Journal

Q & A with Ayla Gowling

To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a cheeky Q & A to get under their skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their classes. Read on...

Q & A with Poppy Backshall

To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a cheeky Q & A to get under their skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their classes. Read on...

New Mindfulness Classes at Bodnant

Heard of mindfulness and always wondered what it was? Looking for something to help you to manage stress, anxiety or depression?

Welcome to this series of Mindfulness sessions aimed at giving you an understanding of what Mindfulness is and a chance to give it a go.

April 2021 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in April 2021. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you :)

March 2021 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in March 2021. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you :)

Acknowledging Anxiety Workshop

Join Kate & Julianne Downham on Saturday March 6th for a morning workshop on how to manage the feeling of anxiety that can rise up from your belly at times of prolonged stress.

February 2020 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in February 2021. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu side 'Newsletter'. Thank you :)

December 2020 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in December 2020. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu side 'Newsletter'. Thank you :)

Q & A with Alison Jones

To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their classes. Read on...

What's on in December at OM YOGA...

We began running Yoga & Wellness classes at Bodnant Welsh Food on September 7th. Here is our weekly class schedule PLUS all our new events (in italics) for December.

Hope to see you there!

Q & A with Jane Barnes

To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their classes. Read on...

International Stress Awareness Week

This is International Stress Awareness Week. I invite you to think about the role that stress plays in your life. If you feel that you experience stress regularly, then it's time to do something about it.

November Weekly Class Schedule

We began running Yoga & Wellness classes at Bodnant Welsh Food on September 7th. A few tweaks and refinements later, here is out new weekly class schedule, which be in effect from November 9th 2020.

Q & A with Sasha Jones

To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their classes. Read on...

Q & A with Natasha White

To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their teaching. Read on...

September 2020 Newsletter 2

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in September 2020. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu to the left 'Newsletter'. Thank you :)

September 2020 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in September 2020. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu to the left 'Newsletter'. Thank you :)

Fancy a Gong Bath?

Sound Baths have been increasing in their popularity recently, with more and more people searching for ways to help themselves in a more natural way. But what is healing through sound all about? Our Sound expert Steph Healy explains all....

Q & A with Natalie Gray

To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their teaching. Read on...

Q & A with Helen Jackson

To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their teaching. Read on...

Q & A with Phil East

To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their teaching. Read on...

Q & A with Samantha Hare

To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their teaching. Read on...

Yoga Styles - which class to choose?

There are so many different types of yoga to choose from, it’s a bit mind-boggling! Whether you are looking to try some yoga in your living room, via YouYube or Zoom, or if you’re feeling ready to head out the door with a mat rolled under your arm for an in-person class (remember those?!)… read on!

August 2020 Newslettter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in August 2020. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you :)

June 2020 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in June 2020.

If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you X

May 2020 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in May 2020.

If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you X

April 2020 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in April 2020.

If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you X

March 2020 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out at the end of March 2020.

If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you X

March 2020 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in March 2020. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you X

February 2020 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in February 2020. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you X

Who am I? Who do I want to be?

As a yoga teacher, I find that most people struggle with seated meditation because the mind is too busy. So, a great practice to overcome that hurdle is to lie down with Yoga Nidra, a sleep-based meditation technique.

A personal story about the Chakras.

"The chakra system is a map for the journey through life. Using this map not only helps you find your way along life's journey, but also makes the journey worthwhile."
Anodea Judith, Chakras Made Easy

What is Yoga Nidra?

I teach Hatha Yoga to unwind the tensions that build up in the outer, physical body. I teach Pranayama (breathing techniques) to create more space on the inside. I teach Meditation to access the wisdom of the higher self. I teach Yoga Nidra to teach the lost art of rest and to initiate deep change and deep peace.

January 2020 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in November 2019. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you :)

December 2019 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in December 2019. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you :)

November 2019 Newsletter

Copy of my Newsletter sent out in November 2019. If you would like to receive monthly news from me, please fill out the form on the menu 'Newsletter'. Thank you :)

Yoga from my side of the mat...

