Yoga for Healthcare Personnel
and Patients
Yoga for Healthcare Personnel
Gentle, practical yoga for the pressures of healthcare
Working in healthcare can be deeply rewarding — and deeply demanding.
Long days, emotional pressure, staff shortages, constant change and the responsibility of caring for others can take their toll on both body and mind.
Circle-Yoga offers healthcare teams a simple, accessible way to pause, breathe and reset.
My approach is rooted in Subtle Yoga — gentle practices that work with the individual, rather than asking people to stretch further, move faster or achieve a particular yoga pose.
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There is no need to be flexible.
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No previous yoga experience is required.
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And there is no expectation to “perform”.
Instead, sessions give staff practical tools they can use to:
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release physical tension and stiffness
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settle a busy or overwhelmed mind
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regulate stress through breathing and gentle movement
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improve mobility, balance and body awareness
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restore energy during demanding periods
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develop simple practices that can be taken into everyday life
A wellbeing option that fits around healthcare
I understand some of the pressures faced by NHS staff.
Alongside patient referrals, I provide online and in-person wellbeing sessions for healthcare personnel, offering practical approaches to support mental and physical wellbeing.
Sessions can be adapted to suit your team, your working environment and the time you have available — from a gentle movement and relaxation session to a short, practical wellbeing intervention that staff can use during a busy working day.
The intention is not to add another demand to an already busy schedule.
It is to create a little space to breathe.
More than movement
At the heart of my work is a simple belief:
Yoga offers far more than movement. It can help people feel calmer, stronger and more connected to themselves.
The practices are gentle, evidence-informed and designed to be accessible to ordinary people living and working in the real world.
For healthcare teams, this can mean having practical tools to help manage the physical and emotional load of demanding work — and perhaps, most importantly, permission to pause and look after themselves too.
If you are a healthcare manager looking for a gentle, practical and meaningful wellbeing option for your team, I would be delighted to explore how Circle-Yoga could support your staff.
Please visit the Research page to discover more about the evidence behind this approach.
Yoga for Patients
If you are seeing a GP or a Social Prescriber or NHS Wellbeing Coach, you can be prescribed to yoga classes like mine.
I offer in person and online classes specifically designed for people who are managing stress, low mood, chronic pain, mobility challenges or long term health conditions.
My approach is calm, friendly and inclusive. Circle-Yoga provides a safe, supportive space for patients who may feel anxious about joining a traditional class or who need a slower, more compassionate approach. Movements are adapted for all abilities and no previous experience is required.
NEWS UPDATE FOR DUNSTABLE
The new classes called Supported Movement for Health and Relaxation, have now started at the Grove View Health Hub in Dunstable.
These gentle sessions have been designed by the Social Prescribing Team to support people who may benefit from improving their balance, confidence, mobility, wellbeing and relaxation in a safe and welcoming environment.
The next block of classes will begin on:
Friday 9th October 2026 1.00pm – 2.00pm for 3 Fridays
finishing 23rd October 2026
Cost:
£5 per session, all sessions are booked in blocks
3 week block @ £5 per session = £15
(Carer+ option £6 for person plus carer)
Ad hoc/individual sessions: £10 per class per person, please contact Debbie before the class to check space is available.
Location:
The Grove Health Hub, Dunstable
(The room is fully accessible for wheelchair users, free parking for 2hrs)
What to expect:
These are not gym-style exercise classes. You do not need to be fit, flexible or have any previous experience.
The sessions are gentle, supportive and suitable for people who may feel anxious about exercise or uncomfortable in a traditional gym environment. Everything is done at your own pace and there is never any pressure to do more than feels right for you.
Most of the movement is carried out while seated in a chair, with options offered throughout the class. The focus is on helping you feel comfortable, relaxed and supported.
People often find that mindful movement can help with:
• Balance and stability
• Gentle strength and mobility
• Stiffness and aches
• Stress and anxiety
• Relaxation and sleep
• Breathing and body awareness
• Confidence and overall wellbeing
Please wear whatever feels comfortable to you. There is no special clothing or equipment needed.
Each session will include:
• 45 minutes of gentle mindful movement
• 15 minutes for conversation and connection
Members of the Social Prescribing Team will join the group to hear how participants are finding the classes and to offer support. They will also hold sessions from 1 to 2pm on the weeks where the yoga will not be available.
Contact me to discuss either patient referrals or to discuss classes for yourself or your team as healthcare personnel.
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This link takes you to my booking page for more information or you can use the button below.
What is Social Prescribing? Here is a link to the National Academy for Social Prescribing
I am part of the Community Catalyst project, this supports Social Prescribing. As part of this work, I have been independently assessed to provide yoga to healthcare professionals and people in the community.
I am listed on the 'Small Good Stuff' website to provide yoga to NHS staff and their patients.
I am currently accepting referrals from Social Prescribers and Health & Wellbeing Coaches in Central Bedfordshire. I offer both online and in-person support, meaning that referrals can be supported beyond Central Bedfordshire through online sessions.
If you would like to make a referral, or simply have a conversation about whether Circle-Yoga might be helpful, please get in touch.
Community Enterprise Catalyst (Central Bedfordshire)
Head Office Address: York House, 10 Haywra Street, Harrogate, HG1 5BJ
Office: 01423 503937
Mobile: 07435 943869Website: www.communitycatalysts.co.uk