About Sarah | Yoga & Personal Training in Sheffield

Meet Sarah

Hi, I’m Sarah, Yoga Teacher, Personal Trainer, and Wellness Coach based in Sheffield.

I help people feel stronger, calmer and more connected through a blend of yoga, functional strength training, and simple, down-to-earth wellness practices. Whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or looking to deepen your practice, I’m here to guide and support you.

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I believe that moving your body should feel good, whether that’s through a flowing yoga practice, strength training that builds confidence, or simply taking time out to breathe and reset.

I teach weekly yoga classes in and around Sheffield, run small wellness events and retreats, and offer tailored 1:1 sessions to support you on your own journey, whether your goal is to feel stronger, calmer, more flexible, or more energised.

My approach is down-to-earth, friendly, and supportive, no pressure, no judgment, just space to move, breathe, and grow at your own pace.

Whether you’re brand new to yoga or fitness, returning after a break, or looking to deepen your practice, you’re very welcome here.

Come and join me, I’d love to support you.

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Get outside of your head....

move fluidly, without thought and let your body do what it wants rather than following a script ❤️

Sometimes we just need to release…

To exhale. To unclench. To stop holding everything together so tightly.

Whether it’s physical tension in the body or emotional weight on the heart, we all reach a point where we have to let go.

And that’s not weakness — it’s necessary. It’s healing. So give yourself permission to soften and to feel ❤️

PARTNER FLIP CHALLENGE TIME! 💥

Collaborating with this one was fun! There's alot of trust here......thankfully I still have teeth in my mouth.

⚠️ tip: Practice on soft ground or a mat — safety first and tense your core like you've never tensed it before 😜

Tag your ride-or-die and see if you can land it clean 👀

Why?

Yoga makes me feel alive, like the real me. Every session leaves me lighter.

Don’t overthink it — just move intuitively, your body knows what it needs. 💫

A moment of mindful movement, connecting with body, brings you back to yourself ❤️

No boring sit ups here....

Stop crunching and start to really train your core - your back will thank you 😉

🍑 Open Your Glutes, Unlock Your Body 🍑

Tight glutes don’t just limit strength—they can pull on your hips, lower back, and even your posture. Opening them up with a mix of yoga poses and classic stretches improves mobility, eases tension, and sets the stage for stronger lifts + smoother movement.

A few minutes a day = more freedom, less stiffness, and a body that moves how it should. ✨

Everything happens for a reason....

I say this alot, whether to myself when I am having a shitty day or to clients I coach. Every experience teaches you something. Don’t stress over what’s behind you — let it shape you. Growth, balance, and strength come from learning, not perfection. 🌸✨

Why Open Your Side Body?

We often stretch the front and back but forget the sides — where tension quietly builds.

🌿 Benefits:

*Expands lung capacity for deeper breathing
*Improves posture & core strength
*Releases tight shoulders, hips & low back
*Boosts energy and circulation

Try simple side bends, Gate Pose, or Half Moon. A little space in the side body brings freedom in breath, movement, and mind.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga isn’t about always feeling good.

The whole point of the practice is to create space—to notice, to sit with discomfort, and to explore what lies beneath the surface.

Sometimes it feels nourishing and light. Other times it challenges us physically, mentally, or emotionally. Both are equally valuable.

Yoga is not about escaping—it’s about meeting ourselves where we are, with honesty and compassion. 🌿✨

Union in motion.......linking the body, mind and breath as a group is just simply the best 💖

So proud of my yogis @thestationgymsheffield - they turn up to every class and embrace thier practice wholeheartedly 🙏

Movement is my medicine.

I breathe, I move and I come back to myself.

What’s yours?

✨ Reminder ✨

You don’t have to fit into a box....

You can be fierce and soft. Strong and feminine.

Stop letting the world tell you what you’re “supposed” to be. Be you, unapologetically. Wholeheartedly. And don’t take no sh*t from no one 😉

🌿 Community over competition.

When I teach, community is everything. It’s never just about the “perfect” pose or the heaviest lift. What matters most is bringing people together—sharing laughs, encouraging one another, and creating a space where everyone feels welcome and safe.

