The Roade House Yoga Studio

27/10/2026

🎄 A Little Christmas Magic at The Roade House! 🎄

You may have noticed I've been posting quite a few Christmas classes and special events lately!

I've been busy putting together a lovely festive timetable, with everything from gentle yoga and mindful movement to sound baths, meditation and some wonderfully relaxing sessions to help us all slow down during the Christmas rush.

And rather than keep bombarding you with individual posts, I've now put all our Christmas classes together in one place on the website.

Have a little look here:�https://theroadehouse.co.uk/christmas-classes/

Clicking on any of the classes should take you through to our booking system, hopefully filtered to show just the Christmas events.

I say hopefully because technology and I don't always see eye to eye! It seems to work beautifully on a laptop, but the mobile version may have a mind of its own. And I have been known to
break the website before, so bear with me! 😂

A little note for our regular students, too...
You may notice that some of your existing bookings have been transferred over to our Christmas-themed classes. Don't worry! Your booking is still for exactly the same day and time, we've simply given the session a little festive makeover.

There's something for everyone, whether you fancy a bit of movement, a lovely long relaxation or simply an hour to yourself away from all the Christmas preparations.

I'd love to see you at some of them.
Let's make a little time for ourselves this Christmas, too.

And a little something for our Wellness members...

I'm also working on a special Christmas treat for you! A lovely opportunity to enjoy unlimited yoga classes throughout the festive season for a small one-off upgrade.

I'm just putting the finishing touches to it, so keep an eye out for more details very soon.

A little thank you from me to you for being part of our wonderful studio community.

Maxine x

Hotel Rooms at The Roade House

25/10/2026

Ancient Wisdom. Modern Life.

The world may have changed...

But many of the questions we ask ourselves haven't.

How do we find balance?
How do we respond rather than react?
How do we become kinder to ourselves?

Yoga philosophy has been exploring these questions for thousands of years.

Come and discover why these teachings are still so powerful today.

https://bookwhen.com/theroadehouse/e/ev-s97jg-20261115113000

20/10/2026

It's Not a Lecture!

If the words Yoga Philosophy sound a little intimidating...

Don't worry.

This isn't about sitting still for three and a half hours listening to someone talk.

We'll move.
We'll breathe.
We'll meditate.
We'll share ideas.
We'll ask questions.
We'll enjoy refreshments together.

Learning through experience is always the best way.

https://bookwhen.com/theroadehouse/e/ev-s97jg-20261115113000

15/10/2026

Every Pose Has a Story

Tree Pose.

Warrior.

Child's Pose.

We practise them every week...

But have you ever wondered where they came from?
Or why they're called what they are?

During this MasterClass, Jess will share some of the fascinating origins and meaning behind familiar yoga postures.

It's amazing how understanding the story can completely change the way you experience the pose.

https://bookwhen.com/theroadehouse/e/ev-s97jg-20261115113000

11/10/2026

What are the Yamas & Niyamas?

Have you ever heard the words...
Yamas and Niyamas?

These simple principles sit at the heart of yoga philosophy.

They're not rules.

They're gentle guides.

Ideas that encourage compassion, honesty, contentment, self-reflection and kindness.
Ancient wisdom...

That still feels incredibly relevant today.

https://bookwhen.com/theroadehouse/e/ev-s97jg-20261115113000

10/10/2026

✨ NEW CLASS COMING TO ROADE – BARREBOOST ✨

Fancy trying something a little different?

We’re introducing BarreBoost, a lovely new Thursday morning class at The Roade House, combining elements of ballet, barre, jazz and yoga-inspired movement — but please don’t be put off by the word ballet! You absolutely do not need to be a dancer.
Led by experienced dance teacher Sam, BarreBoost is all about moving your body in a way that helps you feel stronger, more balanced, more coordinated and a little taller and more confident in the way you carry yourself.

We’ll use simple, easy-to-follow movements to work on:
• Strength and balance
• Posture and core control
• Mobility and flexibility
• Coordination
• Graceful, confident movement

There are no complicated dance routines to learn, no dance experience is needed and you don’t need to be flexible.

