Month: November 2025

Unless otherwise advertised, all classes are for women only

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Thursday evenings:
6.15 – 7.30pm restorative yoga
8 – 9.15pm deep rest yoga nidra

Fridays:
9.15 – 10.30am dynamic vinyasa yoga
11.15 – 12.30 slow flow yoga (suitable for all including beginners)
1.30 – 2.45pm restorative yoga

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ALL CLASSES: Expect mats and props to be set up for you before you arrive. We begin with a cup of herbal tea and a few minutes of quiet arrival time. There will be optional notes to support you to a) chart how you feel before and after to notice what difference the class gives you, b) to get “stuff” out of your head before you begin (remember to buy milk on the way home, etc) and c) to get a feel for where you are on the day – achy shoulders, feeling tired etc.

RESTORATIVE YOGA in Oxford: £18pp, 75 minutes

My classes will involve guided breathing practices designed to calm the body and mind, followed by gentle movement suitable for any level of experience. Those who have never attended yoga classes before are 100% welcome, full instruction will be given and support provided. We follow this by holding yoga poses, supported with a variety of props, to encourage finding ease in body and mind. It is an absolute balm to the nervous system. There’ll be a smattering of science and yoga philosophy as and when appropriate, but no chanting/religious aspects. There will usually be some kind of quiet instrumental music in the background, nature sounds or similar but not always so you can listen to the “songs of your body”, in the words of one of my teachers (the breath, the pulse etc). Do ask if you need to know about the music on the day, I can often adapt for your needs. There will always be a savasana/rest at the end of the class to enable you to gather yourself and allow the benefits of the class to sink in, with optional hands on support.

Everything is an invitation, you can rest at any time in any position and there will be options to ensure you are supported for example, if kneeling is uncomfortable for you. 

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DYNAMIC VINYASA YOGA in Oxford:  £18pp, 75 minutes

Classes will always begin with a warm up and breath practice before we move into more flowing sequences. This is a dynamic class so you’ll want to be familiar with sun salutations and a range of basic poses.  The aim is to warm, stretch and work towards ease in body and mind: you might sweat a little or a lot, build strength and flexibility mentally and physically, a bit of challenge and fun: balances, occasional low level inversions and occasional partner work but don’t expect handstands – if this is what you’re looking for, I’m not the yoga guide for you! I’m a child of the 80s so there will sometimes be fun playlists to jolly us through (we’ll try not to sing along but we do want to smile and enjoy ourselves!) and other times, background “cafe” music. Do ask if you need to know about the music on the day, I can often adapt for your needs.There’ll be a smattering of science and yoga philosophy as and when appropriate, but no chanting/religious aspects. There will always be a savasana/rest at the end of the class to enable you to gather yourself and allow the benefits of the class to sink in, with optional hands on support.

Everything is an invitation, you can rest at any time in any position and there will be a variety of options to take so the flow works for you. 

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SLOW FLOW VINYASA YOGA in Oxford: £18pp, 75 minutes

This class is perfect for beginners, if you’re returning to yoga after a break, re-familiarising yourself with poses or want something more chilled and mindful. Classes will always begin with a warm up and breath practice before we move at a slower pace, slow flowing sequences, held poses and working with the breath more consistently if you choose. We’ll be building strength and flexibility mentally and physically with plenty of pauses to feel into the body, noticing how you feel and generally moving with awareness, tenderness and compassion. There’ll be a smattering of science and yoga philosophy as and when appropriate, but no chanting/religious aspects.  There will usually be some kind of relaxing music in the background, nature sounds or similar but not always so you can also listen to the “songs of your body”, in the words of one of my teachers (the breath, the pulse). Do ask if you need to know about the music on the day, I can often adapt for your needs. There will always be a savasana/rest at the end of the class to enable you to gather yourself and allow the benefits of the class to sink in, with optional hands on support.

Everything is an invitation, you can rest at any time in any position and there will be a variety of options to take so the flow works for you. 

BOOK SLOW FLOW YOGA HERE

DEEP REST YOGA NIDRA in Oxford : £18pp, 75 minutes: read all about it here. Those who have never attended yoga before are 100% welcome to attend, full instruction is always given. There’s no movement/poses, but a deeply restful experience.

REST AND REPLENISH IMMERSION: Monthly Sunday evenings 7 -9pm £28pp

An immersion in rest and replenishment with time to arrive, guided breathwork and gentle movement, followed by poses held 3 – 6 minutes, enabling you to deeply relax into them and enjoy the benefits in your muscles and nervous system. There’ll be optional hands-on work from me to further support you. These restorative poses will be followed by a deep rest yoga nidra experience and conclude with herbal tea, foot massage and take home resources. Everything is optional and you can rest at any time in any position you like.  Included (always) are all the props you could wish for: heavy blankets, eye pillows, bolsters, weighted pillows, hot stones and lots more. Suitable for those with all and no experience.

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More dates coming soon!

