Metta Yoga and Massage Bath

Metta Yoga and Massage Bath Highly qualified independent Massage and Facial Therapist, and Yoga Teacher, with over 20 years experience. Trained in India, Thailand, and the UK.

Offers Eastern and Western informed private, tailored, and holistic services in Central Bath If you are: in pain; feeling tension and "sticky" in your muscles and joints; or are suffering with reduced mobility and/or an injury; are feeling depressed, sluggish, stressed, low energy etc; are feeling very busy minded, overwhelmed or confused; or feeling out of balance in any way, then Metta Yoga and Massage therapies will help you back to well-being.

“Where your fear is, there your task is.” Carl JungThe “task” Jung refers to isn’t always something outside of us. Often...
18/11/2025

“Where your fear is, there your task is.”
Carl Jung

The “task” Jung refers to isn’t always something outside of us. Often, it lives quietly within, showing up as a fear of change, fear of failure, fear of intimacy, discomfort with closeness, resistance to being truly seen etc. Do you know what your fears are?

When we hold emotional fear, the body responds.
We tense. We guard. We harden.
Physical tightness becomes the mirror of our internal barriers.

At Metta, we recognise that real wellbeing means tending to both body and mind.
In our sessions, you are invited into a safe and supportive space to gently explore where you might be holding back, and to soften into greater openness, trust, and freedom.

🌑 Black Friday is Coming Soon - A Little Thank You from Metta on Friday 28th November 2025!As we move into the winter mo...
14/11/2025

🌑 Black Friday is Coming Soon - A Little Thank You from Metta on Friday 28th November 2025!

As we move into the winter months, it is the perfect time to slow down, reconnect, and give yourself a little care before the festive season begins with great savings!!

This Black Friday (28th November), I will be offering 10% off all treatments booked that day for any future appointment date.

Whether you are drawn to the deep relaxation of a massage, the rejuvenation of a facial, or the grounding strength and calm of a yoga class, this is a lovely opportunity to plan a moment of stillness for yourself (or to gift someone special).

🖤 Black Friday - on Friday 28th November, book from midnight until midnight for 10% off all treatments (for a future date).

Metta Yoga and Massage: nurturing balance, inside and out.

An Evening with Zadie SmithZadie Smith, novelist, essayist, and one of the sharpest literary voices of our time, was lik...
13/11/2025

An Evening with Zadie Smith

Zadie Smith, novelist, essayist, and one of the sharpest literary voices of our time, was like a brain on stage: intelligent, witty, and wonderfully grounded.

She spoke about spending the past 25 years mostly in her room, writing the books that have defined her career, and how she’s now ready to spend some time out of that room! She mentioned a study showing that we now spend so much time on screens it adds up to around 25 years of a person’s life, which is shocking but sadly believable 😱!

She also spoke about her growing awareness of mortality, how we all know we’re going to die, but rarely feel it, until at some point that truth begins to land more deeply.

It was such a powerful reminder to step away from screens, out of routine, and into real life. Be present, curious, and awake while we are here.

Holistic Facials at Metta: A treatment where beauty meets wellness.Our Holistic Facials offer a natural anti-aging treat...
07/11/2025

Holistic Facials at Metta:
A treatment where beauty meets wellness.

Our Holistic Facials offer a natural anti-aging treatment blending therapeutic massage, lymphatic drainage, and myofascial release techniques using Neal’s Yard Remedies’ botanical products to restore your skin’s natural vitality and glow.

Through gentle cleansing, exfoliation, mask, and facial sculpting with Neal’s Yard Remedies these treatments:

•Lift and tone facial muscles
•Boost collagen and cell regeneration
•Smooth fine lines and wrinkles
•Balance oily and dry skin
•Detoxify and brighten your complexion

More than skincare, this is a ritual of deep relaxation, releasing tension in the face, head, neck, and shoulders while calming the mind. Radiance, inside and out.

Book your Holistic Facial at Metta in Bath or Bristol for rejuvenation that lasts.

Recommended weekly, fortnightly, or monthly for best and sustained results. Book via the link in the bio or at www.metta-yoga-massage.com.

Breaking Perfectionism Down: Perfectionism is not just about high standards; it’s often about safety.When someone grows ...
05/11/2025

Breaking Perfectionism Down:

Perfectionism is not just about high standards; it’s often about safety.
When someone grows up in an unpredictable, critical, or high-pressure environment, being “perfect” can feel like the only way to earn love, avoid rejection, or stay safe.

Safety Through Control
Perfection becomes a way to manage fear and uncertainty.

Adaptive Then, Maladaptive Now
It may have once protected you, but in adulthood, it often leads to burnout, anxiety, and self-criticism.

Other Roots of Perfectionism
Not everyone’s perfectionism comes from early survival needs:
1. Cultural Conditioning - Growing up or working in high-achievement environments.
2. Innate Temperament - A natural drive for order or mastery.
3. Later Trauma - A major failure or crisis can trigger perfectionistic coping.

Big Picture
At its core, perfectionism is often a nervous system strategy - a way to stay alert and in control (fight-or-flight mode) to avoid perceived danger.
Healing begins when we learn that “good enough” can also be safe enough.

Love Bonfires!The intense heat warming you in the cold of the night, mesmerised by the flickering flames, and hearing th...
04/11/2025

Love Bonfires!

The intense heat warming you in the cold of the night, mesmerised by the flickering flames, and hearing that crackling, keeping you there in that moment. Best time for meditative presence, letting the thoughts burn away, extinguished by the flames 🔥.

Everything else fades for a bit and just be.

Finding the Light, Within and WithoutWatching the sky burst with light over the sparkling cityscape is a powerful remind...
02/11/2025

Finding the Light, Within and Without

Watching the sky burst with light over the sparkling cityscape is a powerful reminder to stay present. Just as the fireworks momentarily fill the darkness, moments of calm and self-care illuminate busy lives.

