Satyam Yoga & Wellbeing Centre

Satyam Yoga & Wellbeing Centre Yoga and meditation classes for all in the heart of the community

Info@satyamyogacentre.co.uk
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We are a Yoga & Wellbeing Centre in the heart of Cambridge, offering both studio and live online classes. We offer a broad range of yoga styles to suit everybody, and also meditation, mindfulness, Pilates and fitness. We have classes for adults, children, teens, mothers & babies, toddlers and families. We also have a Wellbeing Room offering various forms of Massage, Reflexology, Yoga therapy, Ayur

veda, Nutritional therapy, Herbalism, Reiki + more...

Go to our website for more information and to book www.satyamyogacentre.co.uk

Oh my goodness, has anyone else been having a really intense time?! Yes, we've just emerged from eclipse season, and the...
21/03/2026

Oh my goodness, has anyone else been having a really intense time?! Yes, we've just emerged from eclipse season, and there's a lot of intensity in the cosmic skies. We have moved through a new moon, and have now entered Navaratri, the Indian festival of the 9 nights of the Goddess. Cosmic feminine energies of renewal and rebirth are strong at this time.

Aaaaaand, today is the spring equinox - a momentary balance between light and dark, before light takes over and expands into the long, light, nights of summer. It's the beginning of a new cycle! But wow, have we been feeling the death of the last cycle!

Have you been feeling it too?

Over here in Central Portugal, where I (Chiraswa) have been very blessed to spend the past couple of months, spring has been emerging, following a 5 month period of continuous rain. Vibrant wild flowers have come to life all over the land, following intense wildfires last summer, where much of the flora was burnt. The contrast of the new life coming through, with the dead trees and shrubs, is a real sight to behold. There is regeneration everywhere. We will be sharing more with you about our project out here in Portugal and are excited to one day open our home here for those of you wishing to come and retreat, for tender, yogic, elemental practices and authentic connection, with yourself, other humans, and the land. It's currently very rustic.
We've got work to do!

We've also been sitting with a lot of uncertainty at Satyam, as we negotiate the renewal of our 10 year lease. It really is a time of transition and regeneration, as we let go of some elements and craft the next iteration of our space on Hawthorn Way.

Watch this space for news and views, as the world continue to be absolutely bonkers, and (we hope) the much needed global transition towards a sustainable, community-focused way of living on this planet can finally break through the patriarchal, capitalist, imperialist nightmare that we are all currently living through.

SPRING EQUINOX BLESSINGS!
🌍☀️🌒

At Satyam we are carrying the visions and seeds of a decolonised world...We recently saw a post on Instagram by author M...
13/02/2026

At Satyam we are carrying the visions and seeds of a decolonised world...

We recently saw a post on Instagram by author Matthew Remski, which was talking about yoga studios, and how many of them are moving down the fascism pipeline (yes, that's right folks, even Hi**er was a fan of yoga). Matthew identifies a number of 'red flags' to look out for in a yoga studio, that may indicate an inclination to fascist features. He lists things like, studios exhibiting photos of gurus or lineage leaders, who we now know were involved in fraud or sexual assault (meaning that studios haven't grappled with the shame and responsibility that comes with dealing with all of that kind of stuff); or spaces running 'divine feminine or divine masculine workshops' in ways that fall back on gender essentialism that endangers q***r or trans folks; or, places that celebrate International Yoga Day, without the awareness of the ethno-nationalist context in India, within which this event came about.

He then goes on to describe yoga spaces that have 'low fascist vulnerability' or are anti-fascist, in other words, 'green light spaces', that have:

~ Women of colour in charge
~ Sliding fees
~ Gender neutral toilets
~ Consent cards for physical touch and adjustments
~ Other ways in which the space is used, e.g for community and activist meetings, etc

Satyam ticks all of the above boxes! So we are proud to say that we are officially a centre of 'low fascist vulnerability' !!! Phew! ..

For those of you new to yoga, or new to these ideas, you might be wondering, 'why can't my yoga practice just be free of all of this political stuff?'. And that would be a very good question.

Is there a binary between Spiritual versus Political? Or Personal versus Political? Does our yoga practice or yoga class exist in a nice little bubble? Do we and our actions make a difference? Should they? Traditionally in India, yoga has not existed as separate from its social and political context. Since ancient times, there have been householder traditions, where spiritual practitioners continue with normal life and responsibility of family, work and community roles. And even in the renunciate traditions, where sadhus and monks dedicate their life solely to their practice, these roles have existed within a cultural context that served a purpose for the whole community.

