Rebecca James Yoga

06/08/2026

Feeling stressed, anxious, or dealing with pain that just won't let up?
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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an 8-week course that teaches simple, practical tools to help you cope with stress, sleep better and feel more grounded in your day-to-day life. It's not about clearing your mind or becoming a different person - it's about learning to notice what's happening in your body and thoughts, and responding with a bit more calm instead of reacting on automatic pilot.
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Research backs up many of these benefits, including reduced stress and improved emotional regulation and thousands of people have used this course as a starting point for a steadier, more present life.
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Early bird pricing ends this Monday, so if you've been thinking about signing up, now's the time. Spaces are limited, and this is your chance to save before the price goes up.
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Give yourself eight weeks to slow down, breathe, and build habits that actually stick - you might be surprised how much lighter things feel on the other side. To sign up email [email protected] before Monday and lock in your spot at the early bird rate.
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Location: The Open Practice, Basingstoke,
Day: Thursdays
Time: 9.30 - 11.30 am
Dates: 17th September 2026 for 8 weeks (excluding half term 29th October)
Cost: £345 (Discount for NHS Staff - £258.75)
Early bird price £295 if paid before August 10th

www.rebeccajamesyoga.co.uk

31/07/2026

Busy week...

Yoga on the decking and swim on Saturday - beautiful morning, thank you everyone who joined.

Tuesday - I attended The Role of Yoga in Psychological Therapy at Westminster University. Some great speakers and very promising research showing yoga can help with improving stress regulation, emotional regulation, resilience, equanimity and self efficacy making it a great treatment for anxiety. It is also a good pair alongside CBT for General Anxiety Disorder.

Thursday - wonderful evening sharing mindfulness at The Open Practice in Basingstoke. Thank you everyone who came and for sharing so openly and making it a very honest and engaging workshop.

27/07/2026

Is anyone interested in joining a women's circle?

I am organising a women's circle at my house as a place to foster connection for women as they move through life - the reproductive years - motherhood - careers - perimenopause - midlife - post menopause - elderhood.

The idea is for the circle to reflect our own journeys though life using the natural rhythms and seasons changes of nature. We would be outside all year round. The circle would support our connection to ourselves, our fellow sisters and mother nature.

The circle is a place to be heard and seen, so it is different to having a chat with friends and although it may be therapeutic it is also different to therapy, put simply it offers everyone a chance to share their experiences and be witnessed.

I am happy to guide the circle but as it progresses I am also happy for other people to lead or, if they like, share a practice.

The circle would be monthly on a Sunday evening and run on a donation basis - suggestion £10 but I don't want money to be a barrier.

To join please email me:
[email protected]

26/07/2026

Struggling to switch off? You're not alone and Basingstoke's most talked-about stress-relief course is coming to you offering a free introductory evening The Open Practice.
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The Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course isn't just a wellness trend - it's one of the most rigorously researched approaches to mental wellbeing available today, helping thousands manage everything from work pressure to sleepless nights, anxiety, persistent pain and chronic stress.
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It's no wonder it's caught the attention of household names across every walk of life. Basketball legend Michael Jordan credited mindfulness training with sharpening his focus and helping him perform under pressure during the Chicago Bulls' championship years, while Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, once a self-confessed skeptic, now champions meditation as key to his mental clarity and decision-making. Closer to home, Emma Watson has spoken openly about how mindfulness helped her manage anxiety.
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Join me for a free introductory evening right here in Basingstoke and discover what an 8-week MBSR course could do for you - no experience needed, no pressure, just a calm space to find out if it's right for you.
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Spaces are limited, so reserve your seat today and take the first step toward a clearer, calmer mind.
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To book message [email protected]

22/07/2026

Free Introduction to Mindfulness
Thursday 30th July
7.00 - 8.30 pm
The Open Practice
Basingstoke

The core objective of Mindfulness is to empower you to cultivate positive changes in how you respond to stress, ultimately fostering a sense of balance, interconnectedness and joy.

While external pressures such as work, family dynamics, relationships or financial concerns may contribute to stress, there are numerous strategies you can learn to use for support. These also help to reduce the internal pressure of overthinking, persistent pain and chronic health conditions.

Despite the inevitability of stress and discomfort in life, mindfulness techniques can be harnessed to reduce their impact on our overall wellbeing.

Please email me to join - [email protected]

21/07/2026

Yoga - in-person, outside and online.
I offer therapeutic yoga classes to improve your health and wellbeing.
Come and join me to see if this is the right class for you https://www.rebeccajamesyoga.co.uk/

19/07/2026

Yoga, Wild Swim and Therapy in Nature, Lower Wield, Hampshire, SO24 9RX
https://www.rebeccajamesyoga.co.uk/

14/07/2026

14/07/2026

Breath-centred Yoga
Tuesday Mornings 9.15 - 10.15 am
Christy Hall, Old Alresford
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The body likes to move, stretch and strengthen, this yoga class provides all of that alongside breath practices to balance, soothe and energise your nervous system and mindfulness that promotes compassionate self-awareness.
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This is not a fitness class but it will leave you feeling more comfortable in your own skin, more ready to engage with the stresses and strains of everyday life and more compassionate towards yourself and others.
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If you'd like to try a session please get in touch: [email protected]
www.rebeccajamesyoga.co.uk
£10/class when booked in monthly blocks
£15 drop-in

13/07/2026

Yoga on The Decking
and optional wild swim

Sunday 19th July and Saturday 25th July

10.00 - 11.00 am Yoga
11.00 - 11.30 am Wild swim

Join me at the beautiful Mindful Meadow, Lower Wield, SO24 9RX for a gentle yoga session and guided relaxation on the decking by the wild swimming pond.
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Relax surrounded by bird song, water and the gentle whisper of the wind in the trees. Let go of stress and allow yoga and nature immersion to soothe you.
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After yoga there's an option to swim amongst the reeds and grasses as you watch dragon flies coming closer for a peek, damsel flies resting on lily pads and swallows diving for a drink. Let yourself reinvigorate as you wonder at all nature has to offer in this beautiful corner of the world.

£15 per session.

Email me to book: [email protected]
www.rebeccajamesyoga.co.uk