A new breathwork class has arrived at Union St to help you slow down and reset – and you can try it for free. Here’s why you should.

The weekend’s approaching, but there’s a faint knot in your stomach: things not quite finished, messages piling up. Instead of unwinding, you’re getting flustered. Sound familiar? Our new breathwork session on Friday lunchtimes may be exactly what you need.

What is it? Breathwork is all about consciously breathing in certain patterns. Deep, diaphragmatic breaths guided by our facilitator Hannah who's graduated with Rewild Breathwork. There are different kinds of breathwork, but Hannah’s session will be entirely focused on relaxation and relieving stress. Think soft lighting and soothing music – real-life ASMR.

Does it really work? Breathwork is rooted in the science of our bodies. Deep, long breaths help you feel calmer almost immediately. Try it now. Breathe in for 6 seconds… and out for 6 seconds. Doing so activates the vagus nerve – a communication superhighway between your brain and body. And that, in turn, stimulates the part of the nervous system that promotes relaxation.

Do I need to bring anything? Just bring yourself and an open mind, and wear comfortable clothes you can lie down in. Hannah will provide yoga mats and bolsters.

How will I feel? Head back to the final few hours of work feeling much calmer, more focused, and ready for the weekend to begin. Five minutes of breathwork before a big presentation or meeting can be a secret weapon too. You’ll feel composed, confident and articulate.

Hannah’s free taster session for Union St members and followers is in the One Space on Friday 21st November, from 12.30 to 1.20pm. But hurry, there’s only 10 spaces available! Join us for a reset by signing up here

Update: As the free taster on Friday 21st is close to being fully booked, Hannah has added follow-up dates on Friday lunchtimes at Union St (priced at just £7.50) and you can reserve one of the limited number of places here

Union St is a friendly and welcoming place where local workers pop-in to the cafe to take a break from their work for something tasty.

We serve award winning coffee roasted locally at Smith St alongside freshly baked pastries from 4 Eyes Patisserie and from 12:00 we support a rotating programme of local traders to serve their fresh menus of hot lunches, ranging from African Fusion to Punjabi and Vietnamese.

Two our Baristas have recently started post-graduate roles and our lead-Barista Pete is going travelling and returning to Union St next year, so we're looking to recruit an experienced Barista to join our small but lovely team.

Essential requirements include a minimum of one year in a previous Barista role, including basic latte art skills, so an initial step in the application process would be to invite you to pop-in and make us a flat white with a heart :)

Role details

• Initially 1 day per week (or 2 half days per week) with potential to increase

• £14.30/hr basic rate (£100 per shift) and £18.50/hr On Target Earnings

• Please find the full Job Descripion here.

Essential Criteria

• Being able to chat naturally with customers whilst serving them, helping people feel welcome in the space and part of the wider community.

  
  

• Dilligence in maintaining high standards with crafting speciality coffee, giving consistent customer service and maintaining a fun, friendly & professional space.

Desirable characteristics

• Being able to work some shifts as a solo Barista and handle busy times

  
  

• Previous experience of taking responsibility for systems or processes

• Previous experience contributing to social media, photography and/or design

• Previous experience of working to implement ideas and / or introduce improvements

Application process

Please email your CV to cafe@union-st.org - thanks very much for your interest x

On the top floor at Union St you’ll find a range of independent, creative and social organisations where members have their own dedicated desk;

Studio Polpo

As the UK's first social enterprise architecture practice, Studio Polpo design, make, test, play and experiment... @studio_polpo

Sheffield AI

Founder of Sheffield AI, in her spare time Nadine is a keen horticulturist with a growing wild flower side hustle

Dave

Dave develops community @Repowering for local green energy projects... with a talent for hosting a drum&bass Ceilidh

Grizzle & Mycelium

Grizzle's digital annimation clients include Red Bull, Football Manager and ITV @GrizzleLondon whilst founder Tom and developer Sam are building the UK's first open source carbon accounting platform Mycelium

Sheffield Community Land Trust

Working to create affordable, secure, sustainable, community-owned development for the people of Sheffield @sheffieldcommunitylandtrust

Matt the photography editor

Matt @iamaretoucher is an award-winning photographic retoucher who’s worked with some of the UK’s biggest names, including Gary Lineker, David Beckham and… Gogglebox

Looking to escape working from home? We are too.

For a dedicated desk in the city centre, Union St offers a two week free trial and the first three months reduced to half price (£125 + VAT) followed by a regular rate of £250 + VAT per month, which includes a discount on all Barista served coffees and hot lunches plus membership of an active community.

To find out more you can schedule the best time for a call or a tour via the link below, and if you'd prefer a hot-desking option we also offer co-working memberships.