About Serenity Within
The Heart of Serenity Within
Serenity Within grew from my own understanding of how overwhelming and demanding life can feel, especially in midlife. What began as a desire for peace and tranquility led me on a journey to slow down, listen inward, and rediscover the power of gentle, restorative practices. From this place, Serenity Within was created , as a sanctuary where others can rest, soften, and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels safe, nourishing, and true.
Meet Sharlene
Sharlene shares her love for mind, body, and spirit through the Reiki healing, meditation, and yoga classes she offers. From a young age, she felt a deep connection to spirit, sensing there was more beyond the physical world. This has shaped the gentle, holistic way she now supports others in finding relaxation, inner peace, and balance.
Through her own life challenges, including anxiety and the effects of menopurse Sharlene understands how overwhelming modern life can feel. She holds a compassionate, nurturing space where others can slow down, breathe, and reconnect.
After many years of working with spirit, her path led her to Reiki and yoga. Experiencing their deeply nourishing and restorative effects inspired her to guide others back to a place of calm and wellbeing.
Sharlene is a Reiki practitioner and qualified yoga teacher, specialising in slow Hatha, Yin yoga , and Yoga Nidra.
She weaves Reiki into her yoga classes, creating a deeply nurturing and restorative experience.
Sharlene's approach to yoga is one of simplicity, slow and steady mindful movement, making it ideal for beginners and those who enjoy a slower more meditave style class.
Sharlene also loves spending time in nature and on her allotment. She believes nature is medicine for the soul—calming, grounding, and revitalizing—reminding us of our deep connection to the Earth and all life.
" This is a sanctuary where nothing needs fixing or forcing, you are welcome exactly as you are."
My vision
My vision is to create a sanctuary of calm and tranquilty for those in midlife and beyond, especially anyone feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, anxious, or navigating the many changes this season of life can bring.
In a fast-paced world that constantly asks more of us, I envision a space where people can step out of the noise
and expectations, and simply be. Not by fixing or striving, but by creating the space for rest, reflection, and renewal.
My vision is a world where people feel supported, grounded, and at home within themselves, carrying calm confidence and clarity into their everyday lives.
My Ethos And Mission
I am deeply passionate about creating a safe and nurturing space for deep relaxation and inner stillness. Through slow living classes and retreats, I support those who are craving a gentler pace, a sanctuary away from the demands of a fast-paced world.
Through gentle guidance and intuitive connection, I offer a space for self-healing and self-discovery—a place to return to balance. A space to rest and rejuvenate, to move, meditate, and reconnect.
My intention is to help you find balance, cultivate inner peace, and experience the deep rest your body and soul long for, so you can return to life feeling renewed, grounded, and at ease.
" Slow living is not about doing less, its about living with more presence, care and ease."
My Values
🌿 Authenticity
At the heart of Serenity Within is authenticity — a commitment to creating a space where you can simply be yourself. No expectations, no masks, no striving, just the freedom to arrive exactly as you are. Authenticity allows real healing, real connection, and a gentle return to the truth of who you are.
🌙 Peace
Peace is not just the absence of noise, but a quiet strength that carries into daily life. Through Reiki-infused yoga and restorative retreats, I cultivate an environment where peace can be felt deeply in body, mind, and spirit, so you leave not only calmer, but more centered and grounded in yourself.
✨ Tranquility
Tranquility is the gentle exhale — the stillness that nourishes and renews you. At Serenity Within, I hold space for tranquility to unfold naturally, so you can soften, rest, and find balance amidst the demands of a busy world.
Yoga styles I teach
Hatha
Hatha Yoga moves at a slower, steady pace with a focus on breath, alignment, and mindfulness. Hatha is gentle yet powerful - building strength, flexibility, and inner awareness as you hold each pose and connect more deeply with your body. It's the perfect place to begin your yoga journey. Hatha poses range from standing, seated, kneeling and lying poses.
Yin
Yin Yoga is a slow, meditative practice with long-held floor poses that release deep tension in the body’s connective tissues. It primarily targets the hips, pelvis, inner thighs and spine, but can include the shoulders, Yin improves flexibility, joint mobility, calms the nervous system and invites deep relaxation. Gentle yet powerful, Yin balances the body’s energy, eases stress, and creates space for stillness.
Yin/Yang fusion
Nidra
Yoga Nidra is conscious deep rest — where the body sleeps, but the mind stays awake and aware. Through breath work, body scans, visualization and intention setting (Sankalpa), you’re guided into a deeply restorative state that melts stress, eases tension, and invites healing. Practiced lying down, it’s a sanctuary of calm and a powerful way to reset, renew, and reconnect with your true self.
Yin/Yang fusion is where softness meets strength, weaving together slow and steady flow of Hatha 'Yang' with the grounding and meditative stillness of Yin, creating a practice that nurtures both body and soul. This balanced practice creates space to move with intention, breathe deeply, and reconnect, honouring the natural rhythm between effort and ease all in one class.
Professional Background
QUALIFICATIONS
- 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training - David Michel Yoga
- 70-hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training - David Michel Yoga
- 50-hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training - Arhanta Yoga
- Reiki Usui / Holy Fire – First Degree - Diane Cox
- Reiki Usui / Holy Fire – Second Degree - Diane Cox
ACCREDITATIONS
- Registered with the UK Reiki Federation
- Fully insured with Wellbeing Insurance