Turtle Yoga

Turtle Yoga Turtle Yoga is an established yoga studio based in Holmfield near Halifax and Queensbury Yoga Studio

Summer is calling, and so is your chance to reset. 🌿✨I am so excited to finally open bookings for my Summer Mini-Retreat...
21/04/2026

Summer is calling, and so is your chance to reset. 🌿✨

I am so excited to finally open bookings for my Summer Mini-Retreat! This year, I’m doing things a little differently. Along with our signature yoga flow and a delicious seasonal lunch, I’ve invited the wonderful Harry at Dream Analysis UK to lead a Live Gong Bath for our final hour!!

Imagine: the scent of summer, a body stretched and relaxed, a belly full of good food, and then being bathed in the healing vibrations of the gongs. 🧘‍♀️🥣

The Details:
📅 Sunday 21st June 1-4pm
📍 Soul Wellness Hub Sowerby Bridge
🕒 3 Hours of pure "you" time.

Spaces are limited so make sure you don't miss out!!

Follow the link to book
https://bookwhen.com/turtleyogahalifax/e/ev-slzuh-20260621130000

Weekend plans? ✨ There are just a few mats left for our Spring Renewal & Radiance Workshop this Sunday, 26th April (1-3p...
20/04/2026

Weekend plans? ✨
There are just a few mats left for our Spring Renewal & Radiance Workshop this Sunday, 26th April (1-3pm).

If you’ve been feeling a bit sluggish or "stuck" lately, this two-hour workshop is designed to hit the reset button. Expect a sequence that boosts your energy and breathwork that clears the mental fog. We will finish with some restorative poses and a lovely relaxation to calm and restore. Light refreshments will also be available.
You’ll leave feeling lighter, brighter, and ready for the season ahead. 😌😌🌷

Follow the link to book your space
https://bookwhen.com/turtleyogahalifax

Warrior 2: From "Hanging Out" to High Power ⚔️Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II) often looks like a simple standing pose in p...
16/04/2026

Warrior 2: From "Hanging Out" to High Power ⚔️

Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II) often looks like a simple standing pose in photos, but when done with intention, it’s a full-body powerhouse. It’s about more than just the shape—it’s about the invisible engagements that build stamina and focus.

The Why: Beyond the Stretch
Total Leg Strength: It fires up the quads, hamstrings, and calves while stabilizing the ankles.

Hip & Chest Opening: It encourages external rotation in the hips and expands the chest for better posture.

Mental Resilience: Holding the pose builds "tapas" (heat) and trains the mind to stay calm under pressure.

3 Tweaks to "Feel" the Pose More
If you feel like you’re just "resting" in your joints, try these micro-adjustments to move the work into the muscles:

1. The "Mat-Ripper" Feet 👣
Instead of just standing, imagine you are trying to tear your mat in half by pushing your feet away from each other. You’ll feel your inner thighs and glutes instantly "switch on."

2. Find Your Back Leg ⚓
It’s easy to let the back leg go "sleepy." Firmly press the outer edge of your back foot into the floor. This anchors you and takes the heavy lifting off your front quad.

3. The "Pinky Toe" Track 🛡️
Check your front knee. If it’s caving toward your big toe, gently guide it toward the pinky toe side of your foot. This protects the knee joint and deepens the hip opening.

The Final Check:
Drop the "Earrings": Relax your shoulders away from your ears.

Level the Pelvis: Tuck your tailbone slightly to protect your low back.

The Gaze: Lock your focus over your front fingertips.

Let me know if you feel the difference!

From "I can't do that" to "I've got this." 🌿🙂🧘‍♂️​The most rewarding part of my week is watching a 1-to-1 client realise...
12/04/2026

From "I can't do that" to "I've got this." 🌿🙂🧘‍♂️

​The most rewarding part of my week is watching a 1-to-1 client realise that their body is capable of so much more than they thought. 😊

​Often, we start with a 45-minute Taster. We keep it simple, we use the props, and we find a pace that feels safe. But the real yoga happens over the following weeks.

​I'm excited to announce I’ve launched the 3 and 6-Week 1:1 Packages:
Because yoga isn't a "one and done" thing. When we work together over a few weeks:

✨ We build a habit and a regular practice: No more "I'll start next Monday."!

✨ We get specific: We target that nagging back pain or that specific goal every single week.💪

✨ You get the extras: I include a foundational pose guide and my "Deep Reset" relaxation audio so you can bring that studio calm home with you.😌
​If you’ve been hovering on the edge of joining a class but feel too "un-flexible" or shy, let’s spend some time 1-to-1 first.

