Yoga with Debs

15/04/2026

Reflex Integration & Yoga

Sharing as I find this fascinating and hoping others will too. As a yoga teacher specialising in supporting children and young people with SEND and SEMH I am always looking at ways to further help my clients.

Over the past couple of years I have been studying RMTi - Rhythmic Movement Training International, a movement-based therapy which uses short daily exercises that mimic the body’s natural development process to improve the functioning of the body’s innate reflexes (https://rhythmicmovement.org/rmti-explained/).

Reflex integration has a multitude of benefits for all ages ranging from:

- reducing anxiety
- improving speech difficulties and supports non-verbal - communication
- improving social and emotional skills
- develops better time management
- improving sensory processing skills

and has also shown to be particularly beneficial for those with Autism, ADD/ADHD, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia and Sensory Processing Disorder.

I am working towards becoming an RMTi Consultant (https://rhythmicmovement.org/career-paths/) so I can fully integrate this with the yoga I teach - they complement each other beautifully in my opinion.

Whether you are a yoga professional, teacher, another professional working in this world of therapeutic services, a mum or carer, and you are interested to find out more there are RMTi professionals across the UK and internationally (https://rhythmicmovement.org/member-type/professional/).

Some of the upcoming trainings in Bradford with Suzanne Roberts who I am training with are here:
https://rhythmicmovement.org/product/rmti-making-connections-suzanne-roberts-66498/
https://rhythmicmovement.org/product/rmti-making-connections-suzanne-roberts-70573/

and with Kate Rigby in Huddersfield https://rhythmicmovement.org/product-category/classes/?_instructor=461

Level 1 - Focus, Organisation & Comprehension: 3rd & 4th October 2026 (2 days) entry level
Level 2 - Emotions, Memory & Behaviour: 5th October 2026 (1 day) prerequisite Level 1
Level 3 - Reading & Writing: 7th & 8th November 2026 (2 days) prerequisite Level 1 & 2 (I am doing this one)
Making Connections: 28th & 29th November 2026 (2 days) entry level

Reach out if you'd like more info!

Browse live, instructor-led classes happening near you. Some classes have prerequisites. To learn more about each class, visit our Class Information page.

23/02/2026

Wellbeing Yoga for Parents/Carers/Guardians for children with SEND and/or SEMH (no diagnosis needed).

No yoga experience necessary.

A warm welcome awaits you.

£10 per week if booked by term. £13 drop in.

"I have now found a new fabulous hobby thanks to Debs. Debs creates a calm, safe space and invites us to make every session our own by allowing us to do just what we need on that particular day or time. Being a parent/carer means needing time for yourself and, quiet time, peace and relaxation and Debs creates this in her sessions. I am so grateful to have found these classes. They restore my energy and peace for the week ahead. Thank you Debs."

To book contact debs@yogawithdebs.org.uk

22/02/2026

Yoga can be for everybody. It's not about handstands or touching your toes. It's about mind, body connection, compassion, acceptance, authenticity and presence.

This is where you'll find me this week and what I offer. I hope to see you somewhere soon.

Do reach out for more info or if you have question

11/02/2026

Really excited to be launching this after half term.

We know teens are struggling - schoolwork, exam pressure, bullying - offline and online, social pressures and lots more...
This 5 week course is for them.

A place for them to be as they are with no demands or questions. No criticism or judgement.

A place they can learn tools and techniques I wish I had had as a teen growing up....

Contact https://www.instagram.com/headingleytribe/ to book your place now. Bookings close 18 Feb.

29/01/2026

join us SNAPS this Saturday!

26/01/2026

Tuesday night is yin night.
Online so you don't need to leave home and can hop into bed afterwards.
Taught seasonally so we can align our wellbeing with the power and beauty of nature.
Following the strength and wisdom of water this season.

Bookings via The Wee Retreat - drop ins and monthly subscriptions available.
All welcome

"Yin yoga is rooted in ancient philosophies that emphasize balance and harmony within the body and mind. It draws from Taoist principles, focusing on the duality of yin (passive) and yang (active). This practice encourages deep introspection and a connection to one’s inner self.

The benefits of yin yoga extend beyond physical stretches. By holding postures for several minutes, practitioners can release tension stored in connective tissues. The slow pace allows for mindfulness, cultivating a deeper awareness of breath and sensations.

Additionally, yin yoga supports emotional health by creating space for reflection. It invites practitioners to confront emotions that may arise during poses, fostering acceptance and letting go.

