Yoga: Community, Connection & Conscious Awareness

One of the key qualities of having a regular yoga practice is how it can become an anchor when our lives, environments, relationships, health and work continually changes. Our Yoga practice offers us a space of consistency, a place we can always return to as our worlds change and rebalance. There have been continual shifts in class numbers, class preferences and needs throughout the last six months or so, this is normal in any industry, but it’s been particularly prevalent in recent months. But there are several aspects that have remained consistent in all Living Your Yoga classes and they are:

COMMUNITY: whether online or in-person, the feedback that always remains is the brilliance of our community; the respect, the care and the joy of practising together. This last term has seen many students developing or achieving their first inversions, and these experiences all took place in the heart of a supportive group with class members helping one another - this not only helps the person working on the posture, but also helps the observer pinpoint areas that they may need to bring their attention to for themselves.

*On a side note from this, there’s often a lot of opinions on working on inversions, such as they are performative, dangerous, or pointless, or something you should only do in a school playground. In my experience, these opinions are nonsense. If practiced with careful guidance and support, if there are no contraindications that would make the posture unsuitable, and if the student understands that the effort is in the process of working towards the final posture and understanding it (rather than just getting there), then the benefits can be quite phenomenal.

CONNECTION: The connection between individuals in a yoga class is really special. Every week, a group of people enter the room, often not knowing each other out of the yoga class environment, and really unique relationships are formed. I wouldn’t describe them as friendships, but there’s a connection, a shared interest and the practice in the room together forms a shared experience. The connection I have with everyone is also totally unique. Again, it’s not a friendship, but there’s a connection, a deep trust and an investment of time and energy. With all of this I approach every class with a sense of reverence, and I do everything I can to ensure that everyone feels safe, respected and comfortable.

CONSCIOUS AWARENESS: The more we practice yoga, the more we are able to harness the technique of becoming more present, more conscious and more aware of our thoughts, words and actions. By simply practicing this on the mat, an awareness of where our body is in space (the practice of proprioception); the intimacy that develops with our breath as it moves through us with it’s shifts and nuances, depending on the movement of our bodies and our minds; the awareness of those around us in the room, feeling their presence, hearing their breath; we slowly become more sensitive to the space that we are in, to how we feel, and to observing our thought patterns. All of these elements occur in our yoga practice to some degree.

The community, connection and conscious awareness that is cultivated through commitment to our classes, exists uniquely due to the shared interest that everyone develops over time. People often transition from joining yoga purely for the physical benefits, they are always surprised by the mental benefits, and once they’ve developed a regular practice, they may experience a curiosity that goes way beyond their expectations.

Friday Morning Mixed Ability Yoga

SUMMER TERM SCHEDULE

Monday 1st June ~ Friday 17th July 2026

(no classes Monday 22nd June ~ Monday 29th June inclusive)

Classes booked on a termly basis with discount for block booking/drop-in available at extra cost

Click here to book your space.

COUNTDOWN TO TURKEY YOGA RETREAT

I’m so excited to be running this years Yoga Retreat in Dalyan, Turkey! I’ve started planning the practices and drawing up idea’s for those that are able to share what looks to be an absolutely beautiful retreat.

I’ll be guiding group led movement practices, breath work and yoga nidra’s, along with individualised therapeutic sequences to bring ease and comfort. The beauty of the retreat being spread over the week creates an opportunity for everyone to express their yoga needs and preferences

I’m excited to explore the unspoilt beach that we’ll be staying near to, visiting the turtles, mud baths and hot springs! Our yoga practices will take place in the mornings and the evenings, so there will be plenty of time for people to choose how they would like to spend their time.

A retreat is just that. A time to step out of your daily routine in order to rest, reflect and refresh.

I cannot wait.

There are still spaces available if you’d like to join me for a last minute booking. Discounted price on flyer for all LYY students.

Click here to contact Free Spirit to book your place directly.

Or click here for more information.

I look forward to welcoming you.

SUMMER SERENITY: YOGA NIDRA & SOUND BATH EVENT

This year we have 2 Yoga Nidra & Sound Bath Events, one in June and one in December. The December event always sells out as it’s at the end of the year, everyone needs a break from the festivities and busy-ness, are tired or just need some space to recoil, draw inwards and reflect.

The June event is always an interesting one. I always book an event nearing the middle of the year (July 2nd is the approximate middle of the year this year) as it seems like the perfect time to check in, pause and slow down a little, savouring the Summer days as they often whizz by in a flash. We often lose track of time in the Summer - there’s so much more energy, daylight, events and goings-on in the outside world. This to me makes it all the more reason to stop and tune in, to ensure that you’re still navigating your personal needs, intentions and desires, reminding yourself of those intentions or dreams that you may have realised or defined at the endif the previous year or beginning of this one.

A combination of the Yoga Nidra with a Sound Bath is support a deepening of release and deep rest; to reflect and restore, readying for the second half of the year.

There are still spaces available for this event. All you need is a mat, a blanket, a pillow or two, and anything else for you to feel comfortable lying on the ground. I provide drinks and homemade treats following the practice.

No experience is required.

I hope you can join us.

Book your space here

Last Year’s Summer Serenity Event: June 2025

THE FEMININE CONNECTION IS ONE!

This month celebrates the first 12 months of The Feminine Connection!

The Feminine Connection is a curated wellbeing journey designed for women, using yoga therapy frameworks, to inspire and support women navigate their lives using yogic practices and enhanced awareness of nature’s rhythms. The subscription includes:

• 12 Online Classes (with recordings for 30 days)

• Weekly Wellbeing Letters focussing on: yoga psychology, journal prompts, yoga therapy frameworks, insights into rhythms of nature, rituals and short practices to support reconnection to the self.

• Complimentary In-Person Event

• Access to Seasonal Practice Video Recordings

• Library of Yoga Nidra’s

• Exclusive Yoga Retreat for The Feminine Connection Subscribers in Spring 2027

All of the Feminine Connection’s Resources are on Substack - a platform that is easy to navigate and already has nearly 80 posts to scroll through, read, practice with and simultaneously connect with the fantastic community that has helped shape what The Feminine Connection is today.

Click here to subscribe to The Feminine Connection.

Annual Subscription: £225

Monthly Subscription: £25

Founders Re-Subscription: please contact me here

Some of the feedback from the Founder Members of the community:

“Fabulous in all respects! Physical, spiritual and so supportive of our online community “

“Lucy is very knowable and it’s great to be learning so much from her weekly. The monthly yoga has been amazing and I love that we can do it in the comfort of our homes. Thank you Lucy. “

“Such good value for money with all the aspects you are getting. Group of very supportive women with varied experiences.”

FUNKY WELLNESS

We’ve had a fabulous month of guests on Funky Wellness this May, including Maria Phillips talking about Aesthetic Clinics, treatment and psychology; Sophie Umhofer and her journey in surviving Bowel Cancer and launching Unbowelievable; Gaya Neault sharing her knowledge from both Eastern & Western Roots in digestion & gut health; Charlie Ward talks about his work as a Sports & Laryngeal Therapist and also experiencing a surge in his creative flow as a singer/songwriter.

Click on links below to listen again - I hope you enjoy the show! Please like/share if you’ve enjoyed a show so that others can enjoy it too. Thank you :)

Funky Wellness with Maria Phillips ~ Wednesday 6th May

Funky Wellness with Sophie Umhofer ~ Wednesday 15th May

Funky Wellness with Gaya Neault ~ Wednesday 22nd May

Funky Wellness with Charlie Ward ~ Wednesday 29th May

LIVING YOUR YOGA YOUTUBE

More Video’s and Audio’s have been recorded and uploaded to Living Your Yoga YouTube Channel this last month in response to requests of practices from our community. If you enjoy them and find them helpful, please let me know by writing on the YouTube page, or any other social media platform. This means that others can get a sense of the practices too and decide if they’d like to explore them. It also helps me navigate which direction to create more material in. But as ever, feel free to drop me a line with your yoga practice requests and I’ll do my best to create some material and share.

