How about trying this posture during your home practice over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend? 🐇

This gentle pose lengthens the spine, increasing flexibility, while stretching the back, shoulders and arms. It is a near-inversion that brings fresh blood to the brain, relieves tension in the neck and shoulders,

It also nourishes the subtle body by stimulating the thyroid and endocrine systems. This helps to support healthy digestion, alleviate insomnia, and relieve anxiety.

Follow these steps to ease into the pose:
• Begin in a kneeling position and sit back on your heels.
• Grasp your heels with your hands (thumbs on the outside, fingers on the inside) or clasp your calves.
• Exhale, tuck your chin to your chest, and round your spine to place the crown of your head on the mat while keeping your forehead near your knees.
• Lift your hips high toward the ceiling, rolling forward until your arms are straight, ensuring most of your weight is supported by your arms and not your head.
• Hold for three to five breaths, then slowly release by lowering your hips and rising to a seated position.

Wishing you all a very happy Spring bank holiday

Om Shanti, Sarah xx 🙏

28/03/2026

An absolutely beautiful morning on the beach and feeling warm in the sunshine 🌞

Those who know, know that I always finish our sessions with a quote, poem or guided meditation. Here's our thought for today...

"True yoga is not about the shape of your body, but the shape of your life. Yoga is not to be performed; yoga is to be lived. Yoga doesn't care about what you have been; yoga cares about the person you are becoming. Yoga is designed for a vast and profound purpose, and for it to be truly called yoga, its essence must be embodied."

Aadil Palkhivala

We are back at the beach next week, weather permitting, check in here for a weather update on Friday.

9am-10am Saturdays, Jackson's Bay

https://www.humatayoga.com/classes

Please book ahead if you can and commit to your own well-being.

Sea you on the sand!

Om Shanti, Sarah xx 🙏

25/03/2026

Don't forget to put your clocks forward before going to bed on Saturday 28th March, and prepare yourself for the lost hour of sleep.

When the clocks go forward our circadian rhythms are thrown out of balance disrupting our cycles of sleep, hormone release, temperature regulation, metabolism and cell regeneration. No wonder so many of us find the shift challenging!

A yoga practice is especially beneficial at this time, helping to restore our natural rhythms and lift our mood. It can also support you to adjust more smoothly by reducing stress and anxiety.

Yoga helps us cope with any sudden change by teaching that if we work with the wobble, we bend rather than break. Think of those one-legged balance postures; how we shake and sway before settling into stillness.

So this week's classes are focused on grounding and balance to ease your mind and body through this transition.

Everything you need for comfort and support is provided in the hall (mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets and eye pillows). So come exactly as you are!

☯️ Monday 12:30-1:30pm Yin & Yang

☯️ Friday 1:30-2:30pm Yang & Yin

@ Cemetery Approach Community Hall, Barry

Bring your own mat or blanket for our hatha practice by the sea and check in for weather updates

⛱️ Saturday 9-10am Beach Flow

@ Jackson's Bay, Barry Island

Visit the page or website for more information and bookings

https://www.humatayoga.com/classes

Om Shanti, Sarah xx 🙏

24/03/2026

Beach or Bed????

Beach yoga season has officially launched, but sometimes it's a close call.

Welsh weather is notoriously unpredictable and we can't always plan ahead. The good news is that you can book online right up until 9am on Saturday when the class begins. You are welcome to pay cash, but do check to make sure it's still running to avoid disappointment.

If the weather is uninviting, I will post an update here on Friday and remove the event from the website. Anyone already booked will be contacted and rebooked or refunded.

9am-10am Saturdays, Jackson's Bay

https://www.humatayoga.com/classes

Please book ahead if you can and commit to your own well-being. You'll be glad you did!

Om Shanti, Sarah xx 🙏

21/03/2026

Our first beach yoga session of 2026 celebrated the balance of Spring Equinox. We were blessed with warm sunshine but the tide was higher than expected and we moved up to the gorgeous trees surrounding St Barucs.

It was so exciting that I completely forgot to take photos of the class, so you'll have to make do with me. My little helper in the background joined in our practice and played the gong for Shavasana. Children are always very welcome to watch, play or participate so why not make it a family event?

Weather permitting, we are back next week but these classes are always subject to the elements so check the website to make sure a class is running. If you can, please do book ahead.

https://www.humatayoga.com/classes

Om Shanti, Sarah xx 🙏

18/03/2026

We are back on the beach! 🧘‍♀️❤️

Saturday 21st March 9am-10am
Jackson's Bay

It's been a grey, wet winter but at last we arrive at the time when light and dark are in balance. Beach yoga 2026 launches with a Spring Equinox Celebration to align us with the natural energy of this season.

The practice is carefully crafted to rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit. Inhaling fresh sea air, we flow with the waves and soothe on the sand.

Suitable for all abilities and ages, these classes are lighthearted and joyfull. Children are welcome to watch, play or join in.

Sunshine is forecast, but it will be chilly, so wear warm layers and bring a blanket for Shavasana.

High tide is 08:19am so will be on its way out and perfect for a refreshing dip afterwards. Bring your bathers brave souls!

Weekly classes run all year round Approach Community Hall, Barry

☯️ Monday 12:30-1:30pm Yin & Yang

☯️ Friday 1:30-2:30pm Yang & Yin

Head to the website for details and bookings

https://www.humatayoga.com/classes

Om Shanti, Sarah xx 🙏

04/03/2026

It's meteorological spring at last and what a breath of fresh air it is! Do you feel lighter, brighter, more awake? It feels like a blooming, blossoming flower of joy in the heart space.

In yoga the heart can be visualized as a lotus flower unfolding at the center of the chest. Like a lotus that contracts and opens according to the light, our spiritual heart can be awakened through various yoga practices from asana practice to pranayama, mantra, and meditation.

