Yoga with candles and aromatherapy

Yoga with candles and aromatherapy is at Cross and Stable Church on Monday 2 November, starting at 19:00. It's led by Victoria, and the session blends Hatha, Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga, moving from pranayama and a warm-up into a main flow and closing with restorative, yin-style yoga. The room is set with gentle music, and candlelight and aromatherapy diffusers run throughout.

If you're not familiar with the different styles, it's a fair bit of ground to cover in one go. Hatha is the slower, more steady side of things; Vinyasa is the more energetic flow; and Ashtanga follows a fixed sequence. The class works through them in order, starting with pranayama — the breathwork — and a warm-up, before moving into the main flow and winding down with the restorative, yin-style yoga at the end. The candles and aromatherapy diffusers are on from start to finish, and the whole thing is set to gentle music.

One of the best things about it is that you don't need to bring your own gear. Mats, bolsters, blocks and knee support pads are all provided, so you only need to bring yourself and a water bottle. When the class finishes, there's an optional social tea and chat for anyone who wants to linger and catch up with the others.

Tickets are £11.55 via Eventbrite, and the session is at Cross and Stable Church, Saddlers Place, Downs Barn, Central Milton Keynes, MK14 7RZ, on Monday 2 November at 19:00.