Doda Yoga

14/11/2025

Thank you for tonight, lovely souls.

Before I came to teach this evening, I had a huge wave of anxiety, that tightness in the chest, the shoulders creeping upwards, and those old familiar thoughts of “not good enough.” Just thoughts, I know… but sometimes they arrive loudly.

I even had that moment where I suddenly thought I’d left a candle burning at home, and then got caught in the rain and for a minute, I felt myself beginning to spiral.

But then… I arrived.

And being in the room with you all, your energy, your kindness, your presence it helped everything soften.
I left feeling lighter and brighter, simply from being around wonderful humans.

If I wasn’t as chatty as usual, that’s why. Sometimes we just have to let ourselves feel whatever is arising, without pushing it away.

Thank you for holding the space with me, just by being yourselves.

I’m forever grateful and can’t even begin to describe how humbling it is to create a space for people to be themselves. I will always be grateful to you all.

Keep shining your lights, you never know who they might help.

Next session: Friday 5th December - APCC - 1830

Link in bio to book.

With love,
Naomi ✨

13/11/2025

Lately, I’ve noticed more emotive feedback from my classes shared with me in person. People sharing how deeply the practice has touched them. I can’t say exactly what’s prompted this shift, but I do know that over the past six to eight months, the way I plan my classes has evolved.

Class planning now begins with cognition: the thoughtful design of sequences, themes, and intentions on paper. This engages the analytical mind, ensuring the practice is structured with purpose and aligned with therapeutic goals.

The next stage is embodiment: stepping onto the mat to feel the sequence within my own body. Through this process, I make refinements and adaptations to ensure accessibility and safety for diverse bodies and experiences. This ongoing cycle between mind and body allows the class to evolve from concept to lived experience, integrating both intellectual understanding and intuitive insight.

When I finally step into the class, my attention is fully with those in front of me observing how your bodies move and respond, not in a clinical or intrusive way, but with curiosity and care. My aim is always to shape the practice to suit you, rather than asking you to fit into the practices I have designed.

It takes both art and skill, and while my classes may feel different from others, that’s okay. I’m not trying to be like anyone else, I’m simply trying to be me.

I am grateful for your feedback and sharing your wisdom with me as it enables me to grow too.

With love,
Naomi ✨

11/11/2025

👀✨ The Power of Connecting with a Stranger ✨👀

Have you noticed how people seem more open lately?
A smile in the queue, a kind word while walking, small, human moments that remind us we all crave connection.

Still, reaching out can feel scary. Making eye contact, starting a conversation, it asks us to be a little vulnerable. But that tiny act of courage can change someone’s day and sometimes, it changes ours too.

Because connection doesn’t always begin with people we know. Sometimes it starts with a stranger. 💛

✨ Your challenge: speak to a stranger this week. You never know what that moment might mean.

Read more on the blog 👉 https://www.dodayoga.co.uk/post/the-power-of-connecting-with-a-stranger 🔗

With love,
Naomi✨

10/11/2025

✨ Finding Lightness ✨

A gentle twist to ease out after my swimming lesson! 🏊‍♀️

I’m definitely not a swimmer yet, but I’m enjoying being the student and learning to move with more ease (the breathing still confuses me immensely 😅).

That’s the feeling I want to bring into all my classes this week: a sense of lightness, freedom, and flow. 🌿

⭐️ Yoga for Wellbeing - Tuesday 09:15 (King Arthur’s)

😊 Yoga - Tuesday 17:30 (Tidworth Civic Centre)

🧘‍♀️ Yoga - Wednesday 19:00 (APCC)

🪑 Chair Yoga - Thursday 1415 (RBL)

🧘‍♀️ Yin Yoga – Friday 18:30 (APCC) → 2 spaces left

🎵 Sound Bath – Sunday 1630 (Studio Yoga) → sold out

Here’s to letting go of heaviness,
in body, and body! 💫

With love,
Naomi ✨

06/11/2025

I don’t normally post twice in one day, but when your Chair Yoga 🪑 class think you’re about to take their photo when really you’re just taking the register and they all look a little disappointed that you’re not… well, how could I not take one afterwards?

💛 (Photo taken and shared with consent.)

I’ve learnt so much from this amazing group of people.