Although our yoga class might feel like a nice little bubble (isn't that one of the nourishing beauties of why we do it?!), we would say that the nourishment it gives us is the perfect fuel to lead to action in the world.

The question then is, how much do we engage? How much do we use our practice to support the process of transformation that our society and this world so desperately needs?

Are we an upstander, or are we a bystander? Do we speak up about injustice and harm? Do we take some kind of action to intervene, create awareness, create change? Can we align our actions with our values? Can we live 'in purpose'?

As a yoga organisation, we endeavour to call out harm when we see it; and to act, to stand up for the oppressed peoples of this world, to use our voice, our platform, to create awareness and be part of the change that we wish to see. Change is coming. It's happening now. It feels slightly unstable right now (right?!!), whilst old systems collapse and new systems are birthed. Our yoga practice, and our yoga communities, can form part of the nourishment that we need to navigate our lives and to birth a new world...

February can feel a bit gloomy, but it is the month where the first stirrings of spring start to emerge. We'll be honour...
22/01/2026

February can feel a bit gloomy, but it is the month where the first stirrings of spring start to emerge. We'll be honouring this by bringing a new block of Monday morning classes with the wonderful Gurpran, who is back from her travels in China and India.

Artist and yoga teacher Gurpran Rau offers a 5-week Colour Therapy Yoga Series.

Each week focuses on a different colour and chakra. You'll practice gentle movements, breathing exercises, and guided meditation designed to help relax and recharge.

What happens in class:

🔸️ Gentle yoga stretches to release tension and improve flexibility

🔹️Breathing techniques to calm your mind and manage stress

▫️ Colour-focused meditation sessions to support emotional balance

How colour therapy helps:

Research suggests that specific colours can affect the body and mind. Blues and greens can lower stress and anxiety levels while improving sleep quality. Warm colors like red and orange may boost energy and appetite. Yellow can increase alertness and focus. These effects make colour therapy a useful complement to movement and meditation practices.

What you might gain:

🔴 Lower stress and anxiety levels
🟡 Better mood regulation
🟢 Reduced physical tension
🟣 Improved sleep
⚪️ Increased energy and creativity

This class works for all experience levels. No prior yoga experience needed.

Starts Monday 2nd February, 10am - 11.45am
Bunny Rau

FAMILY YOGA is ON this Sunday!There's space for a couple more families to join Chiraswa at 11.10...Our Family Yoga class...
21/01/2026

FAMILY YOGA is ON this Sunday!

There's space for a couple more families to join Chiraswa at 11.10...

Our Family Yoga classes are fun, engaging sessions that bring different ages and abilities together to get moving, stretching, breathing and resting in a welcoming and friendly environment.

Sessions involve physical movements and practices, singing, mindfulness practices, breathwork, games, partner-work and relaxation. All ages are accommodated, though sessions will generally be pitched at the youngest members of the group. Everyone is welcome, including grandparents and babies. No previous experience is required.

Family of 2 - £24

Family of 3 - £33

Family of 4 - £38

Family of 5 - £45

We offer concessions for low income families. Please contact chiraswa@satyamyogacentre.co.uk for more info

Join us 💜

Hi, how are you?Things are feeling slighhhhhhhhtly nuts in the world at the moment. There's a sense of... unravelling......
09/01/2026

Hi, how are you?

Things are feeling slighhhhhhhhtly nuts in the world at the moment. There's a sense of... unravelling... that does feel particularly destabilising right now. Of course this is nothing new for many people around the world, but for those of us raised in the West, taught to believe in some kind of world order that was built on 'universal human rights' and 'democracy', we are beginning to feel a bit less certain. It feels like a time of disillusion and despair, for many of us. And in circumstances like that, it's not hard for hopelessness to set in.

But. We can't give up hope.

Hope is a discipline. Like yoga, it's a practice that you have to keep coming back to. In the case of yoga, we have tools to continually bring us back to the present - to our bodies, our breath, the movements of our mind, and to the connection with the truth that abides within own hearts. Hope is the same thing. We have to keep coming back to it. With the state of the world there is every reason to be hopeless. But in the face of hopelessness we have to continue cultivating hope. And how do we do that? Which tools can we use? Wellllllll... we might learn about other people's struggles for positive change and transformation, both personal and collective; or about community groups or social movements that have accomplished amazing things, in the face of oppression, poverty or violence. We might step away from social media, and pick up a novel and get lost in an inspiring story. We might organise something in our communities... something that supports others, or that brings people together to share sorrow and cultivate hope together.

