It’s amazing to recall that at the beginning of this term, our Friday morning Mixed Ability Class was still taking place outside! Now, eight weeks on, we’re moving into the depths of Autumn: misty mornings, cold and wet weather, the changing colours of our environment, naked trees, fiery sunsets and darker days… I’m always amazed at whatever is happening in the world, nature always continues to do it’s work.

Observing nature, being outside and soaking in the great outdoors through the senses can be one of the most healing experiences that we can do for ourselves… a sensory meditation can bring you completely into the present moment often helping to calm and soothe the nervous system. We’ll be working with sensory meditations a little more next term.

This is the first of two newsletters this Autumn. I’ll keep this one fairly brief with an update on next terms schedule; introducing the latest range of Living Your Yoga Candles and their creator; a free online class to a friend offer; a proposal of a little Christmas get together…and to wish you all a happy half term break!

Autumn News Part 2 will be covering all events, classes, courses and retreats for Women in 2024…this newsletter will be out on Sunday 5th November.

We now have a week off for half term break and classes restart on Monday 6th November.

Have look at the dates below to book your space for next term :)

Monday 6th November ~ Thursday 21st December

Monday

Well-Woman Yoga 9.30-11am (x6 sessions)

The Tennis Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2JS

*No class on Monday 20th November*

Well-Woman Yoga 12.15-1.30pm (x6 sessions)

Welford & Weston Memorial Hall, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 8EF

*No class on Monday 20th November*

Hatha Yoga Online 7-8.15pm (x5 sessions)

*No classes on Monday 20th November & Monday 4th December*

Tuesday

Mixed Ability Yoga 7-8.30pm (x7 sessions)

Parochial Hall, 28 High Street, Kenilworth CV8 1LZ

Thursday

Ashtanga Yoga 7-8.30pm (x7 sessions)

The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End, Kenilworth, CV8 1QJ

Friday

Mixed Ability Yoga 9.15-10.45am (x5 sessions)

The Tennis Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2JS

* No class on Friday 17th November*

Well-Woman Yoga 11-12.30pm (x5 sessions)

The Tennis Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2JS

No class on Friday 17th November*

Head to ‘Book Classes’ on my website to book your space

*If you are booking two classes per week, please contact me directly before bookings you will receive a discount*

Friday Morning’s Mixed Ability Yoga finally having their much loved Savasana after a bit of play! (Sorry to those that missed the last session of term.. it was a loooong Savasana ;))

Special Treat For The Darker Days!

Our Monday evening classes have grown into a really special community with people attending nationwide and also internationally! The class is a really wonderful way to wind down at the beginning of the week. Many people have said it helps curb their Monday blues - especially as the days are getting darker and shorter.

For those of you that book onto our Monday Evening Hatha Yoga Online Class, I’d like to offer you an “invite a friend to a class for free” treat any time this term. Just ask your friend to drop me a message, give me your name, and they can attend a Monday Evening Class free of charge - an uplifting gift to give to a friend on these dark days.

Living Your Yoga Candles

I’ve been so excited to share the launch of the Living Your Yoga Candle ‘Santosha’, created by amazing aromatherapist Rebecca Tracey.

Now available to buy in class and online.

The candle is 100% natural and made up of Black Pepper to help calm anxiety; Bergamot to help lift moods of depression; Patchouli to ground & soothe; Neroli to uplift.

I always light a scented candle for my home practice - it’s part of my daily ritual - and whenever I smell the scent of my candle when I’m not practicing, it evokes a sense of calm and happiness. This is what inspired a Living Your Yoga Candle.

If you’d like to purchase a candle, do drop me a message/email. If you’re not local and would like a candle posted to you, head to ‘Book Classes’ on my website, scroll to the bottom of the page and you can purchase your candle there. They come in full size and travel size.

I’m really fortunate to have Rebecca Tracey attend my November Well-Woman Yoga Retreat in the Cotswolds next month. She will be leading an afternoon workshop in creating personalised essential oils. We have a few more collaborations in the pipeline, but for now, I wanted to introduce you to her through a little interview below. Enjoy!

Very excited to collect my candles from the lovely Rebecca!

What drew you to aromatherapy?

WE WERE RESTAURANTEURS AND OUR ETHOS WAS FRESH, HEALTHY FOOD. NOTHING FROZEN OR MICROWAVES. OUR OLD FRIEND WAS BEGINNING HIS PERFUME JOURNEY IN FRANCE, AND OUR ETHOS WAS THE SAME JUST BETWEEN FRAGRANCE AND FOOD. WE FELT IMMEDIATELY CONNECTED, AND WHEN WE SOLD OUR RESTAURANTS, WE BECAME PARTNERS IN A BUSINESS THAT WE BELIEVED IN

Who and what can benefit from aromatherapy?

