Just a little note to wish you all an enjoyable Easter break in some shape or form, whether you’re staying at home or going away, I’m hoping we can all welcome a bit of sunshine in our lives to uplift and restore. I’ll be resting, taking things slowly and nursing my new injury, so all things Yoga will start to pick up again next term.
Meanwhile, I thought to send out a little update on what’s been happening last term and what’s coming up, so grab yourself a cuppa, put your feet up and enjoy a read about all things with Living Your Yoga.
Restoring in supported shoulder-stand.
Last term flew by, and not without it’s ups and downs. Firstly, and most importantly, I’d like to say a huge thank you to all of those that have accommodated my injury and were happy to attend your yoga class online where I was unable to be in-person. It’s great that you’re able to maintain your practice within your yoga community whilst at home - thank you for being so flexible (in every way!)
I would like to say a huge thank you to the amazing staff at Newson Health who looked after me when I fainted and injured my foot a couple of weeks ago! They couldn’t do enough for me and made me feel so looked after, from the admin team, the nurses, GP’s and a sonographer! I was taken care of completely. I’ve spent the last couple of weeks resting with a couple of torn ligaments whilst gazing at the beautiful flowers the team have sent me - thank you team Newson Health.
On a personal level, my gorgeous children, my amazing parents, fabulous friends and caring clients have been checking in on me daily! The wonderful Andrea Ramus, Sports Massage Therapist, has checked in every day, taping my foot up and supporting me. I’ve had the amazing Emma Collins (Acupuncturist) treat me with Reiki (and do my washing!) as well as neighbours offering support. My folks have been ensuring myself and my children have meals and everything we need, and even my children have been cleaning and washing (lets hope that continues!) I can honestly say that I am incredibly grateful for all of the support I’ve received - huge thank you to everyone for all of your help.
I’ve learnt a lot in the last couple of weeks. Resting and recovering isn’t easy when my job and my home life is about supporting and nurturing others: I’m now tuning in to my quieter practices whilst I recover, reflecting on where life needs to change and using my subtler yoga tools to support my healing. Of course, all of these practices will be explored and shared at some point…it all takes the form of a cycle of research in some way. I’m grateful to have the time, support and knowledge to be able do this.
Little Reflection on Last Term…
Last term saw a busy schedule with both new and familiar faces; a fully-booked Well-Woman Yoga Afternoon Event; Dr Louise Newson’s latest book launch that I contributed to, and a brilliant Yoga retreat video created by my best friend Kat, founder of Black Belt Presence (I’ll add the link below for you to watch!) As well as announcing future retreats with Living Your Yoga in collaboration with a wonderful team of caterers and therapists including Sports Massage Therapist Andrea Ramus and Aromatherapist Rebecca Tracey. Read on for more information…
Well-Woman Afternoon Event March 2023, Leek Wootton Village Hall.
Dr Louise Newson’s Latest Book now available to buy!
Looking Ahead…
Please see below for this terms schedule. There’s some inconsistency to Monday daytime classes due to Bank Holidays, but Monday Evening Online Hatha Yoga will continue to take place on these days.
For anyone interested in receiving Yoga Therapy, or if you’d like some information about my work as a Yoga Therapist and how I may be able to support you, please email: info@livingyouryoga.co.uk
Weekly Schedule
Term’s Dates: Monday 17th April ~ Saturday 27th May 2023
Well-Woman Yoga Afternoon Events
There’s still some availability in June’s afternoon Well-Woman Event. This event will take place indoors and outdoors (if the weather is warm and dry) with uplifting practices in connection with celebrating the Summer; we also have Rebecca Tracey hosting a short talk and demo on her aromatherapy workshop that will be taking place in November’s Cotswold Retreat. The wonderful Desa Cafe will be catering for the afternoon with her seasonal treats!
November’s Well-Woman Event is nearly fully booked. Desa Cafe will be providing seasonal refreshments and I’ll be leading practices to nurture, nourish and encouraging winding down for the Winter Season.