Click on the links below for the most recent practices. please like, share and subscribe :)

Humming Bee Breath/Bhramari Pranayama

Yoga Nidra - Afternoon Pause

Yoga Nidra - Welcome to the day

SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE

Thank you to all of this that have responded to our weekly class polls.

The following classes will continue throughout the Summer and booking will be available nearer the time :)

Monday’s Well-Woman Yoga 9.30-11am at Leek Wootton Village Hall

Tuesday’s Mixed Ability Yoga 7-8.30pm at The Parochial Hall (and online)

Thursdays Ashtanga Yoga 7-8.30pm Venue tbc (and online)

The Feminine Connection Monthly Online Classes

Also, if the weather continues to be this glorious, we may have a few pop up classes - will keep you posted!

Finally, are you ready for the 31 day August Yoga Challenge?!

Where? Living Your Yoga YouTube

When? 1st - 31st August 2026

What? 31 days of a combination of yoga: movement/meditation/breath work/yoga nidra for 31 minutes a day

How (much)? £31 donation

Who? Led by myself on LLY YouTube Channel …for anyone that’s interested!

More details to follow…. :)

That’s all for now!

I hope you’ve all had a fabulous half term break and I look forward to seeing you on the mat next week.

Much Love,

Lucy xx

Click here for a fabulous classic to groove along to this weekend :)

Here’s a few of my inversion explorations over the last 12 years or so…it’s been fun documenting them (I know there were more from the years before, but I rarely used a mobile phone before then!)

A Sweet Mid-Term Message

Hello Everyone!

I hope you’re enjoying the gorgeous blue and sunny skies as we’re in the peak of Spring!

I wanted to write a brief note to keep you updated with recent Living your Yoga happenings :)

Firstly, I’ve uploaded two new short YouTube video’s that are designed to support lower back, core and pelvic floor ~ see links below.

Gentle Pelvic Floor Yoga - movements to re-engage with the pelvic floor

Connect to the Core and Pelvic Floor - a sequence to support reconnection with the core and pelvic floor

Subscribe to Living Your Yoga on YouTube for free and you’ll be updated with all of the audio and video practices when they are released.

Secondly, you’ll find links below for recent Funky Wellness shows including nutritionist expert and author, Emma Ellice Flint talking about nutrition and gut health; Neil Curtis sharing his story in becoming an Ice Swimmer for Team GB; Jane Simpson, author of The Pelvic Floor Bible, discussing common pelvic floor issues; and Ann Barry, Allotmenteer talking about all of your green finger needs! The show is live from Radio Abbey (on internet radio) every Wednesday 2.30-3.30pm, or listen again on Mixcloud.

Funky Wellness Shows:

• #14 Ann Barry - Allotmenteer

• #13 Jane Simpson - Author of “The Pelvic Floor Bible”

• #12 Neil Curtis - Ice Swimmer

• #11 Emma Ellice Flint - Nutrition and gut health

Finally I’m delighted to announce that Living Your Yoga has made it to the finals again in this year’s Muddy Stiletto Awards! We won the award in 2021 and have reached the finals every year since! It would be wonderful to win it again!

Living Your Yoga serves the community in so many ways including:

• Weekly classes for Women and Men

• 1:1 Yoga Therapy

• Well-Woman & Yoga Nidra Events

• The Feminine Connection Online Subscription Community

• Living Your Yoga YouTube

• Funky Wellness Radio Show (Health & Wellness chat show)

• Yoga Retreats

If you’d like to vote for Living Your Yoga to win best Yoga/Pilates Studio in Warwickshire & The West Midlands, please click this LINK .

Vote Here and use the drop down to select “Best Yoga/Pilates Studio”. And please make sure you follow the instructions on the site to make your vote count! It’s easy, just click the link you get sent from Muddy Stilettos.

Thank you so much for your support as ever!

Much Love,

Lucy xxx

Fresh Air, Fresh Flow & Funky Wellness!

It’s been a short and swift term, but it ends with the feeling of Spring embracing us with lighter days, fresh dewy mornings, greener trees, blankets of daffodils and the sight and sounds of creatures awakening from their hibernation. We may even feel that urge to tend to our new year intentions, have a spring clean or start making plans for the brighter days ahead as we have a bit more energy!

But before we jump ahead, let’s have a cuppa and take some time to catch up with Living Your Yoga news: looking ahead to Next Terms Schedule, Upcoming Events, YouTube News, Funky Wellness recap, The Feminine Connection, Health & Wellness Column with Deborah Thomas, Yoga Retreat in Turkey and a poem…

New floor based yoga practice added to Living Your Yoga YouTube Channel last week. More to come!

SPRING TERM SCHEDULE

Monday 13th April ~ Friday 22nd May 2026

Click here to book your place for the term ahead.

LIVING YOUR YOGA EVENTS 2026

Last month saw the first Well-Woman Event of the year which was as beautiful as ever! Spring Equinox themed movement, breath work, intention setting, kriya’s, pelvic floor practice, sweet treats and an insightful and self-reflective tea break practice! The session flew by and bookings are already being taken for the November event - don’t forget to book on! We also have the fabulous Emma Servant joining us in November to talk about Acupuncture and will include the opportunity to try out and learn about ear seeds. More to come on that later in the year!

For our June and December Events, we have Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound - these events sell out quickly - click here to book your space!

LIVING YOUR YOGA YOUTUBE CHANNEL

I created a YouTube Channel for our community to benefit from short practices between classes, for if you’re away on holiday, or if you’ve been missing any classes for whatever reason. The material on the channel will be familiar to you and consists of many therapeutic practices as well as short creative flows. I plan to add more videos regularly with perhaps more challenging sequences for those that would like that too. Do feed back on what you enjoy or where you would like to have more support in your home practice - I’ll do my best to keep the channel up to date with your needs.

I’ve also had some subscribers that aren’t in our local community that have expressed their enjoyment of the practices too - so do share the channel with anyone you think may be interested in exploring yoga with me.

Thanks so much :)

Living Your Yoga YouTube click here to like and subscribe

FUNKY WELLNESS

We’ve had a really busy first few months of the launch of Funky Wellness, with so many fabulous guests that have shared their abundance of knowledge in their area of interest & expertise, talked about their favourite music and have had lots of giggles too of course! Since our last newsletter, I’ve had guests that have discussed Acupuncture, Hormones, Sexual Health, Aromatherapy, a Health & Wellness Collective, the relaunch of a new Health Store in Kenilworth and a local runner who started From Couch25k Groups in Kenilworth. The show is on every Wednesday at 2.30-3.30pm on Radio Abbey (available on internet radio) or listen again on MixCloud. I’ve added links below from the shows I’ve presented this term.

Next week we have Emma Ellis-Flint, a nutritionist, chef and author of 5 cook books specialising in gut health, menopause and fibre recipes. I will then be taking a week off before returning to another fabulous line up of guests, from pelvic floor experts to allotment owners, botox to music… we have lots to look forward to!

#4 - Nicola De Maine, experienced counsellor and psychotherapist

#5 - Emma Servant, Acupuncturist and Healer

#6 - Rebecca Tracey, Aromatherapist

#7 - Dr Louise Newson, talking health, hormones and happiness

#8 - Adam and Rosanna, founders of The Human Collective

#9 - Lydia & Royle 'Ed' Lawrence, new owners of REMEDY KENILWORTH

#10 With Sam Moffat - Couch to 5K

THE FEMININE CONNECTION

We’re flying towards the end of the first year of The Feminine Connection. It has been such a brilliant experience so far in creating a really unique subscription for women to explore yoga psychology and practice within a supportive community. I curate the research from my work as a yoga therapist, yoga teacher and from continual personal study and enquiry of yoga psychology and practice. The annual subscription includes: Weekly Writings for daily living and self-enquiry; Monthly Online Well-Woman Classes (also recorded and available for a month); Seasonal Yoga Videos; a Complimentary In-Person Event; Meditations and Yoga Nidra’s. The Feminine Connection consists of a community of women from all over the country that connect on a monthly basis in our online classes, through chat on Substack, or in person when they meet in class or at events.

