Stepping Slowly Into Spring

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:

info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

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

Happy International Women's Day!

To celebrate International Women’s Day this year, here’s a special newsletter sharing all of Living Your Yoga’s Classes, Events & Retreats for Women, including a trailer for Well-Woman Yoga Retreats! (See below )

Well-Woman Yoga Classes consist of practices designed to nourish, release and restore women’s health. The Classes, Events and Retreats bring women together creating a strong community of support, consisting of deep and meaningful conversations to lots of laughter!

I also teach 1:1 Well-Woman Yoga Therapy Sessions for those that require more support between teacher and student.

Whether you’re menstruating, pregnant, post-natal, peri-menopausal, menopausal or post-menopausal, Well-Woman Practices are suitable for all Women.

Sessions always include Asana (posture practice, both static and flowing); Pawanmuktasana (joint release practices); Pelvic Floor Awareness & Practices; Pranayama (breath work); Meditation; Mudra; Restorative Postures; Relaxation or Yoga Nidra.

Well-Woman Weekly Classes are both in-person and also available online:

Mondays: 9.30-11am Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. Face-to-Face & Online

Mondays 12.15-1.30pm Welford & Weston Memorial Hall, Stratford-Upon-Avon. Face-to-Face Only

Fridays 11-12.30pm Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. Face-to-Face & Online.

See details below for all Well-Woman Events and November’s Well-Woman Yoga Retreat!

Book Online or email me to book for more than one event for more information.

Email me for the Retreat Booklet & Booking Form

info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

A Little Bit More Light....

Despite the chilly air, Spring is around the corner: the bright yellow of the daffodils are beginning to show, days slightly lighter for longer, and it feels like nature is slowly awakening from it’s heavy slumber.

Living Your Yoga Well-Woman Retreat (Feb 2023)

Whilst nature has been in hibernation season, Living Your Yoga has been rather busy, from greeting the year with both new and familiar faces in class; filming for balance+; appearing on a balance+ Live with Dr Louise Newson and Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi discussing the importance of exercise (still available to watch on Balance+); Graduating from my 2 Year Yoga Therapy Training; and the first Living Your Yoga Well-Woman Retreat! A lot has happened already and the year ahead is looking bright with more events, retreats and classes to look forward to. Read on for more…

Hello 2023…

A warm welcome to the new faces with Living Your Yoga and welcome back to our regulars. It’s always great to return back to class after a little break and catch up with everyone’s news. I’ve shone a little highlight on our Monday Evening Online Class in this newsletter as it’s building up quite a community. Do spread the word about this class as it’s suitable for everyone.

It was lovely to start the year filming with Dr Louise Newson on balance+with a live discussion talking about exercise with inspirational Dr Hussain Al-Zubadi. The programme is still available to catch up on the balance+ app.

balance+ Live

I’m really happy to announce that I’ve graduated from my 2 Year Yoga Therapy Course with Yogacampus. I had the absolute joy to share these two years with an amazing group of women and teachers, with whom I hope to have lifelong contact with. We are now a group of qualified Yoga Therapists, scattered throughout the UK and Europe, so you’re never too far away from getting support from a Yoga Therapist.

Yoga Therapy really is quite a beautiful and honest approach in supporting you in life when it gets challenging or overwhelming. Yoga Therapy can take place in a 1:1 or a small group setting and it’s tools may help support anything from the physical ailments of musculoskeletal issues, to the mental and emotional distress that can be experienced during the menopause, anxiety, depression, grief…and can even be a healing anchor when having treatment or recovering from cancer. Yoga therapy can be a really healing tool for support in all aspects of life.

I have been working with many clients in a 1:1 setting and am due to begin a small group therapy course for peri-menopause & menopausal women after Easter.

If this is of interest to you, do drop me an email: info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

Newly qualified Yoga Therapists!

Thank you to the amazing group of women that attended Living Your Yoga’s first Well-Woman Retreat at The Cotswold Park Barns last month! It was utterly beautiful and such a pleasure to host such a fabulous group of women! I had the amazing help and support of my dear friends Kat and Andrea who helped make the retreat run so smoothly, helping make everyone feel welcome and settled, along with filming, massaging and cleaning up among the way!

Read on for information on more upcoming retreats…

Retreat A- Team!

Class Schedule

Monday 27th February ~ Saturday 1st April (x5 week term)

Mondays:

Well-Woman Yoga 9.30-11am Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth (In-Person & Online)

Well-Woman Yoga 12.15-1.30pm Welford & Weston Memorial Hall, Stratford-Upon-Avon (In-Person)

Hatha Yoga 7-8.15pm Online Only

Wednesdays:

Mixed Ability 7-8.30pm The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End, Kenilworth

(In-Person & Online)

Fridays:

Mixed Ability 9.15-10.45am Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth (In-Person & Online)

Well-Woman Yoga 11-12.30pm Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth (In-Person & Online)

Saturdays:

Ashtanga Yoga 7.30-9am Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth (In-Person & Online)

Highlight On…

Monday Evening Hatha Yoga

This class is suitable for all levels.

Designed to unravel and unwind at the end of the first day of the week.

The classes always begin lying down with awareness brought to the physical and/or the breathing body as a method to settle in to the practice.

Each class always includes practices to release common tensions & discomforts in and around the spine; elements of pawanmuktasana (joint release practices); balances both on the floor & standing; gentle flowing movements; standing postures for strength & stability; meditation; pranayama and relaxation.

For those that have particular health issues, practices are modified.

“For me the Monday night class is a way of settling into the week with a yoga hug.” Carly, a Monday night attendee.

