Upminster Sanctuary Complementary Healing and Teaching

09/06/2026

A lot of people assume yoga is only for flexible people.

It isn’t.

In fact, plenty of people start yoga because they feel stiff, tense, out of shape, or like they have not moved their body properly in ages.

Yoga is not about turning up already good at it. It is about improving mobility, balance, strength, and giving yourself time to switch off for a bit.

At The Upminster Sanctuary, our classes are there to support you, not test you. No pressure to keep up. No need to look a certain way. No expectation to get into every pose.

If you have been thinking about trying yoga but talking yourself out of it, this is your sign to start. 🌿

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09/06/2026

07/06/2026

Try something you’ve never tried.

Not because you need a new personality, but because doing the same thing when you feel stuck usually keeps you stuck.

A workshop or class can be a proper reset, new input, new perspective, a different way to use your mind and body, and a space that makes it easy to focus on you for once.

No pressure to be good at it. No need to “know your stuff”. Just turn up curious and see what shifts.

Keep an eye on what’s coming up at The Upminster Sanctuary, your next favourite thing might be the one you haven’t met yet. 🌿

05/06/2026

Please give my Reiki page a follow ❤️

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05/06/2026

We are now on TikTok. Please follow us for interesting videos and information. ❤️❤️

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04/06/2026

You don’t have to know what you need to start.

A lot of people arrive at The Upminster Sanctuary with a simple feeling: “I just don’t feel quite right”, but they can’t put it neatly into words. Others come because they’re living with a health condition or long-term illness, managing pain, fatigue, hormonal changes, stress, recovery, or the emotional weight that can come with it all.

That’s why there are different ways in, and you can choose based on what feels most supportive right now:
If you feel movement would benefit, gentle classes like Yoga, Qigong, or Tai Chi can help you feel steadier.
If you’re craving stillness, Sound Healing or Meditation can be a soft reset.
If your mind feels busy or patterns feel hard to shift, Counselling/Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy, or Mindfulness Coaching can offer calm support.
If you’re drawn to nature-led wellbeing, there are gentle options like Aromatherapy oils, Bach Flower Remedies, and Herbal medicines.

No pressure to get it right first time. Starting is the win.

If you’re unsure, send us a message and tell us how you’ve been feeling, even if it’s just “I don’t know, I just need something”, and we’ll help you find a starting point. 🌿

03/06/2026

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03/06/2026

Learn energetic self healing with Usui Reiki Ryoho. Complete beginner class, no experience or special talents required. This is an introduction to Reiki that will show you how to help yourself and friends, family and animals 😁😁

02/06/2026

It’s World Infertility Awareness Month

And for anyone living it, the pain is constant, the longing, the waiting, the hope that rises and falls, the quiet grief that can sit underneath normal life.

If you’re in that space, you deserve support that feels steady.

At The Upminster Sanctuary, we offer fertility acupuncture as a gentle, complementary option for those on a fertility journey, whether you’re trying naturally or alongside medical treatment. It’s a calm space to exhale, to feel held, and to support your wellbeing through a process that can be both physically and emotionally demanding.

If you’d like to explore fertility acupuncture, send us a message or call the Sanctuary and we’ll talk you through the next step, gently. 🌿

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01/06/2026

"Sitting quietly, just breathing in and out, we develop strength, concentration, and clarity. So sit like a mountain. No wind can blow the mountain down. If you can sit for half an hour, enjoy sitting for half an hour. If you can sit for a few minutes, enjoy sitting for a few minutes. That is already good."
-Thich Nhat Hanh (Touching Peace)