The Sanctuary Within – Yin & Restore Yoga
Live & On-Demand Classes for Women
Create a sanctuary of stillness, rest, and nervous system support — anytime you need it with The School of Creative Wellness .
The Sanctuary Within On-Demand Library is a growing collection of Yin & Restorative Yoga classes for women, lovingly curated by Susanna Edwards. These sessions are recordings of the much-loved Sunday evening classes, now available for you to access anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Whether you’re seeking deep rest after a busy day, support during times of stress, or a consistent practice to help you slow down and reconnect, this on-demand library offers a gentle, grounding place to return to again and again.
What Is The Sanctuary Within?
The Sanctuary Within is a 75-minute Yin & Restore yoga practice designed to help women down-regulate their nervous systems, release held tension, and experience deep, nourishing rest.
Each class weaves together:
Yin Yoga – long-held, floor-based postures using breath and gravity to gently stretch deep connective tissues and fascia
Restorative Yoga – fully supported poses using props, allowing the body to completely let go
Pranayama (breath awareness) – subtle breathing practices integrated throughout the class
Meditation – guided rest to quiet the mind and support emotional balance
Optional practices – including Yoga Nidra meditation, acupressure, self-massage, sound, mudra or mantra, depending on the week
These are not fast-paced or physically demanding classes. They are slow, spacious, and intentionally designed to support rest, reflection, and recovery.
Why Yin & Restore Yoga?
Modern life asks us to be constantly “on”, Yin and restorative yoga offer a powerful counterbalance - inviting stillness, softness, and surrender.
Regular Yin & Restore practice can help:
Reduce stress and nervous system overload
Improve sleep quality and restfulness
Ease physical tension and stiffness
Support hormonal balance, including perimenopause
Increase flexibility and joint mobility
Encourage emotional regulation and calm
Create space for reflection and self-connection
Because the practices are slow and supported, they’re suitable for all levels, including complete beginners.
What’s Included in the On-Demand Library
When you subscribe, you’ll receive access to:
A library of over 50 Yin & Restore classes
New classes added weekly, so the content continues to grow
Full-length 75-minute sessions, giving you time to truly settle
Practices aligned with Traditional Chinese Medicine and the seasons, working with different meridian lines and organs over time
Unlimited access while subscribed — practice as often as you like
This is a space to build a consistent, supportive ritual of self-care that fits around your life.
Would You Like to Join the Live Classes Too?
While the Sanctuary Within on-demand library allows you to practise whenever it suits you, many women also enjoy the sense of connection and shared energy that comes from practising together in real time.
Each Sunday evening from 7:00pm – 8:15pm, Susanna hosts a live online Yin & Restore session — a gentle space to slow down, breathe deeply, and settle into deep rest before the week ahead.
These 75-minute sessions weave together long-held Yin postures, restorative shapes, breath awareness and deep relaxation practices. Some weeks may also include elements such as meditation, acupressure, yoga nidra or sound to help calm the nervous system and support deep rest.
Joining the live class can bring an added sense of rhythm and ritual to your week, while still allowing you the flexibility to return to the practice later through the Sanctuary Within video library.
If you’re curious about the experience, you’re warmly invited to try a free taster class before deciding if the live membership is right for you.
Sunday Live Class: Every Sunday - 7:00pm – 8:15pm (online)
Practice Anywhere, Anytime
Although The School of Creative Wellness is based in Winchester, Hampshire, this on-demand library is open to women across the UK and internationally.
You can:
Practice in the morning, evening, or whenever feels right
Choose a class based on your energy levels
Return to favourite sessions as often as you like
Create your own rhythm of rest and restoration
To enjoy the classes fully, you’ll need:
A yoga mat
2 blocks (or books)
A bolster (or rolled-up mat)
A yoga belt (or dressing gown cord / tights)
2 blankets
2 massage balls (soft and spikey are good)
You may also like to:
Dim the lights
Light a candle
Use essential oils
Play gentle instrumental music (or enjoy silence)
Microphones are always off — allowing you to drop fully into your own experience.
What You’ll Need
Ways to Join
There are two flexible ways to access The Sanctuary Within:
Live & On-Demand Subscription
£32 every 4 weeks (£8 per 75-minute class)
✔ Weekly live Sunday evening class
✔ Full access to the on-demand library
✔ Practice live or on replay — or both
Ideal if you enjoy live connection alongside on-demand freedom.
On-Demand Only Subscription
£20 every 4 weeks
✔ Unlimited access to the full on-demand library
✔ Over 50 classes available
✔ New video added weekly
Perfect if you prefer complete flexibility and self-paced practice.
New Here?
Every woman is welcome to begin with a FREE taster class, so you can experience the practice and see if it feels right for you.
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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 offers yoga, breathwork, creative workshops, events, and retreats designed to help women slow down and reconnect.
Susanna’s work blends yoga, breath awareness, meditation, creativity, and seasonal wisdom into practices that are gentle, inclusive, and deeply restorative.
About The School of Creative Wellness
Ready to Create Your Sanctuary?
Whether you’re craving deep rest, looking to soften stress, or wanting a regular ritual of care, The Sanctuary Within is here for you.
Your sanctuary is already within, this is simply an invitation to return to it.