Looking Ahead…

There’s lots to look forward to in 2023 with Living Your Yoga! Read on for details regarding Events & Retreats…

Well-Woman Yoga Afternoon Events

This year there are 3 Well-Woman Afternoon Yoga Events at Leek Wootton Village Hall with the wonderful Desa Cafe catering for all of them.

Each Well-Woman Yoga Event will incorporate practices to reflect the season, for example, our Spring event will incorporate Kriya’s (cleansing breath work); our Summer event will incorporate a variation of practices with Sun Salutations, hopefully on the grounds outside; our Autumn event will include a slower more restorative session including more time with supported inversions.

All events will include: Asana (Flowing & Static posture work); Pelvic Floor Practices; Pawanmuktasana (Joint Release Practices); Pranayama (Breath work); Meditation (Self-Reflection & Enquiry) and Yoga Nidra.

Desa Cafe will be providing seasonal treats and refreshments.

There is also a discount if you book for more than one event!

Saturday 11th March 2.15 - 5.15pm

Saturday 17th June 2.15-5.15pm

Saturday 4th November 2.15-5.15pm

1 Event £50

2 Events £90

3 Events £135

Leek Wootton Village Hall, Warwick Road, Leek Wootton, CV35 7RB

Free parking

No experience necessary

All graphics by: www.magpiemarektinguk.com

Living Your Yoga Retreat Weekends at the Cotswold Barns

Due to such wonderful feedback from our recent Yoga Weekend Retreat, we have booked another two retreats for this year at the luxurious Cotswold Barns!

We have a variety of caterers, activities and different styles of retreats to look forward to!

Our Summer Retreat is for both Women and Men; includes Indoor and Outdoor Yoga; Hot Tub (option); Massage & Reiki (option); an Indonesian Friday evening meal created by Health Coach Cynthia Tamraz; Ayurvedic meals on Saturday & Sunday, along with an Ayurvedic lifestyle talk by Ayurvedic Therapist Virginia Compton.

Our Autumn Retreat is a Well-Woman Weekend; Hot Tub (option); Massage & Reiki (option); Seasonal delicious meals created by Health Coach Cynthia Tamraz; Aromatherapy afternoon Workshop hosted by expert Aromatherapist Rebecca Tracey.

Contact me to request Retreat Booklet & Booking Form:

info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

Dr Louise Newson’s Book Launch

My dear friend Dr Louise Newson has written a new book to help women be more informed, empowered and confident about getting the best perimenopause and menopause care, regardless of their age, background or health. The book includes science behind hormones, the importance and the effects on our bodies. The book includes both medical and holistic input from a whole range of contributors including Liz Earle, Dr Jane Simpson, Kate Muir, Joe Wicks to name a few…and even me! I talk a little about yoga… :)

The definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause will be published on 16th March 2023. You can pre order the book too!

That’s all for now. Look out for my International Women’s Day Special mail out on Wednesday 8th March and please share with all of those amazing women that you know out there!

Much Love,

Lucy x

Thaw

“Over the land freckled with snow half thawed

The speculating rooks at their nests cawed

And saw from elm-tops, delicate as flowers of grass,

What we below could not see, Winter pass”

Edward Thomas

Festive Greetings 2022

Well, that went quick! Did anyone see where 2022 went? I’ve been a little bit here, there and everywhere this year with yoga: from teaching to filming, studying to yoga travels and getting back outdoors and in nature whenever I can with my loved ones. It definitely feels like it’s time to wind down and ease into a restful festive season. So here’s a little bit of light reading about all things Yoga. I’d like to invite you to grab yourself a cuppa, a mince pie, put your feet up and enjoy a little read :)

Playing with props

First of all, I’d just like to say a big thank you to our Yoga community. Being able to offer both in-person and online classes, and for everyone to be so adaptable in attending both or either option. The beauty of having the online option is that you can still attend class when you’re on holiday or need to swap from your regular slot. I have really admired everyone’s commitment to their yoga practice - it’s really inspiring. Speaking of which, as the August Yoga Challenge took off so well, I’m going to create a January one too! I’ll update the whats app group. If you weren’t involved in this previously, but would like to join, do drop me a message and I’ll add you to the group. I will film a short practice and add it to the group. Each day you do the practice, you can sign off with a tick, a greeting, a photo, whatever works for you.

Living Your Yoga hosted two beautiful sell-out events this Autumn: Yoga Nidra in October and Well-Woman Yoga in November. Both events were catered for by the fabulous Cynthia from Desa Cafe in Leamington. We’ll be running more events in 2023, dates will be confirmed in a separate events newsletter.

Well-Woman Yoga Nidra November 2023

Next Terms Schedule

6th January ~ 15th February 2023

MONDAY:

Well-Woman Yoga 9.30-11am The Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. CV8 2JS

IN-PERSON & ONLINE (5 sessions) *no class on 16th January

Well-Woman Yoga 12.15-1.30pm Welford & Weston Memorial Hall, Stratford-Upon-Avon. CV37 8EF

IN-PERSON ONLY (5 sessions) *no class on 16th January

Hatha Yoga 7-8.15pm

ONLINE ONLY (5 sessions) *no class on 16th January

WEDNESDAY:

Mixed Ability 7-8.30pm The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End, Kenilworth. CV8 1QJ

IN-PERSON & ONLINE (6 sessions)

FRIDAY:

Mixed Ability 9.15-10.45am The Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. CV8 2JS

