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No Pressure. No Pretzels.
Just Yoga that works for You.

Welcoming classes for every body, every brain, every mood.

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What makes us
different?

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Yoga That Actually Feels Good

Our yoga is designed to support real bodies and real lives — clear cues, simple options, and no pressure to perform. Every class helps you move, breathe and reset in a way that makes sense for your body.

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Deep Sensory Rest Through Sound

From bowls to gongs to soft chimes, our sound baths soothe an overwhelmed mind and calm the nervous system. You don’t need to “know how to relax” — the vibrations do the work for you.

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Creativity Is

Healing

Art is part of our wellbeing approach. Our expressive workshops and retreat sessions encourage play, flow, and self-expression without rules. No skill needed — just curiosity.

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A Welcoming, Pressure-free Space

We keep things simple, warm and friendly. No perfection. No expectations. Just a place where you can breathe, explore and feel at home.

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Classes For All

Levels

Whether you’re brand new, returning after a break or experienced & want a challenge, we offer plenty of variations and props so you can choose what feels right.

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Retreats That Recharge Your Whole Self

Our retreats blend mindful movement, restorative sound healing and creative playfulness — helping you reconnect with calm and joy

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What is "Activate"?

Activate is a friendly, inclusive space for real people and real nervous systems founded by Megan Aitken - Qualified Yoga Teacher (trained at Yogpeeth, Rishikesh) & BA Hons Fine Art Degree


We blend yoga, sound healing, retreats and art sessions to help you relax, reset and rediscover what feels good - without pressure or perfection.

What do we do?

Yoga

Movement that feels good and makes sense for your mind and body.
Activate gives you clear cues, plenty of options and a pressure-free space to move, rest and reset. Build strength, release tension and calm a busy mind - all at your own pace. Come as you are, leave feeling grounded and lighter.

Sound Baths

Deep rest for an overwhelmed mind.
Lie back and let soothing bowls, chimes, drums and gong vibrations melt stress and slow down mental noise. No effort, no focus needed - just effortless relaxation that helps your nervous system reset and your mind finally settle. It's time to heal and restore.

Retreats & Art

A calm escape with a playful creative spark. Unwind with refreshing yoga, restorative sound healing and expressive art workshops that help you relax deeply while reconnecting with joy. No experience needed, no expectations - just space to breathe, reset and feel inspired again.

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Why people choose
Activate?

Our classes are designed to calm the nervous system, support focus and create a space where you can simply be yourself — no pressure, no perfection, no performance. Whether you come for yoga, sound baths, retreats or creative workshops, you’ll be met with knowledgeable teaching, steady guidance, and a community that actually sees and supports you. We are unique with our classes as we cover both intermediate & gentler options in the same class, giving an incredibly dynamic & inspiring experience for everyone.

"adjustments were made for me as I'm epileptic"

This was a fantastic day all round,
I got a call prior to going to the event to check how l would be with the lighting and adjustments were made for me as I'm epileptic without any fuss. Megan was super accommodating with offering alternative options for the less-abled in yoga.

- Tanya M

Our recent Retreat

Heal & Create Winter Retreat at Crosby on Eden

Have a little peak - click to play the video below

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Activate Yoga with Megan

Founded by Megan Aitken, 2020

Yoga Teachers Training, Yogpeeth, Rishikesh, India

Based in Carlisle, Cumbria

info@activateyoga.co.uk   07826793126

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