AnjaYoga

01/04/2026

Welcome April 🌱💚🍃

Have you felt the new seasonal shifts recently? Home here in the Welsh hills we have had every weather recently from hail to snow, spring storms to rain and blissful, beautiful spring sunshine and warmth.

These fluctuations in nature can feel quite unsettling and can affect our energy and mood.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine we are in the season of the wood element and the energy around us is rising. I confess, I love hugging trees and being around them - it feels calming, grounding and uplifting at the same time. Grounding and connection to earth is a great practice to do when things are unsettling to bring you into balance.

Book for my April classes, workshops and events at www.anjayoga.co.uk (direct links in bio)

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29/03/2026

The amazing places I get to teach 😍

Friday evening was so very special 💕

I hosted my first saunarauha event at in Bala by the shores of Llyn Tegid. It means a lot to me to be able to share my heritage and culture combined with my passion for yoga and relaxation.

We had a beautiful break in the weather when we arrived and gathered around the fire to drink tea, eat Finnish cake and learn about the concept of saunarauha.

After grounding, we enjoyed a peaceful, silent sauna session where we immersed in the moment and a good löyly (and cold plunge in between for some!)

Just as the weather started to turn, we moved indoors for a grounding restorative yoga and yoga nidra session.

Thank you to everyone who came and for Niku Naku for being amazing hosts as always 🥰

Next one takes place on Friday 24th April 16:00-19:00. Each session is strictly limited to 8 spaces. Grab yours at www.anjayoga.co.uk/sauna

27/03/2026

Time for a little hello 👋🏻 &random facts post

A warm welcome to all new followers to my account where I share all things seasonal wellbeing. I love living in harmony with nature's rhythms and share this connectivity to nature in my classes, workshops and events.

Here are 10 random facts about me (writing them as they come to my head 🙃):

💚 I have been practicing yoga for over 30 years

💚 I'm neither a night owl nor a morning person. My ideal bedtime is 930 (with a book) and wake up time 8 🤣

💚 I learned to read music before I learned to read words. I play the piano and viola and a tiny bit of guitar. I also sing in a lovely local choir

💚 I love knitting and I design Nordic knitting patterns. My speciality is cosy socks

💚 I'm an introvert and need a lot of time alone to recharge, but adore sharing group classes and bringing people together

💚 I read about 1 book a week and I'm part of a book club. My favourite authors are and

💚 I don't like travelling, I'm a proper home body, but adore little trips with my campervan Betty because she is like home

💚 I'm a big fan of moss and lichen

💚 I used to rock climb and went ice climbing once after falling between the train and the platform when I didn't mind the gap and cut my knee badly

💚 I think my husband Chris is the best person in the world and also an awesome guitarbuilder. Check out

I'd love to hear some random facts about you. Share them in the comments ⬇️

24/03/2026

Saunarauha = Saunapeace. This Friday 27th March 16:00-19:00 at by Llyn Tegid in Bala.

We start by gathering around the fire, enjoy a peaceful sauna session and finish with a cosy restorative yoga.

Beautiful way to start the weekend 🥰

Final few spaces left.

Book your spot at www.anjayoga.co.uk/sauna (link in bio)

19/03/2026

Congratulations to my homeland, Finland, for receiving the happiest country in the world title for the 9th time in a row!

Here are my top 5 reasons why. It was a real toss up between 1 and 2..... IYKYK

There are many more reasons, but these things win for me:

🇫🇮 Honesty - Finns are inherently honest and I love this trait. You can trust a Finn and nobody is trying to 'get you'

🇫🇮 Space - there's heaps of it. For this introvert, it is heaven. Having so much space around for solitude but also the option to socialise is the best balance

🇫🇮 Trees - I'm definitely a dendrophile and adore being around trees. Not only are they comforting and supporting, they also emit healthy chemicals. I love breathing with the trees.

🇫🇮 Sauna - there is nothing better than a real Finnish wood fired sauna. My dad's sauna is of course the best, but a close second is here in Cymru 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

🇫🇮 Pulla - pulla is an icon in Finnish baking. It's not just a roll of cinnamon and cardamom yummyness, it is a ritual. Kahvipulla is a term used for having coffee with pulla, a break to pause and to connect.

I baked pulla today to celebrate Finnish happiness and it really made me so content! Lucky students tomorrow and over the weekend who get to enjoy the taste of Finland.

If you want to learn more about Finnish culture, I share wisdom from my heritage during my sessions with in Bala. Next one is saunarauha on Friday 27th March, during which you'll learn about the essence of Finnish sauna culture - sauna peace. More information here www.anjayoga.co.uk/sauna (link in bio)

17/03/2026

This Saturday, we celebrate Spring Equinox at with a very special session surrounded by glorious nature.

The turning of the wheel offers a moment to pause and to reflect and set intentions for the next 6 week cycle.

During the session we:
💚 gather around a fire to pause
💚 move in nature surrounded by the sounds, scents and sights of spring
💚 connect with ourselves and like minded people
💚 honour the seasonal energy
💚 set gentle intentions for the season
💚 and most importantly, eat seasonal cake

🧜‍♀️ there is also an option to take a dip in the river and warm up in the on site sauna afterwards (extra cost)

Come alone or with friends, these sessions are welcoming and offer plenty of options. Most of the movement is done in chairs and standing.

Book your spot at www.anjayoga.co.uk/yogainnature

12/03/2026

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09/03/2026

Experience Finnish culture in Wales 🇫🇮🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Sauna is one of the most important weekly rituals in my culture and I grew up going to the sauna in our home several times a week. This is something I missed a lot since living in the UK as it is not just about being in a warm room, it is so wonderful for physical and mental wellbeing. It is a reflective place of peace and healing.

I have recently found a Finnish sauna not far from my home here in North Wales. It's been absolutely amazing for my overall wellbeing. And now you can join me for a session which combines movement, seasonal wellbeing, Finnish culture and sauna (and maybe a dip in the lake).

My first session takes place on Saturday 14th March 09:00-11:30 and I have a few spaces left!

Head to www.anjayoga.co.uk/sauna (link in bio) to book yours.