IN-PERSON & ONLINE (5 sessions) *no class on 13th January

Well-Woman Yoga 11-12.30pm The Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. CV8 2JS IN-PERSON & ONLINE (5 sessions) *no class on 13th January

SATURDAY:

Ashtanga Yoga 7.30-9am The Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. CV8 2JS

IN-PERSON & ONLINE (5 sessions) *no class on 14th January

LIVING YOUR YOGA RETREAT 17th - 19th February

I’m really excited about Living Your yoga’s upcoming weekend Yoga Retreat in the beautiful Cotswolds! I’ll be providing all of the nourishing Yoga practices, and the wonderful Emma Ellice-Flint, one of my colleagues from the Balance+ App, will be catering all of the delicious meals along with cooking demonstrations and talks. I’m delighted that the brilliant Andrea Ramus, will be available to book for massage and Reiki during the weekend. There are only 2 BEDROOMS available to book! Do contact me if you’d like the Retreat Booklet for all information regarding the weekend.

*I have been asked to run a mixed Yoga retreat - it’s in the pipeline. I’ll make announcements as soon as all is confirmed.

Balance+ App

As many of you already know, I teach Yoga on Dr Louise Newson’s Balance+ App. I had the good fortune of presenting a daytime live stream for World Menopause Day in October. Now I’m excited to share that I’ll be co-presenting another live on Wednesday 4th January with Dr Louise Newson, in conversation with Marissa Hussain on exercise.

If you download the Balance App for free, you can have 7 days of Balance+ for free to catch up on previous live’s (including World Menopause Day) and all of the other Yoga, Pilates, Cooking Demonstrations, Discussions on Skin, Hair, Sexual Health and Weight Management to list a little of the content!

Dr Louise Newson’s Balance App was launched to better support and inform women as they move through the perimenopause, menopause and post-menopausal years, incorporating scientifically based medical and holistic support.

For more information or to download the app, head to:

www.balance-menopause.com

The Definitive Guide to the Perimenopause and Menopause

by Dr Louise Newson

Dr Louise Newson is releasing a new book in the Spring to better inform and empower women to get the best support they can during their menopausal years. It explores numerous treatment options including the complete guide to HRT; ways to improve libido, mental and physical health and the impact that menopause can have on careers, relationships and all aspects of our lives.

There have been many contributors to this book including Jane Simpson (Pelvic Floor Bible), Liz Earle, Joe Wicks, Kate Muir, Dr Rupy Aujla (Doctor’s Kitchen) to name a few, and I’m really honoured to announce that I am also a contributor, offering my take on how Yoga can best support perimenopausal, menopausal and post-menopausal health and wellbeing.

The books release date is on March 16th, but pre-booking is available :)

Writing for Midwifery Matters

I have also written an article for a brilliant magazine called Midwifery Matters on the importance of post-natal care for new mums. Yoga is a fantastic tool to support healing for Post-Natal care, both physically & psychologically. It was a great opportunity to write about this subject as it’s often overlooked or not even considered what with the excitement of a new baby arriving. But post-natal care is vital for women in order to feel supported, not only in healing the physical body after giving birth, but also in order to acknowledge the huge transformation that they move into, from maidenhood to motherhood. It shakes up your world on every level, there’s no going back in any way, shape or form: it’s a huge transformation physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.

Yoga is a powerful practice that can support a woman’s life cycle in any stage that she’s at.

I work with so many women, from pre-natal to post-menopause witnessing these transformations, and the power that yoga has in providing a space of support, healing, strength and accessing one’s own inner wisdom, that’s in all of us.

For more information about the magazine visit:

www.midwifery.org.uk

Yoga Therapy

I’m really happy to announce that I’ll be graduating from my Yoga Therapy course in January! It’s been a full on two years and I’d like to thank my partner, children and parents for their continued support in accommodating my weekends to London for training, late-night assignments, helping me with childcare and the general craziness that has been the life schedule for the last couple of years! I couldn’t have done it without their love, support and patience.

I’d also like to thank all of you who have supported me in this course, worked around my classes and 1:1’s in order for me to continue studying and hopefully become a better Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist!

I’m really grateful for having had this opportunity: I’d wanted to do this course for many years and it has been a fantastic experience. I’ve also had the good fortune in working alongside a fantastic group of trainee therapists and have learnt from some amazing teachers! It’s been very full on, but really worth every minute. I really hope that all of you who attend my classes or 1:1’s feel that you experience the benefits of the newfound knowledge that I’ve been absorbing over the years!

My brilliant & beautiful course mates at Yogacampus: Yoga Therapy Training 2022

YOGA VOUCHERS FOR CHRISTMAS

Don’t forget! If you’re looking for a Christmas Gift in wellness, Living Your Yoga provides Yoga Vouchers for 1:1’s, events or classes. These can be posted or sent as an online gift.

Contact me directly to purchase:

info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

Well, that’s all for this year. If you’ve made it this far down the newsletter, firstly thank you! Secondly, please do leave a little heart at the bottom so that I know if you’ve liked the read. Thanks so much.

I’ll leave you with the lyrics to a Christmas song created in 1971 and it’s meaning that still speaks for today: a Christmas holiday song and anti-war ballad in one…

Wishing you all a beautiful festive season.

