Yoga for Carers

There is nothing more natural than wanting to help loved ones. Some people become masters at this, and find caring very rewarding. For others, it can be exhausting and stressful.

By focusing on someone else’s needs, it is easy to neglect your own. Anyone who knows a stressed-out carer will recognise the story. You stay up late just to get a couple of hours of “me time”, then wake up early feeling anxious about the day ahead. This can make things tough for your health.

Becoming mindful of your own needs so that you become the best version of yourself when caring for others can be difficult. Yoga has been proven to be a wonderful, holistic method of self-care to soothe the nervous system, reduce anxiety, depression, and stress as well as improve concentration, increase vitality and much more.

Style of class

Well-Balanced Yoga by Santana is in a safe space that is calm and supportive. This class is for carers that would like to practice with a softer, more mindful approach and variations are offered to carers, so that they can make choices according to their energy level, needs and abilities.

In the class, you will be introduced to a different theme each week. Guided through gentle breathwork (Pranayama) and meditation, mindful movement (static and dynamic postures), moments of pause and ending with restorative relaxation along with Tibetan singing bowl sounds.

The classes are designed to leave you feeling nourished, revitalised, calm and balanced in mind, body and breath.