Hands on Yin Yoga Workshop with Sophie

“To touch can be to give life” (Michaelangelo)

Style: Yin Yoga - slow and restorative. Lots of hands on tlc using the power of touch to relax and rejuvenate. Think essential oil drops on your forehead or light shoulder or foot massage.

When? Saturday 26^th August 2-4pm

Where? SweatFiit Cardiff (Just off Newport Road)

Duration? 120 minutes.

Level? Complete beginners.

What to bring? Just yourself & mat if you prefer. We have all props in studio & mats to borrow.

Is it heated? The room will be pre-heated to a toasty 25 degrees. As the temperature drops you will make use of the yoga blankets. Snuggly socks and jumper also recommended. Think max comfort.

How many? Numbers are limited to 10 for comfort, space and a deeply personal experience.

What is a Hands on Workshop?

The ultimate TLC workshop. 

Throughout this workshop we will be using the power and therapeutic nature of touch to promote healing, harmony and wellbeing. 

Not only will this be a fantastic opportunity to dive deeper into your own practice by looking more in depth at our Yin Yoga poses, but we will limit the number to 10 people, meaning you will get plenty of hands on adjustments and modification. The personal touch.

Warm oils, facial mists, candles and crystals will help to ease you into total bliss and relaxation. Eye masks, blankets, bolsters and blocks in our warm heated room will enhance your relaxation and restore your body in a deep way, promoting healing and happiness. 

This slow Yin Yoga style practice seeks to create a state in which we can listen to ourselves and love our bodies as they are. Finishing in meditation to softly check in with our bodies and hearts.

This August, give yourself the best self-love and self nourishment you could ask for. Numbers are limited to 10 for a deeply personal workshop so book early to save disappointment.

Your Teacher – Sophie Stocks – Bio

Sophie’s Yin Yoga classes will leave you feeling relaxed, refreshed and in a sense of blissful calm. She has been known to bring grown men to tears in her classes – I guess we could call that her superpower. She will make you feel inspired, emotional and totally in tune with yourself and your body.  😊

With 500-hours of training under her belt, including Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative & Pregnancy, Sophie brings experience, softness and always centres her teachings around deep relaxation and restoration,

She works to hold space for each individual in the room, with focus on inclusivity, accessibility and female empowerment.

Her classes combine gentle movements, flowing sequencing, breathwork, meditation and yoga philosophy and will take you on a journey to find harmony on your own body and peace in your own heart.

Fun fact – Sophie is also a fully qualified Hypnobirthing Instructor and has helped many a mama to be through her birthing journey.

Sophie's reviews:

“Sophie’s Yin Yoga class is like no other. The only way to describe it is like a “spa for the soul”. Sophie’s guidance is unique as she reassures you throughout and guides you through each pose with compassion and a deep understanding and knowledge” Nia C (Sweatfiit Member)

“I absolutely love Sophie’s yin classes. She is so helpful in giving me alternatives for my injuries. Her voice is amazing and so calming and her teaching style makes me feel very relaxed. A fabulous teacher and a lovely, caring and kind natured person who I would highly recommend!”

“Touch is far more essential than our other senses. It is 10 times stronger than verbal or emotional contact” (Saul Schanberg)