Much Love,

Lucy xx

Happy Xmas (War is Over) John Lennon & Yoko Ono

So this is Christmas

And what have you done

Another year over

And a new one just begun

And so this is Christmas

I hope you have fun

The near and the dear ones

The old and the young

A very Merry Christmas

And a Happy New Year

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear

And so this is Christmas (ooh)

For weak and for strong (ooh)

For rich and the poor ones (ooh)

The war is so long (ooh)

And so happy Christmas (war is over)

For black and for white (if you want it)

For yellow and red ones (war is over)

Let's stop all the fight (now)

A very Merry Christmas

And a Happy New Year

Let's hope it's a good one

Without any fear

And so this is Christmas (ooh)

And what have we done (ooh)

Another year over (ooh)

And a new one just begun (ooh)

And so happy Christmas (war is over)

We hope you have fun (if you want it)

The near and the dear ones (war is over)

The old and the young (now)

A very Merry Christmas

(And a Happy New Year) Ooh, oh

(Let's hope it's a good one) It' a good, it's a good one

Without any fear

And so this is Christmas (war is over)

And what have we done (if you want it)

Another year over (war is over)

And a new one just begun (now)

Bumper Autumn Newsletter

Welcome to your bumper Autumn Newsletter! Lots to catch up what with time flying by so fast, I managed to miss sending you all your Summer love letter this year… it's sign of the times. Life seems to be racing ahead as we’re nearing the finish line of 2022 ~ what a year!

And now let’s breathe…

Have a cuppa, put your feet up and catch up on all things Yoga in your community and beyond. This newsletter recaps the August Yoga Challenge; Upcoming Classes & Bookings; Upcoming & Recent Events; World Menopause Day Live on Balance+; Living Your Yoga’s Luxury Well-Woman Weekend Retreat in the Cotswolds; Yoga Therapy; and more…

August Yoga Challenge

To keep our community connected and your practice supported throughout the Summer break, I set a fun little challenge of practicing 10 sun salutations a day. It was brilliant! We had a large what’s app group that we all checked in on each day to confirm our daily practice as a way to encourage and support one another. We had some brilliant photo’s of you in your practice, your practice area’s (sometimes beautiful holiday views); family, friends, pets and even your clients got involved on some practice days, we even had a wasp sting photo sharing the dedication to the cause! It was a real joy, and often very funny, to be part of this community!

One of our lovely regulars wrote a blog about her approach to the Sun Salutation challenge. Click on the link below - it’s a reflective and beautiful read. Thank you for sharing Denise :)

https://www.dcolehypnotherapy.co.uk/post/your-title-what-s-your-blog-about-4

I’ve added some photo’s below that were shared from our what’s app group.

Sharing the challenge with friends

A practice from the Austrian mountains

Pets practicing with you!

Thank you so much for taking part. I think we may have another challenge for January. Drop me a message if you’re keen ;)

Next Term: November & December

Bookings have already been taken for next terms classes - head to my website to book your space:

Monday 31st October  ~ Wednesday 14th December

Mondays:

Well-Woman Yoga 9.30-11am (Face to Face & Online) 7 sessions @ £84

Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2JS

Well-Woman Yoga 12.15-1.30pm (Face to Face Only) 7 sessions @ £84

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

Wednesdays:

Mixed Ability Yoga 7-8.30pm (Face to Face & Online) 7 sessions @ £84

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

Fridays:

Mixed Ability Yoga 9.15-10.45am (Face to Face & Online) 6 sessions @ £72

Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2JS

Well-Woman Yoga 11-12.30 am (Face to Face & Online) 6 sessions @ £72

Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2JS

Saturdays:

Ashtanga Yoga 7.30-9am (Face to Face & Online) 6 sessions @ £72

Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth, CV8 2JS

Handstand prep & play.

Upcoming Events

Well-Woman Autumn Yoga Event ~ Saturday 19th November 2.30-5.30pm

Living Your Yoga’s favourite afternoon retreat is back for the second time this year. A afternoon of nourishing practices to help release tension, restore, rejuvenate and uplift for the darker months ahead. Practices include Asana (posture practice) both static & flowing; Pawanmuktasana (joint release practices); Pelvic Floor Practices; Pranayama (breathing practices); Meditation; Yoga Nidra for Women’s Cycles of Life (a deeply guided meditation, relaxation and self-enquiry); and a delicious tea break catered by Café Desa.

The event takes place at:

Leek Wootton Village Hall, Warwick Road, Leek Wootton, Warwickshire, CV35 7RB (Free Parking)

There are a handful of spaces left for this event ~ book soon to avoid disappointment.

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WORLD MENOPAUSE DAY WITH BALANCE+ LIVESTREAM

From left: Dinah Siman; Me (Lucy Holtom); Claudia Brown

This years World Menopause Day took place on Tuesday 18th October. I was delighted to have been asked to be a presenter for the day on the Balance+ livestream where content was provided by the Balance+ team including: Yoga & Pilates Classes; a Cook Along; Q & A’s: an interview with Liz Earle… and of course, lots of fun and giggles.

The Balance+ app was launched in order to provide up to date information and support for all of your lifestyle needs; from movement to diet, sexual health to skin and hair care, advice to uplift spirits to support in your sleep. All of the team are experts in their field and share their knowledge in order to support those on their peri-menopausal, menopausal and post-menopausal journey. The Balance+ has a subscription fee that supports the Balance app to be free for everybody worldwide in order to have access to up to date scientifically-based information on menopause care, advice and support.

Dr Louise Newson founded the Balance App as a means to reach out to more people offering factual & accurate (non-opinionated) Peri-Menopause/Menopause information and guidance. Since opening, Dr Newson’s menopause clinic had been inundated with women seeking help during their Peri-Menopause & Menopause, and she recognised that there was minimal knowledge available to support women during this transition in their lives. So, Dr Newson founded fantastic teams both within the Newson Health Menopause Clinic and the Balance & Balance+ app, who all have the shared desire in supporting women, and their families, in transitioning through the peri-menopause & menopause.