Here’s some feedback about The Feminine Connection from a member of the community:

I joined Lucy’s The Feminine Connection in May 2025. It’s been a wonderful way to raise conscious awareness of mind and body in a gentle, nurturing environment, that helps women accept and value ourselves as we navigate complex lives. We receive weekly emails written by Lucy, a monthly on line class, a seasonal practice each quarter and more! All of these interactions are linked, taking us on a journey. I’m not sure how Lucy has time to do all of this, but I really appreciate it and it is changing my life, I will certainly be signing up for another year. 

Laura 

…and two re-subscriber’s also wrote:

The community and Lucy's understanding of the feminine connection, body and in-depth knowledge of well woman and yoga is unprecedented. I feel wonderful whatever the learnings and class content Lucy presents. Thank you Lucy x

Kate

I can’t wait for another year!

Becky

For more information about the Feminine Connection, feel free to drop me a line here.

Annual Subscription is: £225/£200 to re-subscribe.

Click here to subscribe

HEALTH & WELLNESS COLUMN

This term, I’m thrilled to introduce Deborah Thomas, a Kenilworth based chartered physiotherapist specialising in pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy and also a Pilates instructor. I’ve sign-posted many of my students to Deborah and I know she has helped many of them recover from pelvis and pelvic floor related health issues. I’m sure that Deborah will be familiar to many of you, but read below as I’m sure you’ll learn something else about her! She will also be a guest on Funky Wellness in May, so do tune in.

Hello, and a little about me…

Hello! I’m Deborah Thomas, a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 25 years of clinical experience, and I’m delighted to be popping up in your yoga newsletter.

I run Deborah Thomas Physiotherapy in Kenilworth, where I specialise in pelvic health and musculoskeletal physiotherapy, supporting people through pain, injury, life changes, and everything in between. My approach is very much holistic and personcentred—I don’t just look at the sore bit, but at how your body, movement, lifestyle, stress levels, and goals all fit together. I combine evidencebased physiotherapy with handson treatment, movement retraining, Pilates, breath work, and education, so people feel informed, supported, and confident in their recovery.

Alongside my clinic work, I offer telehealth appointments, making physiotherapy accessible whether you’re local or further afield. I also provide clinical mentoring for qualified physiotherapists, supporting professional development, clinical reasoning, and advanced practice skills—something I’m hugely passionate about after many years in both NHS and private practice.

Movement has always been central to my work. I’m a certified Pilates instructor through the APPI and have been teaching Pilates and therapeutic exercise classes in the community for many years, including exercise classes for seniors, antenatal and postnatal clients, and those managing longterm conditions. I love helping people rediscover movement that feels strong, flowing, and achievable—without fear or pressure to be “perfect”.

Education is another big part of what I do. I regularly deliver workshops and talks for the public and healthcare professionals on women’s health, pelvic health, and menopause, translating complex topics into practical, empowering information people can actually use in daily life. My aim is always to leave people feeling reassured, informed, and a little more at home in their bodies.

Whether I’m working onetoone in clinic, online, in a Pilates studio, or teaching a room full of curious minds, my goal is the same: to help people move better, feel stronger, and live well—through every stage of life.

If you’d like to find out more, explore my services, or get in touch, you can visit my website at
👉 www.deborahthomasphysio.co.uk

YOGA RETREAT: JUNE 2026!

Come along and join me to experience a magical yoga retreat in the beautiful Dalyan, Turkey! We will have daily yoga practices, every morning and most evenings; during the day you can relax by the pool, the beach, have a massage, a mud bath (!) or take a day trip to visit the turtles! Come to restore, rest and rejuvenate, eat delicious food and be amongst enjoyable and inspiring company. Yoga practices will be adapted to suit individual needs which will include movement, breath work, meditation and yoga nidra.

To book your place, write to info@freespirityoga.co.uk and receive the discounted price on the flyer if you’re one of my students.

I hope you can make it :)

Thank you if you’ve read this far! I hope you’ve enjoyed the news :)

Wishing you a wonderful Easter break and I look forward to meeting you back on the mat next term!

Much Love,

Lucy xx

This Is My Wish For You

Comfort on difficult days,

smiles when sadness intrudes,

rainbows to follow the clouds,

laughter to kiss your lips,

hugs when spirits sag,

beauty for your eyes to see,

friendships to brighten your being,

faith so that you can believe,

confidence for when you doubt,

courage to know yourself,

patience to accept the truth,

love to complete your life

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Spring Is Just Around The Corner

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to the first newsletter of the year! February has arrived, snowdrops are easy to spot (standing out against the grey and dreary weather), and daylight is beginning to linger for a little longer. We’ve just passed Imbolc on Feb 1st ~ 2nd, a Celtic festival marking the midpoint between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. It’s associated with the stirrings of Spring, longer days, signs of new growth and early lambs being born. Whilst we may still feel like hibernating, it feels like there’s a quiet energy stirring and we’ll be Spring Cleaning and taking evening walks before we know it!

Living Your Yoga YouTube: Surya Namaskar. Click here to like & subscribe!

Speaking of Spring Cleaning, our first Well-Woman Event of the year takes place on Saturday 28th February 2.15-5.15pm, and its theme is The Spring Clean! Practices at this event will include: Kriya’s (breath cleansing practices to blow the cobwebs out!); Pawanmuktasana (joint release practices to help lubricate the joints); Asana (posture work, both flowing and static to create stability and release stagnant energy); breath and movement co-ordination to help build and create focus; pelvic floor practices to tone and enhance awareness; Yoga Nidra with intention setting, planting (metaphorical) seeds for your upcoming Spring & Summer months. Click here to book your space!

Well-Woman & Yoga Nidra Events at Leek Wootton Village Hall

We have lots to catch up on in our news: Next Terms Schedule; Well-Woman & Yoga Nidra Events for 2026; the launch of Living Your Yoga on YouTube; the launch of my new health and wellness radio show, Funky Wellness; Candles & Vouchers for Valentines Day; Health & Wellness Column Promo; Turkey Yoga Retreat and a poem.

SPRING TERM CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday 23rd February ~ Friday 27th March 2026

Click here to choose you class and book your space

WELL-WOMAN YOGA EVENTS

YOGA NIDRA & SOMATIC SOUND EVENTS

Click here to book your events

LIVING YOUR YOGA YOUTUBE CHANNEL HAS ARRIVED!

Click here to connect to Living Your Yoga YouTube Channel

New Year’s Day saw the launch of Living Your Yoga on YouTube! Here you’ll find familiar practices from your classes with me on short video’s to support your home practice; audio’s for breath work, meditation and relaxation; and a weekly upload of the interview from my Funky Wellness radio show. Do subscribe, share and if you like any of the practices, please leave a comment. It’s a channel designed for our community and all of the practices that are shared on their have been requested by you! Do let me know about your other favourite yoga practices and I’ll film them to share :)

FUNKY WELLNESS: Health & Wellness Radio Show

Last year I was asked to present a health and wellness radio show from Radio Abbey from The Kenilworth Centre. It’s a brilliant community centre with so much going on; I teach our Men’s Yoga & Ashtanga Yoga there; the team that run the centre are brilliant and committed; the centre relies on volunteer’s to help keep all community elements running, including Radio Abbey. I thought why not?! I always wanted to be a radio presenter (and used to make my own shows on tapes from my bedroom as a kid!)

I’ve organised the show so that we have a guest on every week that specialises in an area of health, wellness and lifestyle, from medics and holistic therapists, to nutrition and movement experts, to artists and gardeners. I wanted to interview people for them to talk about how their work and their passion support people making a difference to the health and wellbeing of those in the community, in our society… and I’ve discovered I have listeners from further afield (including Europe, Australia and also in the US!) I also ask our guests to chose a handful of songs that are meaningful to them…I mean, it’s a chat show but I was desperate to play music too!

The show is recorded live from Radio Abbey at 2.30-3.30pm every Wednesday and can be listened to again on Mixcloud. I have created playlists for each show on my Spotify page, so if you like any of the music, you can head to Living Your Yoga on Spotify and find the tracklists there.

