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24/10/2025

Inspiration came from my handy pack of Intention Cards. I drew a card and it read:

I maintain a beginner’s mind.

The expert’s mind can become closed to further learning and growth, whereas the beginner’s mind remains open and receptive.

And actually, it was exactly what I needed to hear!

This month I've been teaching yoga in a new way - virtually. So I find myself very much in this space of beginning and, I’ll be honest, it feels a little nerve-wracking.

Lots of new challenges have already, and I’m sure will continue to, arise. I’m used to being in the room with people, reading the energy, adjusting as we go.

But here I am, learning a new way and I'm so glad I am because I'm loving it! I know it will stretch me and, hopefully, benefit all who decide to join me.

That’s the beauty of the beginner’s mind: it reminds us that growth doesn’t stop just because we’ve done something a certain way for a long time. There’s always another perspective, another layer, another way.

So, I’m choosing to embrace the nerves, the learning curve, the fresh start. I’m reminding myself that a beginner’s mind isn’t a weakness, it’s a doorway.

What about you? Where in your life might it serve you to approach things with a beginner’s mind?

Thank you for being here. Sending love and kindness,

Laura x

P.S Check out the details of my shiny new Virtual Thursday Yoga class in the first comment below! Release the weeks stress, recharge your body, and calm your mind all from the comfort of home. x

21/10/2025

What if your next yoga class was just a click away? 💻🧘‍♀️

No rushing out into the cold.

No sitting in traffic.

Just you, your mat, and a mindful hour to reset before the weekend.

Join me live online every Thursday evening for an hour of yoga to release stress, build strength, and find calm.

Finish the week your way!

More information in the first comment below.

19/10/2025

When you start your week grounded, everything flows more easily.

Join me for Monday morning yoga in Alne. Giving yourself the time to stretch, breathe, and then begin your week your way.

Book before the 27th October for the Early Bird Price. Class begins 3rd November to 15th December.

Best wishes,

Laura x

14/10/2025

Ready to start your yoga journey?

Why not join me on Thursdays from home?...

10/10/2025

What if your next yoga class was just a click away? 💻🧘‍♀️

No rushing out in the dark. No commuting. No hassle.

Just you, your mat, and a mindful hour to reset before the weekend.

Thursday Virtual Yoga is my live online class that you can join from anywhere (or catch up later on demand).

🌙 7-day free trial
💛 Weekly live sessions
✨ Strength, flexibility, and self-care in one gentle hour

Join me next Thursday.

👉 Details in the first comment below.

24/09/2025

My yoga teacher ended a meditation with the words:

"Silently say yes to yourself."

As I did what he suggested, I realised the power this small word holds.

How often do you say yes to yourself? Yes to your dreams, yes to your desires, yes to the real you? Not the one you parade around to fit in or to make everyone else feel comfortable, the true you.

So often the voice in our head whispers:

“I couldn’t possibly do that.”
“There isn’t the time.”
“It’s too expensive."

But these wise words of a favourite character of mine, Mary Poppins reminds us, anything can happen if you let it.

The shift begins when we start to say yes. Yes to ourselves. Yes to life. And then, bravely, taking the next step.

This week, perhaps you could notice how often you say yes to the experience of life.

Are you living open and free, willing to try new opportunities? Or are you closing yourself off to the possibilities that are patiently waiting for you just to say the little word yes?

Thank you for being here. Sending love and kindness,

Laura x

16/09/2025

Last week I headed off on a five day silent retreat.

There’s never really a “good” time for something like this. Life always feels full. Family, work, responsibilities. And if I’m honest, the guilt can creep in quickly. Shouldn’t I be at home, looking after everyone else?

But here’s the truth I keep coming back to: just like on an aeroplane, you need to put on your own oxygen mask first. If we don’t look after ourselves, how can we possibly show up fully for those we love?

So while I missed my wonderful husband, my beautiful daughter, and my bouncy golden retriever, I’m also deeply grateful for the chance to step into stillness. A chance to quiet the noise, refill my own cup, and reconnect with what really matters.

You may not have a retreat planned this week but is there a small way you can give yourself a small pause? A walk, a bath, even a few deep breaths can make all the difference. To replenish yourself, to get grounded and to come back to your life ready to be of service once again.

Thank you for being here. Sending love and kindness,

Laura x

22/08/2025

Our week often begins at full speed with lists, tasks, and rushing around. 🙃 But what if you could begin with some time for yourself to pause, breathe, and reset before the new week takes over?

My 10.30am class is now full but I have 2 places left for my Monday 9am yoga at Alne Village Hall.

If you’d like to join us, send me a message today or visit my website below for more information. 💛

Laura x

14/08/2025

Need a break that actually feels like a break? So many of us power through, ticking things off the list and taking care of everyone else but ourselves.

So stopping, checking in, and recharging before we hit empty is a must. My Micro Retreat “Autumn Grace” is a space to do just that.

Watch the video below and if you like what you hear get in touch for more information or visit my website which is in the first comment below. Laura x

12/08/2025

The sun is shining. The breeze is light.
I’m lying in the dappled shade of the trees, surrounded by the wildflowers of La Borde Blanque.

We’re nearing the end of our French yoga retreat, enjoying the wonderful company of six other families from all over Europe. Our children swim, run, laugh, and bond in nature.

Yoga has brought us all together in this special and comforting way.

On our first day, our teacher, Elleke - wise and strong in body, mind, and spirit encouraged us to follow our breath, rather than making our breath follow us.

These words got me thinking.

We can become so busy in life that our poor breath has no choice but to be dragged around by us, becoming fast, shallow, desperately trying to keep up.

But what if we took a break and invited our breath to lead for a while?

Letting it set a steady, nourishing pace. Allowing it to guide us with depth and purpose, carrying us consciously through our day.

So that has been my aim this holiday. To step back and to be guided by my breath.

Our breath, our one constant companion is guaranteed never to leave our side, staying with us faithfully until our very last moment. For this reason alone, it deserves our trust, our respect, and our attention.

So, why not take a moment now?
Inhale slowly. Exhale gently. Let a smile spread across your lips, knowing your breath has always got your back.

Thank you for being here. Sending love and kindness,

Laura x

24/07/2025

Yoga is not about being good at something. It’s about being good to yourself. Join us on a Monday morning for some time to reset and recharge for your week ahead. The next 6 week course begins on Monday the 15th September to the 20th October. Visit my website to get more information. It's always the right time to start yoga! Laura x

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