To find out more information and support head to:

www.balance-menopause.com

You can also download the Balance App for free and Balance+ is free for a 7 day trial.

Well-Woman Yoga Retreat

I’m so delighted to share that I’m running a Well-Woman Yoga Retreat from Friday 17th February ~ Sunday 19th February 2023 in the beautiful Cotswold Park Barns luxury venue.

There’ll be a variety of styles of Yoga practiced, carefully selected to suit the groups needs and wishes, including therapeutic based and explorative physical practices; breath work; meditations; cleansing practices and several Yoga Nidra’s, all to encourage deep rest, reflection and to restore.

All nutritious and delicious meals will be provided by Balance+ nutritionist and chef, Emma Ellice-Flint, who will also be providing cooking demonstrations and talks on how best to .

The wonderful Andrea Ramus will be available for you to book a nourishing Massage or Reiki treatment.

For free time, there is Hot Tub availability, walks in nature or cosying up by the fire with a good book or a chat.

To retreat means to withdraw. The aim of the weekend is to withdraw for day to day activity, be immersed in the beautiful nature that the luxurious venue is surrounded by, and take time out completely for you.

For more information or to receive the Retreat Booklet and Booking Form, email me: info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

Bookings have already been taken, so if you’re interested, do contact me soon.

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Yoga Therapy

As most of my regulars know, I’ve been in a very intensive training Yoga Therapy Diploma for nearly 2 years. It has has informed my practices, my teachings and my 1:1’s. I am better able to support my clients with all manner of health needs, challenges and requirements. It’s a continual learning journey, and undoubtably always will be, but something that I’m truly passionate about. Yoga therapy helps people look within, using yogic practices, in order to help themselves cope with life’s challenges, feel better within themselves, and empowered at their capacity to help heal themselves. Yoga therapy works hand in hand as a self-regulating tool independently, and also in harmony with medication and treatments.

I am due to graduate from the course in January 2023. I wanted to say thank you for your support and flexibility over the last two years! I’ve had to cancel and amend my schedule around my studies and you’ve all accommodated that, so thank you.

Yoga Therapy Training with Yogacampus :)

Christmas and Beyond…

There will be the usual 2 weeks break over Christmas, but term will finish slightly earlier due to other exciting work commitments which I look forward to sharing in my next newsletter!

I plan to set a January Challenge, organised in the same way as August’s challenge, so if you’re interested in joining in, drop me a message and I’ll create something for everyone to connect with.

Along with February’s Retreat, I’ll be booking another Yoga Nidra Event and a Spring Clean Well-Woman Yoga Event. Do message me if you’re interested in either event.

I have Living Your Yoga Vouchers available for Christmas Gifts for your loved ones (or for yourselves!) They can be used for events, 1:1’s or a termly payment - whatever you like! Drop me an email if you’d like to purchase one of these and I can post it out to you. (They’re also available electronically)

Gift Vouchers

Phew! I think that’s everything. Thank you for reading if you’ve made it this far!

Have a fabulous half term break and I look forward to seeing you all in November.

Much Love,

Lucy xx

Ps. I’ve been studying, practising and teaching and breathing a lot lately…Kate Bush sings about it best ;)

…...

Oh, let me breath (What are we going to do without?)

Quick - breathe in deep (We are all going to die without)

Oh, leave me something to breathe (What are we going to do without?)

Oh, leave me something to breathe (we are all going to die without?)

Oh God, please leave us something to breathe (What are we going to do without?)

Oh life is…

Breathing. Kate Bush.

What time is it? Summertime!

Hello! Welcome to my Summertime newsletter. I hope that you’re all able to take a bit of time out over the coming weeks, whether you’re away or at home, taking some rest and switching off from the noise of the outside world may be the best break we can take in the current climate. Hopefully you’ve found that your yoga community brings some life, light and grounding into your lives during such unpredictable & challenging times. Mixed Ability classes spent a lot of last term exploring numerous practices from nurturing meditations to remembering how to play with half & full handstands, shoulder-stands and headstands. We explored how inversions can make you feel, experiencing the support of partner work in some instances, and how we individually approach challenges that we may think are out of our reach (and then we discover that perhaps they are not :)) We always have lots of giggles in our Ashtanga Yoga Classes, whether there’s some spontaneous roly-poly’s or sharing funny stories, Saturday mornings are always fun, no matter how bleary-eyed we’re feeling! Well-Woman Yoga & Monday Evening Hatha Yoga Classes invite the mind and body to be soothed, nourished and settled, inviting a release of tension and an opportunity for deep rest.

Classes are both face-to-face and online: our community is still growing far and wide - everyone is welcome.

We have some exciting events planned for you during August and beyond…

EVENTS 2022

Summer Schedule

Monday Evening Hatha Yoga Online 7-8.15pm - Contact me directly to book

£12 per household drop in/£10 per session when Block Booking

Saturday Morning Ashtanga Yoga 7.30-9am - Contact me directly to book.

30th August - 3rd September *no class on 6th August (5 weeks)

Online every week/Face to Face: 13th August, 28th August, 3rd September.

£12 drop in/£10 per session when Block Booking

Autumn Schedule ~ Taking Bookings Now

Mondays

Well-Woman Yoga • 9.30-11am
19th Sept ~ 17th Oct • 5 classes

The Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. Face to Face & Online. £60 Term/£15 drop-in.