Above all, I’ve learnt that connection really matters. I feel so privileged to be part of this group, we show up for each other on the good days and the hard ones, because life is a rollercoaster sometimes 🎢

What a joy it is to teach! This class runs each Thursday at 1415 at the Royal British Legion in Andover in partnership with

With love,
Naomi ✨

06/11/2025

Ever wondered what makes Yoga Therapy different from a regular yoga class?

It’s not about flexibility, it’s about personalised, whole-person healing.

I’ve written a new blog exploring how Yoga Therapy works and who it can help.

Link to read here 🔗: www.dodayoga.co.uk/post/what-is-yoga-therapy-a-whole-person-approach-to-healing

With love,
Naomi ✨

03/11/2025

Today I did something I’ve been putting off for years… I had my first adult swimming lesson 🏊‍♀️💦

I’ve always had a huge fear of putting my head under water: probably from a mix of not having lessons as a child, wearing glasses, and having a boisterous brother who thought dunking me was great fun 🙈

I’ve always been able to do what I like to call “ladies breaststroke”. Enough to stay afloat, but not enough to feel truly confident in the water.

For Mother’s Day, I was gifted a swim hat and goggles… and it’s taken me this long to pluck up the courage to actually use them!

Lately, as I’ve watched my daughter absolutely thrive in her swimming and seen new people walk into my yoga classes with their own mix of fear and courage, I realised it was time to practice what I preach.

So today, I faced that fear. My head was under the water for most of the class, my heart was racing, and the breathing was definitely not like yoga breathing 😅 but I did it.

A huge thank you to my fantastic teachers at Roslyn Swimming Academy finding an adult swimming class was surprisingly challenging, but having the right teacher and support made all the difference. 💙

If there’s something you’ve been putting off because it feels uncomfortable or scary… maybe this is your sign to start.

Growth happens when we step outside the comfortable and into the unknown.

With love,
Naomi ✨

26/10/2025

After a wonderful but hectic week away, and a late night supporting a friend with something brilliant, I decided to take advantage of the clocks changing. Rather than celebrating an extra hour in bed (my daughter was up at 5am so it didn’t feel like extra sleep!), I took my own advice.

I snuck downstairs, baked a cake, finished off the post holiday chores: washing, drying, emptying the dishwasher and then took myself into the garden (still in my pyjamas and coat!). There I sat, basking in the morning sun, tea in hand, surrounded by peace and quiet.

Small steps can completely shift our mindset.

✨ What moment are you taking for you today?

Classes return on Tuesdays, and I can’t wait to breathe fully with you all once more.

With love,
Naomi ✨

25/10/2025

Many of us feel our energy dip as the days grow shorter, it’s a natural response to the change in light and rhythm. I love this BBC piece on how small shifts in routine, time outdoors, and even romanticising the cosy side of autumn can make a big difference. 🍁

Fresh air, gentle movement, and connection really do help us stay balanced through the darker months.

🔗 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c7492e5x7jzo

If you’ve changed your routine to support you as the seasons change I’d love to hear what you do.

With love,
Naomi ✨

What's the best way to keep your spirits up as the days get shorter and the weather gets colder?

24/10/2025

Somatic movement is a conversation, not a performance.

The body whispers, fascia remembers, breath responds.

When we move with the seasons and listen within, yoga becomes alive. ✨

Read more in my latest blog 👇
🔗 https://www.dodayoga.co.uk/post/what-is-somatic-yoga-and-how-does-it-work-with-you

With love,
Naomi✨

23/10/2025

There’s something so deeply nourishing about being in nature, the sound of the wind moving through the trees, the crunch of leaves underfoot, the rhythm of the rain, the soft stillness that seems to settle into your bones when you just stop and breathe it all in. 🌿✨

For me, nature is the best kind of therapy. It slows everything down. It reminds me how connected we really are: to the earth, the seasons, the elements, and ourselves.

So yes… when I told my family I’d booked a UK holiday in October (cue horrified faces 😅), there was a bit of disbelief! But I think they’re starting to see what I mean, the misty mornings, cosy walks, wild weather, and hot chocolate afterwards are all part of the magic.

There’s no such thing as bad weather, only different ways to experience it. 💚

With love,
Naomi ✨