March Newsletter

Hey – it's March!

Which means it's monthly newsletter time. I send this email with updates, events and announcements at the beginning of each month. Scroll through the email to see if anything stands out. There may be something that can help you reach your goals with your Yoga or Pilates practice.

Studio News!

Thanks for the fantastic response and interest for Monday night Yoga.

We will keep the Monday Timetable as is!

Yoga Nidra is not just a nap.

Our next Yoga Nidra Practice is coming up on Wednesday, March 25th 6.30pm. Spots are limited, get your tickets here for a beautiful evening of meditation. Arrive a little earlier for a cuppa!

Yoga for Burnout Recovery.

Lately, many have been asking about Restorative Yoga

Restorative Yoga is all about deep rest. Poses are fully supported, there’s gentle stretching without effort, and the focus is on calming the nervous system and allowing your body to reset.

It’s especially supportive if you’re feeling stressed, tired, burnt out, or navigating menopause.

If your body has been asking you to slow down, my Restorative Yoga classes in Blackburn North offer a nurturing space to do just that.

How Restorative Yoga Supports Menopause

Menopause can bring significant changes — physically, emotionally, and mentally. Sleep disturbances, anxiety, joint discomfort, fatigue, and feeling “wired but tired” are all common experiences. Restorative Yoga can be especially supportive during this stage of life.

• Calms the nervous system, helping reduce anxiety and overwhelm

• Supports better sleep and relaxation

• Encourages gentle circulation without strain

• Reduces muscle tension and joint discomfort

• Creates space to slow down and reconnect with your body

I will guide you through Meditation as we relax in each fully supported posture. If you’re craving rest, you’re warmly invited to join our Restorative Yoga classes.

👉 https://nicolenattrass.offeringtree.com

Gabrielle Harris

Slow Flow Yoga Classes

Slow Flow Yoga is designed to help you reconnect with your body through beautiful, steady, mindful movement and breath. It builds strength, improves flexibility, mobility and also helps calm the nervous system without the rush of faster classes.

It’s not a “beginner yoga” class — but it’s absolutely welcoming for beginners because we move slowly and with clear guidance.

Many women find this style of yoga especially supportive during perimenopause and menopause, when the body benefits from both strength and nervous system care.

If you’ve been thinking about returning to the mat, this could be the perfect place to start again.

Pilates Builds Functional Strength

If you’ve been thinking about trying Pilates Strength, you might be wondering what the class is actually like and whether it’s the right fit for you.

Pilates Strength is a mindful, low-impact way to build strength while still moving with the control and flow that Pilates is known for.

In class, we use a variety of small props to gently challenge the muscles, including:

• Light dumbbells (1–3kg)
• Small Pilates balls
• Resistance bands
• Magic circles

These tools help deepen muscle engagement, improve stability, and support balanced strength throughout the body — without heavy lifting or high-impact movements.

Classes focus on core strength, posture, and controlled movement, helping you build strength that supports everyday life. The weights are intentionally light so you can maintain good technique and move with ease.

Pilates Strength is suitable for beginners, those returning to movement, and anyone looking for a supportive way to build strength and feel more confident in their body.

If you’re curious, I’d love to welcome you into a class.

You can view the timetable or book a session here:

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Live Online Classes

Now every Fortnight on Tuesday mornings, 8am Pilates & 8.35am Yoga

Join me for a 30 mins practice in rain, hail or shine!

You can also catch me at the gym- Aquanation, YMCA and Goodlife for Yoga, Body Pump, Strength Development and Reformer Pilates classes!

I look forward to guiding you in your next practice at our beautiful studio in Blackburn North.

Love Nicole x