This is Deirdre's Yoga for Chronic pain class page. Please visit her therapy page for 1:1 pain reprocessing therapy sessions and to read more about Deirdre, her background and experience as a senior Occupational Therapist.

Yoga for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain needs a different approach.
This specialist class is led by Deirdre Heaney, an Independent Occupational Therapist with additional training in modern pain neuroscience and mind-body medicine. Sessions combine therapeutic yoga, modern pain science & nervous system regulation to help you move safely and confidently.

You’ll focus on:

• Calming the nervous system
• Graded strength and mobility
• Reducing fear
• Flare-up management
• Restoring trust in your body
• Expect gentle stretching and strength work, breathwork, and nervous system regulation-all within a supportive, non-judgmental space. Education is embedded within practice 

All modifications and adaptations, including chair-based options, can be provided.

Small group. Individual Guidance. Long-term results

Suitable for:

• Persistent or chronic symptoms such as back pain, neck pain, foot pain
• Knee pain, ankle pain, abdominal or pelvic pain, tendonitis
• Fibromyalgia
• Sciatica
• Tension headaches, migraines
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Tinnitus, dizziness
• Chronic fatigue syndrome
• Chronic tension and stress-related pain
• Post- injury movement anxiety
   
• Wednesdays 7.30-8.30 pm
• To book:  WhatsApp or text +44 (0)79747 30889
• Drop in £13 per class or block 6 weeks for £75
• Payment can be made by cash on the night or by BACS transfer (please ask for details)
• Concessionary rates available, please contact Deirdre

Individual sessions can be booked if you do not feel ready for a group.
Spaces Limited, so please book in advance

Further information: www.unlearnyourpain.com or Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) | Break Free from Chronic Pain

Please contact Deirdre via email on [email protected] or mobile / WhatsApp on 07974 730889. 

Here's what her students are saying:

“I’m thrilled to have found this class with Deirdre, and it has made a substantial difference to my physical and mental health.”

“I have noticed increased mobility and reduced pain in the couple of days after each session, and it is lovely to take time for myself. The sessions are definitely improving my relationship with my body, making me realise I’m stronger than I thought and reminding me that looking after myself is important. The classes are great for relaxation, too. I always feel calmer at the end than when I walked into the room”

“Give it a go and don’t worry about a lack of experience, skill level or flexibility. This course worked with our limitations, and everyone was valued and felt confident.”
Anonymous students, Belfast.
 

Workshops
 

Inspired by her upcoming Camino journey, Deirdre is hosting a Restorative Mind-Body Reset, Hospice Charity fundraiser on Sunday, 19th April 2 to 5 pm. More information here. 

Deirdre is facilitating a Deepening of your Practice on 20th June, 10-1 pm. More information here

Other dates for 2026 to come.

About Deirdre
 

Deirdre is a qualified healthcare professional with over 20 years of NHS clinical experience in working with long-term conditions such as chronic pain, chronic fatigue, anxiety, and depression.  She has undertaken additional training in modern pain science, psychophysiologic disorders, and pain reprocessing therapy.

She is also a qualified yoga teacher with further training in trauma-informed yoga, applied polyvagal theory, and somatic work.

If you are experiencing persistent or chronic symptoms such as back pain, neck pain, foot pain, abdominal or pelvic pain, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, sciatica, tension headaches, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, tinnitus, dizziness, or chronic fatigue syndrome, and have found little relief from conventional medical treatments, please email or text Deirdre to discuss working together.