Well-Woman Yoga • 12.15-1.30pm
19th Sept ~ 17th Oct • 5 classes

Welford & Weston Memorial Hall, Stratford-Upon-Avon, CV37 8EF. Face to Face Only. £60 Term/£15 drop-in.

Hatha Yoga • 7-8.15pm
19th Sept ~ 17th Oct • 5 classes

Worldwide. Online Only. £60/£12 Drop-in

Wednesdays

Mixed Ability Yoga • 7-8.30pm
7th Sept ~ 19th Oct • 7 classes

The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End, Kenilworth. Face to Face & Online. £84 Term/£15 Drop-in.

Fridays

Hatha Yoga • 9.15-10.45am
16th Sept ~ 21st Oct • 6 classes

The Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. Face to Face & Online. £72 Term/£15 Drop-in.

Well-Woman Yoga • 11-12.30pm
16th Sept ~ 21st Oct • 6 classes
(FACE TO FACE SOLD OUT)

The Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. Face to Face & Online. £72 Term/£15 Drop-in.

Saturdays

Ashtanga Yoga • 7.30-9am
17th Sept ~ 15th Oct • 5 classes

The Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. Face to Face & Online. £60/£15 Drop-in.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Yoga 1:1 & Yoga Therapy Bookings

Balance+ App

Balance is an award winning free app to download for knowledge and guidance that can best support your body & mind during the perimenopause and menopause. The app was created by my friend and menopause specialist, Dr Louise Newson, to better help & support women going through the menopause years. The free balance app allows you to track your symptoms, access personalised expert content, download a Health Report©, share stories in the community and lots more.

In addition to this, you can now also subscribe to Balance+ which is the world’s first medically approved health and wellbeing companion, tailored to the needs of perimenopausal and menopausal women! Dr Louise Newson has hand-picked the best specialists and doctors in the menopause arena, all coming together to give you unparalleled access to their content, helping you to optimise your mental and physical health. I’m fortunate enough to be part of this team providing yoga (including physical, meditation and yoga nidra practices) for you to continue your practices at home.

Do share this information with anyone to support the women in your life.

Check out www.balance-menopause.com for an abundance of support, information & guidance.

Pre Natal 1:1’s & Couple Birth Preparation Sessions

Group pre natal & post natal classes are on hold at the moment, but I do run pre & post natal yoga 1:1’s both face to face and online - do contact me for more details.

Couples Birth Preparation Sessions are really unique sessions that I also teach privately in order to support both mum-to-be and birthing partner to prepare for labour. Often birthing partner can feel at a loose end when their partner is in labour, so this session is specifically designed to suit both. Practices include breath work, sounding, birthing postures and how partner can be a part of labour and best support the experience. These sessions have had great feedback in giving confidence to both parents-to-be.

“I loved our couple's birth prep workshop. It connected what I've learnt in my pre-natal classes with practical techniques my partner can support me with in labour. Now we've experienced the class together I feel much more confident about the birth. Before the workshop I'd told him how amazing Lucy was, and talked him through some of the techniques, but now we've practiced it together it's brought it all to life.” Charlotte.

In Other News…

Although this years Summer schedule looks quiet, there’s lots going on behind the scenes with Living Your Yoga! Including, more filming for the balance+ app; organising retreats for 2023 (let me know if you’re interested!), recording Audio Meditations, Yoga Nidra’s and Well-Woman Yoga Downloads. I’ll keep you updated when these will be released.

Don’t forget, you can also send Living Your Yoga Gift Vouchers to friends & family which can be exchanged for Weekly Classes, 1:1’s and Events!

Thank you to all of those that nominated & voted for LYY again with Muddy Stilettos Award - this year we made it to the finals which was a surprise after winning it last year! I didn’t expect to get that far again. Thank you, as ever, for all of your support! I’m always grateful.

That’s all for now… I thought I’d leave you with a beautiful poem by yung pueblo. I felt that this bit of writing really sums up how yoga works.

Wishing you all a beautiful Summer if I don’t see you.

Take care.

Much Love,

Lucy xxx

a body is a field of moving energy and a system of

information. as life continues its fluctuations, we tend

to gather attachments, burdens, and sorrows. we hold

them so tightly that they become embedded in the

body, causing blockages and disruptions in the flow of

our system, which can limit access to the best possible

version of ourselves - this sometimes manifests as

ailments or disease as well as a lack of belief in our

own power and a lack of understanding of the universe.

when we use purifying healing techniques, the body

begins releasing these knots of attachment, allowing

our field of energy to return to balance and move more

freely and powerfully. this causes changes in our body:

not just physical changes, such as the healing of disease

or ailments, but immaterial and internal changes as

well, such as believing in oneself more, the growth of

love, and the aspiration to grow into wisdom. really,

there is no separation between the mind and the body;

they move together as one under the leadership of our

mental contents.

yung pueblo ~ inward

A Short & Sweet Term...

