The Contented Yogini

20/04/2026

“Yoga is so good, I wish I had started years ago”

This is the thing I hear most often from new students so if you’ve been thinking of giving it a go (or returning after a hiatus) then join us as the new term starts in Muckhart this week 💖🕉️💪

Tuesday and Friday mornings 09.30-11.00

Special rate of £5.00 per class for teenagers on study leave - the perfect aid to study and focus, and balancing the stress of exams 💙🕉️💙

18/04/2026

Poppy and Andy are away to London for a book signing with her favourite author 💖 In the time it took them to journey by train I have baked -

Lemon and poppyseed drizzle cake
Oat, walnut & raisin cookies - vegan
Oat, coconut & raisin cookies - not vegan
Hazelnut & almond kransekake cookies dipped in chocolate
Peanut butter stuffed dates robed in chocolate

All for the Barre & Yoga workshop at the Muckhart hall tomorrow 💪💖🕉️

This event sold out weeks ago but look out for more dates when we return to workshops in the autumn 😎

29/03/2026

While you are focusing on your home practice, keep these quiet wins in mind 💖🕉️💖

A lot of progress in yoga is easy to miss because it doesn't look dramatic.

It looks like smoother breath when effort increases.
More control on the way out of a pose.
Less tension collecting in the shoulders and neck.

It looks like your joints feeling better the next day instead of worse.
Like not needing to chase the deepest version to feel like the practice counted.

These are quiet wins, but they are real ones.

They usually mean the body is organizing better, the nervous system is trusting more, and the practice is getting smarter.

29/03/2026

Typical Spring weather here on the West Coast… enjoy your Easter break! Classes return on 13th April for Zoom and 20th April in the Hall 😎🌱🌷🌼💪

28/03/2026

I was going to publicise the upcoming workshop that Holly and I have designed - a hybrid of Barre and Yoga that strengthens the body and feeds the soul. But I can’t because it is completely sold out! 💪🎉💪

You can join the wait list here - https://gymcatch.com/app/provider/5254/events/8948407

And keep an eye out for future events 😎

28/03/2026

Tonight at Elevate ✨

A truly special evening as our dancers slowed everything down and took time to reconnect - through breath, movement and stillness.

With Sara, The Contented Yogini, they explored what it means to pause, to listen, and to move with intention. From balance to relaxation, every moment was about building awareness, confidence and calm from within.

It was quietly powerful to watch - a room full of dancers giving themselves permission to slow down, reset and simply be. 💜

This is what Elevate is all about. Supporting our dancers not just in how they move, but in how they feel.

28/03/2026

I am back in the Cuil Bay (Duror) studio for the Easter holidays 💪🕉️ Classes available on Monday 30th March and 6th April 09.30-11.00… 1-2-1’s available by arrangement 🌱🌷🌼

Book via DM for info and directions.

16/03/2026

Yoga Workshop this weekend… a celebration of all things Spring 🌼 The perfect way to spend a Sunday morning 🌼 Includes a mini sound bath at the end of the practice… before we get to the cakes and cookies 😉 Just a few places left; come and join us 🌼 Book directly via DM 🌼

12/03/2026

A lovely little practice to notice and eliminate unwanted tension 💖

19/02/2026

The daffodils will be out in force next month, and we will be gathering for a Spring Yoga Workshop on Sunday 22nd March. Come and join us for a wonderful morning of rejuvenating and invigorating practice… and cake 😉🌷🌼🕉💖🕉🌷🌼