​Now available to book:
​45-Min Taster: The perfect icebreaker (£35)
​3-Session Kickstart: Build your momentum (£135)
​6-Session Foundation: The full reset with all the bonuses (£250)

​Drop me a message if you’re ready to find your flow in a private, judgment-free space or follow the link https://bookwhen.com/turtleyogahalifax42

Helen 🐢🧘‍♀️

Happy Easter everyone!!! 🐰Enjoy the bank holiday weekend and the choccies 🙂See you back on the mat on Tuesday Helen 🐢🧘‍♀...
05/04/2026

Happy Easter everyone!!! 🐰

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend and the choccies 🙂

See you back on the mat on Tuesday

Helen 🐢🧘‍♀️

Looking for something to do this weekend with the kids? 🤔Get out of the storm and come join me tomorrow 10.30-11.30am 🐣E...
03/04/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend with the kids? 🤔

Get out of the storm and come join me tomorrow 10.30-11.30am 🐣

Easter themed fun Yoga for all the family

All ages welcome

See link to book or get intouch
https://bookwhen.com/turtleyogahalifax

***REMINDER***No classes on Friday or SundayRemaining classes before EasterTonight 7-8pm Thurs 7-8pm Family Yoga Saturda...
01/04/2026

***REMINDER***

No classes on Friday or Sunday

Remaining classes before Easter

Tonight 7-8pm
Thurs 7-8pm

Family Yoga Saturday 10.30-11.30am

🌸 April at the Studio: Yoga, Sound & Renewal 🌸​As the clocks change tonight for Spring, I'm excited to share what’s comi...
28/03/2026

🌸 April at the Studio: Yoga, Sound & Renewal 🌸

​As the clocks change tonight for Spring, I'm excited to share what’s coming up this April! Whether you’re looking for family fun or a deep seasonal reset, we have something special waiting for you on the mat. 🙂

​Here’s the April Lineup:

​👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Yoga - Easter Special
A playful, inclusive session for all ages!
​When: Saturday, 4th April
​Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am

​✨ Gong Bath with Harry
Immerse yourself in total sound relaxation.
​When: Sunday, 19th April
​Time: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
​Status: ⏳ Only 2 spaces left!

​🌿 Spring Renew & Refresh Workshop
Shake off the winter and align with the energy of Spring.
​When: Sunday, 26th April
​Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
​Status: ⏳ Only 4 spaces left!


Click the link below to book your spot or send me a DM to save your place!

https://bookwhen.com/turtleyogahalifax

Confession: I used to hold my breath the moment things got hard! (Sometimes still do!!) 🫣​We’ve all been there—face turn...
20/03/2026

Confession: I used to hold my breath the moment things got hard! (Sometimes still do!!) 🫣

​We’ve all been there—face turning red, jaw clenched, wondering why a pose feels impossible. The second I started prioritizing a steady flow of air over a "perfect" shape, everything changed.

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🧘‍♀️Holding the breath can lead to a buildup of carbon dioxide, which can increase tension and muscle fatigue.

🧘‍♀️Deep, rhythmic breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowering cortisol and allowing muscles to find "active relaxation."

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​Top Tip: If you can’t breathe smoothly, you’ve gone too deep into the pose. Ease off 10% and find your inhale again. 😊

The irony of being a Yoga Teacher? Sometimes I’m the worst at actually relaxing. 😅I’ve had chance over the weekend to th...
15/03/2026

The irony of being a Yoga Teacher? Sometimes I’m the worst at actually relaxing. 😅

I’ve had chance over the weekend to think about my own personal experience at the gong bath with Harry, and why I couldn’t fully switch off as much as I hoped to.
Being the teacher, I found it hard to be the student. Even though I teach and guide my students on how to relax, I found it hard to do myself!!
I also struggled laying on the floor for a long period of time. I had a little support under my lower back, but I still felt twinges, and the back of my head started aching too. The eye pillow I used also felt heavy and uncomfortable after a while. I learnt you can’t 'will' yourself into a meditative state if your physical foundation is off. Who knew how difficult it is to relax!!
Next time I’m going to try a few adjustments to see if it helps my experience and I thought I’d share incase it might help any of you whenever you are in Savasana:

😌Knee Bolster > Back Pillow: Swapping the thin pillow under my back for a thick bolster under my knees to flatten the lumbar spine and save my coccyx.

😌The 'Neck Nest': Using a folded towel to support the cervical curve so the back of my head doesn't take all the pressure.

😌Eye Pillow Placement: Moving it down toward the cheekbones to avoid that 'heavy' feeling on the forehead.

Remember: Physical comfort is the gateway to mental stillness. If your body is screaming, your mind isn’t dreaming! 😊

Address

Turtle Yoga, 4th Floor, Holmfield Mill, Holdsworth Road
Halifax
HX36SN

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7pm - 8pm
Wednesday 7pm - 8pm
Thursday 7pm - 8pm
Friday 11:30am - 12:30pm
Sunday 10:45am - 11:45am

Telephone

+447971957321

Website

https://bookwhen.com/turtleyogahalifax42

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What is Turtle Yoga

Hi, my name is Helen and I’ve been running Turtle Yoga since Jan 2018. Based in between Halifax and Queensbury in the Holmfield area, I like to make sure our sessions are welcoming for all levels and a relaxed environment to just spend an hour focusing on yourself and your own practice.

We focus on different styles of Hatha yoga, with some breathing exercises, warm-ups and relaxation to finish, giving you a rewarding session that is great for the mind and body. It is also a very friendly atmosphere with a mix of people and ages.

If you are new to yoga and want to learn more about how to get into it, I would love to hear from you and chat about your experiences and what you’d like to get out of it.

A bit about me...