Our aspiration for Satyam is to do just that. Not to turn away from the world & just continue with life as 'normal', but to really feel the truth of the moment, & to come together with awareness, with an open heart & in solidarity with those humans in our own communities & on other parts of the planet, who need our voice, & whose voices we need to listen to & to elevate. To come together to cultivate hope.

So, as we move into the weekend, let's remember, that to keep coming back to hope, is a discipline, a practice. Are you in?

🤍

Sunday Stillness.Winter into spring... ❄️🌱Starts back today with Gabriela 🤍
04/01/2026

Sunday Stillness.

Winter into spring... ❄️🌱

Starts back today with Gabriela 🤍

This is your annual reminder that, although we have moved from 2025 into 2026, we are still in the dead of winter. Natur...
04/01/2026

This is your annual reminder that, although we have moved from 2025 into 2026, we are still in the dead of winter. Nature isn't renewing itself just yet, and you don't need to either. After the hustle and bustle of the Christmas period, you might need a bit of time for recovery! It might not quite be the time to jump back into busy-ness.

It feels like the cold has only just arrived! So, if you can, feel free to lay low, and feel free to resist pressures to present a 'New You' to the 'New Year'. Especially if you're having to rush back to work (or perhaps you've been working throughout this festive period).

Let your renewal happen slowly. The first stirrings of spring happen in early February... we've got time.

Aaaaaaaand.... if you do feel the need to move your body, we have our usual selection of fabulous classes and teachers, and Satyam is now open and ready to welcome you.

A few things to note for this week, including welcoming Miguel back for his 6pm Power Yoga class on Sundays 🥳. The lovely Anna Ferrari will also be covering for Loveday (Daisy) for her Monday 5pm Yoga Flow, whilst Loveday takes some needed time off.

With Karim moving his legendary Core & Stretch class now to Fridays at 6pm, we have his friend and colleague Romain taking over Core & Stretch on Tuesdays at 6pm.

TRE is back next Tuesday at 7.30pm. A really interesting and powerful practice of release, facilitated with care and safety by Nastasia.

Plus we have our next block of Parent & Baby Yoga starting this week with Bryony on Wednesdays and Thursdays. So if you have a little one who is not yet mobile, these classes offer amazing support, connection and fun with your baby and other parents.

And finally we have a new Beginners Course starting this Thursday evening, suitable for newbies, returners, or anyone wishing to learn a steady and systematic approach to yoga.

2026 has started with some intense stuff! Come on over to Satyam, and get involved with the wonderful array of offerings we've got going on. We are ready to welcome you with open arms 🤗

A new moon. The winter solstice. This really is the most yin moment of the year. Like the breath, all of our rhythms are...
19/12/2025

A new moon. The winter solstice. This really is the most yin moment of the year. Like the breath, all of our rhythms are in a constant state of ebb and flow, expansion and contraction. Even in the stillness, the next breath quivers, waiting to emerge. This Sunday we are moving into the heart of winter - the descent into the winter solstice. At this cosmic turning point, the darkness reaches its peak and we have the shortest day and the longest night. From Monday onwards, the power and influence of the sun - in the northern hemisphere - starts to slowwwwwwly return.

So listen. Get your Christmas shopping done, and then stop. Surrender. Drop into the energy of the moment and give yourself a chance to rest and breathe. Light a candle. Soak in a bath. Take a slow walk through a natural landscape. Snuggle under a soft blanket. Honour the darkness. We've been conditioned to fear darkness and suspect magic. And to always be busy! Drift. Dream. Let go of rational thinking. Forget. Find rootedness. Connect to heart energy. It is in the darkness where the magic happens. And what is this magic? Your wisdom, your insights... the feelings that come in the quiet moments. Even if they're uncomfortable. Trust them. And let them guide you further along your life's path. As we descend into the darkest moment of the year, turn inwards and trust.

We will be connecting to heart energy on Sunday, at our Winter Solstice Cosmic Dancehall. As well as gentleness, breath, rest, and meditative stillness, there'll be lots of movement, energy and dancing. Do join us if you you fancy it, there are still spaces!

Blessings of the Winter Solstice!

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