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Learning to Shine Bright after Burnout

On a Saturday morning in 2022 I started having panic attacks as I taught the yoga classes in the studio I ran.

I didn’t know it at the time, but that moment was the start of a long journey of me rebuilding myself back up from neurodivergent burnout.

I had to let go of hustle, toxic productivity and the extreme standards I’d been putting on myself, and I had to learn who I was without those things.

Yoga for Tired People is what grew out the ashes of that burn out, and it’s what I wish I had had when I was learning to live again.

Creative Yoga for the Big Feelers and Recovering High Achievers

For when you’re tired of measuring yourself by how productive you are and are ready to come back to who you were before the world to told you who you should be.

So many people think that to rest and to recover they need to dull who they are or compromise on their dreams, but there is another way.

A regular practise of slowing down allows you to tap into that colourful thread of creativity that you’ve had since childhood and let’s you see what’s worth spending your precious energy on.

Let’s take some time to be quiet so you can hear your intuition, she has so much she’d like to share with you.

Not sure where to start?

You’ve got two ways to practise with me:

✨ Yoga for Tired People on Substack 

✨The Rest House 

Compare the Two

Feature Yoga for Tired People on Substack The Rest HouseLive classes on Momence, plus everything on Substack
One short session a week, in whatever you're wearing, without getting your mat out
Practise whenever suits you
Gentle, accessible movement
Sessions straight to your inbox and the Substack app
A friendly community chat
Let's Stretch, a 30 minute live class on Mondays and Wednesdays
Let's Rest, a 60 minute live class on Thursdays
Live classes taught by Jo
The gentle accountability of a live class, and knowing others are there with you
A monthly Soul Circle mini retreat
Classes recorded, so you can catch up whenever you like
A library of on demand practices to dip into

  • Substack

    One short yoga session a week (5–20 mins)
    Delivered via email or the Substack app
    Full archive of past session
    Supportive chat + community
    Guilt-free movement, no mat or changing clothes required

    I Need This

  • The Rest House

    3+ live Zoom classes each week
    Full replay library
    Soul Circle Mini Retreats
    and member-only events
    Real-time community
    Structured schedule for accountability

    I Need This

Hi, I’m Jo

A Senior Yoga Teacher with over 14 years’ experience, accredited by Yoga Alliance Professionals. I also train others to become teachers—but I didn’t come to yoga the “natural” way. I was the kid who hated P.E. and couldn’t sit still, let alone sit in silence.

It wasn’t love at first stretch. But over time, yoga became something I kept coming back to—and over time it helped me feel more at home in my body and a little steadier in my head.

I trained as a yoga teacher, started teaching, and eventually opened my own studio - running a thriving in person community for over a decade.

These days, I guide tired people toward a gentler kind of yoga. The kind that works with your energy, not against it. That offers breathing space instead of pressure. And that leaves you feeling more like yourself again.

I can’t wait to have you in class!

FAQ

  • Yes! This is perfect for complete beginners. There is even a complete beginners yoga course included. So don’t worry, this is just the place to start your yoga journey.

  • Nope! The right kind of yoga actually gives you energy instead of draining it. You don’t need to power through long, intense sessions—just a few gentle movements, deep breaths, and mindful moments can help you recharge.

  • Not at all. Yoga is about feeling better, not looking a certain way or touching your toes. If you can breathe, you can do yoga.

  • Yoga works with your nervous system to calm stress, release tension, and help you feel more grounded—even on your busiest days.

  • Nope! You can do yoga in bed, on the floor, or even sitting in a chair. Fancy setups are optional—feeling better is the real goal.

    if you’re joining The Rest House you’ll need a mat but a basic one is fine.

  • That’s completely normal! Yoga isn’t all or nothing, you can weave it into your day and do the shorter sessions and celebrate what you CAN do.

  • Yes of course! We have people from all over the world.

    The classes are all recorded so you can catch up in your own time.

    The software will automatically convert to your currency at checkout and the times on the schedule ahould appear in your timezone depending on what option you have in your settings.