Saturday Morning Ashtanga Yoga (Face to face & online)

Thank you to all for such a lovely term! We squeezed in a Well-Woman Event; numerous classes with a whole range of practices from mantra, pranayama, new meditations and soothing therapeutic movement to fun play with handstands and wall work; more filming for the Balance+ App; further Yoga Therapy Training and most importantly, lots of new babies have arrived who’s Mum’s attended Living Your Yoga Pre Natal Events :)

Read on for next terms schedule, and some very cute photo’s…

SUMMER TERM SCHEDULE

Mondays

Well-Woman Yoga (9.30-11am)

The Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. CV8 2JS

Face to Face & Online

13th June - 18th July

£60

Well-Woman Yoga (12.15-1.30pm)

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

Face to Face only

13th June - 18th July

£60

Hatha Yoga (7-8.15pm)

ONLINE ONLY

13th June - 18th July

£60

Wednesdays:

Mixed Ability Yoga (7-8.30pm)

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

Face to Face & Online

8th June - 20th July

£70

Fridays: *No class on June 24th*

Mixed Ability Yoga (9.15 - 10.45am)

The Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. CV8 2JS

Face to Face & Online

10th June - 22nd July

£60

Well-Woman Yoga (11 - 12.30pm) SOLD OUT

The Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. CV8 2JS

Face to Face & Online

10th June - 22nd July

£60

Saturdays:

Ashtanga Yoga (7.30 - 9am)

The Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth. CV8 2JS

Face to Face & Online

11th June - 23rd July

£70

Head to my website to book your classes: www.livingyouryoga.co.uk

For further information, please contact: info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

Well-Woman Yoga Event

Thank you to all who attended May’s Well-Woman Yoga Event. It was a nourishing and restorative afternoon with practices including breath work, meditation, joint release practices, pelvic floor practices, gentle flowing movement and a Yoga Nidra. It was lovely that some of you brought your friends and family and even birthday cake! I plan to schedule another Well-Woman Event in the Autumn - do let me know if you’re interested in attending.

Trimurti mudra

CONGRATULATIONS!

Sending huge, warm welcome-to-the-world hugs, to the arrival of the beautiful babies below…and congratulations to their amazing mums and loving families :)

Congratulations to Genny & Ryan, and to sisters Solva, Harlyn and Caldey on the birth of their baby brother Billy Avon, born on 4th April 2022.

Congratulations to Jo and Ed on the birth of their baby girl Ava born on 12th April 2022. Ted the Dog is also delighted at the new family member ;)

Congratulations to Jen & Thomas, and sisters and brothers Katelyn, Emily, Matthew & Oliver on the birth of their new baby brother Daniel William born on 26th April 2022.

Monthly Pre Natal Events are currently on hold, but I continue to work with Pre Natal Yoga Clients on a 1:1 basis and also Couples Birth Preparation Sessions. These can take place in your home, online or in a privately hired space.

Balance+ App

The Balance App is an award winning medical app, created by the lovely Dr Louise Newson. It’s an app that supports women through being able to log Peri-Menopausal and Menopausal symptoms, seek advice from experts, connect and support with other women, and keep updated on all Menopausal information. It is completely free to download.

For further lifestyle information, talks, videos, classes and audio recordings that are designed to support the Menopause journey, including: Yoga, Pilates, Nutrition, Pelvic Floor, Health, Sexual Health, Skin & Hair advice and Weight Management, you can now subscribe to Balance+

New material is continually being released to help you maintain good health, medical information and the best support in your Menopause journey.

Do share this information with all women in your life! They will appreciate it :)

Filming for Balance+

Looking Ahead to the Holidays

The Summer holiday schedule will see a reduction in weekly classes.

I’m currently planning to continue running the following classes during the 6 week holidays:

Monday Evening Hatha Yoga Online Only: 7-8.15pm

Saturday Morning Ashtanga Yoga Online (ad-hoc Face to Face): 7.30-9am

Pop-up outdoor Yoga (weather depending) and a retreat day are being planned.

I also have a couple of other projects up my sleeve for you to enjoy… watch this space!

Wishing you all a beautiful half term break and I look forward to seeing you next term.

Much Love,

Lucy x

Being Present

Breathe, relax and feel;

take time to slow down

the pace of life. Watch the

rise and fall of moods, the

birth and death of dreams.

Feelings and sensations seem

so real, yet they shift like

changing clouds, and flow

with the high tide out to sea

again. Allow it all to be, no

need to grasp or push away.

Present with each moment,

the whole of you, body, mind

and soul, opens to receive.

by Danna Faulds

Love & Gratitude

I wrote this to you from Purple Valley Yoga Retreat in sunny Tenerife, where every morning was spent deepening my Ashtanga Yoga practice, and most afternoons were spent in practice, playing and exploring  backbends, inversions and meditation. 

I chose to attend this yoga retreat to develop my personal practice, and in turn, to continue to deliver fresh and inspiring methods of yoga & meditation throughout all of my classes and individual tuitions. I look forward to sharing new practices and approaches next term :)

Along with deepening my Yoga & Meditation practice, I'd say I got a mighty fine and much needed rest, lots of joy and giggles shared with one of my dearest friends and a chance to be completely immersed in nature, all of which I am truly grateful for.

Pincha Mayurasana

My personal practice was very much focussed on living in the present moment, taking in everything through my senses: listening to the birds and the sea when outside walking, to absorbing the sound of the sweet chorus of ujjayi breath inside the shala (the practice space). I observed the beauty surrounding me, from the vibrant colours of the flowers in the street to the food on the table, from the smiles to the shapes our bodies were making during practice. My sense of smell became sensitive and uplifted by the scent of incense, the sea, my morning coffee; my taste buds were awoken by the taste of the delicious food, the salt of the sea from my swim. My awareness was heightened to the touch of assistance in a posture, the heat from the sun, the coolness of the sea… I’m grateful for all of these sensations and for the joy & experience that they brought. 

I studied with Ashtanga Yogini and Buddhist scholar/practitioner Ellen Johannesen - a wonderful teacher with whom I’ve never actually studied with before. She is full of experience, knowledge and wisdom - I’m completely inspired & uplifted by her teachings and her presence - I plan to return to her teachings again one day.

