Chepstow Yoga Space

03/11/2025

Lorna Yoga's classes this week are alignment focused, fluid filled, hip opening flows and there are 7 opportunities to practice with her PLUS an additional hour to completely rest and restore your body in a one off Yoga Nidra special on Thursday. Click the picture to read her email this week or to book / browse her class offerings X

Our second week of finding the discipline to practice at least once a week and, once you get on the mat, to be disciplined about the way you are practicing. Are you presencing yourself entirely to what you are doing or are you allowing yourself to check out and just go through the motions? How are y...

27/10/2025

Finding My Energy Again in My 60s
There was a time I thought feeling tired was just “part of getting older.”

But it wasn’t. My body was simply asking for balance.

When I started combining acupuncture with small daily rituals, everything shifted.

- My mornings began with calm instead of chaos.
- My mind felt clearer.
- My energy didn’t crash halfway through the day.

Here’s what helped me most:

= Weekly acupuncture to reset my nervous system and rebalance my hormones.
= Gentle yoga or a mindful walk each morning - nothing intense, just movement that felt good.
= Breathing deeply before meals and winding down properly before bed.

It wasn’t a quick fix, it was a coming home to my body.

Now, my 60s feel like a new beginning: full of vitality, focus, and ease.

What’s one small daily habit that helps you feel more alive?

24/10/2025

Time for a reminder of all the fantastic teachers and offerings at Chepstow Yoga Space!!!
Sian Rule Yoga - Sian offering Mindfulness Yoga on Fridays at 10:00.
Kari van Eden Yoga - Michael offering Dru Yoga on Tuesdays at 11:00
Classic Core Pilates - Heather offering Pilates on Wednesdays at 09:30
Stiff Cliff Yoga - offering Mens Yoga on Mondays at 20:00 & Saturdays at 09:00
and last but not least
Lorna Yoga - Lorna offering Slow & Dynamic Vinyasa Yoga classes - 7 sessions over the week.
See www.chepstowyogaspace.co.uk for more details and the full weekly schedule.

20/10/2025

Did You Know....
Having the confidence to know what Yoga moves to do safely at home develops progressively through attending your yoga class regularly.

What you learn there will become so familiar that one day you will just remember a yoga move and find yourself doing it spontaneously as and when you need it.

That's when you know your yoga is becoming a way of life.
For more information on our classes please get in touch.

Call Michael: 07792861108
Try our style of yoga -

How to improve mobility, keep joints supple and muscle active. (Even if you're a beginner.)A gentle form of yoga exercise performed while seated or using a c...

06/10/2025

Why Your Yoga Mat is the Best Place to Start When Life Presses In

A few days ago I was chatting with a couple over 55, who mentioned how overwhelmed they felt by issues around their health.
It reminded me of a time when I, too, was weighed down by everything pressing in at once.

Here’s the thing: when overwhelm takes over, the best thing you can do is simple.
- Roll out your yoga mat.
- Don’t overthink it.
- Just step on, move gently, and let your body guide you.

Within minutes, something shifts.
Your mind begins to clear.
The problems don’t disappear, but you see them differently.

Suddenly, what felt impossible feels lighter, and you can sense what truly matters.
Yoga doesn’t just ease the body, it softens the weight on the mind and heart too.

Weekly Chepstow yoga classes in Chepstow Yoga Space and Devauden Village Hall, Monmouthshire. Gentle, beginner-friendly yoga for stress relief, better sleep, and lasting strength. Day Retreats to increase calm and clarity.

29/09/2025

Energy flows where attention goes…
Have you noticed how what you focus on seems to grow?

When we pour our attention into stress, aches, or worries, they expand. But when we gently shift our focus to the breath, to the body, to the present moment…something magical happens.

In yoga, we use movement, breath, and stillness to guide our attention. And little by little, the energy in the body starts to flow more freely. That’s when the tight shoulders soften, the busy mind quiets, and you feel more yourself again.

Next time you’re on the mat (or even just sitting at your desk), try this:
- close your eyes, place your hand on your heart,
- and notice your breath for a minute.
Feel how just that tiny shift in attention changes your whole energy.

Where will you place your attention today?

23/09/2025

Just a little reminder
Today is Yoga in Chepstow Yoga Space, NP16 5DD at 11am 🧘‍♀️

If you’ve been thinking, “I could really use a stretch, some calm, and a moment just for me”.....this is your nudge.

It doesn’t matter if you’re brand new or have been practicing for years, our time together is about moving gently, breathing deeply, and leaving feeling lighter, calmer, and a little more connected to yourself.

Bring yourself (and maybe a friend), wear something comfy, and let’s take this little pocket of time to reset for the week ahead.

Who’s joining me?

11/09/2025

GENTLE YOGA IN CHEPSTOW – Tuesdays 11am
If your body has been feeling stiff, achy, or just tired from the busyness of life, this class is for you.

Every Tuesday at 11am at Chepstow Yoga Space (NP16 5DD), we hold a gentle, beginner-friendly yoga class designed to:

✔ Release tightness in your back, shoulders, and joints
✔ Build core strength and support healthy posture
✔ Help you feel calmer, lighter, and more energised

No experience or flexibility needed – this is yoga you can actually do, at your pace, in a safe and supportive space.

OPTIONS:
* Drop-in: £13 per class
* Introductory offer: 3 classes for just £18 – the perfect way to give yoga a try and feel the difference.

If you’ve been waiting for the right time to start, this is it. Come as you are, leave feeling stronger, calmer, and more at ease in your body.

Venue: Chepstow Yoga Space, NP16 5DD
- michael8karivaneden@gmail.com
- 07792 861108

Will we see you on the mat this Tuesday?

Weekly Chepstow yoga classes in Chepstow Yoga Space and Devauden Village Hall. Gentle, beginner-friendly yoga for stress relief, better sleep, and lasting strength. Day Retreats to increase calm and clarity.

30/07/2025

This week, in Siân Rule Yoga's Friday class we'll be celebrating Lammas, the first harvest of wheat for bread and beer.

We'll take it slowly and get the whole body moving with a gentle sequence and have a focus on the hips.

In our breathing technique we'll take the next gentle step from our previous 4 week focus.

We'll ground our energies and help them to cross over so we're more balanced, centred and connected.

A beautiful relaxation completes the session with a visualisation of healing light.

After our week's break I'm so looking forward to seeing lovely familiar faces and some new ones too!

Do come and join us.

Love Siân 💞🌸