Discover Slow Mindful Vinyasa at YOURZEN ABC, a welcoming yoga experience in Grays, Thurrock, where movement, breath and mindfulness come together.

This is more than a physical yoga class. Each session is an opportunity to reconnect with your body, develop awareness, build strength and create space for yourself away from the demands of everyday life.

Whether you are familiar with yoga or looking to deepen your practice, you are encouraged to move at your own pace, listen to your body and enjoy the experience without pressure to achieve a particular shape or pose.

What is Mindful Vinyasa Yoga?

The Sanskrit word Vinyasa is often translated as “to place in a special way”. In yoga, it describes the mindful linking of movement with breath, creating a flowing sequence of postures.

In Mindful Vinyasa, the emphasis is not simply on moving from one pose to another. It is about bringing attention to how you move, how you breathe and how you feel throughout your practice.

Our Slow Mindful Vinyasa classes combine flowing movement with moments of stillness, encouraging you to develop strength, flexibility, balance and body awareness.

What to expect from your practice

Each session is thoughtfully structured to offer a complete experience.

1. Arrive, settle and connect

We recommend arriving around 10 minutes before the class begins. This gives you time to set up your mat, arrange your props, settle into the space and enjoy a friendly catch-up with the group.

Community is an important part of YOURZEN ABC. You are welcomed into a supportive environment where you can feel comfortable practising alongside others.

2. Mindful breathing

We begin every session with mindful breathing. This is an opportunity to slow down, become present and gently shift your attention away from the outside world.

By connecting with your breath, you begin to create the foundation for a more conscious and mindful practice.

3. Mindful Vinyasa flow

We move into a sequence of yoga postures linked with the rhythm of the breath.

The practice is designed to develop strength, particularly through the core and supporting muscles, while working on flexibility, balance, coordination and stamina.

You will be encouraged to explore the movements mindfully, respect your own limits and take variations or pauses whenever needed.

4. Relaxation, meditation or Yoga Nidra

We finish with time to rest and integrate the work of the session.

Depending on the practice, this may include meditation or Yoga Nidra, a guided practice of deep rest and awareness.

This final part is not an afterthought. It is an important opportunity to pause, soften and allow yourself to absorb the experience of your practice.

More than movement: the complete yoga experience

At YOURZEN ABC, yoga is not limited to the physical practice (asana).

My approach is inspired by the wider philosophy of yoga and its traditional Eight Limbs, which offer a pathway towards greater awareness and a more balanced way of living.

These include:

• Yama and Niyama: ethical principles and personal observances that guide how we relate to ourselves and others.
• Asana: the physical postures and movement of yoga.
• Pranayama: conscious awareness and regulation of the breath.
• Pratyahara: turning our attention inward and becoming less distracted by external stimulation.
• Dharana: developing concentration.
• Dhyana: meditation and sustained awareness.
• Samadhi: a state of deep integration or absorption.

The eight limbs are much broader than what happens on a yoga mat. They remind us that yoga can become part of how we live, think, breathe and connect.

In our sessions, we bring elements of this holistic approach into the experience through breathing, movement, mindfulness, rest and community.

What to bring

To feel comfortable and supported during your practice, please bring:

• Your own yoga mat.
• Two yoga blocks.
• A yoga strap.
• A blanket for the final relaxation or meditation.
• An eye pillow, if you have one.
• A small meditation bolster or comfortable cushion for the final meditation or Yoga Nidra.
• A bottle of water.

You do not need to have everything perfectly organised before you arrive. Bring what you have, and feel free to ask if you are unsure about any of the props.

Who is this class for?

Slow Mindful Vinyasa may suit you if you:

• Enjoy movement and would like to develop strength and flexibility.
• Want to improve balance, coordination and body awareness.
• Prefer a mindful approach rather than a rushed or competitive class.
• Would like to connect movement with breathing.
• Want to make time for yourself and step away from everyday distractions.
• Enjoy finishing your physical practice with meditation or deep relaxation.

You do not need to be able to perform advanced poses. The invitation is to explore your own practice and move at a pace that feels appropriate for you.

If you have an injury, health concern or are unsure whether the class is suitable, please contact me before attending so we can discuss your needs.

Class details

Style: Slow Mindful Vinyasa
Day: Thursday
Time: 8:00 pm
Venue: Belmont Village Hall, Parker Road, Grays, Essex
Teacher: Diana Keran – YOURZEN ABC

Please aim to arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.