A Sustainable Community Cafe · Rye

There's no rush here.

Come for coffee, leave with community. Grounded is a gathering space to meet, relax and socialise — savour good food and drink, grab a book or a game, hold a meeting, or simply take time out. A slower pace, and an open door.

Find & visit us Explore the spaces
The Cafe

Come for coffee, leave with community

An open fireplace to hole up beside in winter, a bright sunny courtyard for summer. Savour good food and drink, pull a game off the shelf, borrow a book, hold a meeting, or focus in our WiFi workspace — all at a no-rush pace. We run as a sustainable vegan, low-waste café.

Eat Drink Games Books Fireplace area Meetings Sunny courtyard Classes Clubs Therapies Socials
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Inside the cafe: exposed beams and brick, shelves of books, and people sitting talking over drinks.
The timetable pinned up in the cafe: a hand-lettered week grid of coloured cards, one column per day.
The timetable, pinned by the stairs — and kept up to date here.
The courtyard: a small tree in a pot, bistro tables and folding chairs against a red fence.
The sunny courtyard out the back — plus locally-sourced coffee, cakes and lunch.
A yoga class in the Studio, mats out on the wooden floor against a brick wall, everyone with arms raised.
The Studio

Classes, events, and an extended cafe

Our light-filled Studio at the back is where the wellness classes happen — and it doubles as extra cafe space and a home for events. Check the timetable for what's on each day. All levels welcome, mats provided.

Yoga Tai Chi Qi Gong Mindfulness & Meditation Pilates Events

Plus regular workshops, socials and one-off events — check the timetable for what's on.

Class timetable Meet the instructors
The Loft

Calm and quiet, up near the sky

A peaceful room at the top of the building for one-to-one therapies and small group sessions. When it's not booked, it's a quiet space to hire for focused work — with fast WiFi and plenty of light.

Massage Reflexology Life Coaching Reiki Counselling Group Sessions
Quiet workspace to hire. A desk with a view and reliable WiFi — by the hour or the day.
Meet the practitioners Enquire about hire
The Loft: a therapy bed under a sloping ceiling, with lanterns, plants and a window over the rooftops.
The Noticeboard

What’s on this week

Classes, clubs and gatherings across the Cafe, the Studio and the Loft. Most run every week — the ones that don’t are shown faded, with the date they’re next on.

Mon 12 October – Sun 18 OctoberThis week
The Cafe · events & meetings The Studio · health & wellbeing The Loft · therapy & treatments
Monday
12 Oct
Tai Chi / Qi Flow8.30 – 9.30amLucy
Reflexologywith JenyfaBy appointment — contact to book
Yoga (All)5.45 – 6.45pmSally
Poetry Club7 – 8.30pm2nd & 4th Monday of the month
Tuesday
13 Oct
Yoga (Senior)8.45 – 9.45amSally
Yoga (Senior)9.45 – 10.45amSally
Stretch & Flow5.45 – 6.45pmLucy
Italian Class6.45 – 7.45pmJoImprovers
Wednesday
14 Oct
Mindfulness, Movement & Meditation8.45 – 9.45amwith Dena
Babies & Toddlers!11amGrab a blanket, a cushion and a coffee
Coachingwith DenaBy appointment — contact to book
Italian Class2 – 3pm · 3.30 – 4.30pmJoBeginners, then Improvers
Italian Class6.45 – 7.45pmJoBeginners
Thursday
15 Oct
Tai Chi / Qi Flow8.30 – 9.30amLucy
Chess Club5 – 7pmDavid
Grounded Open Late5 – 8pmLate opening every Thursday
W.S.F.U. Club7 – 9pmPrivate group
Friday
16 Oct
Chair Yoga8.45 – 9.45amDena
Book Club5.15 – 6.45pm2nd Friday of the monthNext on Fri 13 Nov
Vinyl Club5.30 – 7.30pmNick1st & 3rd Friday of the month
Saturday
17 Oct · Today
Yoga (All)8.45 – 9.45amSally
Yoga (All)9.45 – 10.45amSally
Sunday
18 Oct
Mindfulness, Movement & Meditation8.45 – 9.45amwith Dena
Games Afternoon2 – 5pmDominicCome on your own, or come with friends. Cafe open as normal.

Open daily

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri
8am – 5pm
Thursday
8am – 8pm
Sat & Sun
8am – 5pm

Enquiries

Questions about a class, or want to book?
Contact Sally on 07956 280257

About & ethos

Founded to give something back.