So far I’ve interviewed:

#1 Dr Jeff Foster discussing Men’s Health & Testosterone Deficiency (click below to listen)

#2 Sarah & Mark Worth, Directors of Highly Sprung Performance Company, discuss Creativity in Young People (click below to listen)

#3 Nicola Davidson, Somatic Practitioner, discussing healing with sound (click below to listen)

We have lots more guests lined up including: Emma Collins, acupuncturist on 18th February; Dr Louise Newson, Hormone Specialist, Founder of Newson Clinic, Dr Louise Newson Clinic and the Balance App on 25th February… plus Emma Ellis-Flint, Balance App’s Nutritionist; Dr Jane Simpson, write of The Pelvic Floor Bible; and many more! Don’t forget to tune in! I hope you enjoy the show!

SWEET TREATS FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Whether your gifting loved ones or yourself this Valentines Day, here at Living Your Yoga we can help by the way of delicious scented candles in both Large and Travel size, or maybe you’d prefer to gift an experience in the form of a Yoga Event, Yoga Classes or a 1:1…or even the Yoga Retreat in Turkey this June! Drop me an email if you’d like to purchase or enquire. Happy to post or meet you (if you’re local).

HEALTH & WELLNESS COLUMN PROMO

Last week I was sent some delicious Foot Balm from The Serenity Barns Organic Range - it smells delicious and made my feet feel silky soft. So for this newsletter, please read the promo details below and if you’d like to treat yourself or a loved one to their range, then use the code LUCY10 to receive 10% off your purchase!

The Serenity Barn describe their organic range:

The Power of the "Soft Reset": Why Your Body Needs a February Ritual

If you’re feeling a bit out of sorts—experiencing  increased stress, headaches, irritability, fatigue, or that familiar low mood—you’re not imagining it. These symptoms can be gentle reminders from your body that your hormones and nervous system might need some extra care. When we find ourselves in a state of “fight or flight,” our bodies enter an inflammatory state, disrupting our stress hormones and often affecting our energy levels and emotions.
 At Serenity Barn Organics, we believe in nurturing support rather than harsh remedies. Our Magnesium Sleep Butter is designed to support deep, restful sleep and promote relaxation, helping your body function more effectively. Many people find they feel calmer, lighter, and more at ease with regular use. Simply massage into your feet at bedtime to support sleep & deep relaxation.
  As well as a bedtime ritual, you can also apply the magnesium butter directly to your temples to alleviate headaches or massage it into sore muscles for relief too.

Each ingredient is thoughtfully chosen, 100% natural and organic -  crafted with care because we struggled to find our natural organics ingredients ourselves.

This Valentine’s season, we’re embracing a softer kind of devotion—one rooted in small, nourishing rituals that honour your body through deep rest.

 Why? Because your body heals when it slows down. Sleep improves. Hormones Balance. The nervous system resets. When you slow down, the magic happens: sleep deepens, hormones find their rhythm, and your nervous system finally exhales.

Rest is when the body restores itself.      

If your body is seeking kindness this February, consider starting a simple ritual with our Magnesium Sleep Butter. It could be a beautiful way to show some yourself love.

Yoga Retreat with me in Turkey this June!

I’m thrilled and excited to be hosting this year’s yoga retreat in Turkey! The retreat is for both women and men, with practices designed to be adapted for your needs.

We’ll be tending to our yoga practice in the mornings and the evenings so that you can spend your days relaxing, exploring or swimming in the sea. Meals are provided at our accommodation and the location is just beautiful. Price includes accommodation, meals and yoga. If you are one of my students, let Freespirit know when you book to receive the discounted price on the flyer below. Contact: info@freespirityoga.co.uk

I hope that you can make it!

Wishing you all a fabulous half term break.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the mat next term.

Much Love,

Lucy xx

Born Again In Radiance ~ Danna Faulds

Who can resist that first,

optimistic moment of dawn -

the dazzling sliver of light,

sun rising, rounding, making

the profound shift from

promise to presence.

Every possibility contained

in a single instant; light

linking us to vastness,

light reaching back to the

formation of stars, light that

will not let us forget that we

are daily born again in radiance.

Thank you & Farewell 2025!

Another year around the sun has flown by again and we’re already on the home run to the end of the year with Winter Solstice on the 21st, Christmas Eve & Day 24/25th, then the final years end… I hope amongst these somewhat final busy weeks, you’re able to take time to rest and reflect, be with your loved ones and enjoy the festive season however you’re choosing to spend it.

Naturally, we feel tired at this time of year when the days are shorter, darker and nature is in hibernation - it’s no surprise that when the party season is upon us, it can feel like a lot of effort to get going (and we really want to snuggle down in our pjs with a hot chocolate!) Our recent Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound event was Sold Out and amongst the singing bowls and my voice, there was a drone of soft snores that weaved throughout the whole hall. There were a lot of tired people! As a result of this, I’ve decided to record the 45 minute yoga nidra. It’ll be available to my subscribers for free, or to buy from my website, this Sunday to celebrate Winter Solstice, for a limited time only. Buy here

A Winter Yoga Nidra for Winter Solstice. Sunday December 21st.

On a separate note, t’s been another brilliant year for Living Your Yoga: a thriving community, creative collaborations, inspired trainings and nurturing events. In January, Men’s Yoga Classes were launched; in January & February I furthered my study in Well-Woman Yoga with Birthlight at Yogacampus; by March I’d completed my Mindfulness Meditation Training; in May LYY launched it’s first subscription service, The Feminine Connection; in June I studied in person with one of my Ashtanga Yoga Teacher’s, Adam Keen; in September LYY turned 7 years old; October saw The Feminine Connection launch on Substack… now LYY is preparing to kick off the year with it’s much awaited YouTube channel and the launch of a Health & Wellness Radio Show!

Read on for your new year schedule of classes, events, dates for your diary and much more…

NEW YEAR TERM SCHEDULE

Monday 5th January ~ Friday 13th February 2026

YOGA NIDRA & SOMATIC SOUND EVENT: Winter Sanctuary

Last Sunday saw the final event of the year culminating in a collaboration with myself and Nicola From Eiraya Wellness: a Yoga Nidra delivered bathed in sounds to support healing, release and deep relaxation. Whilst the yoga nidra takes you on a journey into your inner world, guiding you to become an observer of yourself in a liminal state, the space between being awake and asleep in order to help heal, recover and rest, the sound bowls support and seek to create balance within your entire being, highlighting area’s that need extra nurture and attention. Together, both Nicola and I have brought our practices together to support a deepening of their healing modalities, in the hope that the practices themselves are experienced on an even deeper level. Once again the feedback was so positive, spaces have already been booked for next year’s events.

Click here to book your space for 2026.

Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound. December. Leek Wootton Village Hall.

WELL-WOMAN & YOGA NIDRA EVENTS 2026

As always, all of our events are aimed at providing nourishing yoga practices incorporating movement, meditation, sound and deep rest within a safe and supportive environment. All events welcome all levels of experience and cater healthy drinks and seasonal treats.

Book your space here

LIVING YOUR YOGA on YOUTUBE

My children originally tried to encourage me to set up a YouTube Channel during covid, but I was so busy during that time, I just couldn’t manage it (I was also quite reluctant to say the least!) Now, however, I’ve recorded so many yoga video’s and audio’s for the Balance+ App and my subscribers, it feels like the natural thing to do next. Our community are really enthused about the launch of a LYY YouTube channel to support a home practice, so I’m all up for that!

The channel will launch on New Years Day! I’d love for you to subscribe and use the practices for your needs, and for you to share with others that you think may benefit from my teachings too.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts!

LIVING YOUR LIFESTYLE

Health & Wellbeing Radio Show

I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be presenting a new health & wellbeing show on Radio Abbey , every Wednesday 2.30-3.30pm, featuring a whole range of experts from the health and wellness industry! You’re invited to email in any questions for our weekly experts. The programme is recorded so you can play it back on both Mixcloud and LYY’s Youtube Channel!

Keep your eyes peeled for the launch of ‘Living Your Lifestyle’ on Wednesday 14th January, 2026. Our first guest is the very lovely Emma Collins (featured in our Health & Wellness Column below).

See below for our list of interviews we have booked in so far…

HEALTH & WELLNESS COLUMN

I’m really excited to be introducing Emma in this terms blog. I’ve known her for years and she’s a well loved and respected member of the community, supporting so many people in and around Kenilworth, Warwickshire and beyond. Here, she has kindly agreed to share a little more about her work as an acupuncturist and healer of many modalities!

