C & B YOGA, Shenfield (2026)

14/04/2026

✨ YOGA: Co-Created, Personalised & Real-Life Tools ✨

This is not a “one-size-fits-all” class.

It is a co-created, intuitive practice that responds to what your body and mind need on the day.
Every session is shaped by the people in the room, so the experience feels personal, supportive and restorative.

As a yoga therapist with lived experience of chronic stress, I combine traditional yoga with therapeutic, evidence-informed tools to support the realities of modern life: stress, tension, fatigue, overwhelm and feeling “stuck.”

In each session, you will:
✨Move in ways that release tension & restore balance
✨Use breathwork & relaxation to calm the nervous system
✨Explore practices that fit your body, energy & lifestyle
✨Learn yoga tools that can support you beyond the class: at work, at home and in everyday life

No experience or flexibility is needed. These sessions meet you exactly where you are.

Led by a CNHC-registered yoga therapist with specialist training in stress, long-term health conditions and whole-person wellness.

📍Wednesdays | 7:45 – 8:45pm
Shenfield Parish Hall, 60 Hutton Rd., Brentwood CM15 8LB

https://candbyoga.com/registration/
connie@candbyoga.com
07393 866507

25/12/2025

✨With Gratitude This Festive Season ✨

As the year comes to a close, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey: individuals, organisations, collaborators and funders alike.

A small collection of handwritten thank-you messages & small tokens of appreciation from clients reflect the trust & shared purpose and are gentle reminders of the power of connection that make this work so special.

Whether through yoga, mindful therapeutic movement, coaching, workshops or collaborative projects, it has been a privilege to work together in support of wellbeing that honours real lives, real challenges and different seasons.

Wishing you a festive season filled with rest & warmth and a New Year that continues to support health, balance and a deeper sense of self.

With gratitude 🙏
Connie x

11/11/2025

✨ THERAPEUTIC MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH ✨
(Inspired by the NHS-accredited Yoga4Health Programme)

FREE sessions that focus on simple, therapeutic yoga-inspired exercises to improve strength, balance and mobility while reducing stress & anxiety and foster a deeper sense of calm.

Suitable for everyone looking to:
✔️Support their overall health & wellbeing
✔️Manage stress or mild anxiety
✔️Improve sleep and energy levels
✔️Build confidence in movement
✔️Feel more connected to themselves and their community

✨ Each class combines gentle movement, breathing techniques and relaxation, delivered with both mat and chair options, in a warm and inclusive environment — no previous experience is needed.

✨ Suitable for anyone recovering from injury, living with limited mobility or seeking a gentler approach to exercise and self-care.

✨ Sessions are delivered by a certified yoga therapist offering holistic wellness programmes to NHS patients in the Brentwood PCN.

⚠️Wear comfortable clothing, layers for warmth, bring some water to hydrate.
Mats available to borrow.

If you wish to join a friendly, supportive space to move, breathe and restore balance, get in touch to book or enquire:
👇
connie@candbyoga.com
07393 866507
www.candbyoga.com

In collaboration with My Path 2 Wellness CIC

27/01/2025

✨Yoga for Every BODY, Every LIFE STAGE, Every LIFESTYLE✨

Life is always evolving - from pregnancy to postnatal recovery, career demands to menopause and managing health challenges in later years. Through every transition, the body, mind and soul need different kinds of support.

As a certified yoga therapist, I understand the anatomical, biomechanical and psycho-emotional changes and challenges.
As we change – so should our yoga practice!

Yoga for real life - accessible, adaptable and rooted in deep expertise:

✨ Pregnancy & Postnatal – Strength, relaxation & connection
✨ Busy Lifestyles – Stress relief & movement that fits into a packed schedule
✨ Active Aging & Health Challenges – Gentle, functional yoga for mobility & health
✨ Everything In Between – A welcoming space for self-care, no matter the season of life

With a focus on building relationships and understanding each person’s needs, these classes offer more than movement- they create a foundation for lifelong wellness and health.

