Ayatana

21/01/2026

Who doesn't love a juicy hip opener?!?!

• I teach two different types of classes during the course of the week, 'All Abilities - (Ayatana & Henham Yoga) & 'Power'. It's during the 'Power' classes that we physically explore a pose a bit deeper, whether it's a balance, upright or arm, a deeper hip opener etc.

• That's not to say that we don't 'explore' poses during the 'all abilities' classes, however it is the expectation on both sides to push & allow to body to go that bit further during the Tuesday evening classes 🔥

• It feels good!!! I so often hear 'I never thought I'd be able to do that!!!'

🦎 This is a 'crawling' version of Utthan Pristhasana - Lizard Pose

• The theme is the same regardless of the practice....this week is Patanjali's Yoga Sutra 1.2 - Yogaś citta vrtti nirodhah - often translated as the 'quieting of the fluctuations of the mind'

- 'Can we give our thoughts & attention a place to land'

- 'Can we let 'nirodhah' happen naturally, when we steady our bodies & soften our breath?'

Our minds don't need to be silenced, just supported. Not forced.....but allowed 🤍

I'm teaching an arc of the first 3 Sutras for the first 6 weeks of 2026. We had the 'Arrival' with Sutra 1.1 - Atha Yoga anuśāsanam, the 'Settling' with Sutra 1.2, finishing with the 'Abiding' of Sutra 1.3 - Tadā drașțuh svarūpe'vasthānam

Come along!!!! Move, breathe, leave feeling lighter ✨

- Mon, Tues & Fri 9.30am (All Abilities)
- Tues 6pm & 7pm (Power)

🔗 link in bio 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️

🩶 .2

19/01/2026

Forever working to create & provide 'experiences' over classes 🤍

Fancy trying one for yourself??

Tuesday has 3 to choose from;

9.30am
6pm
7pm

🔗 Link in bio to book 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️

14/01/2026

❄️ W I N T E R I N G 🩵

I post this every year. I love it, I live it & I believe in it.

How are you honouring Winter & your body during this season of rest???

&moon

12/01/2026

🌘🌗🌖 UPDATED AVAILABILITY 🌔🌓🌒

*Note only ONE space left for this coming Sunday 18th Jan!!

I have held Sound Healing Gong Baths, aligned with the New Moon & Full Moon for 3 & half years now!!! What an incredible period it's been, welcoming regulars & Sound Bath newbies into my sanctuary on a fortnightly basis. Thank you 🙏🏻

These evenings are an invitation to pause…
to soften the nervous system,
to release what’s ready to fall away,
and to set intentions in rhythm with the Moon 🌙

• Jan 18th - NM in Capricorn ♑️
• Feb 1st - FM in Leo/Snow Moon ♌️❄️
• March 1st - FM in Virgo/Worm Moon ♍️🪱
• March 19th - NM in Pisces ♓️
• April 3rd - FM in Libra/Pink Moon ♎️
• April 17th - NM in Aries ♈️
• May 3rd - FM in Scorpio/Flower Moon ♏️
• May 16th - NM in Ta**us ♉️
• June 15th - NM in Gemini ♊️

What to expect:

✨ Breath-work
✨ DoTerra oils & pure incense
✨ Restorative Yoga (2 gentle poses)
✨ Yoga Nidra (voice led meditation)
✨ Sound Bathing
✨ Herbal Tea & a selection of vegan treats to close

• All events are held from 6pm - 8pm
• Only £30 for all included above

Come & visit my beautiful space, my 'sanctuary' to reset, rebalance & be held in sound 🎶

📍 Ayatana, Stansted Mountfitchet
📅 See post for multiple dates
🔗 Booking link in bio

10/01/2026

Did you know I also offer private events? 💞

This was one of my favourites from 2025 — a large group Sound Healing session for a Hen party ✨

A group of 22 women had hired a stunning property for the weekend and invited me in to hold a Sound Healing session before lunch. A chance to deeply relax, reset the nervous system and recharge… pretty sure they were all out clubbing that evening! 💃✨

It’s always such a pleasure to be part of occasions like this — friends and family of all ages coming together to celebrate, connect and unwind 💫

I can offer:
✨ Yoga with sound
✨ Yoga only (Hatha, Vinyasa or Yin)
✨ Sound Healing only

All sessions are tailored and packaged to suit your group and your intentions ☺️

DM me if a private session is something you’ve been thinking about 💌

❤️

05/01/2026

🌘🌗🌖 They're on & ready to book!! 🌔🌓🌒

I have held Sound Healing Gong Baths, aligned with the New Moon & Full Moon for 3 & half years now!!! What an incredible period it's been, welcoming regulars & Sound Bath newbies into my sanctuary on a fortnightly basis. Thank you 🙏🏻

These evenings are an invitation to pause…
to soften the nervous system,
to release what’s ready to fall away,
and to set intentions in rhythm with the Moon 🌙