EVERYONE! THEY HAVE A TRUE LIFE FORCE THAT DOESN'T EXIST WITH MANUFACTURED SCENT. HUMANS AND ANIMALS, SOMETIMES WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING RELAX, UPLIFT AND SIMPLY ENJOY MOMENTS OF CALM AND SERENITY DUE TO THIER PROPERTIES

What makes aromatherapy special?

THEY LIVE, EVOLVE AND CHANGE, JUST LIKE US. NO TWO BATCHES OF ESSENTIAL OILS ARE EVER THE SAME, NOR ARE WE AS WE TRAVEL THROUGHOUT OUR DAYS, AND MOMENTS.

SCENT IS ALSO THE MOST WONDERFUL SENSE WE HAVE AS THE TRANSPORTATIVE POWER THEY CONTAIN ELICITS LONG FORGOTTEN MEMORIES MORE VIVIDLY THEN THE OTHERS.

What is your process in creating your products?

THIS VARIES DEPENDING ON THE INTENTION I HAVE FOR THE PRODUCT. I MAY JUST WANT TO PLAY AND CREATE A NEW EXCITING FRAGRANCE, OR AS I'M WORKING ON A LOVELY NEW WELLBEING CAPSULE COLLECTION, EACH FRAGRANCE HAS A SPECIFIC PLACE AND EMOTION AND MOMENT THEY REPRESENT.

How long have you ran your business for?

I'VE BEEN A VERY SLOW BURN WITH THIS, AS I'VE BEEN MAKING FOR MANY YEARS, BUT IT WAS 6 YEARS AGO THAT I CREATED A VERY SPECIFIC BRAND AND REALLY BEGAN TO MOVE FORWARD WITH CREATING A FEASIBLE BUSINESS THAT I WAS HAPPY TO SHARE WITH EVERYONE.

What does your business do?

WE CREATE A HUGE RANGE OF NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL AROMATHERAPY PRODUCTS CREATED WITH 100% PURE INGREDIENTS, AND ALWAYS FRAGRANCED USING ONLY PURE ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS THAT I CREATE.

Favourite aspect of your work?

I LOVE THE MAKING AND ALWAYS HAVE. CREATING NEW PRODUCTS, BUT I ALSO LOVE SELLING AND MEETING NEW PEOPLE WHEN TALKING ABOUT THE BUSINESS, AS MY PASSION AND BELIEF IN WHAT I CREATE COMES THROUGH IN MY SHEER ENTHUSIASM WHEN DISCUSSING THEM ALL!

What does the future of your business look like? (Future events/products)

WE'VE GOT WONDERFUL PLANS TO KEEP EVOLVING AND BRINGING NEW PRODUCTS OUT, BUT THE MOST EXCITING VENTURE IS THE PLAN TO CREATE OUR REBECCA TRACEY WELLNESS CENTRE ABOVE OUR WORKSOP. WE WANT TO BUILD A BEAUTIFUL INCLUSIVE HUB WITH LIKEMINDED PEOPLE, PRACTITIONERS OF SO MANY GENRES, AND THEN RUN SOME WONDERFUL FULL DAY RETREATS WITHIN THE SPACE OFFERING CLIENTS A COMPLETELY IMMERSIVE DAY OF SELF CARE, EXPLORATION AND FUN!

Where are you based/opening times/how do we contact you?

MY WORKSHOP/BOUTIQUE IS LOCATED IN DODWELL TRADING ESTATE IN STRATFORD UPON AVON. THERE ARE 2 FABULOUS ANTIQUES AND INTERIORS CENTRES THERE, A WONDERFUL CAFE, AND MY GORGEOUS STUDIO IS LOCATED DIRECTLY BEHIND. WE ARE ALWAYS THERE DURING THE WEEK, BUT WEEKENDS ARE QUITE BUSY WITH OUTDOOR EVENTS SO PLEASE DO GET IN TOUCH IF YOU'D LIKE TO HEAD OVER THEN AND WE'LL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMMODATE YOU.

ALWAYS RING OR EMAIL; 07557 943882. OR rebecca@rebeccatracey.co.uk

YOU CAN ALWAYS SHOP ONLINE AT rebeccatracey.co.uk

What does Christmas look like for your business? Any new year plans?

CHRISTMAS IS A WONDERFULLY BUSY TIME. I'M WORKING HARD TO RELEASE THE WELLNESS RANGE IN TIME, AND THEN BEGIN WORK ON THE STUDIO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!

Thanks so much Rebecca :)

Christmas Get-Together

I thought it was about time that I organise a little Christmas get-together for those that are local/able to meet!

I’m going to pop a doodle-poll on our what’s app groups this week - let me know if you can make it and and preferences, then I’ll get something booked for us.

I think that’s all for now. Have a lovely half term and I look forward to seeing you back on the mat soon.

Much Love,

Lucy xx

when in doubt, remember you have

the power to say no

the authenticity to be you

the patience to keep learning

the fortitude to continue trying

the courage to embrace change

the fearlessness to give selflessly

the wisdom to cultivate inner peace

the bravery to fulfil your aspirations