Find the class that fits your journey! No booking required for the chair-based classes – just turn-up.
👇
connie@candbyoga.com
07393 866507
www.candbyoga.com

In collaboration with My Path 2 Wellness CIC

21/01/2025

🪑Yoga-Inspired Chair-based Movement for Strength & Mobility 🪑

Our chair-based movement classes blend functional movement, breathwork and yoga to help improve mobility, build strength and feel more ease in everyday life.
Run by certified and registered yoga therapist, movement specialist and health coach with expertise in functional movement, injury prevention / recovery, long-term health conditions and healthy ageing.

Gentle, yet effective physical activity accessible for all:

✨MONDAYS ✨ (FREE, donations welcome)
12:15 - 1:15pm
Hutton Community Centre
Harrison Close | Brentwood CM13 1LP

(*running since Nov 2024 in collaboration with My Path 2 Wellness CIC and with the support of funding from Brentwood and Basildon Health Inequalities Fund)

✨TUESDAYS ✨(suggested donation £2)
10:45 - 11:45am
Hutton & Shenfield Union Church
Roundwood Ave. | Brentwood CM13 2NA

(*running since 2020, supporting people throughout the pandemic and beyond)

✨WEDNESDAYS ✨(FREE)
11 - 12pm
Merrymeade House
'Social Prescribing Holistic Hub'
Merrymeade Chase | Brentwood CM15 9FE

(*running since Aug 2023 as part of Brentwood's Social Prescribing Holistic Hub helping people move with more ease and confidence)

⚠️ Wear comfortable clothing, supportive footwear, layers for warmth, bring some water to hydrate

07393 866507 | admin@mypath2wellness.com |
www.mypath2wellness.com

09/01/2025

✨ Friday Lunchtime Yoga Reset | 12:15–1:15 PM ✨

This isn’t just yoga!
It’s your space to pause, breathe and move with purpose - a class designed for real life and real bodies:

💻For Desk Warriors: Unravel stiffness from long hours of sitting with therapeutic, targeted movements.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦For Parents Between School Runs: Recharge your energy and find calm before the afternoon rush.

🏃For Runners & Fitness Lovers: The perfect complement to your recovery and workouts - move better, feel better, perform better.

🔥For the Overwhelmed: Quiet the mental chatter with mindful breathwork and grounding practices.

💪For Every Body: Build strength and mobility with adaptable sequences to meet you where you are.

Led by a certified yoga therapist with in-depth experience in stress management and workplace wellness.
Step off the mat feeling re-connected and ready to take on YOUR world.

Date/Time: Fridays, 12:15–1:15 PM
Venue: Shenfield Parish Hall, 60 Hutton Road, Brentwood CM15 8LB

Your reset button is just one class away:
👇
connie@candbyoga.com
07393 866507
www.candbyoga.com

04/01/2025

✨POSTNATAL WELLNESS sessions are back ! ✨

We are excited to announce that our Postnatal Wellness sessions are back, thanks to the generous funding provided by Active Essex through My Path 2 Wellness CIC . This support allows us to continue offering FREE postnatal wellness classes to new mums, empowering them to reconnect with their bodies, improve their mental & physical health and bond with their babies in a nurturing environment.

🗓 Date/Time: from Fri, 17 Jan 2025 | 10:45 - 11:45am
📍Venue: Shenfield Parish Hall, 60 Hutton Road, Brentwood CM15 8LB

Thanks to Active Essex, whose mission is to improve health and wellbeing across the community and My Path 2 Wellness CIC, we are able to ensure that postnatal wellness remains accessible, especially during these challenging times.
👇
Connie Bedford | 07393 866507
https://candbyoga.com/registration/
admin@mypath2wellness.com

Active Essex My Path 2 Wellness CIC

04/01/2025

✨Updated Timetable ✨

Life brings different challenges at every stage. Your health and wellbeing matter, no matter where you are in life:

From pregnancy and postnatal recovery to finding balance as busy professional & parent, navigating menopause and staying active as you age - my yoga classes meet you where you are and thoughtfully support you at every stage of life.

