Midlife on the Mat with Donna

Midlife on the Mat with Donna 🧘‍♀️Embodied led Pilates & Yoga teacher bringing wellness to Rossendale, empowering women through midlife with movement to connect mind, body & soul ✨

Year of the firehorse is the theme for our yoga practise this week as I invite students to step into their power, find t...
23/02/2026

Year of the firehorse is the theme for our yoga practise this week as I invite students to step into their power, find their strength, courage and momentum to move forward with conviction.🏇

📸Couldn’t resist posting this pic of me demo’ing just that!

(Yes I know it is a Unicorn, and yes it is obviously not real, but I thought it captured the spirit of our own firehorse energy it really well! 😂)

15/02/2026

The Goa Experience 2026 🌴🤍

17 beautiful souls, Lou-Anne and I, in a little Goan Paradise. It has been a dream come true. From where my yoga journey started to hosting this retreat and what a magical time it has been!

Thank you for joining me in India, it has been truly incredible 🤍

Just one space left on each Retreat!
11/02/2026

Just one space left on each Retreat!

Well you have made it through January and what better time to think about Spring and a fabulous Yoga, Pilates & Spa Retr...
30/01/2026

Well you have made it through January and what better time to think about Spring and a fabulous Yoga, Pilates & Spa Retreat?

Previously both sold out I have had a couple of spaces come unexpectedly available on my Spring Retreats:

27th-29th March - The Lakes (2 night) - One twin (for 2) or sole occupancy

24th-27th April - Shropshire (3 night) - One space sharing a twin

Escape for a wonderful weekend of movement, meditation, relaxation, nature, good food and great company!

🛌Luxury accommodation
🍴Delicious food
🧘Yoga & Pilates
💆Use of Spa - pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool bath & relaxation area
💜Breathwork & meditation
✍️Guided journaling
🌞Outdoor yoga (weather permitting!)
🏊Optional dip
✨Candlelit yin/restorative yoga
🤸Yoga workshop
🥾Guided nature walk

Price from £495 per person

It will be a wonderful time to make sometime for yourself as we emerge from Winter & celebrate Spring. You can enjoy a weekend away surrounded by like minded people, sharing movement & meditation, to share the magic that we will create and leave us feeling energised & recharged, ready to step into Spring.

Comment below if you are interested and I will share all the details including how to book on.

I would love to have you join us!

📸on the left is The Lakes
📸on the right is Shropshire

17/01/2026

Just had a cancellation for Pilates Tues eve 6pm.
Grab it quick -
it’s the only space for next week! Spaces still available in yoga

06/01/2026

Super well done to my Pilates newbies tonight!
Smashed it like a pro!🙌
Breathe and see you next week 😊

So excited to see you all back on the mat this week and to welcome my newbies to classes!I’ve got a gorgeous reset Pilat...
04/01/2026

So excited to see you all back on the mat this week and to welcome my newbies to classes!

I’ve got a gorgeous reset Pilates class planned for my mixed level classes this week - think mobilisation, posture reset and core re engagement to leave you feeling aligned, strong and balanced (physically and mentally!)

See you there!

Want to try yoga but nervous/not sure what to expect????When we are young, we try new things all the time. As adults, we...
02/01/2026

Want to try yoga but nervous/not sure what to expect????

When we are young, we try new things all the time. As adults, we can sometimes find it daunting to walk into an entirely new situation especially in midlife when confidence maybe low and anxiety maybe high.

So if you are thinking about coming to my yoga classes this year, there’s some things I’d like you to know:

1. I will warmly welcome you and settle you into the space. I was you once and know how it can feel to step into a room of yogis!

2. Wear ANYTHING that is comfortable to move in. No one cares if it even matches!

3. Phones off (so before class just let everyone know you’ll be disconnecting from the world for an hour or so and connecting with yourself)

5. Enjoy the silence and stillness of your yoga pose. Both of these can feel feel weird when you are not used to it. And that’s ok! Oh and when we come into relaxation at the end (savasana) that may feel strange to you too because you may not be used to simply being in a world where we are constantly doing.

6. Do your own thing. Seriously. I am just your guide so please feel to breathe and move in any way that feels right for you. Yoga is a practice - NOT a performance. If all you do is show up and lie down on your mat to breathe, that’s all good with me and the lovely students in my class.

7. Give it more than one chance. I came to my mat over 30yrs ago for a “good stretch” but stayed because I realised that it was sooooo much more. The journey is incredible!

I teach Monday evenings at 6pm The Unity Hub, Rawtenstall and Wednesday mornings at 10.15am St Thomas Musbury

I would love to see you there! Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions.

Booking in comments…

📸taken on our yoga retreat in Anglesey in Autumn 🧘‍♀️

As we approach the cusp of a New Year, this is your reminder that January is still the depths of Winter.It is a time whe...
31/12/2025

As we approach the cusp of a New Year, this is your reminder that January is still the depths of Winter.

It is a time when all of nature slow downs or is in hibernation but it is also a time when we are repeatedly told this New Year means it is time for a “new you”.

Aside from already being enough, just as you are, January is not a time for reinvention but rather reflection, cultivating intentions and planting seeds for action in Spring.

We are very much looking forward to guiding our guests through a relaxed morning of reflection and intention setting this weekend.

Our workshop is not about setting New Year’s resolutions or goals. It's about giving our guests the space and time to pause, reflect on their year, to connect with themselves, to work out what they really want their life to look like and to live their values in 2026 and beyond.

We are also very excited to be hosting two Spring Pilates, Yoga & Spa Retreats in The Lakes in March and Shropshire in April, where we will explore these themes further and guide our guests to reset and recharge with a clear mind and positive attitude, to be ready to step into Spring.

If you think a Retreat sounds like what you might need for 2026, comment below for more information.

Happy New Year! 🌟

Yoga & Pilates classes back on 5th January 🧡

EDIT: Just one space left in the morning class and only 3 left for the evening class!!✅Booking now open and spaces are s...
28/12/2025

EDIT: Just one space left in the morning class and only 3 left for the evening class!!

✅Booking now open and spaces are selling fast! ✅

As the minds start to think about the New Year, have you heard of the incredible health benefits of Pilates? Do you want to get stronger and/or relieve aching joints or reduce the pain in your back, knees, neck, hips?

Then welcome to my Pilates Beginners classes!

This is a brilliant form of exercise for ALL but especially our (hormonal!) midlife bodies because:

✳️ all mat based (low to no impact)

✳️you learn to breathe properly to bring calm to the mind (and boy do we need that!)

✳️the movement eases hormonal joint pain

✳️ the exercises strengthens the whole body while working on core stability

✳️ we get the body moving with functional movement and balance to move with ease

✳️ builds bone density (which declines with hormonal changes) to prevent fractures keeping us strong and healthy💪

I would love to see new faces (or those who practise Pilates but want to get back to basics) to bring my love of it to you so you can get hooked too. 😊

It is a friendly and supportive group.

Trust me, once you start Pilates, you find you NEED Pilates!!! 👏

Comment below if you are interested and want more information 😊

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Pilates & Yoga In Helmshore, Haslingden And Rawtenstall
Helmshore
BB4

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