PAUSE: Monthly Yin & Spoken Word Poetry

Service Description

Join us for a deeply nourishing 60-minute mindful journey designed to help you slow down, soften, and turn inward. In place of music, we’ll be creating space to listen differently, tuning into the soothing rhythm of carefully chosen words and the quiet wisdom within ourselves. Once a month, we’ll explore a new calming poetry collection, allowing the spoken word to guide us into stillness as we unwind, rest, and reflect. This gentle session combines long-held yin yoga postures with the restorative practice of mindful listening. As the body softens into each shape, the mind is invited to settle, creating space to fully receive the words being shared. Yin Yoga is a passive, non-ambitious practice, with long-held floor poses and deep attention to mindfulness and mindful breathing. It targets connective tissue and joints rather than muscles, gently encouraging a quiet internalised approach, making it an ideal class for recovery and rest. Listening to spoken poetry can be a powerful mindfulness practice. It encourages us to slow down, focus our attention on the present moment, and become immersed in the rhythm, imagery, and emotion of language. Rather than filling the space with background music, we turn inward, allowing the spoken word to anchor our awareness and offer moments of insight, comfort, and calm. As you rest in each posture, you'll be guided to connect with your breath, notice sensations in the body, and gently return your attention to the poetry whenever the mind begins to wander. Together, the combination of yin yoga and spoken word creates an opportunity to release mental clutter, cultivate presence, and experience deep rest. This class is held at: Coastguard Studio, 91 Clarendon Road Southsea Portsmouth PO4 0SA - all props and equipment is provided at the studio, just bring yourself.