Because at the end of the day, movement is more than what our bodies can do—it’s about how we connect, how we show up for each other, and how we leave class feeling supported and uplifted.

✨ Stronger together. Always.

Stop doing boring situps and level up your core strength with these moves 💪

Releasing those inductors the right way 👌

Quad openers.....

A combination of yoga poses and stretches here to get those thighs from being tight to loosey goosey 😉

Yoga blocks are our friends in yoga....

Yoga blocks aren’t just for beginners—they’re smart tools for better stretching. Here's why:

✅ Support & Balance – Stretch deeper without straining.
✅ Better Alignment – Modify poses to fit your body.
✅ More Flexibility – Gradually increase range of motion.
✅ All Levels Welcome – Blocks help you stretch smarter, not harder.

Grab a block, feel the difference. Your body will thank you. 🙌

Vinyasa yoga .....one breath one movement, creating a moving meditation. It doesn't have to be fancy, it's about how the movement makes you feel ❤️

What I Offer as a Yoga Teacher & Personal Trainer

I’m here to help you feel stronger, healthier, and more balanced—both physically and mentally. Whether you’re looking for mindful movement, personalized workouts, or the motivation of group energy, I’ve got you covered:

✨ 1:1 Yoga

Personalised sessions designed to meet you where you are—whether you’re a beginner learning the basics, working on flexibility and strength, or wanting to deepen your practice. Each class is tailored to your goals and needs.

💪 1:1 Personal Training

One-on-one coaching to build strength, improve fitness, and reach your personal health goals. With customised workouts, guidance on form, and ongoing support, I’ll help you stay consistent and motivated.

👥 Group Training Sessions

Train alongside others in a supportive and uplifting environment! Group sessions are fun, energizing, and perfect if you enjoy working out with a sense of community.
No matter your fitness level, I’ll help you find a routine that feels sustainable, empowering, and aligned with your lifestyle.

📩 Send me a message if you’d like to chat about which option is the best fit for you!

Moving your spine like a snake.....

Spinal waves are therapeutic. With every slow, fluid wave, you're:

✨ Hydrating the spine – movement stimulates synovial fluid, keeping discs juicy and mobile

✨ Strengthening your core – micro-muscles light up as you articulate each vertebra

✨ Releasing tension – undulations melt stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and lower back

Get waving on your mat ❤️

Life recently....

You really don't know what's around the corner. Make sure you surround yourself with people who cheer for you and you for them ❤️

Remember to be playful - one day my body won't allow me to do this anymore so while I can I am grateful and embrace it ✨️

Bend so you dont break .......

Chakrasana or wheel pose ❤️

If you have a stiff back these are for you ❤️

It's not about the best lift or the perfect pose. We are human. Failing actually makes us more focused and gives us drive to grow.

Sometimes, what you show up for doesn't work out and that's ok too. Just showing up when you really can't be arsed is the real flex and returning despite that makes you unstoppable.

Easy tip to help your wrist pain in plank position. Sometimes we just need to make those minor changes to make a massive difference.

Chair pose: because nothing says relaxation like pretending to sit in a chair that doesn’t exist while your thighs are on fire 🔥.......

Your lower back called... it needs some help.....

Whether you're bending, stretching, cracking or making sure you get treatment — keeping your lower back healthy is a must. It supports almost every move you make — walking, lifting, sitting, even sleeping! If it’s weak or stiff, everything feels harder.

Keep in mind too that everything is connected. Tight hips? Weak glutes? Poor posture? It all affects your lower back.

Flex it, move it, release it... just don’t ignore it!

This picture pretty much summed up how I felt at the time it was taken...

I was exhausted — mentally, physically, all of it. Just a little reminder: it’s totally okay to feel like that sometimes. We’re human. Tough moments don’t define us, they shape us.

Pic taken by the amazing @rumi.visualarts ❤️ 💙

Pigeon on a bench......oh that's a good alternative. If you want more lift your back knee too 👌

If your bored of standard sit ups keep your socks on and try this .........level up 💪

Challenge 2 Incoming... 🔥

There are some seriously strong cores at The Station Gym — and not just the Personal Trainers 💪.....

We’re more than just a gym. We’re a community, and we thrive by pushing each other to be our very best. Let’s raise the bar (again).