I was absolutely thrilled when Lucy’s WhatsApp message popped up on my phone, inviting me to be the very first guest on her new radio show Living Your Lifestyle at Radio Abbey.

My answer was an immediate yes!

Our friendship began many years ago, when Lucy first reached to me after seeing on social media that I was opening a Traditional Acupuncture clinic in Kenilworth. We were both at the very beginning of setting up our well-being businesses and, that day, we planted a seed of friendship that has grown and thrived ever since.

Our first meet up was spent sitting on meditation cushions in The Arbour and a few hours later we realised we’d shared our deepest thoughts, fears and passions with each other. A beautiful friendship was born and from that day on, Lucy has supported me in life through yoga and, in turn, I have supported her with acupuncture.

Over the years, I’ve shared Lucy’s details with patients who I felt would benefit from her magic—and she has done the same for me. So, when she also asked me to write a little about who I am and what I do in her newsletter, my answer, again, was an immediate yes!

So, what is Traditional Acupuncture (also known as Five Element Acupuncture)?

Five Element Acupuncture is an ancient style of Chinese medicine based on the understanding that everything in the body—and in nature—is made up of five elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Each element nourishes and supports the next, creating a continuous cycle of balance and harmony.

My inspiration to study this ancient art came after my own life was turned upside down 20 years ago, when sudden grief led to severe anxiety. I was fortunate to find an acupuncturist who treated my mind, body, and spirit as one. Through their care, I slowly rediscovered balance, strength, and a sense of self I thought I had lost.

This healing experience inspired me to retrain as a Traditional Acupuncturist so I could help others find the same natural and authentic path to wellbeing. It was the beginning of my journey—and my passion—for a system of medicine that has supported people for more than 2,000 years.

And I went off and learnt how Five Element Acupuncture gently treats the root cause of illness—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. I am grateful every day that I am able to share this with the wonderful people who walk through The Arbour door.

About The Arbour

My clinic, The Arbour, is located on Windy Arbour in Kenilworth. Alongside acupuncture, I also use complementary therapies such as Moxibustion, Gua Sha, Cupping, and auricular acupuncture. I teach Meditation and Reiki, and in 2026, I’ll be offering Spiritual Growth classes for those who wish to explore a little deeper.

For more information visit www.thearbourkenilworth.com

Or you can contact me on 07788 664248

Love,

Emma x

SEASONAL GIFTING

If you need any last minute gifts, and your local to Kenilworth, do drop me a line and I’m available until Tuesday 23rd December to provide you with LYY candles, (travel of full size), or Gift Vouchers for Events, Classes, 1:1’s or a Feminine Connection Subscription. Drop me a line on: info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

FREE SPIRIT TURKEY YOGA RETREAT

A perfect gift for Christmas, or a gorgeous break to look forward to next June! Come along on a Yoga Retreat with me next June to Turkey - if you’re already in the LYY community, you’ll receive the discounted price on the flyer below! Head to the contact details on the flyer - I look forward to seeing you there :)

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 2026

• 1st January ~ LYY YouTube Launch

• 14th January ~ Health & Wellness Radio Show

• 15th January ~ New Year LYY Community Social

• 28th February ~ Well-Woman Yoga Event

• 14th June ~ Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound Event

• 22nd - 29th June ~ Yoga Retreat, Turkey

• 21st November ~ Well-Woman Yoga Event

• 13th December ~ Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound Event

I think that’s about everything! Thank you if you’ve read this far :)

Sending warm festive wishes to you and yours, from me and mine.

I look forward to seeing you in 2026.

Much Love,

Lucy xx

Click here for a bit of Bowie festiveness to enjoy :)

Seasonal Gifting with Living Your Yoga

Hi Everyone,

I just thought to drop you a little message about Living Your Yoga lifestyle gift idea’s for yourself and your loved ones for this festive season. Here’s some short and sweet suggestions below ~ do drop me a line if you have any questions related to the offers below, or head to the ‘Book Classes’ page to purchase gifts.

Living Your Yoga Candles

Full Size & Travel Size Candles

The Living Your Yoga candle is 100% natural. The ingredients are: Black Pepper to help calm anxiety; Bergamot to help lift moods of depression; Patchouli to ground & soothe; Neroli to uplift.

I always light a scented candle for my home practice - it’s part of my daily ritual - and whenever I smell the scent of my candle when I’m not practicing, it evokes a sense of calm and happiness. This is what inspired a Living Your Yoga Candle. When I met with Rebecca Tracey and she shared her collections of candles with me, I totally fell for this one!

If you’re not local and would like a candle posted to you, head to ‘Book Classes’ at www’livingyouryoga.co.uk, scroll to the bottom of the page and you can purchase your candle there. They come in full size and travel size. If you’re local, I can drop the candles off to you, or you can collect one from class - just drop me a message beforehand to bring them in.

Full Size £35

Travel Size £18

Living Your Yoga Gift Vouchers

Gift vouchers are available both online and also card copies. They can be for Classes, Events, 1:1’s or for the Feminine Connection Subscription. Please contact me directly for your gift voucher options and purchases: info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

The Feminine Connection Subscription

Why not gift a whole years worth of yoga practices including Yoga Nidra’s, Meditations, Movement and Writings all within a fantastic female community to share, support and inspire a yoga-inspired lifestyle?

Also included in the subscription is a free in-person event, a monthly online Well-Woman Class and 5% discount off termly class bookings and events. For more information or to purchase an annual subscription head to ‘Book Classes’ at www.livingyouryoga.co.uk or email me info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

Living Your Yoga Events

Book yourself and a loved one on one of next years events for a Christmas gift exchange! Time for you both to have a shared experience within a nourishing and supportive environment… head to ‘Book Classes’ at www.livingyouryoga.co.uk or email me for more information at info@livingyouryoga.co.uk.

I hope that some of these suggestions inspire you :)

Keep your eyes peeled next week for our end of year newsletter including: weekly schedule & dates for next term; the launch of LYY YouTube; launching LYY on Radio Abbey and the weekly line up of guests; Health & Wellness Column and more…

Have a good week!

Much Love,

Lucy xx

Embracing Change

After an eight week term of reflection, exploration and play in our Autumn Term Classes, where we’ve witnessed and embraced the seasons change, it’s now time for a well-deserved week off to reset before the excitement of the upcoming festivities: Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas & New Year! Maybe your celebrations have already taken off with Diwali!

Throughout the term, we’ve all commented on witnessing and feeling the change from Summer to Autumn. Noticing the colours in nature turning, the temperature shifting, the darker nights drawing in, energies are a little lower, virus’ s have been spreading, and we all were very grateful for the long and luscious Summer days.

Autumn relies on letting go and transformation. The leaves fall with ease from the trees, unpicked fruits are released from the branches hold and nature paints us a different picture. This natural change can inspire us in our lives in mirroring natures lessons: learning to let go with grace and ease, embracing changes as they arise, creating space in our lives, just to simply be. We’re at the stage where nature invites us to turn inwards to rest and restore, to be still and gather wisdom within.

How do you embrace change?

Do you let go with ease or struggle? Does change bring anxiety or excitement? (or both?)

Knowing the answers to these questions may help you to navigate changes in your life, both in your inner world and your outside environment.

Personally, I get really excited by change! I’ve had some huge changes in my life in this last year, particularly in the last 6 months, and have totally embraced all of them with open arms. The ups and the downs. Embracing change and allowing yourself to be in the present moment is key in navigating this life where everything is in a state of impermanence. When we accept that change is inevitable, we may learn to take time to reflect and then make well-informed choices, followed by finding more joy and gratitude, moment to moment. A regular yoga practice can really help in recognising this and serving as an anchor in navigating change. Your practice can help you take time for yourself to observe how you are experiencing change around you - and within you - depending on your personal circumstances. All classes with Living Your Yoga are inspired by seasonal changes. Whether you’re attending dynamic and playful classes, or more reflective and nurturing sessions, they’re all weaved and inspired by seasonal intentions, held in a safe and supportive community.

