You Yoga With Zara

19/04/2026

Absolutely lost in the clouds 🥰

16/04/2026

Just a quick note…

I am on call to support a birth from next week.

As always, I will aim to give as much notice as possible in terms of any classes I need to cancel.

Thank you in advance for your support, it really does allow me to do what I love 💛

Zara xx

13/04/2026

Just taking a moment to reflect on how lucky I am to do what I love every day.
I actually feel this in every class I teach.
But today I can REALLY feel that my heart is over spilling with gratitude and appreciation for the beautiful souls who join me to practice yoga.
I have missed teaching this last two weeks.
I am back.
I can’t wait to see you all ☺️
Zara xx

06/03/2026

Is it okay to skip Shavasana?

In shavasana your literally practising being dead.
Shavasana translates to “corpse pose.”

This pose was never meant to be just a nap after your class; it’s not just relaxation.
When you lay in shavasana you are practising detachment.
Detachment from movement.
Detachment from effort.
Detachment from control.
Detachment from constant doing.

You’re not sleeping, you are consciously letting go.
This is why many of us struggle with it, because when the body becomes still, suddenly the mind gets really really loud.

But physically something really important is happening.
Your muscles start to release, your breath slows down, your heart rate slows down, your nervous system settles and calms. Your body moves from stress to recovery.
Everything you did before, all the poses, all the breathing, all the effort all the strength, was preparing you for this moment.
Everything in the class leads here.
Everything in shavasana integrates.

If you struggle in shavasana, it’s okay, you’re not the only one.
Usually two things happen.
The first thing that happens is you might be falling asleep or you might start to get really sleepy. If that happens, you can deepen your breath and you can become aware of your breath moving in and out of your body.
The second thing that happens is your mind won’t stop working. Lots of thoughts will suddenly start rushing into your head. If your mind wanders, don’t fight it, just notice it. Notice the thoughts come and notice the thoughts go.
Bring your attention back to your body, feel the ground beneath you, feel the weight of your body on the mat, notice the rhythm of your breath, train that awareness.

Shavasana is where your practice continues, it’s not easy, it’s not a pose where you sleep.
It’s part of the practice.

The Bhagavad Gita says
“Supreme happiness comes to the yogi who’s mind is peaceful”
So maybe don’t skip your shavasana.

10/12/2025

13/11/2025

🌿 TAKING TIME TO REFILL MY CUP 🌿

Dear yogis and friends

In the same way we pause between breaths to find balance, I’m taking a little time out to rest, restore and reconnect to myself 🥰

As a yoga teacher and doula, I know that the care I offer comes from a place of presence and passion.

By stepping back for a short break, I can return with a fuller heart, clearer mind, and the ability to hold space for you fully and completely just as you deserve.

After this evenings classes I will be switching off.
I will have limited access to emails over the next 10 days.

I look forward to seeing you all for classes week commencing Monday 24th November.

I’m endlessly grateful for the yoga and doula community I am part of - your support allows me to do what I love and to serve with an open heart.
My small business exists because of you. ✨

With love and a grateful heart
Zara xx

06/11/2025

Whoever you choose to practice yoga with, please make sure they are insured and trained to teach what they are teaching you.

There is a minimum of a 200hour teacher training certification along with a solid foundation of personal practice and knowledge of yoga philosophy and anatomy.

Don’t be afraid to ask your yoga teacher for this, they should be willing and able to provide all current insurance and training certifications.

All yoga teachers should be fully insured with a current public liability insurance.

Ideally, they should be part of something like and committed to continued training and self development.

Here are my qualifications below:
2019 - 200hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training - Bristol School of Yoga
2019 - Restorative Yoga - Anna Ashby @ Triyoga Camden
2020 - Children’s Yoga Teacher Training - Collins and Barth School of Yoga
2020 - Pregnancy Teacher Training - Nadia Narain @ Triyoga Camden
2021 - Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training - The Shala London
2023 - 300hour advanced Yoga Teacher Training - Laura Gilmore and Bristol School of Yoga

You can find me on Yoga Alliance Professionals where I have consistent reviews along with validated hours of training and teaching.

Training Hours - 540 hours
Teaching Hours - 3,932 hours

Practice safely
Zara xx

05/11/2025

✨✨Mindful Mumma Retreat Day ✨✨

If you’re expecting a baby, why not come and join us for a day of complete nourishment in the beautiful village of Benson, South Oxfordshire.

The day will be relaxing but informative and will give you the opportunity to share and connect with other soon-to-be-mums in a safe space.

🌸 Pregnancy Yoga - including connection and visualisations
🌸 Hypnobirthing Taster Session
🌸 Luxury Afternoon Tea (supplied locally)
🌸 Antenatal Education including birth positions and massage techniques
🌸 Restorative Yoga
🌸 Sound Bath
🌸 Gift bag
🌸 Optional maternity photoshoot with Hazelnut Photography** - Includes a FREE newborn photoshoot worth £95
**additional costs apply

Suitable for anyone over 13 weeks pregnant.

⭐️ Gift vouchers are available to make this a wonderful Christmas gift or a lovely baby shower gift for someone special - contact me and I can arrange this for you ⭐️

No experience of yoga necessary.
All equipment supplied.
Limited spaces available.

Bookings are OPEN. link in Bio!
https://bookwhen.com/youyogawithzara
Click here ⬆️ and scroll down to find the Mindful Mumma Retreat Day

24/10/2025

It’s always an absolute joy to hear the feedback of my students from the Beginners Yoga Course.

Shifts and changes happen for people at different times and in different ways.

Progress isn’t linear - it often involves setbacks and plateaus and is more of a meandering journey.

Yoga is a journey to the self.
It’s a personal exploration and transformation.
It involves a deep dive into one’s inner self, seeking answers and guidance from within rather than relying on external validation.

The beginners yoga course I offer helps you to discover and understand your physical, mental and emotional needs through movement, stillness and mindfulness.

Thanks for the wonderful review 🙏

20/10/2025

🍁 AUTUMN YOGA RETREAT 🍁

Bookings are open for this year’s Autumn Retreat.

Come and cosy up and reset as the winter months approach 💛

There are two dates available:
Saturday 01st November and Sunday 02nd November.
11am - 3pm each day.
In the beautiful picturesque village of Bletchingdon.

🍂 Gentle hatha yoga
🍂 Wholesome soup and crusty bread
🍂 Autumn village walk
🍂 Restorative yoga and meditation practice
🍂 Tea and delicious cake from The Cake House

Bookings can be made using this link: https://bookwhen.com/youyogawithzara

For more details: https://www.wellnesswithzara.co.uk/yoga-retreats

Love Zara xx 🍃🍁🍂

14/10/2025

I have a lovely new website 🥰

It incorporates Yoga and also my Doula work and Hypnoborthing courses.

Maybe take a look…
I love it so much! 💛

Both my You Yoga and Zen Mumma websites will direct you to my new “Wellness with Zara” website so no need to make any changes to what you’re doing.

It’s quite a simple set up, if you want yoga you click on the left and if you want anything pregnancy, labour or birth related, you click on the right.
It’s super self explanatory and I hope you love it as much as I do.

Zara xx

22/09/2025

YOGA CLASSES THIS WEEK

In-person and online body positive yoga classes for everyBODY 💪🏼

If you don’t already come to class then why not join this week and enjoy an hour to yourself with a focus on your body and your breath.

If you can’t join in-person this week then why not give the Thursday live-streamed class a go.

Link in bio to book 🥰