Led by an experienced and certified yoga therapist specializing in women’s health, long-term conditions and life transitions, each class is tailored to meet your unique needs.

Join a welcoming space where you can move, breathe and feel supported on your wellness journey.
👇
connie@candbyoga.com
07393 866507
www.candbyoga.com

23/12/2024

🎄 Grinch-Inspired Lessons, Reflections & Gratitude 🎄

My 11-year old daughter was asked to draw something ‘Christmassy’ at school. Her choice? The Grinch, wearing a Grinch hat…. A choice I certainly didn’t expect. It made me smile and also reminded me that the Grinch’s story holds a deeper meaning.

As we embrace the festive season, the Grinch’s journey of growth, love and transformation invites us to reflect on the gifts we carry every day but often overlooked.

✨LOVE is transformative: Just like the Grinch, when we open our hearts, we allow ourselves to grow.

✨HAPPINESS isn’t in things: True joy comes from connection and kindness, not presents.

✨CHANGE is always possible: Like the Grinch, we have the power to evolve and become our best selves at any stage of life.

With these lessons in mind and to inspire reflection during the festive season, check out the three riddles about these unwrapped gifts.

🎁 Your SELF-WORTH is not something to search for: it has always been there, quietly present in every step. Treat it like the treasure it is.

💖SELF-LOVE is not a luxury – it is essential: It’s not about grand gestures but the small, consistent ways we show up for ourselves, even on the tough days.

🌟INNER PEACE does not mean life is always calm: It’s the ability to find moments of stillness, even in the middle of life’s chaos.

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As the year comes to a close, I want to thank all my clients, friends, supporters and community for being part of this journey.

Your trust, dedication and commitment to invest in yourself inspire my work every day. I’m incredibly grateful for the beautiful messages, cards and thoughtful gifts.
I hope you take time to celebrate yourself – your strengths, your growth and your unique gifts.

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Enjoy a well-deserved break, or if you are celebrating Christmas, wishing you a peaceful & joyful festive season.

May 2025 bring you the strength to embrace new challenges a d the courage to prioritise your wellbeing & stay connected to your true self.

My schedule will resume the week of 6 January 2025.

With love & gratitude,
Connie 🙏

28/10/2024

👋Hi everyone,
I’m excited to share My Path 2 Wellness CIC – a not-for-profit organisation I founded to bring my passion for whole-person approach to optimal health to life.

Our mission is to make wellness activities & health support accessible and affordable for all, especially for those facing health challenges and access barriers.

We provide inclusive wellness activities, lifestyle education, coaching and support – and we are committed to reinvesting any surplus back into programmes that help our community to thrive.

I’d love for you to join us on this journey.
Please follow our page My Path 2 Wellness CIC and help us spread the word.

Thank you for your support! 🙏
Connie

(PS: website is currently under construction)

10/10/2024

Once again….witnessing the awe-inspiring beauty and wisdom that nature offers

Shenfield / Essex 10 October 2024 between 9:40 and 10:15pm BST

and invite moments of reflection on the beauty and complexity of life

10/10/2024

✨Mental Health is Everybody‘s Business ✨

Workplace mental health is in the spotlight this

A mentally healthy workplace begins with a personal commitment to wellbeing where personal habits, routines, and the environment lay the foundation for how we handle stress and perform at work.

By creating clear boundaries between work and personal time and establishing routines that promote mental wellbeing—such as exercise, mindfulness, and time for family and friends —employees can reduce the stress they carry into their professional lives.
Digital balance is increasingly becoming the new version of work-life balance, especially as our lives become more intertwined with technology.

When employees and leaders prioritize their own mental wellbeing, they bring better focus, energy, and emotional stability to their roles, which ultimately benefits workplace productivity and sets the tone for a culture where mental health is valued.

✅Disconnect to reconnect
✅Importance of micro-breaks
✅Normalzing rest & recovery as non-negotiable part of productivity

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