A huge change for our Feminine Connection Subscribers has been moving all content to Substack. It’s been a change for all of us - especially those of us that aren’t so techy/or label themselves ‘technophobes’! But everyone is embracing it and giving such positive feedback! Change can be great! (and so can facing our fears)

Mixed Ability Classes have had a playful and supportive environment, exploring half and full handstands, shoulder stands, headstands and wall twists, including curiosity, giggles and conversation. Well-Woman Classes were influenced by Autumn Equinox themes of reflection, release & creating space. Men’s Yoga Classes have been focussing on finding comfort, ease and mobility in the neck and the shoulders; creating heat with sun salutation practices, and moving into stillness with variations on standing postures (as well as some cheeky body lifting practices). The Feminine Connection Subscribers received an Autumn Yoga Nidra, an Autumn Yoga Practice and reflections and writings about both Swadhistana & Muladhara Chakra’s and their energetic qualities, impacts and imbalances in oneself. One of our lovely long term LYY members and subscribers has written her experience of subscribing to The Feminine Connection - it’s a really lovely reflective piece further down - I hope you enjoy it.

Wall Twist Exploration in Friday Morning Mixed Ability Classes

Read on to check dates for next terms schedule; next years events for your diary; the launch of The Feminine Connection Subscription on Substack; January 2026 launch of Living Your Yoga YouTube; launching Living Your Yoga’s Health & Wellness Radio Show in January 2026; introducing Adam, co-founder of The Human Collective in our Health & Wellness Column; Turkey Yoga Retreat with me; Gratitude and a seasonal song…

Winter Schedule

Monday 3rd November ~ Friday 19th December

To book your space for this terms classes, click here

*Free class when booking two classes a week - please contact me directly

EVENTS 2026

WELL-WOMAN YOGA

Saturday 28th February 2026 (2.15 ~ 5.15pm) £55

Saturday 21st November 2026 (2.15 ~ 5.15pm) £55

Our Well-Woman Events at Leek Wootton Village Hall are always nourishing afternoons spent with an amazing community of women, delicious catering is provided by Cafe Desa, a talk by a holistic practitioner, and all yogic practices are designed to nurture, nourish, restore and uplift.

Well-Woman events are available for all levels and help to release tension, both physically and mentally; create heightened awareness in how the body and mind are feeling; enhanced connection in tuning into the self. We explore balance, strength and stability on physical and emotional levels; practice meditation, breath work and relaxation techniques; a variety of pelvic floor practices are included. There’s space for discussion and sharing regarding women’s health challenges and remedies.

Click here to book your space.

Well-Woman Event. Leek Wootton Village Hall.

YOGA NIDRA & SOMATIC SOUND

Summer Serenity: Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound Experience ~ Saturday 14th June 2026 (6 ~ 8pm) £45

Winter Sanctuary: Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound Journey ~ Sunday 13th December 2026 (6 ~ 8pm) £45

Due to the exceptional feedback and December’s sell-out Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound Event, myself and Nicola Davidson of Eirya Wellness, will be collaborating again in 2026. Nicola will be creating immersive sounds to wash over you whilst I weave a seasonal Yoga Nidra amidst the vibrations to guide you into a deep state of conscious rest. It was requested that we run these on a monthly basis, but we currently have dates for two - should these both sell out again, we’ll try and squeeze another in!

The Summer Session on Sunday 14th June 2026 is designed to promote relaxation and renewal, whilst the Winter Session on Sunday 13th December 2026 will support rest and deep nourishment. Both events are suitable for all abilities, and both men and women. We look forward to welcoming you. Click here to book.

Benefits of yoga nidra include: deep relaxation & stress reduction; improved sleep quality; enhanced emotional regulation; reduced anxiety & symptoms of PTSD; increased self-awareness & mindfulness.

THE FEMININE CONNECTION SUBSCRIPTION

Our Feminine Connection Community is growing as is its content, creativity and our connection to one another. We have just launched The Feminine Connection on Substack this month so that all subscribers can access all content with ease. Non-subscribers can also access snippets of material.

Content currently includes: Seasonal Well-Woman Yoga Video’s, Yoga Nidra & Meditations, Zoom recordings, Weekly Newsletters with musings & information about: women’s health; the lunar cycle; rituals; journal prompts; chakra and energetic reflection, information and self-reflective probes; practice scribes; book & podcast recommendations and more.

Looking ahead, further content includes: Guided Sun Salutation Variations, Chakra-Inspired Yoga Nidra’s, Pelvic Floor Practice Video’s and even more to support your self-practice and idea’s on how to live life consciously.

Here’s another review about The Feminine Connection’s Subscription by lovely long term member of LYY and subscriber Steph:

I have a sign in my kitchen which reads, Enjoy the little things in life, for someday you will look back and realise they were the big things… this is how I feel about the Feminine Connection.

You may not think you need to understand your Chakra’s, you may never have heard about Affirmations, raised your Vibration and when did you last make time to meditate?  When do you ever Pause & Reflect…  The Feminine Connection is going to take you on this journey, with your hand held.  I can guarantee you’ll drift away as you listen to the most fabulous nidra’s and feel nourished after our themed yoga practice.  I really feel that I am learning about my mind, body and soul week by week with an insight into how I function.  Being asked to reflect by Lucy each week means that I stop for maybe twenty minutes and attempt to answer those reflections.  Why do reflections make any difference?  Because life is busy I guess, menopause is causing my hormones to ebb and flow and maybe, just maybe, there are answers into my behaviours, my reactions, that I hadn’t ever taken into consideration.  I am thoroughly enjoying being challenged each week.

Some newsletters which have really resonated with me and made me reflect… #7 Pelvic Floor Health, the concept of the time-line really made me think and #18 - Reflecting on our relationship with control & autonomy.  I have not ever given time for this introspection until now.  #19 Manipura Practice – Erm… Wow! Who would have thought it was possible to have one yoga session with two consecutive aspects?  This class was incredible.  We all tapped into the aspect we feel represented us.  And #22 Rituals made me reflect and tap into what I already do but gain more intention.

I could go on, but what I do know is this subscription has and will continue to support and guide me and I think we all feel very blessed to have this access at our fingertips and now we have the access via the Substack platform.

Lucy advocates that women need to keep talking to other women!  It’s great that we now get to enjoy Zoom reflections Q&A each month before we start our practice and I think there is food for thought on how we share our reflections.  Is this WhatsApp or Substack, I’m just throwing it out there if anyone has any thoughts?  I am so looking forward to our connection continuing to grow!

Namaste xx

To subscribe click here or of more information contact info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

£200 for annual subscription.

YouTube: Living Your Yoga

During lockdown my children were desperate for me to have a YouTube Channel. I absolutely opposed it and never thought I’d be able to cope in the online world of teaching…skip forward 5 years and I love teaching my online community, recording videos and audio’s for my subscription service and teaching on the Balance+ app. So finally, it now makes sense to create a Living Your Yoga YouTube page for those that just want a mini-practice, be it a sweet yoga or meditation to uplift, or maybe some specific healing practices for the back, for joint mobility, or just to start or end the day with some support and calm.

I started creating material for a YouTube Channel over a year ago, but had to pause the process due to personal circumstances. However, now, I’m getting back on track and will have some practices to share in the New Year when we’re all ready to ease into some gentle healthy habits :) I look forward to sharing the launch with you!

LIVING YOUR YOGA RADIO ~ LAUNCHING JANUARY 2026!

I’m really excited to share that I’ve been asked to host a radio show for Kenilworth’s Radio Abbey :)

It’ll be a Health & Wellness show (with music as well of course!), live from Radio Abbey’s studio every Wednesday, 2.30-3.30pm, as of January next year. I’ll be interviewing all sorts of health and wellness experts who will impart their wisdom and inspire us all, answer questions and share stories that may help us heal or be healthier in body, mind and spirit. I have lots of idea’s for the show and many guests lined up, but if you, or anyone you know may like to be a guest on the show to share their expertise in the wellness industry, then drop me an email: info@livingyouryoga.co.uk

Guests will be both in person and online. All shows will be recorded and shared on both Abbey Radio’s website and my YouTube & Substack platforms - but without the music sadly due to licensing. (I will provide a music listing from each show though :))

I look forward to sharing more details in our end of year newsletter!

