Deep Stretch Yoga
The Deep Stretch Yoga classes offered at O'Wellness provide a slow, controlled yoga practice focused on stretching the muscles deeply. While relaxing the body, they increase range of motion. They offer a calm experience that supports recovery after intense training.
Deep Stretch Yoga is a 55-minute slow, calm yoga practice made up of passive poses held for 3–5 minutes, focused on deeply stretching muscles and connective tissue. Drawing on the principles of Yin yoga, it targets the fascia around the hips, hamstrings, spine and shoulders.
The class begins with breath awareness; poses are then held for a long time with the help of gravity and props (blocks, bolster, strap). There is no forcing: in each pose you stay at a level of ‘comfortable tension’ and deepen with the breath. The class closes with deep relaxation (savasana).
Scheduled after intense strength and cardio days or at the end of the week, Deep Stretch Yoga supports both physical recovery and sleep quality by calming the nervous system.
Class flow
| Duration | Section |
|---|---|
| 10 min | Breath awareness and warm-up |
| 35 min | Passive poses held for 3–5 minutes: hips, hamstrings, spine, shoulders |
| 10 min | Deep relaxation (savasana) |
For first-timers
- Using blocks and bolsters is not 'taking the easy way out'; it is necessary for the tissue to relax.
- If you feel trembling or sharp pain in a pose, back off.
- It is the class that contributes most to sleep quality in the evening hours.
Where does it fit in the weekly programme?
Planned for the day after intense strength, cycle or HIIT days. For current times weekly schedule page, and for all formats, see group classes page.
Attendance and booking
Group classes are included in all membership categories. For classes with limited studio capacity, you need to make a booking in advance and cancel at least 4 hours before if you cannot attend. Arriving a few minutes early means you won't miss the warm-up and can tell the instructor your goal. If you are not a member, you can join this class as part of the free trial day; membership options or you can have a look at enquiry form .
If you have a health condition that could affect this class (cardiovascular condition, recent surgery, pregnancy, acute pain), consult your physician before attending and inform your instructor.
Those with muscle tension and stiffness, athletes who train intensely, those with stress and sleep problems, members of all levels who want to increase their flexibility.
- Deeply stretches fascia and connective tissue
- Increases joint range of motion
- Calms the nervous system and reduces stress
- Speeds up post-workout recovery
- Supports sleep quality
Mat, yoga block, bolster and stretching strap. All equipment is provided by the studio.
Would you like to join this class?
Let's plan the right time and programme for you; your first trial class is on us.