Grounded was founded by Sally Bayly, who wanted to give something back to the Rye community in thanks for the support her family received after a family tragedy. Its essence is community, inclusivity, making bonds and friendships, and taking time out. More than anything, we want to encourage a slower pace — an uplifting space where lasting friendships are made. Come in alone and someone will talk to you, if that's what you need; and if it's peace and quiet you're after, you'll find that too.

Come as you are

Comfortable on your own — someone will talk to you, if that's what you need.

Locally rooted

Local suppliers, and a sustainable vegan, low-waste kitchen.

Space to breathe

A slower pace by design. There's no rush here.

The people

Instructors, therapists & practitioners

We have a fantastic crew — friendly, welcoming and open-minded. (In the words of a Wise Woman, they aim to be Practically Perfect In Every Way.) More profiles to follow.

Jenyfa Martin, smiling with her chin resting on her hand against a deep blue wall.
A reflexology treatment: both hands working across the top of a client's foot.
A hand massage in progress, the client's forearm resting on a dark blue cover.
A massage treatment, forearm pressure worked along a client's shoulder.

Jenyfa Martin

Loft · Reflexology Loft · Massage

Originally from Canada, Jenyfa has always had a strong connection to movement and the body. With a background in gymnastics, yoga, dance and kickboxing, her interest in holistic wellbeing grew through exploring the relationship between movement, breath and the nervous system.

She trained in massage therapy and reflexology at the Vancouver School of Healing Arts in 2017, later deepening her reflexology practice with a Level 5 clinical qualification.

At Grounded, Jenyfa primarily offers reflexology, creating calm, nurturing treatments designed to support relaxation, balance and a deeper sense of connection within the body. She occasionally also offers massage therapy, with each treatment tailored to what the client needs on the day.

Her approach is intuitive, grounded and holistic, offering a welcoming space to slow down, reset and reconnect.

Lucy MacRae smiling, standing outside a gilded temple.
Lucy in profile with her hands together at her chest and a flower in her hair.

Lucy MacRae

Studio · Tai Chi Studio · Yoga Loft · Reiki Loft · Head massage

Lucy teaches Tai Chi and yoga, and is a Level 2 Reiki practitioner, certified in cranial massage and Indian head massage. She can blend reiki with the head massage, which is where the two work best together.

She is currently training in sound healing, using biosonics tuning forks for body healing.

Sally Bayly sitting cross-legged on a mat in the garden, arms stretched overhead, a black labrador behind her.
Sally in a seated side stretch on the garden decking, her dog beside her.
Sally leading a class, reaching forward into a seated stretch with students following.

Sally Bayly

Founder Studio · Yoga Studio · Seniors yoga

Sally founded Grounded as a centre of wellness, and is an inspiring and highly experienced yoga teacher, dedicated to her yoga practice and to bringing a feeling of wellbeing to every individual. Her teaching is an intuitive and unique blend of many styles and is absolutely for everyone, engaging complete beginners and those at highly advanced levels alike. Her passionate attention to detail enhances core strength, flexibility and balance, improves mental focus and a sense of calm, and will boost energy levels and inner resilience.

She also runs easy-to-follow weekly Seniors classes, for anyone who feels their flexibility or mobility is less than it was — and would like to improve it.

All her classes include simple relaxation and breathing techniques to help with sleep, calm and focus, and to bring about a deeper mind-body connection.

She runs beach yoga classes, workshops and retreats, and one-to-ones, with mother and baby yoga coming soon.

Yoga Is For Everyone — always feel better after than you did before!
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What visitors say

★★★★★
“Such a wonderfully calm cafe amongst some of the more chaotic in Rue! Incredible day of board games and great coffee!”
— Ffion
★★★★★
“Couldn't want for more in this gorgeous cafe! Surrounded by board games, books, great food and coffee, and in a perfect location. Team are also fantastic. Best space in Rye.”
— Harry
★★★★★
“What a lovely place - homely, timeless, patient and thoughtful: just perfect when you want to duck out of the business of daily chores: highly recommended for friendliness and local spirit: Rock On 'Grounded'!”
— Family

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Visit & contact

Come and find us

We're easy to reach and always happy to see a new face. Pop in, or get in touch and we'll help you plan your visit.

Opening hours

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri8am – 5pm
Thursday8am – 8pm
Sat & Sun8am – 5pm

Get in touch

7 Lion Street
Rye, East Sussex
TN31 7LB
07956 280257 (Sally)
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