Body Balance on Bute

15/12/2025

Yoga Balance and Strength Workshop
18th of January 10am - 12 pm
Mill Cottage Hall

£16 pp

I will guide you step by step to many strength and balance yoga poses. 🫶

Strength supports good physical health, mental wellbeing and quality of life. Helps prevent injuries, strengthens bones, boosts mood and helps against chronic illness like diabetes and heart diseases.

Good balance helps prevent falls, improves cognitive function, strengthening core muscles, stabilises joints, trains the brain to coordinates movement.

The workshop will allow us the space and time to practice the postures from the beginning so we can learn and understand the principles and how they support our mind and body.

Coffee, tea and healthy fruit 🍇 smoothies available at the end of the practical session. Time for a natter and reflection.

Suitable for all levels as modifications are offered.

To book ping me a DM or call 07887991889

Thank you 🙏

15/12/2025

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Sometimes the simplest habits have the biggest impact. That’s the lesson from 102-year-old yoga instructor Charlotte Chopin, who still teaches three classes each week in her quiet French village 🤯

Chopin didn’t start yoga until she was 50, fell in love with it, and began teaching at 60. Over 40 years later, she continues her same simple sequence of postures, practiced with purpose and joy. No fancy equipment, no trendy programs just consistency and enjoyment.

Her secret isn’t only the exercise. It’s the community she shares it with. She cherishes her students, many decades younger, and the social bonds she nurtures keep her motivated, engaged, and physically active. Research confirms that meaningful relationships can improve longevity, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being.

Gratitude is another key. Chopin credits her longevity to appreciating her health, her children, and having an activity she loves. Studies show a grateful mindset can reduce stress, promote healthier behaviors, and even lower mortality risk.

Finally, her classes show the power of group movement. Moving together releases oxytocin, building connection and elevating mood. The shared joy of motion becomes a powerful emotional boost, far beyond physical fitness.

The lesson from Charlotte’s life is simple: show up daily in small, consistent, and joyful ways. Whether stretching for 10 minutes, walking with a friend, or dancing in your kitchen, it’s regular, enjoyable movement, community, purpose, and gratitude that truly sustain body and mind decades beyond what you might expect.

Consistency beats intensity. Joy sustains effort. And a small, meaningful routine can carry you further than any trend or hack.

14/12/2025

12/12/2025

Excited to have another 4 sign ups for guys starting Absolute Beginners in January 💪 well done guys!

11/12/2025

I have spaces in Mens Yogalaties for Complete Beginners tonight. 7.15pm at Mill Cottage Hall. Give it a try, 2 weeks left of classes before the holidays then come back in January ready to change your life!!

What is it? its a combination of Yoga and Pilates.

Promotes
spine health
posture
stability
flexibility
balance
core strength
breath work
mind body connection
Positive mental health and wellbeing
social connection
And its a good laugh

Ping me a message if you want to come along and give it a try. I have mats. First session £4.....bargin !!!!

10/12/2025

Lovely walk this morning with some fun practicing my dancer pose, not so easy in the uneven sand with trainers on, it wasn’t perfect but just as with life it doesn’t have to be perfect.
Have a great day, not being perfect and have fun and enjoy! ☺️

06/12/2025

Last night was a special evening, celebrating our wee community. I want to say a massive thank you to everyone’s support it means more than you know. 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you to Francois for making the delicious sandwiches and to the Galatea for making us so welcome and for the use of the cozy snug room.
Yoga and Pilates 🧘‍♀️ brings people together in a wonderful way. ❤️❤️❤️
Dress code was Leopard 🐆 Print 🫣🤣🤣🤣

05/12/2025

Body Balance on Bute it’s a community of like minded souls all coming together for the sake of wellness.

I have never met such bunch of such lovely people. I enjoy the wee chats before class and after, sharing funny stories about this and that. No comparisons just genuine compassion human being to human being with shared interests 🫶

So tonight to celebrate we are meeting for some Christmas cheer drinks 🍸 and a few sandwiches thrown in.

04/12/2025

I’m going be finishing up for classes week beginning 22nd of December till 5th of January.

However there will be an extra session on the beach 🏖️ to blow away the Christmas excess and prepare for the coming of the New Year.

Ettrick Bay Tuesday 30th of December 9.30 - 10.45 for a session of yoga 🧘

Bring a towel ( we will be barefoot walking) comfortable warm clothes, a yoga mat and a hot beverage in a flask.

Will suit all levels
Price £5 pp.

DM me to book or call 07887991889

04/12/2025

Morning everyone

There will be no Monday Yoga on 8th of December back on 15th ( I’m on my swimming instructor training course that day)

Had 8 lovely people for the first one on Monday past.

I think this class will be popular given the time of day. If you want to book a spot, ping me a DM or call me, 07887991889

Have a lovely day

Vicky

30/11/2025

List of Classes
All Classes are for 1hr.
£8 per session or £45 for a book of 6

Phone 07887991889 or ping a DM for more information and to book.

Monday (New Class )
12.30pm Yoga Mill Cottage Hall
Tuesday
5.30pm Pilates Lade Centre
Wednesday
7.00pm Yoga Mill Cottage Hall
Thursday
6.00pm Yogalaties for Men Mill Cottage Hall
7.15pm Complete Beginners Yogalates for Men Mill Cottage Hall
Friday
10.00 am Pilates Mill Cottage Hall

Namaste
Vicky ❤️🫶❤️