Saturday 17th June 2.15-5.15pm
Leek Wootton Village Hall, Warwick Road, CV35 7RB
Saturday 4th November 2.15-5.15pm
Leek Wootton Village Hall, Warwick Road, CV35 7RB
Yoga Retreats at The Cotswold Park Barns
After February’s sell-out Well-Woman Yoga Retreat at The Cotswold Park Barns, I’ve booked the venue for another 2 Retreats this year and 3 again next year due to such wonderful feedback!
SUMMER YOGA RETREAT
Friday 9th ~ Sunday 11th June
The next Living Your Yoga Cotswolds Retreat is a Summer Yoga Retreat (Friday 9th June - Sunday 11th June) and will have a very original and unique flavour.
The Retreat is suitable for Women & Men.
There will be a combination of both Indoor and Outdoor yoga (if it’s dry!)
Practices will be varied and modified for all levels, combining Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra. Daily practices will always include Breath Work/Pranayama and Meditation.
Friday Evening will have a celebratory feel! The Evening Indonesian Meal will be suitable for both vegetarian and meat-eaters and catered for by the wonderful Cynthia Tamraz, Health Coach & Owner of Desa Cafe in Leamington Spa.
Saturday & Sundays meals will be catered for by amazing Ayurvedic Expert Virginia Compton. She will be providing Ayurvedic meals and snacks throughout the weekend and will also be doing a talk about Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle and how it can enhance your health and well-being.
The fabulous Andrea Ramus will be available for you to book a Massage or Reiki treatment during your weekend.
I’m really excited about hosting this retreat as it will have such an eclectic vibe about it and will be a truly unique experience!
WELL-WOMAN YOGA RETREAT
Friday 17th ~ Sunday 19th November
The next Living Your Yoga Well-Woman Yoga Retreat returns to the Cotswolds once again since receiving such positive feedback!
The weekends practices include; Joint Release Practices (Pawanmuktasana); Static and Flowing Posture Work (Asana); Pelvic Floor Awareness Practices; Restorative Yoga; Yoga Nidra; Meditation; Pranayama/Breath Work. All practices are designed to nurture, nourish, release and restore. The weekend holds a space for women to create their own supportive community: sharing stories, experiences and ideas in a non-judgemental environment in order to empower and enjoy being a woman!
The weekends seasonal meals and refreshments will be catered for by the wonderful Cynthia Tamraz, Health Coach and Owner of Desa Cafe, Leamington Spa.
The fabulous Andrea Ramus will be available for you to book a Massage or Reiki treatment during your weekend.
Expert Aromatherapist Rebecca Tracey will be running a three hour afternoon workshop, teaching the affect of aromatherapy oils and helping you create your own scent to support you in your Yoga Nidra practice.
Testimonials from Well-Woman Retreat February 2023:
“Lucy has the most fabulous way of providing space and light in a wonderful location. To share this with like-minded people, who were such wonderful company, accompanied by lovely treatments, food and nourishments, simply heaven and a must for anyone wanting to unwind and switch off - a weekend felt like a week away.” Kate
“Feel like I’m walking taller, breathing deeper and my ‘resting bitch face’ has softened a little! Thanks so much for your amazing company everyone! What a fabulous weekend.” Sonia
To receive your Retreat Booklet with further information and Booking Form, please email: info@livingyouryoga.co.uk
Ashtanga Yoga
Saturdays 7.30-9am
In-person & Online
A few in-person spaces have become available in our Saturday morning Ashtanga Yoga Classes. Ashtanga Yoga is my personal practice that I have studied for the best part of 23 years! It leans to a more dynamic form of a Hatha Yoga practice, with a fixed sequence of poses, with flowing movements between static postures, co-ordinated with breath. It’s a brilliant practice to build strength, focus, mental clarity, flexibility, create calm and uplift at the same time. It’s a very powerful practice. If you’re interested in trying out the practice or would like further information, do drop me an email:
Well, that’s all for now.
Wishing everyone a really joyful Easter Break.
Much Love,
Lucy xx
“Tell me, what it is you plan to do
With your one wild and precious life?”
Mary Oliver, “The Summer Day’ from House of Light