Waiting for the next challenge.........

One of the best ways to increase spinal mobility whilst opening your chest and shoulders. Give it a try 👌

#fishpose #sheffieldyogateacher #flexibilitygoals

When we open up and let ourselves be seen — raw, real, and vulnerable — that’s when the magic happens.

It’s in those moments of truth that we build deeper connections, discover our inner strength, and invite growth into our lives. Vulnerability isn’t weakness — it’s courage.

I feel very nostalgic about the studio @JD Gyms Kilner Way - it's where my yoga teaching journey started and I still go back, every week, loving every second ♥️

If you can't fine me, likely to be here, usually upside down - come say hello 👋

Open your chest and work on your spine mobility ........

Great to incorporate with chest exercises - your elbows need to be in line with your shoulders and not pushing out to the sides........

Pick up a light weight to help you dive a bit deeper too 👌. If you'd like help with your mobility DM me.

Why did I turn to yoga?

Well, that’s a big question — and the answer begins with a massive health scare. After months spent in bed, feeling like I could be scraped off the floor, yoga became my lifeline.

I’d always practised here and there, but after everything I went through, I began to take it seriously. Yoga didn’t just help — it saved me. It brought me back to myself. It helped fix my body, quiet my mind, and made me feel normal again. That might sound dramatic, but it’s the truth.

Years of living in a constant state of fight-or-flight had completely worn out my nervous system. I’d hit a wall. Don’t let it get that far for you.

Pick up a mat. Dive into your own practice. Let yoga show you what it’s capable of ❤️

Moving with intention...

It’s easy to feel like we need to constantly prove our worth, seeking validation instead of fueling our own inner fire. Ego loves instant gratification.

I second-guessed posting this—just a simple yoga pose. Am I good enough? Do I look okay? But then I remembered: it really doesn't matter. I share this to inspire curiosity about a healthy lifestyle—through yoga, the gym or whatever moves you.

At the end of the day, it’s the intention that matters. As BKS Iyengar said, "It is not our mind, but the inner voice of our cells with the power to implement our intentions." He was definitely onto something....

If you're a runner these will help you for sure 🙂

Geometrical harmony in asana helps energy flow freely through the body. It’s not just about form—it’s about creating pathways for breath, awareness, and connection.

Balancing brings us into the present moment. It teaches patience and concentration, not by force, but through the gentle challenge of staying steady when things feel uncertain.

Does it look pretty? Sometimes. But it’s not about that. Yoga isn’t about performing for the mirror or meeting some idealized version of ourselves. It’s about letting go of who we think we should be, and instead uncovering who we already are ✌️

Tight shoulders? Pick up a light weight after your workout and use a bench like here to really open up.

All legs and arms and often no clue but yet we still stumble through life finding our purpose ♥️

Sirsasana Baddha Konasana - headstand with 🦋 legs ❤️

Tight hips? Try this simple mobility routine 👌

Yoga doesn’t just build flexibility, your mind becomes strong too...

Every time you step onto the mat, you're training your mind to stay calm in discomfort, your breath to stay steady in challenge, and your body to adapt with strength and grace.

Yoga teaches us to pause, breathe, and face life with presence.

Now that's real strength 💪

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A Few Questions You Might Have

If you're new to my classes, events, or 1:1 sessions, here are a few answers to common questions. And if there's anything else you'd like to know, feel free to get in touch — I’m always happy to help.

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Ready to Begin? Lets Connect

If you’d like to join a class, book a 1:1 session, or find out more about upcoming events and retreats, I’d love to hear from you. Just pop me a message below and I’ll be in touch soon.

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Meet Sarah

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A Few Questions You Might Have

Frequently asked questions

Do i need to be flexible or fit to start yoga with you?

Where do your 1:1 sessions take place?

Do I need a gym membership to attend your classes or events?

Ready to Begin? Lets Connect

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Sarah Haynes

Meet Sarah

My Approach

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Follow me on Instagram

A Few Questions You Might Have

Frequently asked questions

Do i need to be flexible or fit to start yoga with you?

Where do your 1:1 sessions take place?

Do I need a gym membership to attend your classes or events?

Ready to Begin? Lets Connect

Strength & Flex

Sarah Haynes