HEALTH & WELLNESS COLUMN

This term I invited the lovely Adam, co-founder of The Human Collective, a community of holistic therapists and teachers, to share how the community began, how it’s evolved, and how you can connect and attend classes, events and more…

The Human Collective was born from a longing for community, collaboration and connection, a knowing that it can be a lonely place in this world, and to give hope to others on this journey!

The Human Collective started in November 2022, with 3 friends who had a similar vision: myself Adam Bray, Drew Morbey & Joe Massey. Whilst looking over old messages when writing this blurb, I realised that the original WhatsApp group was set up on 11/11/22. At that time, those numbers were very prevalent in my life and along the journey I've learnt they always have been and always will be! A great indication that the Human Collective was going to be something very special, and it really has grown into exactly that!

We spoke about collaborations with wellness practitioners, studios, venues, retreat spaces, having our own venue, running festivals, working with schools, councils and businesses the possibilities seemed endless. After around 6 months of exciting times, meetings of creation, planning & branding, Drew & Joe's lives had taken a different path. Drew was making plans to move to Australia with his family, and Joe was moving to Spain with his family - so they both decided to step back from the running of the Collective. However, with a few members on board, I was really enjoying the journey and I was passionate with still moving forward with the vision. This was becoming my job, to build connections with incredible humans and help them share their passions with the world! I kept things ticking over, sharing members' offerings, updating and adapting the website, and slowly growing the community. Not long after, Rossana Trajkovska, one of the original members of the Collective stepped up to help build the dream. The fun & exciting meetings started again, talking about collaborations, community and the potential of the Collective. Rossana shared the same vision and we continued to grow as a community. The mission was to continue to grow, and that is what we have done together!

The next chapter - The Human Collective Hub

Moving swiftly into summer 2024, out of the blue Rossana said, "I've found a space at Fargo Village, shall we go and have a look!" Bearing in mind, we hadn't actually spoken about finding a space, but it was always part of the vision, when you fully start to embrace this journey, you learn to accept and let things unfold! 

In September, Rossana and I signed on the dotted line and on the 28th September 2024 we opened the doors to The Human Collective Hub - the first Collective space!

The Hub now offers weekly classes, monthly workshops and events. We also host monthly Collective Community Days with £5 taster sessions run by the amazing members of the Collective, who all offer their time free of charge to share their talents with the community. 

The vision continues to unfold... the festival we spoke about at the very beginning happened in August, we celebrated the Hubs' first birthday in September and we plan to keep creating beautiful experiences for the local community and beyond. 

The Human Collective 

The Human Collective is a one-stop holistic directory of teachers, coaches, instructors, experts, studios, venues, retreats, events, classes, workshops and much more. We recognise that working self-employed within the wellness industry can be isolating and lonely at times and want to help support practitioners to find one another and also to socialise via social events for practitioners. Our mission is to build on collaboration within the wellness industry and beyond, helping our members to reach more people and helping more people to find our members. If this sounds like the kind of community that you're looking for, then get in touch and we look forward to hearing from you.

We also have the Human Collective Hub at Fargo Village in Coventry, come and visit us, all are welcome!

Find out more here!

Come and join us for the next Collective Community Day - 26th October

Adam & Rosanna

YOGA RETREAT: TURKEY 2026

Places are booking up for the Yoga Turkey Retreat with me next June 2026!

All contact details are on the flyer below. I hope you can make it!

GRATITUDE

We hear a lot about the practice of gratitude - but what exactly are the benefits?

• Improved mental health & mood: being grateful shifts away from negative thoughts and helps rewire your brain towards positivity. This in turn can reduce symptoms of anxiety and increase satisfaction and happiness.

• Stronger relationships & social connections: expressing gratitude to others depends bonds and connections; people feel more valued & appreciated building closeness and trust over time.

• better physical health & sleep: the practice can reduce stress and promotes relaxation, allowing the body to rest and recover more deeply at night.

  How do we practice gratitude?

• A gratitude journal: list 3-5 things each day that you feel grateful for. This could be something small like having had a really good cup of coffee, or spontaneous laughter with a friend or loved one, to something bigger like having a positive health result, having great relationships in your life or enjoying your job.

• Express gratitude to others: telling people, writing or texting someone to say thank you. Acknowledging the impact of that person in your life.

• Gratitude Meditation: bring to mind people, experiences, aspects of your life that you are thankful for, letting the feeling of appreciation wash over you.

I think that’s all for this term! A long letter reflecting a long term!

Have a fabulous half term and look forward to seeing you all on the mat in November.

Much Love,

Lucy xx

Click here for a gorgeous seasonal song

Tuesday Night Mixed Ability at The Parochial Hall, Kenilworth

Beauty in Transition: Rituals & Routines

Hello! It feels like such a long time since I wrote to you. It was so lovely to see those that were able to make it to class this Summer - I missed those of you that weren’t. I’ve heard about some wonderful trips! It’s been such a long and luscious Summer here, there’s a feeling of not wanting it to end, yet at the same time a kind of relishing in how the sun’s Summer boldness, eases into more of a soft golden light. You’re no doubt noticing the colours of the leaves slowly turning, an abundance of apples and pears seemingly in everyone’s gardens, and the air has a slightly crisper feel in the mornings and evenings. Although easing into Autumn can often invite a sense of melancholy, it only takes a few moments to look about you and notice the beauty of nature within the transition of the seasons.

For most of us, our routines, healthy habits, grounding rituals, our yoga practice and possibly our jobs, have all fluctuated, paused or ceased to exist during the Summer months. September always seems to welcome a return to our routines and re-ignite wellness habits if they’ve left the scene for more fun times! Read on to find out about your Autumn Term Schedule, Well-Woman Autumn Equinox Event, Yoga Nidra Event, Ritual idea’s for Self-Care as we transition into Autumn, Health & Wellness Column, The Feminine Connection Subscription News, Podcast News, Yoga Retreat in Turkey, Men Walking & Talking Fundraising Event…. and a classic autumn song :)

Home practice in our new home :)

Autumn Term Schedule

Monday 1st September ~ Friday 24th October 2025

Well-Woman Autumn Equinox Event

Saturday 20th September 2025

2.15pm ~ 5.15pm

This Well-Woman Autumn Equinox Yoga Gathering celebrates the perfect balance of light and darkness that marks the seasonal transition, bringing together women of all levels of experience, embracing the wisdom of letting go as nature prepares for winters rest. The practices focus on grounding, hip-releasing and heart-centred poses, encouraging the release of what no longer serves whilst cultivating gratitude for the years abundance. The practice will also include the community’s favourite practices including cleaning out the cupboards, pelvic floor exploration, alternate nostril variation breath work and a seasonal Yoga Nidra.

Catering will be provided by Cafe Desa and our expert talk will be with the fabulous Nicola Davidson of Eiraya Wellness (featured in our Health & Wellness Column below)

To book your space head to book classes at: www.livingyouyoga.co.uk

If you’re a subscriber, you’ll receive your 5% discount - please contact me directly..

I hope to see you there :)

LYY Event at Leek Wootton Village Hall

Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound

Winter Sanctuary: Sunday 14th December 6-8pm

Embrace the quiet essence of winter with our deeply nourishing Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound Experience. As the world outside slows down and goes inward, join us for an evening of profound rest and release that honours the contemplative spirit of the season.

The event will take place at Leek Wootton Village Hall. No experience necessary. Bring blankets, warm socks, cushions and any bolsters.

A festive warming drink and snack will also also be prvided.

Sound will be provided by Nicola Davidson of Eiraya Wellness.

*This event has nearly sold out* but there are still a few spaces available which can be booked here

Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound Event at Leek Wootton Village Hall

Simple Self-Care Rituals

I thought to write a little about what rituals are, how they differ from habits, their benefits and some morning and evening ritual idea’s. The extract below is taken from this week’s Feminine Connection subscription letter. I hope you find it inspiring - it’s suitable for all.

