Johanna Yoga & Natural Movement

10/01/2026

I came across this little plant growing right in the middle of a stream, and it stopped me in my tracks 🌱

Even in the hardest conditions, life finds a way. It reminded me that small steps are more than enough, and gentle growth still counts. Nature doesn’t rush, yet everything unfolds in its own perfect timing.

There’s balance in moving forward slowly, and wisdom in resting when the season calls for it. My yoga and movement practice is much slower than normal at present while I recover from illness. Winter isn’t a pause button - it’s part of the process. No hurry, no pressure. Just steady, quiet becoming.

One space left for Yoga at The Torch starting next Wednesday 14th January. Email jo@johannapaxton.com to book 💚

03/01/2026

✨ We’re back at The Torch Theatre this January 2026! ✨

Join us in The Junction - a cosy, private space with a warm, welcoming group. It’s the perfect setting to try yoga for the first time or to ease yourself back into practice.

6.15pm-7.15pm
Wednesdays
14th January - 11th February 2026
£45 (5 weeks)

Come move, breathe, and unwind with us as we start the new year feeling grounded and refreshed.

Facebook Message or Email jo@johannapaxton.com to book your space!

02/01/2026

Slowing Down is the New Adventure ⭐️ - https://mailchi.mp/2fa4f7507599/slowing-down-is-the-new-adventure

15/12/2025

As the year winds down, I’ll be taking a little pause form teaching -shorter days, longer nights, and a chance to rest at the heart of the midwinter.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined my yoga classes this year, both at the Torch Theatre and online via Zoom. I’ve really enjoyed our beach yoga sessions, and private 1:1 sessions have been such a highlight. There’s more to come in 2026!

Classes will be back in January 2026.

Keep an eye out for my newsletter in the new year, where I’ll be sharing some exciting news about massage.

If you’re not already signed up, you can join via my website: johannapaxton.com

Wishing seasons greetings to all. May your holidays be peaceful, restful, and full of gentle joy 🌟

28/10/2025

Move Mindfully This November - https://mailchi.mp/0d075854d7f8/move-mindfully-this-november

28/10/2025

🍂Online Yoga is Back This November! 🍂

I’m so happy to announce that our Thursday night online yoga classes will return for November 2025. I’ve really missed teaching this class and connecting with you all each week.

Expect a blend of yoga asana and a touch of natural movement to help you stay grounded and moving as we head into winter.

So grab your cushions and blankets, get cosy at home, and join me for some nourishing practice this autumn half-term. 🍂🧘‍♀️

Join me Thursdays, 6–7pm, from 6th November to 11th December 2025.

£48 6 weeks (10% Friends and family incentive).
£9 drop-in

Email: jo@johannapaxton.com to book. All levels and experience welcome.

27/10/2025

Yoga returns to The Torch this November! 🧘‍♀️✨

Join us in the cosy, calming space of The Junction, Torch Theatre for six weeks of grounding and revitalising yoga. The perfect way to stay balanced, relaxed, and energised as winter begins.

🗓 Wednesdays | 6:15–7:15pm
📅 5th November – 10th December 2025
💷 £51 for 6 weeks (10% Friends & Family incentive)

Email jo@johannapaxton.com to book your place and take time to focus, breathe, and unwind. 🌿

14/09/2025

🍁Standing Poses: Strength & Balance🍁

Standing poses are the foundation of most yoga practices. While they may look simple, they carry profound benefits for both body and mind.

1. Building Strength & Stability
Standing asanas activate major muscle groups:

Legs & Glutes - Strong quads, hamstrings, calves, and glutes support healthy joints and posture.

Core Muscles - Engaged abdominals protect the spine and improve balance.

Hips & Shoulders - Open and lengthen to improve mobility while reducing stiffness.

Over time, this strengthens the entire musculoskeletal system, improving posture and alignment in daily life.

2. Balance & Focus
When you practice poses like Tree or Warrior III, you train the body to steady itself and the mind to stay present. Balance poses sharpen concentration, patience, and resilience - skills that ripple into everyday challenges.

3. Grounding & Relaxation
Grounding poses (like Mountain or Warrior II) connect you to the earth, creating stability and confidence.

✨ Together, these postures create a beautiful balance: strength with softness, grounding with lightness, and focus with calm.

Next time you roll out your mat remember - every standing pose is an opportunity to ground, rise tall, and breathe peace into your body. 💚

14/09/2025

Heading to uni or know someone who is? My fabulous friend Tanya has shared some really useful guidance on handling change and challenge 👇

I pleased to share my first piece written for on how to manage anxiety. Let me know if you find it helpful and share your ways of dealing with anxiety and stress.

https://www.buzzmag.co.uk/overcoming-autumnal-anxiety-feature/

07/09/2025

Is anyone else missing those beautiful summer days we’ve just had? As the seasons shift and the weather changes, it feels like the perfect time to come back to a regular yoga practice.

✨ I'm really looking forward to my next set of classes at The Torch Theatre! ✨

Yoga offers so many benefits, from improved posture and reduced stress to better sleep and a greater sense of balance and clarity in everyday life. Over the next half term, we’ll be exploring grounding breathwork, energising standing postures, and calming longer-held stretches to help us move through the season feeling steady, strong, and centred.

🌿 Breathing exercises - We’ll begin with focused breathwork to help calm the nervous system, improve concentration, and bring more awareness into the present moment.

🌿 Grounding, energising standing postures - These poses strengthen and stabilise the body, build resilience, and boost circulation. Standing postures also help develop focus and a sense of being steady and grounded.

🌿 Relaxing, calming longer-held stretches - To finish, we’ll ease into slower stretches that release tension, support flexibility, and invite deep relaxation.

This class is currently full, but there is a waitlist available. If you’d like to join, please add your name below (or email jo@johannapaxton.com) and I’ll let you know if a space becomes available.

03/09/2025

🍂 Autumn Yoga at The Torch 🍂

✨ Two places left ✨

As the seasons shift and the days become cooler, autumn invites us to slow down, ground ourselves, and nurture our bodies. In this term’s classes, we’ll focus on grounding postures, calming breathwork, and gentle sequences that help us reconnect and restore.

It’s a beautiful time to give yourself the space to move mindfully, release tension, and support your wellbeing as we transition into the quieter months of the year.

🧘 Wednesdays, 6:15pm – 7:15pm
17th September – 22nd October 2025
At The Torch

Whether you’re joining us for the full course or dropping in, all are welcome.

✨ Come and enjoy some time just for you – calming, grounding, and nourishing.

30/08/2025

✨September Shift: Balance, Breath & New Beginnings✨

I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer. We’ve certainly been lucky with the weather, and I can definitely feel the seasonal shift beginning!

September is the perfect time to re-centre, breathe deeply, and return to balance, both on and off the mat. Yoga offers us the tools to ground the body, calm the mind, and steady our energy as we ease into a new season.

I’m also really excited to share a few updates:

🍃I’ve started re-training in massage therapy, something I’ve been wanting to return to for a long time. I hope to start offering treatments in the coming months and will keep you posted.

🍃 A new class in Broad Haven will be starting this September, more details below!

🍃 I am introducing more flexible pricing options, to help make classes more accessible for everyone.

Lastly, a heartfelt note to say I won’t be running the online class this half term due to schedule commitments. It’s been such a joy to hold that space since lockdown, and I’ll really miss our weekly connection. Thank you to everyone who has been part of that journey, I hope we can practise together again soon, whether in person or online 💚

Please email: jo@johannapaxton.com for booking.