Yoga Therapy in Winchester – A Space to Come Home to Yourself
Yoga Therapy works to reduce suffering through the holistic application of the teachings of Yoga
Welcome to Emily Bruce Yoga Therapy, where healing begins with mindfulness.
Discover a profound journey towards improved mental well-being and more restful sleep through personalised yoga therapy.
What is Yoga Therapy?
The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) describes yoga therapy as:
"Yoga therapy is taught by yoga teachers with additional training and experience in the therapeutic adaptation and application of yoga. People may be taught one-to-one or in a therapy group setting."
In simple terms, yoga therapy uses the tools of yoga; movement, breathwork, relaxation, meditation and self-reflection, in a way that’s individually tailored. It isn’t about perfect poses; it’s about meeting you where you are and supporting your health, resilience and balance.
A session might begin with a conversation about your health and priorities, before exploring gentle movement, breathing or guided relaxation. Over time, these practices can ease stress, improve sleep, support recovery and nurture emotional wellbeing.
Yoga therapy is suitable for all body types and backgrounds, whether you’re managing a health condition, feeling overwhelmed or simply seeking to be the best version of yourself. What matters most is open curiosity and the willingness to practise.
At its heart, yoga therapy is about supporting the whole person; body, mind, emotions and spirit with practices that fit your life.
Yoga Therapy with Emily
Life can move fast. Stress, fatigue, overwhelm and big feelings can creep in quietly, until suddenly you're reacting in ways that you're not proud of.
Perhaps your sleep has been disrupted, your back is aching or your stressed about work, health or family pressures. You may have said or done something you regret or just feel out of step with yourself.
This is where yoga therapy can gently support you.
Through breath, movement, stillness, and guided rest, yoga therapy offers a space to pause, to reconnect and begin feeling like you again. It’s not about fixing or striving it’s about softening, listening and creating a safe place, a refuge within your busy life.
Sessions are either online or held in my purpose-built Yoga pod in Colden Common. Initial sessions are typically face to face when possible and then either face to face or online as you wish.
If you’re curious or have questions, I’d love to talk. Click below to book a free 20-minute discovery call.
One-to-One Yoga Therapy
Investing in ourselves ultimately enables us to create a positive impact on the world around us. When we prioritise our own growth and well-being, we become better equipped to support and inspire others. By leading by example, we can motivate those around us to invest in themselves and unlock their full potential too.
Cost for One-to-One Yoga Therapy Package £650
90-min one to one intake session
+ 6 x 60-min 1:1 Yoga Therapy Sessions
Integrated Yoga Therapy
This is where the work begins to truly land. Alongside your personalised 1:1 sessions, you’ll have access to my Inner Peace meditation course and Yoga Therapy for Better Sleep, so the support continues far beyond our time together. Rather than relying on one session a week, you’re gently guided into a rhythm of practice that stabilises your nervous system, deepens your awareness and creates lasting change. It’s the combination of tailored support and consistent self-practice that allows the shifts to move from something you experience… into something you live.
Cost for Integrated Package £950
90-min one-to-one intake session
6 x 60-min 1:1 Yoga Therapy sessions
Inner Peace: 6-week on-demand meditation course for mental health
Yoga Therapy for Better Sleep: 6-week on-demand course
The Space: Step into the Yoga Pod, Colden Common
Nestled in Colden Common, 15 minutes from central Winchester, my purpose-built yoga pod is a small but perfectly formed sanctuary. With underfloor heating, soft lighting and the scent of aromatherapy oils, it’s a cocoon of calm. Enjoy gentle music, birdsong from the garden and all the props you need; blankets, bolsters and eye pillows. Free on-street parking right outside makes arriving easy. A warm, welcoming space to rest, restore and reconnect.
Why Choose Yoga Therapy with Emily?
Personalised Approach
Benefit from a customised yoga therapy plan designed around your needs and goals.
Mind-Body Connection
Explore the profound connection between mind and body, fostering holistic healing from within.
Stress Relief
Learn effective yoga techniques to manage stress and cultivate a calm, centered mind amidst life's challenges.
Compassionate Guidance
Navigate your journey with a compassionate and experienced yoga therapist committed to your well-being.
Insomnia Solutions
Embrace restorative practices that promote better sleep and reduce the suffering associated with insomnia.
What my Yoga Therapy clients say…
"I was struggling with panic attacks while waiting for surgery and found Emily just at the right time. She gave me three relaxation sessions, recorded them for me to use whenever I needed and the difference it made to my mental health was amazing. Emily was kind, supportive and truly brilliant. I can’t thank her enough and would highly recommend her to anyone."
- Yoga Therapy Client
“Working with Emily has given me tools and insight that a lifetime of therapy had never provided me with. Yoga Therapy seeks to help with the present and offered me ways I could ground and centre myself that were accessible and potent. Emily is a patient and kind therapist whose support never wavered through the ups and downs of our sessions together.
With a bipolar type 2 diagnosis I am aware of how much of a challenge I pose to traditional therapists many of whom have rejected to work with me based on my diagnosis alone. Emily established a warm non-judgemental therapy space where I felt safe, supported and encouraged.”
- Yoga Therapy Client
“Yoga Therapy has improved my awareness of my breathing and helped reduce tension and restriction of my breathing pattern. The work we did helped to ease some of my back pain and tension and gave me tools to ease flare ups and reduce their severity. The sessions also helped me improve awareness of my general wellbeing and gave me the opportunity to focus on specific tasks to help reduce stress and anxiety.”
- Yoga Therapy Client
“I really enjoyed finding some new stretches to ease my lower back and hip tightness as well as learning some new breathing practices and developing a better awareness of my breathing restrictions. The Savasana practices helped me build on my previous experience of meditation and I’m pleased that I now have a few practices to help develop this.”
- Yoga Therapy Client
“Yoga Therapy gave me a centred mind and approach to working with the injury and being ‘kind to myself’ to allow healing to take place. Through bringing greater awareness to self and body, it creates the opportunity to develop a virtuous circle in the most real of senses. Aside from the progress towards healing injury, Emily provided understanding for me to appreciate how the healing process is part of the bigger picture, as a whole.”
- Yoga Therapy Client
What my Yoga class students say…
"Emily teaches through movement and mindfulness an awareness of body and being within the world.
The asanas encourage both physical and mental strength and flexibility and Emily’s clear instruction makes following the poses easy.
I feel rejuvenated after a yoga session with Emily, at peace with myself, and week by week my body is being gently coaxed into optimal strength and wellness."
- Rachel - Yoga Student
"Emily is an amazing yoga instructor. Each class is the perfect balance of challenge and chill, and you finish feeling energised and calm, like you've worked out and then gone to the spa. Her love of yoga is infectious and she manages to bring everyone together and take us on a journey. Highly recommend!"
- Stephanie - Yoga Student
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