Moving into the darker months can often bring lower mood, energy and less of an inclination to support our health: physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. So to navigate through the forthcoming months, let’s look at how rituals can be of benefit.

The power in ritual lies in the ability to create an intention, a meaning, mark important transitions, and connect ourselves to something larger than our individual selves, whether that’s a personal value, a tradition or a community.

Rituals are actions that require engagement and meaning, else they can become habits like anything else (even if it’s a good habit). Just to clarify, habits are actions that we do automatically or even unconsciously, on autopilot. Our rituals support us in living consciously.

Here are some simple examples of the differences between habits and rituals:

HABITS:

• Brushing your teeth before bed (whilst thinking about other things)

• Taking the same route to work/destinations without considering alternatives

• Putting keys in the same place when getting home

• Drinking coffee/tea first thing in the morning whilst reading phone/emails/making others breakfasts.

RITUALS:

• A morning meditation practice, lighting a candle, sit in silence and set intentions for the day.

• Family dinner tradition where everyone shares one good thing from their day before eating.

• Bedtime routine involving writing 3 things you’re grateful for in a journal.

Although I’ve highlighted different examples, all of the ‘habit’ actions can also be a ritual, depending on how they’re performed, simply by being mindful of savouring the moment and giving attention to achieve its intended purpose.

As we move into September, using the suggestions below may be a really helpful way in supporting yourself to be present, grounded and better able to cope with the seasonal transition. I invite you to choose one to explore, daily, this week.

Morning Rituals:

• Upon waking, rest one hand on the heart space, one on the belly, inhale to the heart, exhale down to the belly for several minutes.

• Feel your feet on the ground, the carpet, the grass outside

• Open the window/go outside, feel the air enter and leave your nostrils

• Make your bed

• Journal (anything, no judgement)

• Use your tea/coffee making as a ritual - use your favourite cup, take your time to make it the best cup of tea/coffee just for you…contemplate where you will sit to drink it.

• Self massage with kind and loving thoughts to and about yourself..

Evening Rituals:

• Write/reflect/meditate on 3 things that you’ve done well that day; then 3 things you’re grateful for

• Make a soothing bedtime drink…and make the process a ritual, like your morning drink

• Use golden thread breath and visualisation in bed

• Wrap your arms around yourself, or a loved one

• Journal

• Read, draw, write…

• Bath and self massage

Health & Wellness Column

I’m really excited to introduce you to Nicola Davidson. I’ve known Nicola for some time now and she is skilled in so many aspects of healing modalities. Nicola and I have started collaborating this year with our Yoga Nidra & Somatic Sound events which have had such phenomenal feedback. Our December event is just shy of selling out already. We plan to run more of these next year as requests to do so have been so high.

Read on to find out more about the lovely Nicola.

Stepping away, stepping inward and reconnection By Nicola Davidson

I find it near impossible to take time away these days – a privilege I don’t take for granted but also struggle with, as many do. It’s hard to prioritise ourselves amidst the demands of life, but this is the one thing that has changed everything for me - the ability to sit still and be with myself.

Seven years ago, my life was unrecognisable in comparison to what it is today. Not from the outside (I still lived in the same house, had a lovely family, and a busy career), but from within.

I used to run, mostly from myself.

Kept busy. All. The. Time – anything to keep my mind off myself and how permanently lost I felt.

But I had it all? The career (I was head of dept at a thriving secondary school – a job I had dreamt of), a loving husband, two beautiful children and a wonderful circle of support in friends and family. But inside I was broken.

It took hitting a bottom that I couldn’t comprehend, to break me open and allow me to return to myself. Slowly, gently and at times, brutally.

And the changes didn’t happen in an instant, they required deep stillness, humility, honesty, connection and trust. Things that I simply couldn’t embody previously. My journey to becoming an Integrative Somatic Therapist has been a deep and intense process of re-education, self-reflection and cognitive reframing – something I embody within my practice.

Returning to joyful movement, learning to breathe again, listening to the body and working with all parts of the self are vital to my work with clients. Holding space for those I work with to rediscover themselves is truly an honour.

I discovered working with sound by accident whilst training as a therapist. The connection to sound based tools was instant. After attending sound meditation sessions, I found that I was softening and more open during my own therapy sessions. I was intrigued by this effect so I delved deeper. I studied frequency and its effect on the body, and what I found informs everything that I do within my work with trauma, neurodivergence and addiction today.

I work with clients that may have exhausted other talking therapy options, don’t like talking, or those that simply can’t quite figure why they need help or what they are looking for – but there’s that ‘stuck’ feeling. Using tuning forks both on and around the body, I work with the client to bring the nervous back into balance and to clear the Biofield. The results are shifts - both subtle and profound at times. Cognitive reframing of experiences that have resulted in deep wounds enables a renewed sense of freedom. The load feels lighter, the body feels again. A return to one’s true self, rather than living in wounds of the past.

If you are curious to find out more, or want to experience the phenomenal power of frequency, please reach out to attend a group sound meditation or book a free 20 minute discovery consultation to explore whether we would work well together. Please contact me at eiraywellness@gmail.com or visit @eirayawellness on Instagram.

The Feminine Connection Subscription

Our Feminine Connection Community is growing as is its content, creativity and our actual connection to one another. We are looking to launch our YouTube page this month which will be exclusive to subscribers only. Material currently includes: Seasonal Well-Woman Yoga Video’s, Yoga Nidra & Meditations, Zoom recordings, Weekly Newsletters with musings & information about: the lunar cycle; rituals; journal prompts; chakra and energetic reflection, information and self-reflective probes; practice scribes… and more. Looking ahead, there will be further content including Guided Sun Salutation Variations, Chakra-Inspired Yoga Nidra’s, Pelvic Floor Practice Video’s and more to support your self-practice.

Here’s a review about The Feminine Connection’s Subscription by Susie:

“We are now well into our first year’s subscription to Lucy’s ‘Feminine Connection’ online yoga sessions which are accompanied by her weekly newsletter and musings for us to reflect upon. Working with the moon’s powerful monthly path and our chakras Lucy guides us into a deeper knowledge of how to combine our spiritual and physical practice, strengthening and supporting us along our individual paths.

As an older woman I find that this safe, supportive space that Lucy is creating is gently enabling me to gain clarity in the inevitable challenges of life.

Thank you Lucy for sharing your skills and wisdom in this beautiful space; I love the way sessions are evolving and the new addition of opening each session a little earlier to give an opportunity for sharing our thoughts and just feeling supported by this lovely community of women.

As part of the subscription we can choose a free in person session each year - I’m so looking forward to the Autumn equinox in the lovely meeting space at Leek Wootton”

Annual subscription is currently only £200. Subscription also includes x12 monthly online Well-Woman Yoga Classes, a complimentary in-person event and 5% discount off all courses and events (not including retreats)

For more information, drop me a line at: info@livingyouryoga.co.uk, or click here to subscribe

Meno Quirks Podcast

I was really delighted this Summer to be asked by Sally and Nat, creators of Meno Quirsk Podcast, to join them to talk about yoga & women’s health in relation to navigating the peri-menopause & menopause. It was a fun interview in a very hot yurt, on a very hot day with pauses in recordings for noisy planes above, but it’s a great chat with a lot to share. I hope that you enjoy it and feel the urge to support and subscribe to their relatively new podcast!

Head to the link below to tune in to the show:

Meno Quirk Podcast

Sal, Me & Nat

Yoga Retreat in Turkey: June 2026

Places are booking up for next years Turkey Retreat! Flights are also now available to book!

Spaces are limited, so if you can make it, you only need to pay a deposit to save your place. I would love to see you there! For all enquiries and bookings, please use the contact details on the flyer below and if you’re one of my students, do let them know so that you can receive the discounted price that is stated on the flyer :)

Men Walking & Talking (MWAT) Event

One of my lovely regular clients has been supporting the event advertised below - please support and share. It’s a men’s mental health initiative aimed at bringing men together in safe and supportive spaces to promote wellbeing. Head to the link to book your place:

Men Walking & Talking

I think that’s everything for now!

I’m so looking forward to starting this term on 1st September - I can’t wait to see you all back on the mat.

Much Love,

Lucy xx

Harvest Moon - Neil Young