This practice is also an antidote to our fast-paced lives, promoting relaxation in both body and mind. Engaging with these gentle movements helps restore balance while enhancing flexibility over time."

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/uk/fitness/yoga/a700152/yin-yoga/

25/01/2026

This is something I am acutely aware of and passionate about offering support to.

Yoga and Relaxation for Teens starts Wed 25 Feb 6-6.45pm at Tribe Headingley

"Over the past decade, mental health problems among young people have risen dramatically, sparking concern from parents, policymakers and mental health professionals alike. The over 3 million increase in working-age individuals self-reporting long-term mental health conditions – the sharpest rise among those aged 16–34 – goes beyond a temporary crisis. It reflects profound societal, developmental and structural changes in how we support young people, raising urgent questions about the root causes of this growing crisis."

https://yogawithdebs.org.uk/yoga-classes/https://www.health.org.uk/features-and-opinion/blogs/understanding-the-crisis-in-young-people-s-mental-health

23/01/2026

Excited to be offering monthly Family Yoga sessions at Yoga Leeds

If you've never tried it and wondering what it's about read on!

"Families come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their bonding rituals. For some, it's weekly dinners; for others, it’s movie nights or road trips. But what if your family's "thing" also strengthened everyone’s mind, body, and spirit? Enter yoga. The benefits of practicing yoga together stretch far beyond just exercise – it’s a practice that fosters physical and mental well-being while bringing loved ones closer. This ancient practice doesn’t just aim to align your spine; it aligns hearts and intentions, creating an enduring sense of togetherness."

https://familyfirstcenter.org/blog/f/strengthening-family-bonds-through-yoga

No yoga experience required. Just come as you are. Be as you are.
Bookings via Yoga Leeds

22/01/2026

Yoga and Relaxation for Teens - 5 week course starting 25 Feb 6-6.45pm at Tribe Headingley. Bookings here https://tribeheadingley.co.uk/timetable-and-events/

Why we are offering this...

"There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the physiological, cognitive and psychological benefits of yoga and meditation on stress management in children and adolescents who face a host of social expectations, school demands and exigencies of social media, and in school teachers for whom multiple sources of chronic stress, including workload, young people and parents, can result in low morale and burnout.

Yoga can improve reasoning, working memory, self-confidence, resilience, mood and self-regulation skills pertaining to emotions and stress, hence provide lifelong skills[1]. Offering yoga as part of the secondary school curriculum can facilitate universal coverage, thus reducing inequalities and contributing to improved wellbeing for young people."

Teen Yoga Foundation

21/01/2026

As well as offering 1:1 and group yoga classes for home-schooled children (various times and days and locations - please see website for details www.yogawithdebs.org.uk) I also offer something for the parents and carers ...

Feel free to share if you know someone who may benefit from these sessions.

Thank you x

14/01/2026

1:1 sessions for children and young people can be transformative.

My therapeutic sessions are tailored to the child - no fixing required! An opportunity for them to be as they are, no demands or expectations. A space to explore, and build trusting relationships.

"My son started yoga with Debs last year. I was aware of the Yoga for Additional Needs classes that Deborah had run but he wasn't comfortable in larger, busy groups of children and so she comes to our house.

To begin with he was a little anxious and unwilling to try some of the yoga poses and activities Deborah suggested.

He always wanted me to stay in the room and join in or do it first so he could watch. It took a little while, but she built his trust through her patient, encouraging and friendly presence and got him joining in. He then began focussing more and being less distracted.

His sessions are after school and so he can sometimes be tired and Deborah is very good at reading his emotions and knowing when not to push him and go with what he wants to do on the day. If he's distracted with toys or something else she will usually find a way of talking about that, turning it into a yoga pose or making another game out of it to incorporate his interests into the session.

Deborah always tells me what she's done with Oliver, how it went, what he enjoyed and was less keen on and when he's had enough he is very happy to tell her he's done and it's time for her to go home!

Deborah also gives advice on anything I ask about or that the OT has raised.

My son now loves the session and looks forward to it every week and has even taught some of his class some poses in their yoga in PE. I believe it has given him confidence, is building strength and gross motor skills and now he is very comfortable with Deborah we have also been able to attend some group sessions, which is helping his social skills too."

Contact me for availability and pricing.
I am registered on the therapeutic services provider list for Yorkshire and Humber.

14/01/2026

Collaboration is key in our world. enjoying a matcha with Kristen of chatting ideas about supporting young people and their families with daily challenges. Bringing coaching, yoga and mindfulness together.