• Jan 18th - NM in Capricorn ♑️
• Feb 1st - FM in Leo/Snow Moon ♌️❄️
• March 1st - FM in Virgo/Worm Moon ♍️🪱
• March 19th - NM in Pisces ♓️
• April 3rd - FM in Libra/Pink Moon ♎️
• April 17th - NM in Aries ♈️
• May 3rd - FM in Scorpio/Flower Moon ♏️
• May 16th - NM in Ta**us ♉️
• June 15th - NM in Gemini ♊️

What to expect:

✨ Breath-work
✨ DoTerra oils & pure incense
✨ Restorative Yoga (2 gentle poses)
✨ Yoga Nidra (voice led meditation)
✨ Sound Bathing
✨ Herbal Tea & a selection of vegan treats to close

• All events are held from 6pm - 8pm
• Only £30 for all included above

Come & visit my beautiful space, my 'sanctuary' to reset, rebalance & be held in sound 🎶

📍 Ayatana, Stansted Mountfitchet
📅 See post for multiple dates
🔗 Booking link in bio

04/01/2026

'The present moment.....the only place where life exists'...

📣 Classes resume tomorrow, Monday 5th January, few spots to be filled by regulars, dip in & outers or beginners, all are welcome ☺️

- Yoga will bring flexibility, but you don't need to be flexible to start. It will make you stronger, but you need to be strong to start.

- Yoga is often recognised for its physical shapes, but at its heart it is a spiritual practice. The postures, or asana, are just one limb of yoga — a way of preparing the body so we can sit, breathe, feel and listen more deeply. Through movement we soften the edges of the mind, creating space for awareness, presence and connection.

Come & join me!!

📍 Ayatana, Stansted Mountfitchet
🕰️ Monday & Tuesday 9.30am

Tuesday 6pm & 7pm - Power Yoga

📍 Henham Village Hall
🕰️ Friday 9.30am

£12pp drop in or 6 for £60 on Class Pass

🔗 Link in Bookwhen for all classes 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️

20/12/2025

• • • Only 2 Spaces Left!! • • •

https://bookwhen.com/ndanbury/e/ev-sgr5-20251221170000

✨ Return to the Light ✨

Join me for 3 blissful hours to honour the sacred season of Winter - a time for deep rest, reflection & renewal.

🕯️ Held on the exact date of the Solstice, the turning of the wheel & the longest night of the year ✨🌙

What to expect -

• Grounding Yin Yoga. A slow, meditative practice designed to open the body gently & connect to the element of stillness.

• Seasonal Reflection - a guided journaling invitation to honour what you are ready to release.

• An immersive Sound Healing Gong Bath - let the powerful vibrations of the gongs & crystal bowls wash over you. Clearing stagnant energy, harmonising the nervous system & guiding you into altered states of consciousness.

• Finishing with Hotel Chocolat cacao, Cutter & Squidge vegan brownies & a parting gift.

28 beautiful souls joined me last year & I would love to hold space for you all again this year 🙏🏻

This is a powerful event & experience for many, however it is not suitable for everyone -

🤰- 1st trimester of pregnancy
🫀- pacemaker or other electronic implanted device
👂- severe tinnitus, Méniére's disease or sound sensitivities.
🧠 - epilepsy or a history of seizures triggered by sound
🩸- severe unmanaged mental health issues (schizophrenia or psychosis)
💊- under the influence of alcohol or drugs

Spaces are limited & 15 are booked on already 🙏🏻

Please share this post to let others know of this offering & give them the opportunity to book.

35 days to go..... ❄️🧊🩵

18/12/2025

📿 108 SURYA NAMASKAR ✨

In 22 seconds!

Run by the amazing @ Snap Fitness, I came back for a repeat practice of this simple yet sweaty Yoga practice.

I came better prepared this time, taped my big toes as they both burst last year! 🩸😬 And stepped rather than jumped back for the first maybe 20 to warm up the hamstrings!

There are multiple meanings to the number 108 within Yoga & the wider Yogic/spiritial traditions....simply put, it is thought of as a sacred & complete number, symbolising the connection between the body, mind & the cosmos ✨

It can be physically & mentally challenging, this was around 50 minutes of Sun Salutations, however the monotony of the movement is deeply meditative if you allow it to be 🤍

Loved it & needed it. Thanks Ash, see you next year! 🙏🏻😘 ###

#108

01/12/2025

Go little.....

Yogis & friends alike know my views on 'Wintering', a soft season of slowing down, turning inwards & letting the quiet reshape us 🤍

Whether you need this due to it being Winter, heartbreak, or simple sheer overwhelm....don't be afraid to 'go little' 🤍

I myself am currently seeking comfort in the cloak of darkness, journaling more & using the power of breath to bring me back into the stillness of the present moment 🤍

No pushing through.
No hiding away.
Meeting each emotion as it arrives, softly & honestly. Allowing them to be seen, felt & understood.

Go little.....