My Yin & Yang classes combine Hatha and Restorative practices to give you the perfect balance of an energising flow then deep relaxation. The Hatha postures build strength and stability, while the Restorative poses support flexibility and release. Guided by breathworth and mindfulness, this becomes a moving meditation.

Everybody is welcome, regardless of ability or experience. Everything you need for comfort and support is provided (mats, blocks, bolsters, blankets and eye pillows).

Come exactly as you are!

☯️ Monday 12:30-1:30pm Yin & Yang

☯️ Friday 1:30-2:30pm Yang & Yin

Cemetery Approach Community Hall, Barry

Visit the website for details and bookings and feel free to message for a chat

https://www.humatayoga.com/classes

Om Shanti, Sarah xx 🙏

spring

04/03/2026

Join us for this specially designed workshop. If you've ever met my Jack Russell you will know why I was keen to be involved!! 🙏

Do you brace yourself before heading out to walk the dog?

Have your stress levels hit an all time high and you don’t know how to bring them back down?

It’s not just your dog’s flight or flight response ready to go, but yours as well?

Owning a dog, especially one who is reactive or needs extra care, takes a lot out of us canine care givers both mentally and physically. I see a lot of dog training advice aimed at helping dogs with their emotions and stress, but nothing aimed at teaching owners how to help themselves with the feelings and stress they are also experiencing.

It’s no good trying to work on your dog’s training if you’re running on empty.

Mindfulness for Dog Owners is a workshop designed to help promote mindfulness in ourselves and how to destress when things get a bit too much. You will be guided by a professional yoga instuctor on breathing techniques, stretches to help with tension (back ache from pulling dogs anyone?) and meditation.

Leave the dog at home and come take some time for yourself.

Saturday 14th March, 2-4pm
£25 per person

Book your place today via the website.

03/03/2026

Welcome to the Spring/Summer schedule

Working in harmony with nature, we flow with the seasons, embracing and releasing to maintain balance.

Beach Yoga, 9–10 a.m. Saturdays at Jackson's Bay (Hatha)

We celebrate the Spring Equinox with our first session on Saturday 20th March. Classes will continue until the Autumn Equinox on Saturday 19th September.
These classes are lighthearted and playful, so children are welcome to watch or join in. Afterward, we usually have an informal social swim and/or coffee.
There is no requirement to pre-book these sessions and cash payments are welcome. However, I will occasionally be away on holiday and sessions are weather-dependent. Therefore, it's crucial to check the website for scheduled classes and social media for weather updates.

Weekly classes at Cemetery Approach Community Hall: Mondays 12:30 - 1:30pm and Fridays 1:30 - 2:30pm (Yin &Yang)

Whatever the weather, our regular classes in the community gardens keep us connected with nature and each other. These classes combine classic hatha sequences with restorative postures, offering the perfect blend of movement for strength and stability alongside passive postures for flexibility and deep release. I also include theory, pranayamsa, manatras, mudras and meditation to provide you with a holistic yoga experience.
Please note that the Monday class does not run the first week of each month because another regular user hires the hall. The hall is closed on Bank Holidays which also affects this session's frequency.
A monthly subscription at £35 is offered to regular students providing a generous discount for those attending up to two indoor classes per week. The subscription does not include beach yoga sessions.

Infrared Slow and Steady Flow: 09:45-10:45 Fridays at Mandayoga (Hatha Vinyasa)

I also teach a regular Friday morning class at the studio where I completed my teacher-training. Bathed in glow and heat, this is a stronger vinyasa flow style of yoga. The studio is based in Canton, Cardiff - just 20 minutes from Barry. Pre-booking and payment are essential through the website
https://mandayoga.co.uk/class-schedule/

I look forward to practicing with you soon in one of these gorgeous spaces. Om Shanti, Sarah X 🙏

Humata, Hukhata, Harvashta (Good thoughts, Good words, Good deeds)

12/02/2026

Chinese and Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17th February 2026. Welcome to the year of the Fire Horse.

The horse is symbolically associated with freedom, ambition and momentum. When combined with it's native element, this impact is intensified, producing what astrologers call “Double Fire” energy. The combination is believed to unblock stagnation and accelerate personal transformation.

Join me for some fiery horseplay to nurture your inner fire (Agni) with energising pranayama, heat-building hatha, and restorative yoga to soothe and cool.

☯️ Monday 12:30-1:30pm Yin & Yang

☯️ Friday 1:30-2:30pm Yang & Yin

Approach Community Hall, Barry

Visit the website for more information and bookings

https://www.humatayoga.com/classes

Om Shanti, Sarah xx 🙏

03/02/2026

Bandhas are internal energy locks in yoga, derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "to lock," "bind," or "tighten." They are used to control and redirect prana (life force) within the body, promoting physical stability, energy flow, and vitality.

Even though bandhas were traditionally practiced for their energetic benefits, the muscular activation can enhance asana (posture) practice.

We will be exploring the major and minor bandhas in this week's classes

☯️ Monday 12:30-1:30pm Yin & Yang

☯️ Friday 1:30-2:30pm Yang & Yin

Approach Community Hall, Barry

Visit the page or website for more information and bookings:
https://www.humatayoga.com/classes

Om Shanti, Sarah xx 🙏

01/02/2026

Imbolc is a threshold. Winters presence still holds us, but Spring's potential begins to stir us. Our mini retreat by candlelight focussed on connecting with our inner flame.

"I connect with my inner light of knowing
In stillness and surrender, presence leads me to the truth,
The eternal flame inside me that is the essence of knowledge and wisdom.
Im gratitude, I honour that eternal light"

Sankalpa: Tracey Stanley, Radiant Rest

Om Shanti, Sarah xx 🙏