The Yoga effect

04/01/2026

I’m Nicky — a qualified yoga teacher and personal trainer with almost 20 years’ experience in health and fitness. My private yoga sessions are designed around your needs, whether that’s building strength, improving mobility, managing stress, or simply feeling better in your body.

With over 800 hours of training in Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Ashtanga, Chair Yoga, and men’s classes, you’ll receive expert guidance in a safe, supportive setting.

📍 I am based in the Burnham-on-crouch area
🧘 1-hour private session: £45
🧘 2-person session: £30 per person
Get in touch to start your personalised yoga journey.

I am happy to teach at your home, which may incur an additional charge depending on the distance I have to travel. I also have local studios I am able to hire at an additional cost £15 per hour.
For info on my yoga classes and retreats please follow my business page The Yoga effect
For a chance to WIN A FREE YOGA COURSE as well on updates for all my special offers please visit https://mailchi.mp/.../win-a-free-in-person-or-online...

01/01/2026

So excited to share my 2026 class timetable and upcoming retreat with you all 💛
Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, you’re so welcome here. From gentle yin and chair yoga to mixed classes, men’s yoga, and private sessions — there’s something for every body. Come as you are, move at your own pace, — you’ll be met with warmth, encouragement, and zero pressure. New faces always welcome 🤍
Happy New Year!!!

Please note all courses are starting the week beginning 12th January. Due to all the New year resolutions classes are even busier than normal so please book to avoid disappointment. Simply drop me a message and I will send you the details to secure your place.

01/01/2026

So excited to share my 2026 class timetable and upcoming retreat with you all 💛
Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have been practicing for years, you’re so welcome here. From gentle yin and chair yoga to mixed classes, men’s yoga, and private sessions — there’s something for every body. Come as you are, move at your own pace, — you’ll be met with warmth, encouragement, and zero pressure. New faces always welcome 🤍
Happy New Year!!!

Please note all courses are starting the week beginning 12th January. Due to all the New year resolutions classes are even busier than normal so please book to avoid disappointment. Simply drop me a message and I will send you the details to secure your place.

25/12/2025

Wishing all my amazing students a wonderful Xmas day ❤️❤️❤️
I love you guys !!!!!! X

17/12/2025

A Day Retreat for Reflection, Renewal & Intentional Living
Step into the new year with clarity, energy, and purpose.
Vision into creation is a nourishing day retreat designed to help you honour what you’ve achieved, release what no longer serves you, and consciously create what comes next.
Through gentle movement, deep rest, creative intention-setting, and energetic alignment, you’ll be guided to reconnect with yourself and your vision for the year ahead.
What the day includes:
• Guided journalling to reflect on the past year and clarify your path forward
• Creating a 2026 Vision Board
• A grounding Yoga Flow
• Future self meditation & Yoga Nidra
• Aura Photo & Personal Reading for each participant
• A delicious, warming hot lunch
• A closing planetary Gong Bath for deep insight & integration
This Retreat Is for you If you:
• Are ready to reconnect with your intuition and inner knowing
• Want to start the year in alignment with what is truly important to you
• Want to create a space to rest & reflect
• Love a blend of spirituality, creativity, and deep rest

What You’ll Leave With
✔ Clarity for the year ahead
✔ Renewed energy and calm
✔ A tangible vision for 2026
✔ A sense of grounding, alignment, and spaciousness

The retreat will be held at the beautiful riverside venue, Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex, from 9:00am–4:00pm.
You can secure your place with a £60 deposit, with the remaining balance due before 10th January, or pay the full £125 at the time of booking. Payment can be made by transfer to the The yoga effect or visit www.theyogaeffect.life

Spaces are limited so book now!

17/12/2025

16/12/2025

🎁 Left Christmas shopping to the last minute?
No stress — I’ve got you covered.

Yoga Gift Vouchers are available now and can be used for any of my yoga classes or retreats. A meaningful, flexible gift that supports wellbeing, movement, and rest.

✨ Classes include:
• Yin Yoga
• Mixed Yoga
• Men’s Yoga
• Chair Yoga

Truly something for everyone, whatever their age, ability, or experience.

💌 Vouchers available in any amount — just send me a message to order.
Perfect as a thoughtful last-minute gift (and no queues required!).

🎄 Give the gift of time, balance, and wellbeing this Christmas.

29/10/2025

Don't miss our last one of the year!
Yin Yoga & Sound Bath Afternoon ✨
🗓 Sunday, 9th November | ⏰ 4–6:30 PM
Join myself & the extremely talented Sam for a blissful afternoon of deep rest and renewal.
💫 Gentle Yin Yoga to release tension
💫 Immersive Sound Bath with planetary gongs & sacred instruments
💫 A journey to stillness, balance & peace
No experience needed—just bring yourself & an open heart.
📍 Southminster reform church
🎟 Limited spaces! Book your spot now: http://www.belliswellbeing.net/ (please click on any bookings icon)

11/10/2025

Welcome to my Yoga classes suitable for all ages and fitness levels!
Yoga is the most wonderful practice for mind and body. Not only does it help improve strength, balance and flexibility, it is great for spine health, posture and back pain.
If you are suffering with anxiety, stress or depression then Yoga is definitely for you!

My classes are all about inclusivity, there is something for everybody, no matter what your aliments are or if you are a complete beginner. Yoga is for everyone.

• Mixed Yoga: A dynamic blend of standing and floor-based poses designed to build both strength and flexibility. Perfect for those wanting a well-rounded practice.

• Yin Yoga: A gentle, floor-based practice that focuses on deep stretching and stillness. Ideal for improving flexibility, relieving tension, and calming the mind.

• Chair Yoga: A supportive and accessible option for older adults or anyone with limited mobility. This practice allows you to enjoy the benefits of yoga in a safe and comfortable way.

• Men’s Yoga: Specifically tailored to the male body and ideal for beginners. This class helps improve flexibility, strength, and balance in a relaxed, judgment-free environment.

Upcoming Yoga courses cost £63 run for 7 weeks and begin the week starting 13th October.

Monday 6.00pm – Mixed yoga
Southminster Reform Church

Monday 7.30pm – Yin yoga
Burnham reform church

Tuesday 9.30am – Yin yoga
Burnham Reform church hall

Tuesday 1.30pm – Mixed yoga
Burnham Reform church hall

Tuesday 7pm – Mixed Yoga
Burnham Reform church hall (behind the church)

Thursday - 10.30am – Mixed yoga
St Lawrence Stone sailing club

Thursday 6pm - Men’s yoga
Burnham reform church

Thursday 7.30pm - Mixed yoga
Burnham reform church

Chair Yoga - Friday 2pm – Free class trial for newbies!
Burnham reform church Hall (behind the church)

Simply drop me a private message to book. Please note: spaces are very limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.