Enjoy a seasonal yoga retreat with calming mindfulness, breathwork, gentle yoga and relaxation to promote physical, emotional & spiritual wellbeing.
Strength for Longevity
Sunday 17th May 2026: 1pm – 3pm
£15 in studio
£10 on zoom
Place: German Church, 29 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AA or on Zoom (link will be emailed to you with the receipt of your booking).
This workshop will integrate yoga conditioning and Pilates to build functional strength and stability for arms, legs, hips, core and back, blended with intentional reset stretching for mobility. Flowing, energising sequences will meet slower, grounding moments to create stamina and strength that feels balanced, mindful, and dependable. This strength will sustain beyond the mat – supporting posture, joint health, and the simple movements that make daily life feel lighter. Whilst we will predominantly be using our own body weight, you have the option to add in weights (if you have them) to boost strength building.
Why should we build strength?
Strength is an essential component of overall health and longevity, particularly for women. Yoga is a powerful tool for living a longer and healthier life, enhancing our body’s ability to perform everyday movements more efficiently and safely with greater power, control, and durability. Yoga promotes longevity by building functional strength and mobility, which supports daily agility, improves balance and helps maintain independence as we age.
Whilst our muscles start to decrease after the age of 30, it’s never too late (or too early!) to start building strength and mobility to support healthy ageing. Yoga is an effective method for building strength and stability using weight-bearing poses, which are critical for maintaining bone density and stabilizing joints.
Strength training is essential for bone health, muscle function and longevity. Skeletal muscle is an organ system that makes up 40% of our body weight and it’s vital for movement and also acts as a metabolic and hormonal powerhouse that influences everything from insulin resistance to cardiovascular health. The greater the health of your skeletal muscle, the greater your chances of survivability against any cause of disease, especially for women.
Benefits of building strength:
Counteracts muscle loss
Strengthens bones by increasing bone density and lowers risk of bone fracture
Helps prevent heart disease and reduces build up of visceral fat around organs
Boosts resting metabolic rate, aids fat loss and supports weight management
Helps counteract symptoms of menopause and perimenopause
Lowers blood pressure
Improves cardiovascular health
Reduces systemic inflammation
As well as all the physical benefits, building strength also helps
Boost mood
Alleviate anxiety
Improve sleep
Boost brain power and improves cognitive function by stimulating hormones (myokines) that we can think of as fertilisers for the brain!
Enhance memory
Reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimers
Open to all (including beginners). Limited places are available so booking is essential.
Blocks, belts and blankets will be provided. If you wish to increase the demand, you are welcome to bring hand and ankle weights (1lb – 3lbs). Alternatively, a tin of beans of a bottle of water can be great substitutions if you don’t have weights!
You can book by clicking the button above or you can pay next time you’re in class. Any questions? Email yogabradford@gmail.com
Afternoon of Yoga
Summer Soother
Sunday 12th July 2026: 1pm – 4pm
£20
(Early bird price until 31st May)
Book and pay
(Payment in advance required as limited places are available)
Summer represents the “Yang”, outward expression of energy, expansiveness, movement & activity. Life and energies are at their peak; it is a time for growth, expansion and light. While Spring is about setting intentions and making plans, Summer is the time to put the plans into action and feel motivated and energised. The height of Summer is also the height of extroversion; a time to embrace all the pleasures that life has to offer. It’s a time to say ‘yes’ to invitations, to get stuck into projects and passions, to travel and explore, and infuse as much fun into your day as possible. It’s a time to engage with the activities that make you feel excited and joyful… a perfect time for yoga!
Opening with a calming mindfulness Meditation accompanied with Pranayama (breath work) to energise you and cultivate a sense of physical, emotional & spiritual well being. Followed by a gentle slow flow to generate heat, detoxify and feel renewed. We will then take a break with some light refreshments. Then slowing down with a seated session and longer held postures to relax & work more deeply into our flexibility. Finishing with a lovely long “yogic-sleep” (Yoga Nidra) guiding you into a deep relaxation, leaving you refreshed.
Place: Delius Arts & Cultural Centre, German Church, 29 Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AA
Open to all (including beginners). Limited places are available so booking is essential. Props for the restorative session, including bolsters and blankets, will be available to borrow at the session (but bring your own if you have them).
To fully unwind and unplug, this session will be in-studio only.
You can book by clicking the button above or you can pay next time you’re in class. Any questions? Email yogabradford@gmail.com