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Always such a pleasure to get feedback from my Oxford deep rest and relaxation clients. After last night’s deep rest class, I received the message above. It made me smile, and laugh too, because, yes, I have my yoga nidra voice. AND, I also have my Mummy voice… which sometimes needs to be employed in a variety of tones to get my kids out of the house on time (!) or to stop bickering! Don’t be fooled into thinking I speak in my yoga nidra voice all the time… yes some of the time… but certainly not all the time! I am human after all – in all my perfect imperfection, just like you. And that is all so so welcome in the cabin. Whatever you’re bringing with you, emotionally, physically, it is all welcome. You can choose to lay it aside for a while or take the opportunity to embrace it and be with it. Whichever you choose is just right for you. And remember, being human is messy. It’s ok not to use the calm voice all the time. There are times when we all need to leave the house on time!

For deep relaxation in Oxford: massage and deep rest yoga nidra: katie@katiewheaterwellbeing.co.uk

Ok so these are VERY old pics and my hair is a lot less blonde and a lot more grey now, but I spent A LOT of my twenties in smart suits… Ha, I know you wouldn’t believe that now, when I’m barely ever out of leggings (KWW work uniform), but I do still have the suits! Back in the 2000s, working in PR and communications for environmental charities between London and Oxfordshire, engaging with CEOs, Directors, Ministers and SPADS (Special Advisors) at Defra, I ran programmes on recycling, waste management, climate change and agriculture. In those days, I spoke at conferences on a regular basis and spent my evenings attending lectures at the Farmers Club in London… suits and pearls were de rigueur! In fact, here I am talking about greenhouse gas emissions way back in 2008!

My point is, I know how to engage at all levels through an organisation. You can safely put me infront of your CEO and know I won’t spout wellbeing rubbish at them, but back up what I’m saying with research on neuroscience, and use proven techniques to help improve concentration and focus in the workplace as well as flow-state and creativity. All this also helps to reduce stress, improve staff morale and retention and team building.

I offer bespoke packages which can include all or any of the following, from 30 minutes to 2 hours. I will teach techniques which you can choose to repeat again and again, having a lasting effect on the general health and wellbeing of your team:

From 10th December 2025: Office yoga: you don’t need to leave your desk, we can do the whole session seated and you certainly don’t need a mat. Reduce backache, headaches, tech-neck, stress, RSI, general aches and pains and support your team’s overall mental health and wellbeing.

Nutrition: nourish yourself more deeply for better energy and concentration throughout the day: reduce that mid afternoon energy slump

Yoga nidra deep rest: replenish energy levels, improve focus and creativity, reduce stress, promote wellbeing and do something different to bond your team

Self-massage techniques: reduce stress, headaches, RSI and improve general wellbeing

Get in touch to discuss the needs of your team: katie@katiewheaterwellbeing.co.uk and I can put a plan together for you. These sessions work as a lovely Christmas/treat/wellbeing for work day or just as a January re-set. If necessary, we can do this on zoom, but in general I find it much more effective in person. I can also provide additional resources and goodie bags should these be helpful.

Find out more about me and my background here.

If you were around Oxford/shire 2003 – 2005 ish, you might have seen this advertising campaign to help improve recycling and reuse across the county – that was me! Here I am on the campaign launch day, outside the Said Business School.

What does the woman in your life really want for Christmas? Really, really, truly? I bet it’s not a scarf, or pair of socks, probably not perfume or a plant. Maybe it is a really good book, a beautiful candle or is it actually that she wants time? Time for herself to rest and replenish herself? I’ll bet she also wants everyone to be kind and nice to each other in the home…. and maybe to help with that, she also needs some time out, to re-set her nervous system. (Note: that doesn’t mean the kids should continue arguing and she will ignore it!). Give the gift of time, a pause, a chance to reset and replenish her with a massage in Oxford, deep rest in Oxford or yoga in Oxford. All the above available as gift vouchers, ranging from £10 – £150 – all the options and details here.

Did you know I work with couples of all descriptions? Husbands and wives, partners, mothers and daughters, fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, mothers and grandmothers, friends, colleagues…. all are welcome to book a couples deep rest session. These are some of my favourite sessions to run because people bond by shared experience, shared energy, with no need to exchange words. They feel closer, kinder to each other and cherish each other more deeply afterwards.

How it works and what to expect:

Get in touch for a chat and let me know your needs. You can choose from a theme (self compassion, resilience, balance, seasonal themes and many many others) or I can create something specific for your needs on the day.

We begin with a warm foot-bath and time to arrive in the space, settling you in in body and mind, creating space for the experience. You then find a comfortable seat or lying down position and I ensure you are as warm and comfortable as possible with so many props to help you snuggle in and also stay present during the session. You can choose to hold hands or not, whatever feels best for you on the day.

During the deep rest yoga nidra, I will guide you through breathwork, body scans and sometimes a visualisation to help you deepen your experience. Afterwards, you enjoy a herbal tea and foot massage and take home lots of resources to help you deepen your experience, as well as receive a recording to listen to as often as you like.

£50 for two people for 60 minutes. A lovely treat and cheaper than most meals out! Gift yourself and someone special a beautiful nurturing bonding experience that lasts beyond the hour as you listen again and again to your recording and refer back to your take home resources.

Get in touch with any questions or to book your session today. This experience can also be bought as a gift voucher for Christmas or birthday or for any/no reason at all!