The Luna Shala

27/04/2026

Hi! I’m Isabel, owner of the studio The Luna Shala.

I’ve been practicing yoga since my early 20’s (20 years - how did that happen?!) and it’s become an increasingly important part of my life. Yoga always seems to find me when I need it most.

Since my initial Yoga teacher training in 2020, I’ve trained extensively to expand how I can support the community, specialising in therapeutic yoga and Ayurveda for menopause, fertility and menstrual health. My sessions are gentle and empowering.

I created the Luna Shala in 2023 and it is proudly home to a supportive, down-to-earth community where wellness is about real connection - not competition.

If you want to find out more, send me a message 🩷🧘🏽‍♀️

22/04/2026

2023 ➡️ 2026

From (beautiful) old church hall to (beautiful) yoga studio

Nestled amongst the houses of Cotmanhay, Ilkeston DE7, inside the Old Baptist Church, you’ll find The Luna Shala.

It started with a vision to create community, a place where you feel at home, safe and welcomed.

A whole lot of love and a whole lot of hard work has gone into creating this, a place where you can explore yoga and other healing practises.

Today, we host a variety of experiences for you - from therapeutic yoga, to women’s circles, baby classes, Pilates, sound healing and so much more. Each practitioner bringing their own unique magic ✨

And we are still growing and learning together. Want to find out more about our offerings? Or maybe you feel the pull to join our community of practitioners? Drop me a message for a chat!

13/03/2026

So happy to let you know that a new circle is beginning at the Luna Shala hosted by Laura Jacqueline and Cheryl Louise. Here are some words from them…

✨ Something beautiful is beginning… ✨

The launch of The Soul Sisterhood Monthly Circle 🌙🌸

A nurturing space for women to gather, connect, share and receive healing together.

These circles will be hosted by Laura Jacqueline and Cheryl Louise ✨️

Our first circle will take place Sunday 19th April, 2–4pm at The Luna Shala.

Spaces will be limited to keep the circle intimate.

If your heart feels called to join us, send a message to reserve your space 🌹

26/02/2026

We’re excited to announce that Hannah will be joining us from 11th March to run a weekly pilates class! Hannah has a huge amount of experience and we can’t wait for her first session.

Here’s another from Hannah:

Hi! I’m Hannah.

I’ve been a lover and teacher of Pilates for around five years now, and I’m still amazed by how diverse and inclusive it is. Pilates brings together strength-building, mobility work, and relaxation all in one beautiful practice.

I’m currently studying Health Care and Health Science with the Open University, and I have a real passion for researching and doing what I can to reduce health inequalities.

Because of that, I always aim to make my classes a welcoming, supportive space for everyone. When I began teaching, I knew I didn’t want to work in big chain gyms, I wanted to work with people who face barriers and show them just how empowering and inclusive exercise can be.

I’d love to see you at a class sometime soon. If you have any questions or want to know a little more about Pilates, please feel free to get in touch! 💖

hannahstanier@hotmail.com
07977882254

23/02/2026

UPDATE: STUDIO HIRE AT LUNA SHALA

Thank you for the wonderful response to the studio hire post! I've had lots of interest and it's been lovely to meet some of you already - a beautiful mix of practitioners finding their home here.
I'd particularly love to hear from anyone looking to offer a Saturday morning yoga class. The space is available and waiting for the right teacher.

If that's you (or you know someone), get in touch 🌙

With thanks to Mary from Sound Mind Healing for this beautiful picture from her Friday night Sound Bath.

20/02/2026

We all have a tendency to put others first, but in doing so, we can sometimes neglect our relationship with ourselves. Let me be your advocate and show you the way to inner-peace.

16/02/2026

*** HIRE LUNA SHALA ***

Luna Shala is a beautiful, intimate studio space available to hire in Ilkeston, Derbyshire - and there's nowhere quite like it.
Housed in a converted church hall, the studio is dressed with flowing voile, fairy lights, and a dark wood floor that grounds you the moment you walk in.

Crystals and dried flowers fill the room. Mats, bolsters, and pillows are all available for your students. There's a kitchen available for hosting, cups and glasses included! Free parking on - street parking.

People often say it feels like coming home. That's the intention.

We're looking for practitioners who are genuinely invested in growing their own community - teachers and therapists, who care about the experience they create, and who want a space that reflects that care.

If you run yoga, movement, sound, meditation, therapeutic or wellbeing sessions and you're building something real, or maybe you’re established and looking for a unique location, we'd love to have you here.

The venue also works well as an interesting meeting space with everything you need for a memorable session.
Daytime and weekend slots available, with some evenings. £15 per hour

To enquire or arrange a visit, get in touch with Isabel via DM.
Luna Shala, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

19/12/2025

Look at this lovely lot being all festive on their last session of the year 💓

29/11/2025

🌊 You don’t have to go to the edges of the world to find inner peace…
Especially when you’ve got The Luna Shala — tucked inside an old church hall between Derby and Nottingham, quite possibly the furthest point from the sea you can reach.

That soothing ocean sound in the background?
That’s your breath — always with you, always ready to calm the mind.
(…or it might be the heating pipes. We’re working on that. 😅)

You don’t need to travel the world to meet yourself.
Ease, presence, and a moment of exhale can be found right on your doorstep.

✨ Join us for yoga, breathwork, strength training, pregnancy classes, gentle flows, Wild Moon sessions, weekend morning classes and more at The Luna Shala, Old Baptist Church, Ilkeston.

27/11/2025

Our little community at The Luna Shala is growing… and we honestly couldn’t be more grateful. ✨

From pregnancy yoga to baby massage, from Wild Moon Circles to Gentle Yoga flow, and now our beautiful weekend morning classes — it feels like the Shala is becoming a true home for so many of you.

Workshops are blossoming too: Yin, Cacao, Sound Healing, breathwork and more… each one adding richness, rest, and connection to this space we share.

And we’re so delighted to now offer the studio for community group bookings — because this place was always meant to be shaped by the people who gather here.

Thank you for being part of The Luna Shala’s story. We love being part of your life. 🌙🤎

DM for info or follow link in bio to our Luna Landing page for details on our regular classes.

26/11/2025

31/10/2025

Eeeek!