yoga in cheshire

02/02/2026

The whole of January felt like Ground Hog day!

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Happy Groundhog Day!! ☀️🌸🌈

01/02/2026

Today is an ancient Celtic and Pagan festival called Imbolc

Also known as ‘the festival of the earth awakening’ it marks the halfway point between the winter solstice that was on 21 December and the forthcoming Spring Equinox on March 21st

Although we are still in Winter, there is a subtle shift in energy that is noticeable - snowdrops are peeping out, daffodils starting to show and the birds have started to sing for mates

Imbolc, teaches us that Transformation can be subtle and gradual, often like in our own lives, it doesn’t always arrive with a fanfare just gently changing at its own pace

If you’re ready to peak out from hibernation and haven’t made it to a class yet, this week is a great time to start -

Gentle and therapeutic classes Mon and Weds 130pm at Stockton heath Methodist church

Dynamic Hatha and Vinyasa classes Mon at Grappenhall Methodist church hall or weds 630pm at Stockton Heath

29/01/2026

A great chance to enjoy Tabitha teaching this weekend..

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28/01/2026

Just two sessions of Yoga per week can improve athletic performance as well as reducing the risk of falls..

Our weds night class is perfect to complement other sports - 630-740pm Stockton Heath Methodist church hall just turn up!

‘The injury rates for running are not necessarily high, but they are real,’ one doctor warned

26/01/2026

This FB memory popped up from 12 years ago! Always good to reshare the amazing benefits of Yoga

Schedule some You time - weds 630pm dynamic hatha vinyasa or Fri 130pm gentle and therapeutic yoga at Stockton Heath Methodist church hall

25/01/2026

A weekend of self care can mean different things at different times - this weekend I’ve been baking cake and watching the birds in the garden enjoying their new feeder!

January for me is always about simple pleasures and things that bring us comfort, we’re carrying this theme into our classes this week, easing ourselves out of hibernation

Monday 130pm gentle and therapeutic at Stockton heath
Monday 630pm Hatha yoga at Grappenhall
Weds 630pm Vinyasa at Stockton heath
Fri 130pm gentle and therapeutic at Stockton heath

22/01/2026

His book ‘breath’ is a very interesting read about how breathing incorrectly can actually change our physiology

That’s why Breathing practises or pranayama are included in all of our classes

Last class of the week tomorrow 130pm at Stockton Heath - we’ll be working with Nadi Sodhana or alternate nostril breath tomorrow

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19/01/2026

The only intention I set in January is to move my body in a way that makes it feel better and cultivating a calm, stress free mind

Whether you need gentle and therapeutic classes or more dynamic ones we’ve got you covered

See you on the mat?

Join one of our classes

16/01/2026

‘I am resting, i am renewing, i am preparing for gentle growth’

We ended with this in our meditation today, take this mantra into your weekend and rest, relax and prepare for new growth

13/01/2026

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Celebrating Imbolc – CYTA Online Event

with Tabatha Dootson

Tabitha Dootson
CYTA are pleased to announce the first event of 2026 which will be an online class via Zoom.

Saturday: 31st January 2026

Time: 5.00- 6.15pm

Class type: Online

Yoga teacher Tabatha Dootson will be hosting the event.

Tabitha will teach a 75min Zoom session to celebrate this wonderful time of year… as the Earth gently warms around us at Imbolc, also known as Candlemas. The energies at this time of year are a natural time to pause, make space to breathe & focus on wellness as we make our journey into the abundant active months ahead.

Red and White Candles
We will start the session with an indulgent lying meditation, setting intentions & nourishing our body with relaxation & breath work. We will move slowly into a seated pranayama practice & then languidly stretch into gentle movement.

Completing with a hatha yoga session including floor based & kneeling sequences & more restorative practices as we slowly rise to stretch up to the sky like the bulbs slowly emerging from the earth to open our arms like petals towards the sunlight.

Snowdrop Flowers
Adaptations & alternatives will be provided for any issues notified in advance.

Please purchase a ticket by visiting the CYTA website Tabitha will email you a link so you can access the Zoom class. Please ensure your device has completed all software updates and has the Zoom client installed before the class begins.

£10 for CYTA members & non mem

13/01/2026

The Benefits of Stretches for Athletes…

Stretching can increase your range of motion and flexibility

A study published in Physiotherapy: Theory and Practice found that static stretching can improve your range of motion and increase your flexibility

Another study found the same results for dynamic stretching done prior to a workout. This helps you optimize your movement mechanics during exercise—and avoid feeling stiff and sore afterward.

Join us on the mat and see how Yoga can complement other sports..

Weds 630pm Stockton Heath Methodist church

It’s time to integrate these trainer-approved exercises into your recovery regimen

12/01/2026

If you’re ready to start moving your body and calming your mind come and join us this week on the mat

Monday 130pm gentle and therapeutic Stockton Heath
Monday 630pm hatha at Grappenhall
Wednesday 630pm Hatha Flow at Stockton Heath
Friday 130pm gentle and therapeutic at Stockton Heath