Yanar Mind & Movement
One-to-one yoga therapy, chair yoga and somatic movement for physical, mental and holistic needs
Hello and welcome.
Whether you’re living with a movement disorder or health condition, want to live with more self-connection and ease or develop a regular practice for physical and mental wellbeing, you’ve come to the right place.
After 20 years practising classical yoga and working as a health and wellness journalist for national press, I created Yanar Mind & Movement to help people move well and feel better, at any stage of life.
My style is gentle, restorative and naturally somatic – designed to meet you where you are, whether on the mat or chair. There’s a natural focus on breath, body and mindful movement to support nervous system regulation and release tension, physical and mentally.
I work with marginalised communities such as refugee groups and those living with chronic health conditions. I’ve partnered with Parkinson’s UK, delivering in-person chair yoga classes in east London for people with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders. I also offer online chair yoga classes to make movement accessible to more people.
I’m a 580-hour accredited yoga therapist (The Minded Institute), a 200-hour certified yoga teacher (Yoga Alliance), and a level 3 personal trainer (Focus Awards). I am also committed to ongoing professional development, regularly deepening my knowledge and experience through additional courses and training.
I’ve love to connect to help you find a movement practice that meets you where you are.
Book now.
Online chair yoga
Join us, every Monday at 11am for gentle, mindful movement and relaxation practices, from the comfort of your home.
Chair yoga for Parkinson’s
Join me for a weekly in-person group class in Wanstead, London for people with Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders and long-term health conditions funded by Parkinson’s UK.
Yoga nidra for stress and overwhelm
Starting Monday 24th March at 7pm online and running for four weeks, until Monday 14th April. A guided relaxation to rest, renew and return stronger.
What clients say.
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"Yanar is a skilled and supportive coach with a comprehensive and balanced approach to training. She was genuinely invested in my growth and progression and was a cheerleader and confidence-builder. Yanar provided me with solid foundations of good form and most importantly a real love for lifting that is still going strong!"
— Kat, Fitness Programming and Remote Coaching
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"I really enjoyed the yoga nidra and again, slept so well! I feel calmer and more grounded since joining the class. I've been operating on quite a bit of stress lately but this is really helping, thank you."
— Rachael, Online Relaxation Yoga class
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"Yanar's classes are very calming, and I love her focus on each attendee feeling better and calmer in themselves rather than pushing people to hit certain moves before they're ready or making comments about getting a particular body shape. She truly cares about the wellbeing of the people in her classes."
— Izzy, Online Relaxation Yoga class
“Calming the mind is yoga. Not just standing on the head.”
— Swami Satchidananda
In the press.
Journal.
Get in touch.
If you want to know more about any of the classes and sessions or share a little bit about what you’re looking for, I’d love to hear from you.