It’s simply a fun, friendly way to move your whole body, try something new and feel good afterwards.

🌿 Complete beginners are very welcome.🌿 Come on your own — lots of people do.
🌿 Friendly, relaxed studio with small classes.
🌿 No special dancewear needed — just wear something comfortable that you can move in.

BarreBoost – Thursdays at The Roade House, Roade

If you’ve been thinking you’d like to do something for yourself but the gym isn’t really your thing, this could be a lovely place to start.

📍 The Roade House, 16 High Street, Roade, Northamptonshire NN7 2NW

Places are limited as we keep our classes small.

Booking & more information:www.theroadehouse.co.uk

07/10/2026

The year isn’t over yet. 🌿

We do this funny thing as autumn arrives.

I’ll get back into it in January.
I’ll start exercising in the New Year.
I’ll look after myself properly after Christmas.
But why wait?

There are still nearly three whole months of this year left.

Three months to get stronger:
To improve your flexibility and balance.
To move more freely.
To reduce stress.
To find something you genuinely enjoy doing.

And there’s so much happening at The Roade House Yoga Studio now.

We have over 14 classes every week, from gentle yoga and relaxation to stronger movement and strength-based sessions — and we’re growing again with our new Pregnancy Yoga and BalletBoost classes.

Then there are our Sound Baths, Gong Baths, Masterclasses and Retreat Days for when you want something a little bit more.
Strength. Flexibility. Movement. Relaxation. Stress reduction.

All in one place, in a small, friendly studio right here in Roade.

And you don’t have to overhaul your life to begin. Start with one class. One hour. One small promise to yourself each week.

By the time January arrives, you won't be thinking about starting.

You’ll already have started. 🌿

Our Wellness Membership is currently £42.50 a month, giving you up to two sessions each week.
From 1st December, the price for new members will increase to £50 a month — so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is a rather good time.
Perhaps October can be your January this year.
📍 The Roade House, 16 High Street, Roade, Northamptonshire, NN7 2NW
🌿 www.theroadehouse.co.uk

03/10/2026

New Date for Jules’ Masterclass
Here’s the link to book your spot ⬇️ Thank you

https://bookwhen.com/theroadehouse/e/ev-sx317-20261206113000

02/10/2026

One final breath in… one final breath out.

If you've practised yoga with me, you've probably heard me say this quite a lot.

Usually when you're in Chair Pose, Warrior, Plank — or another pose where your muscles have started to make their presence known!

There's actually a reason I sometimes ask you to stay for those few extra seconds.

When a movement feels relatively easy, your nervous system recruits the muscle fibres it needs to do the job.
But as those muscles begin to tire, or the position becomes more challenging, your body can recruit additional motor units to help maintain the effort.
Which means those last few seconds can be rather useful.
So when I say...

"One more breath in… one more breath out."

I'm not keeping you there simply for the sake of making it harder.
We're giving your muscles a little more reason to work.

Not until you're in pain.

Not until your form disappears.

And definitely not because I think yoga needs to feel punishing.

Just enough challenge to encourage your body to adapt.
It's one of the reasons I love using yoga as part of healthy ageing.
We can use our own body weight as resistance. Chair, Warrior, Plank, Bridge — all can challenge our muscles, and we can adjust them to suit the person on the mat that day.

And as we get older, keeping those muscles working really matters.

Not because we need bigger muscles.

Because we need useful muscles.

Muscles that help us get off the floor.
Climb the stairs.
Carry the shopping.
Catch ourselves when we stumble.
Travel, garden, walk and continue doing all the things we enjoy.

So next time your thighs start talking to you and you hear me say...

"One more breath in… one full exhalation out."
You'll know there's a little method in my madness.

We're not simply holding a yoga pose.

We're reminding our muscles that we still need them.

And I'd quite like us to keep needing them for a very long time. 🧡

01/10/2026

Another great Masterclass, Here is the link below ⬇️ to book your place

https://bookwhen.com/theroadehouse/e/ev-s97jg-20261115113000