Online Breathwork & Restorative Yoga for Women with Anxiety
Find calm, balance, and connection from the comfort of your home.
At The School of Creative Wellness, we specialise in online breathwork and restorative yoga for women navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm. Based in Winchester, Hampshire—and supporting women across the UK and overseas—our classes are designed to help you regulate your nervous system, reconnect with your body, and create space for genuine rest.
These weekly live sessions, hosted every Sunday Evening at 7pm (UK time), offer a sanctuary for women to unwind and rebuild from within. Each class is recorded, so if you can’t attend live, you can enjoy the practice on demand at a time that suits you.
The Sanctuary Within – Sunday Online Class
Join The Sanctuary Within, our signature 75-minute online session guided by Susanna Edwards. This live class blends restorative and yin yoga, breathwork, and gentle mindfulness to help women release tension, regulate the nervous system, and find stillness.
Each week we explore calming techniques and breath-led movement that can be especially supportive for those dealing with anxiety, stress, trauma, and chronic fatigue. You’ll be guided through long-hold restorative postures, grounding breath practices, and short meditations designed to bring body and mind back into balance.
When: Sundays, 7:00pm (UK time)
Where: Online – accessible from Winchester, Hampshire, the wider UK, and anywhere in the world
Recording included: Missed the live class? You’ll receive the replay to enjoy anytime.
Free Trial: New students can book their first session free
Why Breathwork & Restorative Yoga Help
Modern life often keeps our bodies in a constant state of “fight or flight.” Breathwork and restorative yoga help shift us back into the parasympathetic state—our natural “rest and digest” mode.
By slowing the breath, lengthening the exhale, and practicing gentle movement, we help the body release stored tension and calm the mind. Breathwork is particularly powerful for women experiencing anxiety, trauma, or hormonal imbalance, supporting a sense of safety and grounding within the body.
Breathing techniques have been found to:
Reduce stress and anxiety
Improve sleep and boost energy
Strengthen lungs and circulation
Lower blood pressure and support heart health
Help manage pain and inflammation
Improve mood, focus, and creativity
Aid recovery from trauma and PTSD
Support digestion and detoxification
Improve emotional regulation and self-esteem
These simple yet transformative tools allow you to feel calmer, more confident, and more connected—to yourself and to life.
Proven Benefits of Breathwork and Restorative Yoga
The Science Behind Breathwork
Research continues to show that intentional breathing and restorative yoga can transform the way we respond to stress. By consciously engaging the breath, we stimulate the vagus nerve, which tells the body that it is safe to relax. Over time, this practice lowers cortisol levels, improves heart-rate variability, and supports a more balanced nervous system.
For women managing anxiety, perimenopause, or trauma, this can be life-changing. Breathwork creates a bridge between body and mind, helping you release physical tension and emotional patterns stored deep within the body. With consistent practice, you’ll not only feel calmer but begin to experience greater focus, creativity, and clarity in your daily life.
The Power of Community & Connection
Practicing online doesn’t mean practicing alone. Every Sunday evening, women from Winchester, Hampshire, and all over the UK (and beyond) come together virtually to breathe, rest, and reconnect. There’s something deeply healing about knowing you’re part of a global community of women all showing up for themselves—creating a shared rhythm of calm and compassion.
This sense of belonging is at the heart of The Sanctuary Within. Whether you join live or watch the replay, you’ll feel supported, understood, and connected to something larger than yourself.
Not Available for Sundays?
If you can’t join The Sanctuary Within live, there’s still plenty to explore.
At The School of Creative Wellness, we offer a full range of online and in-person options designed to meet you wherever you are:
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On Demand Courses
Our on-demand wellness courses blend breathwork, gentle movement, and creative reflection into easily accessible sessions you can enjoy anytime. Created for women navigating busy lives or seeking moments of calm, these self-paced resources help you manage stress, embrace change, and restore your sense of wellbeing - all from the comfort of your own home.
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Breathwork & Yoga Classes
Join our breath-led yoga classes including Yin, Restorative, Vinyasa Flow and Hatha, all thoughtfully designed to support nervous system regulation, emotional wellbeing, and inner balance. Each class invites you to move gently, breathe deeply, and reconnect with your body and inner awareness. Available online, in Winchester and the surrounding Hampshire area, or 1-2-1.
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Events & Retreats
Experience online workshops exploring felt sense awareness, or find deeper rest through seasonal events like Yin Yoga with Cacao, Soundbaths, and retreats. These in-person or online gatherings blend movement, sound, creativity, and stillness, helping you pause and reset. We collaborate with experts from psychology, yoga, music, CST, and inspiring small businesses.
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Creativity & Wellbeing
We explore the connection between creativity and wellbeing through letterpress printing and mindful art sessions. These practices support emotional release and personal expression, offering a playful yet grounding way to explore your inner world through hands-on creative techniques.
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What our community has to say…
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Anna
“Susanna is a lot of fun to work with. Even when you are in challenging poses, you are motivated by her bubbly personality. You can't help but want to improve, I highly recommend taking her class!”
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Launi
“Susanna is so great at making you feel welcome. Her instructions are clear and easy to follow, she creates a calm and enjoyable atmosphere. I highly recommend!”
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Sue
“Susanna is a great yoga teacher and her enthusiasm and passion is infectious, she delivers a warm and friendly class with a great teaching style. You can guarantee to come away from Susanna's class feeling invigorated and uplifted and with a smile on your face! Highly recommended.”
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Jeannine
"Susanna has a big heart that is felt across the room. She has a way to move through class that is ease-filled and that creates a sense of safety and clarity as you move through the poses. I highly recommend classes with Susanna as she will leave you feeling ready for your day."
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Mish
“Susanna is a fantastic Yoga teacher: she effortlessly combines a great knowledge and skill with comforting and smooth teaching. Her jovial personality helps makes you feel instantly at ease and helps you through both challenging and accessible poses. I strongly recommend you to take one of her classes x\0/x.”
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Samantha
"Susanna has a warm bubbly personality and makes exercises fun and enjoyable. Her classes will inspire and motivate you to try to attain your goals in your complete wellness journey. I have no hesitation in highly recommending her for both group or individual classes."
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Margot
“Susanna is an exemplary yoga teacher as she adjusts her pace of class to help make the poses more accessible for me. Her clear, calm voice helps to create a calm space in my busy day. Her warm and caring personality helps to encourage my progress with confidence. I highly recommend Susanna for your yoga wellness journey!”
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Gabrielle
“Susanna is a wonderful teacher. She really cares about the needs of her students, she motivates and encourages everyone with clear instructions and with her super energy and personality!”
Founded by Susanna Edwards, The School of Creative Wellness is based in Winchester, Hampshire, and welcomes women from across the UK and internationally through online offerings. Susanna combines her background in yoga, breathwork, creative practice, and education to offer a truly transdisciplinary approach to wellbeing—where art, movement, science, and self-care intersect.
This is a space for women to slow down, breathe, and return home to themselves.
About The School of Creative Wellness
Ready to Begin?
Join our next live Sunday session at 7pm (UK time) and discover The Sanctuary Within for yourself.
Or explore our On-Demand Courses and Events Page to find more ways to reconnect, restore, and rebalance—wherever you are in the world.