OM YOGA North Wales

02/01/2026

New Year New Newsletter....

Read here... cup of tea and a hot water bottle recommended!

Newsletter here: https://bit.ly/44Uz3Fk

Also as a Journal post here: https://omyoganorthwales.co.uk/journal/january-2026

Quote from Brianna Wiest's book - The Pivot Year

“I hope that this is the year you realise everything – every last thing in your life – will happen with much more ease if it is alignment with your soul’s true intent.
I hope this is the year you begin to unearth those truths from inside you.
I hope this is the year you find the boldest, bravest kind of courage.
I hope this is the year you walk fiercely into the life that was always meant to be yours.
Within you lives a great vision for your life, quieted over time by the world.
It is once again time to listen.
It is once again time to live.”

Is 2026 going to be a Pivot Year for you? I hope so xx

31/12/2025

Yes to all of this... Happy New Year to all xx

On the stroke of midnight tonight, you can resolve to be better, if you like…
to be fitter,
to eat cleaner,
to work harder.

On the stroke of midnight tonight,
you can resolve to become a whole new you,
if you so choose.

Or, you can take a moment to acknowledge what you already are.
Because it’s a lot.
You are a lot.

And you deserve to be truly seen.

On the stroke of midnight tonight, perhaps you could congratulate yourself, for coping.
For breaking, again,
for rebuilding, again.

For catching the stones life has thrown at you,
and using them to build your castle that little bit more beautifully.

And if you have used those stones to block yourself in for the ‘heal’, perhaps you can realign them this year. Make a grander gate, not a higher wall.

You have endured, my friend.
Through times you thought unendurable. You did.

And I don’t see the need to resolve to become a whole new you,
when you are already so very much indeed.

Happy new year.

You made it.

Now let us face another 365 day-turn, arms wide…
accepting, embracing and ‘seeing’ one other,
for all we truly are…

breaks and all.

Donna Ashworth

21/12/2025

Solstice blessings everyone... nourishing times as we get ready to welcome the light back in slowly, slowly. Everything in Nature does everything at a steady pace. We are part of Nature so go easy today and over the coming weeks as the light returns xx

"Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise." Attributed to Victor Hugo

The winter solstice. The longest night. The shortest day.
And a very funny time of year for me personally as it marks the slowing down after a busy period and the most joyous thing of all, the return of the light.

Yesterday's highlight was a lovely walk up a big hill (legs were strong, lungs were good) to drop off some calendars to someone in the neighbouring village. Spotting lots of old nests in the bare hedges, listening to lots of bird song, spotting where I think the Goldcrest lives. Mr Goldcrest, I'm going to be watching out for you.....

The low was my big toe that I did something stupid to recently and by the time I'd walked down the hill, was very unhappy with me.

And then I had a very funny Muldoon out at the stables who is such a stroppy little boy. Donkeys are meant to be incredibly stoic. Junior certainly is. Muldoon, he wears every emotion on his face and is all the funnier for it. He was obviously very itchy and so threw himself down on the concrete and had a big roll and scratch.
The others would never do this. But not Muldoon, he's got to deal with things and he'll do them right there, right now. Such a funny, foolish long eared little boy.

Have a good, short day. And I'll be thinking of an old friend, Wende Anne Maunder who I know loved the return of the light too ###

04/12/2025

Only two places left on the DAY RETREAT a week on Sunday xx

01/12/2025

Happy 1st December folks!
My monthly newsletter has just flown the coop… hope you enjoy reading it!

https://mailchi.mp/omyoganorthwales/decembernews2025

Please support these upcoming Evening Events if you can:
Friday 5th December – Kirtan with Siward at Llanrhos.
Friday 12th December Crystal Bowls at Llanrhos.
Only 1 place left for the Betwixtmas Event on 28th December!

DAY RETREATS - put a £20 deposit down to book your spot!
Sunday 14th December – Rest Medicine Day Retreat at Lima Gardens
Sunday 11th January – Meditation & Breathwork at Lima Gardens.
And Sunday 8th February – Yoga Yoga Yoga at Trigonos.

Bookings here: https://bookwhen.com/omyoganorthwales

Thanks so much! Three more weeks of classes until the two-week break for Christmas xx

28/11/2025

Give yourself the gift of REST on this One Day Retreat with me in the Conwy Valley, North Wales.

'REST MEDICINE' ... From 10.00am - 5.00pm we will be learning Rest Practices to support you through the winter and festive season.

Yoga Nidra, Restorative Yoga, time in nature and time to slow down...
More info here: https://bit.ly/4ntVdEC
Questions? kate@omyoganorthwales.co.uk

25/11/2025

My first experience of singing sacred mantra was with Deva Premal, listening to CDs in the car and trying to get the hang of the Sanskrit words! That was over 20 years ago!

Seven years ago I met her in a magical retreat in Corfu - I will never forget how clear her skin, how sparkly her eyes and how wide her smile was - she raditated presence, peace and unconditional love! An inspiration.

Now I love to sit with Siward & George and sing, chant and connect to the energy of the ancient mantras.
Join us on 5th December to try it for yourself! Namaste x

Booking here: https://bit.ly/3JttBSb

21/11/2025

If you're looking for a yoga teacher and class and wondering who to go to in North Wales, you have a range of wonderful teachers to choose from. My advice is always to try a few different classes to find the style of yoga and teaching that works for you...

I have updated my Testimonials page so you can read feedback from my students and retreat guests:

https://omyoganorthwales.co.uk/testimonials

“Kate’s style of teaching is gentle, encouraging and informative. I am new to yoga and enjoy learning about the benefits of the postures, breathwork and meditation. The venue is beautiful, and Kate enhances this by creating a relaxing sanctuary, including tea-lights and even a spritz of lavender water prior to relaxation. I always seem to get a good night’s sleep after yoga which is an added bonus.“ Janet Jones

Read Kate Hamilton-Hunter's student feedback and testimonials for her style of yoga, meditation, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Retreats and Workshops. OM YOGA testimonials.

18/11/2025

Are you feeling the itch?... The itch to re-balance your inner world, to re-synch your psyche, to regulate your nervous system... to stop and breathe... but don't know how?

Retreat for a Day with me and find tools for your Life-Aid Kit, practices that help you to remember your softness, wisdom and belonging. These are still inside you, no matter what the world would have you believe.

Come and play, lie down and rest, breathe deeply and settle in, come home to yourself. I will hold the space for you.

Then take the tools, techniques and practices home with you. Use them often in quiet moments. Come home, all is well...

Read my Retreat Newsletter here for more details: https://bit.ly/3LH8zAs