This week, let the energy of this beautiful night inspire you to practice Metta (loving-kindness) towards yourself. Take a deep breath and truly see your surroundings.

Book a massage to release tension and ground your energy or join a yoga session to reconnect with your inner light via the link in the bio.

The Autumn Superfood Spotlight: Pumpkin 🎃 As we move deeper into autumn, nature gives us everything we need to stay nour...
31/10/2025

The Autumn Superfood Spotlight: Pumpkin 🎃

As we move deeper into autumn, nature gives us everything we need to stay nourished and balanced and pumpkin is one of the season’s most supportive foods!

Whether you enjoy it roasted, blended into soup, or baked into something cosy, pumpkin is a seasonal reminder that nourishment can be simple, grounding, and delicious 🎃

Suddenly feeling very tired and don’t know why?Acknowledging and Adapting to the Changing Season:As autumn has quickly a...
29/10/2025

Suddenly feeling very tired and don’t know why?
Acknowledging and Adapting to the Changing Season:

As autumn has quickly arrived, the leaves have fallen, the colours are beautiful, the air is cold, and the days have shortened, tuning into your body and the season is important to feel your best and nature is now reminding us to slow down and recalibrate. The colder air and longer nights are inviting rest, nourishment, and reflection. Ignoring these seasonal shifts can leave us run-down, fatigued, burnt out, or even ill, especially if you’ve felt more tired lately without knowing why.

Autumn wellness is about aligning with the season:
• Prioritise rest and more reflective and restorative time by adapting and balancing your schedule
• Enjoy more warming, seasonal foods, like stews and root vegetables
• Choose gentle, nurturing movement over higher intensity exercise or include a balance of both now in your schedule

Seasonal celebrations such as Halloween and Bonfire Night can be exciting but also overstimulating. Remember to balance the fun with self-care, rest, and mindfulness.

With colder weather our bodies benefit from extra support and assisting our immune systems.

Massage improves circulation, eases tension and stiffness, supports your immune system, and gives your body space to reset and detoxify.
Yoga strengthens and stretches muscles, keeps joints flexible, improves posture, detoxifies, keeps all your body systems working effectively, and helps you stay clear-minded and grounded.

Book your Massage or Yoga session in Bath or Bristol with Metta Yoga & Massage (via the link in the bio) to support your wellbeing and resilience this season.

Walking, Exploring, and Connecting There’s something deeply grounding about a walk with friends: talking, getting covere...
26/10/2025

Walking, Exploring, and Connecting

There’s something deeply grounding about a walk with friends: talking, getting covered in mud (me), laughing, reflecting, exploring new places, and pausing to take in the view. It’s simple, but it nourishes you in ways you can feel in both body and mind.

Walking in nature helps release physical tension, opens up the breath, and supports circulation and joint health. As the body moves rhythmically, the mind begins to settle, and you come back to yourself. The mix of gentle movement, connection, and nature helps you reset, find perspective, and feel lighter.

Make time for a walking day now and then to spend nourishing, grounding, and present time, and not just for fitness goals.

Unlocking the Power of Trigger Point TherapyFeeling aching in your neck, shoulders, or lower back that just won’t go awa...
15/10/2025

Unlocking the Power of Trigger Point Therapy

Feeling aching in your neck, shoulders, or lower back that just won’t go away? It might be more than just muscle fatigue, it could be a trigger point.

What is a Trigger Point?

A trigger point is a tight, tender spot within a muscle that can refer pain to other areas of the body. These points don’t just live in the muscle, they’re also connected to the surrounding fascia, the fibrous tissue that supports and links muscles, meaning tension in one area can ripple throughout the body.

How It Works

Trigger Point Therapy applies focused pressure to these spots, helping to release tension in both muscles and fascia, restore blood flow, and support better mobility and posture. It’s not just about easing pain, it’s about retraining your body to move freely and comfortably.

Why It Helps Your Body

By addressing both muscles and fascia, this therapy can:
• Relieve chronic pain and stiffness
• Improve posture and mobility
• Enhance circulation and tissue health
• Promote relaxation and overall wellbeing

Trigger Point Therapy offers a holistic way to relieve pain, and feel lighter, looser, and more balanced.

Book a session today and start moving with ease (link in bio).

Reflective Journaling: Writing to Release Tension and Find Clarity Sometimes the things we carry inside, the unspoken wo...
14/10/2025

Reflective Journaling: Writing to Release Tension and Find Clarity

Sometimes the things we carry inside, the unspoken worries, looping thoughts, and unresolved feelings, start showing up in the body. A tight jaw. Heavy chest. Stiff neck. Sore shoulders.

Reflective journaling can help you release what you’ve been holding, bringing more clarity to the mind, lightness to the body, and calm to the heart.

It’s not about perfect writing, it’s about processing.
•Write freely about what’s present.
•Notice what emotions arise and where you feel them physically.
•Ask yourself gentle, curious questions: Why does this keep coming up for me?
•Revisit what you’ve written with compassion, not to judge, but to understand.

Then go a little deeper…
Start asking yourself critical and profound questions.
This is the heart of reflective journaling and sometimes the most uncomfortable part. It’s about getting real with yourself and exploring who you are beneath the surface.

Ask yourself:
•What do I value most in my life, and why?
•Who has been the biggest influence on my life so far?
•What do I really want to understand about myself, or the world, that I’ve never taken time to ask?

Through this process, what once felt stuck can begin to move. Your body unwinds and releases built-up tension, your thoughts soften, and you feel more connected to yourself again.

Address

The Lansdown Clinic, 1 Lansdown Road
Bath
BA15EE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 7:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday 9am - 7:30pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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