April Newsletter
Hello,
I hope your April is blooming beautifully.
Spring is well and truly here; nature is awakening, the days are stretching, and everything feels just a little more alive. This season, often called the seasonal new year, invites us to emerge from the restful stillness of winter and step into action.
It’s the perfect time to set intentions, or sankalpas, as we say in yoga. A sankalpa is like a seed planted deep within: a heartfelt intention that might reflect something you wish to welcome in, let go of, or move towards. With care and attention, through aligned actions, small shifts, and presence, it begins to grow and take root.
New Classes
Thursdays at 6pm – Northrepps Village Hall (starting 1st May)
I’m thrilled to be starting a new weekly class at Northrepps Village Hall! These sessions will be a grounding blend of hatha yoga with a gentle flow to harmonise breath and body. All levels are welcome, whether you’re brand new or have been practicing for years, you’ll be warmly held.
Beginner Yoga Course – Cliftonville (starts Tuesday 6th May, 7pm)
Over six weeks, we’ll build a beautiful foundation together. This course is perfect for those new to yoga or wanting to deepen their understanding.
Each week includes:
A gentle introduction to yoga philosophy
Breathwork (pranayama)
Asana workshops to break down key postures
Flowing sequences to build confidence
Guided relaxation and a space for shared reflection
You’ll leave feeling refreshed, supported, and more at home in your practice.
Find out more about Yoga Classes
Upcoming Events
Yoga & Brunch at The Three Horseshoes, Briston
Back by popular demand! From May through October, join me one Saturday each month, 9:45-12:15, for a morning of nourishing yoga in the beautiful pavilion, followed by a delicious brunch from The Three Horseshoes. The first one was a joy, so don’t miss your chance to join this dreamy start to the weekend.
Yoga & Brunch Dates:
3rd May
28th June
26th July
30th August
20th September
18th October
Move, Make, Meditate – Sunday 11th May at Sundown, The Grove (Cromer)
A day retreat of mindful movement, creative play, and deep rest. We’ll explore yoga, painting, connection, and sound healing with the wonderful Soulful You, who will guide us through a radiant sound bath. This is a space to reconnect: with yourself, with others, and with the present moment.
Spots are filling up, so get in touch to reserve yours.
Learn more about upcoming Yoga Events
Hopefully see you soon!
With love,
Jess
Why join my Monday night Overstrand class?
Ah my first blog… I wasn’t really sure what to write! But I thought I’d share a little more about my Monday night yoga class in Overstrand.
I’ve been teaching at Overstrand Parish Hall since September 2024. It’s a lovely little hall, tucked down The Londs where there are sweet flint cottages, and in daylight you can see the sea at the end of the road.
I’ve been welcomed by the locals of Overstrand, and have some wonderful regulars, who really mean so much to me, as a few have been coming to my class since the start of my teaching journey!
My Monday class is suitable for all levels, taking a slower Hatha approach, holding asana for a few breaths, and sometimes adding some vinyasa style elements too where we work with body and breath. I have blocks and straps on hands, and keep the flows we follow fairly simple. Each week is a new theme, whether focusing on a particular chakra, or an element of the 8 Limbs Of Yoga.
I always start my class with a short check in, where I invite the people to close down their eyes, bring awareness inward and to their breath, which is a great way to feel centred before going through movement. We then will move through some sequences, warming up the body ready ready for some slightly stronger asana. Sometimes near the end of the class, I’ll add little workshop for a more challenging pose, or a particular movement.
At the end while in savasana, I’ll guide everyone through a visual meditation, which links to the theme of the practise, leaving everyone relaxed and settled.
Anyone is welcome to join and come and have a go! I’d love to see you there. Your first class is £5, and you can just turn up. I’d recommend bringing comfy clothing, some water, maybe a blanket too if you want to get cosy for savasana, and of course a yoga mat. If you have questions feel free to email me yogawithjessnorfolk@gmail.com