Yoga is for everyone. YES! ... but you have to...
A. Step out of your comfort zone and try it...
B. Once you get it, keep doing it... even if you have missed classes, come back. Begin again.
C. Realise that it is a two-way street, your yoga teacher turns up every week with a heart full of wanting to make a difference, but it doesn't work if you're not there!

My Yoga Nidra Story Part 2

In Yoga Nidra, I can drop into a meditative state effortlessly. And in that space I get to hang out with my subconscious mind and see what’s lurking in there, waiting to be seen and healed….

Autumn Meditation & Pranayama

Since autumn is all about slowing down, we can take a cue from the season and “detox” the busy, full energy of summer. This doesn’t mean doing anything extreme, but rather intentionally slowing down the mind and nourishing the body through simple more meditative practices.

Autumn Yoga Goodness

Autumn is the season of change, transformation and slowing down, but also a time when the plans we made earlier in the year are bearing fruit. We can see this in nature, the leaves are curling and drying out, the air is cooler, the ground is wetter, and blackberries and sloes are in the hedgerows.

My Yoga Nidra Story

I love to teach Yoga Nidra, but my story with this practice started years ago, in a dance school, under a blanket, listening to an Indian guru with my first yoga teacher.

My go to place for yoga music – Spotify

Music is an integral part of creating a relaxing ambience in my yoga classes. It helps me to create a nurturing, safe, relaxing space for our practice. You can take my playlists with you by following me on Spotify!

My Morning Lemon Water Ritual

One of the first things I do in the morning is put the kettle on, slice up some lemon (and ginger) and make a big mug of my favourite drink. (Lemon water can also be made with cold or room-temperature water.)

How is your 'Sleep Hygiene'?

Our Morning Routine actually begins the night before. How we start the day, sets us up for the rest of the day, right? This all actually begins the night before the morning after. Right? Confused? Read on…

Yoga Podcasts

I LOVE reading books, but I have recently discovered podcasts and love to listen to them while driving, walking my dog, cleaning! Here's my Top 6 podcasts that I have on my Spotify at the moment. I'm sure more will follow....

What to expect in a class with me ...

Sometimes the one thing that stops us from trying something new is that we don't know what to expect. So, with yoga, I always say, try a few teachers and classes until you find one that works for YOU. Pop along to a class with me and this is what you'll find us doing...

How is your Morning Routine?

Do you have a centring and sacred morning routine? Or do you tumble out of bed after hitting snooze one time too many, grab a coffee and fly out of the door? Which one of those two scenarios is going to give you the best start to a brilliant day? Hmmmm?! I wonder….

Are we sitting comfortably?

One thing that held me back when I was learning to meditate was that I could not get comfy. My back would start to ache, pins and needles in my legs, or starting to nod off! How do we sit with comfort and poise so that we can actually try to meditate?

Meditation? What's stopping you?

Busy mind? Unable to sit still? Not enough time? There are many reasons why people give up or don’t even begin to practise meditation.

Breathing for Balance

How to maintain BALANCE amidst the chaos? Try using this visualisation and breathing technique throughout your day or in a seated meditation.

Mindfulness or Meditation?

We hear these two words as if they are interchangeable, these days. But what do we mean by the two M’s and how can we use them to enhance our daily lives?

Found your teacher? Next steps ...

First steps into yoga. It’s hard to know where to start with anything new. That’s OK. That’s why you’re here on this page…. Here are 10 things to consider about what essentials you’ll need to get started and how to top up your yoga buzz when you get home.

Thinking about starting Yoga?

So you have been thinking about starting yoga. You’ve read a magazine article, your friend started a while ago and you can see what a difference it has made….or maybe your GP has suggested it to get you moving and shaking...??? If you’re ready to take the plunge, here’s my 6 Top Tips to get you started …..

Yoga is my Life ... My Life is Yoga

Yoga and Meditation found me when I was moving towards a very challenging time in my life and it kept me from going under more times than I can count.