Vibrantly Alive Nicola

27/01/2026

Good morning ladies! If this weather is getting you down then why not join me inside in the warmth for one of my group classes? I have spaces available at my Monday, Tuesday and Friday Yoga and Pilates classes. You can attend on a drop-in basis for £15 a session, or secure your space at class each week by paying £60 for a block of 5 sessions.

Simply call me on 07793021155 or email me on nicola.r.wilkinson@gmail.com for more information or to book your place.

04/01/2026

This retreat provides a wonderful opportunity for deep self-reflection as winter draws to a close. Join me for some precious 'you time' in the heart of the North York Moors for this self-affirming retreat.

Women's Journaling Retreat
February 18th 2026
The Tree Relaxation Retreat, Rosedale, North York Moors
£160

Arrive to the warmth of the beautiful Tree Relaxation Retreat for tea and coffee, followed by an awakening Hatha Yoga class. Wrap up warm and head out in to the fresh air of the North York moors for an energising walk with breathtaking views. Upon your return, enjoy a nourishing home-made two-course lunch designed and lovingly prepared by me.

Once nourished, learn about the power of journaling and written self-reflection. You will be provided with your own personal journal, containing a series of self-reflection exercises which I will talk you through. You'll then take time to reflect upon what comes to you, and to privately write this down in a peaceful, relaxing environment. Following this, enjoy a restorative Yoga session with me, before bathing in the sounds of the Gong, led by Edward Harpin, founder of The Tree.

Completely relaxed, take some time to chill out in the lounge with final refreshments, before returning home with your new journal and a clear mindset for Spring. Join me for this reflective and self-affirming retreat.

Proposed Itinerary:
09.30am Arrival tea and coffee
10.00am Hatha Yoga
11.15am Invigorating Hike
12.45pm Two course vegetarian lunch
2pm Journaling and Self Reflection Workshop
3.15pm Restorative Yoga & Gong Sound Bath
4.15pm Final refreshments
4.30pm Depart with your new journal*
*Why not extend your day to include an overnight stay at The Tree Relaxation Retreat on a B&B basis for £70pp (shared room) or £85pp (single supplement) with full use of their wonderful facilities including hot tub and sauna.

Simply email me at nicola.r.wilkinson@gmail.com to register 🥰

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

I’d like to share one of my favourite annual rituals in the hope that you find it as valuable as I do…

Every year, on New Year’s Day, I go for a long walk and take some questions with me to answer on my way around. Half of the questions help you to reflect upon the year just gone, and the other half encourage you to consider the year ahead…

Looking back on 2025:

- What was your greatest personal achievement?

- What was your greatest challenge?

- What were the best decisions you made?

- In hindsight, what - if anything - would you have done differently?

- What are the most valuable lessons you have learned?

- For what are you most grateful?

- Who has influenced or inspired you the most?

- To whom are you most grateful?

- What was your favourite day or experience?

Looking forward to 2026:

- What do you want to achieve this year?

- What will you do in order to achieve it?

- In what area would you most like to develop yourself?

- What habits do you want to leave behind?

- What habits do you want to continue?

- On what would you like to spend more time?

- On what would you like to spend less time?

- Who would you like to see more of?

- Who would you like to see less of?

- What will you do to improve your physical health this year?

- What will you do to improve your sense of mental wellbeing this year?

- What will you do to create more happiness for yourself this year?

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Lapland! 🤣🤣 ###x

30/11/2025

If there’s one thing I look forward to every year it’s making a Christmas wreath. Yesterday I joined Beth - The Florist - North Yorkshire - in Sinnington and made a beautiful wreath in her lovely studio with all natural foliage and flowers.

Beth still has a couple of spaces at her wreath making workshop next Saturday (December 6th) at 7pm if you fancy an evening of festive creativity led by a very talented florist. Contact Beth on 07833298969.

I’m delighted that Beth will be partnering with me on my December retreat next year! See more information about my retreats on my website https://vibrantlyalive.co.uk/retreats

04/11/2025

Good morning! My latest blog provides an introduction to Skincare. If you’re a woman over 40 and want to learn how to improve the health and appearance of your skin then this one’s for you. Not sure about SPF, what type of cleanser to use or the key ingredients to look out for? I’ve got you covered 😊

As we get older, our skin’s appearance and texture changes. Years of sun exposure, environmental pollutants and changing hormone levels begin to take effect. It's often during our forties and fifties that we see the arri...

28/09/2025

If you love being active and exploring new places then I can highly recommend a walking holiday with Inntravel ! 🥾☀️

My husband and I have just enjoyed a week hiking in Tuscany, mostly along the ancient Via Francigena. We started in Volterra, walked to San Gimignano, then Colle de Val D’elsa and Sienna before finishing the holiday with a couple of nights in Florence.

Each day was about 20km of walking so we got to see the beautiful Tuscan countryside but also had plenty of time left over to explore our destination towns (and their food and wine!) 😜
We even had time for an Italian cookery course and a wine tour 😋🇮🇹🍕🍝🍷🍇

All in all, a great way to explore several different places within one holiday and to enjoy the beautiful countryside which connects them 🥰