What do you mean by "wired and tired"?

That state where you're exhausted but can't rest: racing thoughts at bedtime, a jaw that aches from clenching, jumping at small noises, snapping at people you love. If that sounds familiar, this page is for you.

How quickly will I notice changes?

Some people feel noticeably calmer after one class, others need a few weeks, and some decide it's not for them. I can't tell you in advance which you'll be.

I can't meditate. My mind won't shut up. Will this work for me?

Probably better than you'd expect. Nothing here requires you to empty your mind. The gong gives you something to listen to, breathing practice gives your mind a job, and guided rest means following a voice rather than fighting your thoughts.

Is this the same as mindfulness?

There's overlap. Mindfulness apps ask you to watch your thoughts; these classes give your body something to do first: breathe slower, lie still, listen. Many people find that an easier starting point.

Do I need to do yoga every day?

No. Most students come once or twice a week. Between classes, a few minutes of slow breathing is a habit worth keeping, and it's free.

Can this help with anxiety medication withdrawal?

Any medication decision, including coming off anything, belongs with your GP or psychiatrist. Yoga can sit alongside whatever you and they decide, but it's not a substitute for that conversation.

What's the difference between this and regular exercise?

A run and a yoga class are different kinds of hour. One is effort; this one is mostly slowing down. Lots of students do both. If what's missing from your week is the slow kind, that's what I teach.

Nervous system regulation

For when you're wired and tired

Always on, never rested. Slow classes built around breathing, stillness and rest.

Best for

✓Chronic stress and burnout
✓Feeling "wired and tired"
✓Tension that won't shift
✓Being unable to switch off

What to expect

Slow breathing, supported poses and periods of stillness. No preaching, no woo-woo.

1–2 classes per week

Recommended classes

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Living on high alert becomes the new normal, until your body objects.

You're tired but can't sleep. Wired but exhausted. Snapping at people you love, unable to sit still but too drained to do anything. Your shoulders are up by your ears and you can't remember your last full breath.

You've tried the apps and the herbal tea. Sometimes what helps isn't another thing to think about, but an hour with nothing to do.

How the class works

We use slow breathing, supported poses and periods of stillness. Students often notice a slower breath and less muscular tension. I don't promise a nervous-system reset.

There are different doors into the same slow hour. In a gong bath you lie down and listen. In Breathe.Meditate.Relax you're guided through breathing and rest. In Yin you hold quiet, supported poses for a few minutes at a time.

Whether that hour helps you is something you find out by trying it, not something I can guarantee from a website.

Classes that help

Breathe.Meditate.Relax

When your mind won't switch off, start here

·Slow breathing practice
·Guided rest, including Yoga Nidra
·A structure for doing nothing

Gong Bath & Sound Healing

Lie down. Listen. That's it.

·Steady sound to rest your attention on
·Completely passive
·Blankets and bolsters provided

Yin Yoga

Still poses, long holds

·Supported poses held for a few minutes
·Quiet, unhurried, no performance
·Props everywhere

Hatha Yoga

Slow, deliberate movement

·Gentle movement with attention on the breath
·Modified for every body
·No experience needed

What the research says

1.You'll find plenty of confident claims online about yoga, the vagus nerve and rewiring your brain. Most stretch well past what the research shows, so I'd rather not add to the pile.
2.What I can tell you: students often notice a slower breath and less muscular tension by the end of class. That's an observation, not a diagnosis.

Yoga is a complement to, not a replacement for, medical care. Always consult your GP for new or worsening symptoms.

If you need more than yoga

Yoga helps a lot of people, but it isn't everything. If you need more, here's where I'd point you.

Talk to Luke

Psychodynamic therapy in Wallington

Mind in Croydon

Mental health support and community resources

Croydon Talking Therapies

NHS-funded therapy for anxiety and depression

Your GP

Always consult your GP for medical concerns

Common questions

Try a slow hour

Come and spend an hour doing a lot less than usual. If you're not sure which class to start with, email me.

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New students welcome. No experience needed. Come as you are.

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