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Jo Hamilton Yoga at Namaste Barn

Namaste Barn is a retreat and Yoga venue in the heart of the South Devon countryside.

25/11/2025

The nights are drawing in at Namaste Barn, and we're looking forward to cosy yoga classes and workshops in our beautiful studio throughout the winter months.

This is just a reminder to stop and take a breath and allow yourself to appreciate the darkening skies and the crisp, fresh air. If you can, take some time outside every day to ground yourself and give yourself a moment of mindfulness.

You'll find our full timetable on our website and we'll be pleased to welcome you to our little haven of peace in Devon.

Much love, Jo x

24/11/2025

Neurogenic Yoga® is a gentle, body-based practice that uses specific movements and breathwork to activate your body’s natural shaking response.

TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) is a simple series of exercises that safely trigger neurogenic tremors - your body’s built-in mechanism for releasing stress.

TRE® accesses patterns stored in the muscles and fascia to support recovery, resilience, and emotional balance.

The neurogenic tremor response gently discharges chronic stress held in the body.
It down-regulates the fight-or-flight system, relaxes overworked muscles, and supports your body’s return to a calmer, more regulated state. Think of it as “rebooting” your nervous system.

Here at Namaste Barn, Neurogenic Yoga with TRE is on Mondays, 1-2.30pm
and Tuesdays, 5.45 -7.30pm.

20/11/2025

Supine Twist (Supta Matsyendrasana)

When you are stressed or carrying tension in your body, the supine twist is a wonderful posture for release.

This gentle reclining posture helps unwind tension in the spine, massage the internal organs and calm the nervous system, as well as giving your lower back a well-deserved stretch.

✨ Benefits of the Supine Twist:

• Eases lower back and hip tension
• Enhances spinal mobility
• Supports digestion
• Encourages deep, restorative breathing
• Helps the mind and body to relax

Roll out your mat, bring the soles of your feet to the floor and push into the feet, shifting the hips a little to the left. Then allow your knees to gently fall down to the right, keeping your left shoulder on the mat. Open your arms into a cactus position or stretch your arms wide, and turn your head to the left if it feels comfortable to do so. Stay here for a few slow breaths and notice how your whole body responds, then repeat on the other side.

19/11/2025

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” This quote is attributed to Lao Tzu, the ancient Chinese philosopher and it resonates with the philosophy of yoga.

When we look at the natural world, nothing is rushed… yet everything unfolds exactly as it needs to. Trees grow ring by ring. Rivers carve their paths slowly. Seasons shift in their own time. And somehow, everything gets done.

This quote is a beautiful reminder that we don’t have to push ourselves at full speed to be “productive.”

Growth can be steady. Healing can be gradual. Progress can be gentle.

Give yourself permission to move at a pace that feels supportive, not stressful. Trust your process and allow yourself to go with the flow, just like nature does. Just like nature, you will get to where you need to be.

18/11/2025

Are you thinking about Christmas yet? I must admit that I'm waiting for December to fully embrace the festive season but I've started looking out for special gift ideas for the people in my life.

If you're buying for children, take a look at my new project... I've been working on a children's book for many years, and I'm delighted to have some 5* reviews already! You can order The Little Cumuli directly from me, for £11.99 + £2 postage, or buy it via Amazon or Waterstones.

All of the profit I make will be donated to Camphill Supported Living Community, a wonderful organisation that is very close to my heart.

Thank you for taking a moment with me,

Jo x

17/11/2025

Stress builds quietly in the body until suddenly… we feel overwhelmed, tense, or exhausted. But here’s the good news: releasing stress and giving your body real rest can help - and it isn’t a luxury, it’s essential maintenance.

Whether it’s a quiet walk, a slow breath, a nap, or simply saying “no” to one more thing… every moment of rest signals your nervous system to soften and reset.

Make space today for a few minutes of rest. Your mind, your body, and your future self will feel the benefits!

13/11/2025

For 10% DISCOUNT use code: GAYATRI10

Last call for this nourishing day of healing chant, soothing yoga and deep rest. This is an opportunity to connect with your community in the beautiful environment of Namaste Barn.

We will enjoy a delicious, Ayurvedic lunch and benefit from yoga and chanting, as well as meditation and breathing practices to support the mind and body.

Please visit https://birchmoon.co.uk/healing-chant to book your place today 💚

12/11/2025

So often, we move through our days on autopilot. Mindfulness invites us to pause, breathe, and come home to the present moment.

Mindfulness isn’t about emptying your mind, it’s about noticing what’s here, right now, with kindness. At Namaste Barn, we offer mindfulness within our yoga classes and in our regular mindfulness courses and workshops.

✨ Try this: Before your next meal, take three slow breaths. Notice the colours, the scent, and the taste of your first bite. Bringing your focus to the present moment is a great way to ground yourself and you will soon notice the benefits when you begin to practice throughout the day.

11/11/2025

🍂 A Lesson from the Trees 🍂

As the seasons shift, nature reminds us of something yoga teaches every day — release is powerful. Just as the trees shed their leaves, we can let go of what no longer serves us: tension in the body, clutter in the mind, or emotions we’ve been holding onto too tightly.

On the mat, every exhale becomes an act of surrender. Every pose, an invitation to soften. When we release, we make space - for growth, for peace, for something new to take root.

10/11/2025

At Namaste Barn, we know that yoga is more than movement - it’s a union between body and mind. Each breath, each stretch, each moment on the mat invites you to reconnect with yourself and discover balance in a busy world.

Whether you’re grounding in stillness or flowing with energy, yoga reminds us that peace begins within us.

Come and join us for yoga and meditation classes, sound healing and more - find our full timetable on our website.

07/11/2025

🌿 “Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.”

This is a beautiful reminder that calm is always just one breath away. No matter how busy or chaotic life feels, taking a moment to breathe can bring you back to yourself.

Address

Namaste Barn Yoga & Meditation Studio
Newton Abbot
TQ130BH

Telephone

+447714253992

Website

https://johamiltonyoga.co.uk/, https://linktr.ee/namastebarn

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