I hope that you all found time to rest, laugh and enjoy the Easter break: finding moments of gratitude, being with loved ones, exploring new places or just taking time to reflect. There have been so many ups and downs in the last couple of years. Even since the beginning of this year, so many of you have had to adjust your lives due to work, health, loss, and changes of circumstances. I’ve had numerous conversations with many of you, in how your yoga practice has helped you navigate your way throughout life’s challenges and changes, creating stability, routine, self-care and connection to the self. 

Due to so many changes and feedback, I have changed our weekly schedule a little, adding a new style of practice to the week. See details below.

Introducing a new Online Only: Monday Night Hatha Yoga Class

A new online only Hatha Yoga Class begins on Monday 25th April 7-8.15pm. This will be a nourishing class that includes meditation, pranayama, asana and relaxation. This class will be suitable for beginners, those looking for a gentle, fully rounded practice, and also suitable for those with health issues or recovering from illness. Payment is per household so you can have as many family members with you as you like for the practice ;)

This class is also suitable for those that attend Well-Woman Yoga Therapy, Mixed Ability or Ashtanga as a complement to our existing practice, or as an alternative.

Next Terms Schedule: Monday 25th April ~ Saturday 28th May 

Well-Woman Yoga 9.30-11am Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth (Face to Face & Online) *No class on 25th April or 2nd May* 

A short 3 week term for this class only I’m afraid: 9th May ~ 23rd May

Monday’s (25th April ~ 23rd May) 

**No classes on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May

Well-Woman Yoga 12.15-1.30pm Welford & Western Memorial Hall, Stratford-Upon-Avon (Face to Face Only) x4 weeks

Hatha Yoga  7-8.15pm Anywhere via Zoom (Online Only) x4 weeks

Wednesday’s (27th April ~ 25th May)

Mixed Ability Yoga 7-8.30pm The Kenilworth Centre, Abbey End, Kenilworth

(Face to Face & Online) x5 weeks

Friday’s (29th April ~ 27th May)

Mixed Ability Yoga 9.15-10.45am  Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth (Face to Face & Online) x5 weeks

Well-Woman Yoga  11-12.30pm Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth (Face to Face & Online) x5 weeks

Saturday’s (30th April ~ 28th May)

Ashtanga Yoga 7.30-9am Kenilworth Tennis & Squash Club, Crackley Lane, Kenilworth (Face to Face & Online) x5 weeks

*online only class takes place on Saturday May 7th*

Please book classes online via my website in the ‘Book Classes’ section. 

Please download & complete a Health Information Form via my website in the Classes sections. You can email this back to me at:

info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

For any questions, or if you need additional support on which class would be suitable for you, do feel free to email me.

WELL-WOMAN YOGA EVENT

Photo taken from our weekly Well-Woman Yoga Therapy Class

The next Well-Woman Event is on Saturday 21st May 2.30-5.30pm at Leek Wootton Village Hall, Leek Wootton, Warwickshire.

This is a deeply nourishing event that includes the following practices: Pawanmuktasana (joint release); Pranayama (breath work); Static & Flowing Asana (posture practice); Pelvic Floor Practices; Meditation; Yoga Nidra (deep guided relaxation/yogic sleep).

The afternoon is designed to inspire practices to best support your physical and mental health, help reduce tension and unwind, and bring a great community of women together.

A short tea & snack break is included in the afternoon. (Free Parking on site)

There is currently availability for this event.

Cost: £35

Head to ‘Book Classes’ via my website to book your place or drop me an email for enquiries.

Balance+ App

I’ve been busy filming more Yoga classes for the Balance+ App and have had the absolute joy of filming a few more sessions with my brilliant friend Claudia who has just joined the team. Claudia specialises in Yin Yoga & Mindfulness on the App, and my other dear team friend Dinah heads the Pilates classes that feature on the App too. There’s an abundance of information, yoga & pilates classes, recipes, cooking videos, along with advice in sexual health, pelvic floor health, weight management, nutrition, health, sleep, skin, hair - all things to take into account for Peri-Menopausal & Menopausal Women.

To subscribe to Balance+, simply download the award winning Balance Menopause App (for free!) and follow instructions to subscribe. Alternatively, head to www.balance-menopause.com for a wealth of information & community to support yours or your loved ones Menopause journey.

You can follow Claudia @yogabyclaudia & Dinah @menopausepilates and of course Balance @balancemenopasue on Instagram :)

Summer Retreats!

I’m currently in the process of organising some day yoga retreats in the Cotswolds during the Summer holidays in order for you to delve a little deeper into your yoga practice and enjoy a day of unwinding, restoring, nurturing & nourishment.

If you’re interested in attending a day retreat with me, do drop me a line as I’m starting my register now - numbers are limited. Venue & pricing will be confirmed soon :)

Yoga Therapy ~ Client Call-Out

As many of you know, I’m still very much immersed in my Yoga Therapy Training course with Yoga Campus and I’m now in my second year! Thank you to many of you who accommodate the changes in your weekly classes when I’m away on my training weekends - I hope that you feel that you benefit from the new practices that I introduce into your weekly practices on the mat.

I’m due to start my 3rd Case Study and I’m looking for a client who has conditions related to Back Care or Mental Health that has an interest in working with Yoga Therapy to help better support day-to-day life. If this may be something that you’re interested in exploring or would like further information about, please contact me.

That’s all for now, it feels like a short term ahead, but I’ll keep you updated with all things Yoga to look out for :)

Much Love,

Lucy xx

The Guest House

This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.

A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.

Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honourably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.

The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.

Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.

Rumi