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Namaste and wishing you are very warm welcome to these pages. I really hope you find something of interest, do have a good browse, if you need any help, please get in touch.
“Nepal is a place where dreams are made of mountains, and reality is infused with magic.” – Lisa Bullard
So…off to Nepal I go! The annual visit is less than 24hrs away (at the time of writing, 28th Oct!), and this time there are 15 other wonderful people joining me…when they go home 7 more arrive! What magic we are going to make and receive. I love this country and am truly grateful that so many people want to share that love with me. So…apologies…no weekly classes now until 7th December! But I am teaching with Kathy on 6th December at Breadsall memorial hall and you are very welcome to join us. Out theme is Inner Wisdom…felt right for the start of December!
This vist to Nepal is going to be special to me as I am visiting places I only hear others talk about! It is going to be wonderful to see some of the cultural places and share that with fresh eyes. I wil be trekking too, again to an area I only am vaguely familiar with. I am really looking forward to seeing where some of your generosity is being used. There will be many photos.
I do hope you can continue your yoga practice each day/week. Just coming to a quiet space and inviting the body to do what it needs is a lovely way of starting your day. And you will be amazed at what actually happens. Just being open to suggestion from the intuitive nature of you will be amazing.
Please take care and perhpas see on 6th or 7th December.
Before I forget, as am having lots of interest already, for the Spring Retreat in May 2027, I will be emailing in December about that as I will be taking firm bookings.
Do take care and catch up soon.
Love and OMs xx
Key Dates
2nd November to 2nd December inclusive…no classes
6th December…masterclass with Kathy Field and myself …
28th to 30th December…no classes
2nd January 2027…Relaxation Masterclass!
15th February to 31st March inclusive…no classes
If you have never been to one of my classes before, please complete the Oakwood Yoga Health Form and EMAIL it to me prior to joining a class. When I receive it I will send you the payment methods…please pay prior to class. If you are a new student we also need to arrange a 15 min call.
“Winter, a lingering season, is a time to gather golden moments, embark upon a sentimental journey, and enjoy every idle hour.” ~ John Boswell
Nepal Update
Our visit to Nepal in November 2024 was amazing as usual. We managed to take out some money and childrens shoes and clothes for the families that lost their homes and whole livlihoods after the floods in September. A massive thank you to everyone who donated and helped.
Our trek took us to the base camp of Makalu…5th highest mountain in the world. It was a tough walk, so many steps, but the views and company made it so worthwhile. Two of our team have summited Everest 15 times between them! The youngest memeber of our team is hoping to join the Everest climbing teams but has to learn English and get all his climbing certificates. We managed to get enough money to give him English lessons for a year. And I have said we will sponsor him – as long as does the work – in getting the climbing certificates. So if anyone can offer this young man some help do get in touch. He is only 18 and doesn’t have parents or siblings to help support him.
In 2025 there are some friends who wish to go to Makalu who couldnt do it this year. So if you are thinking of trekking and would like a real adventure to an area still largely unspoilt, please get in touch. The only way in is by foot or helicopter!! It was stunning.
Classes
Teaching yoga is a huge priviledge, and I strongly believe in the benefits it brings to our overall well being. What I love as well is that yoga does not discriminate. No matter what level your experience, how well or poorly you are, yoga is available to us all.
I offer live group classes in Darley Abbey, Allestree, Belper and Fritchley.
There are two zoom classes a week and a zoom meditation class.
If you perfer a class to help develop your practice or because you don’t feel comfortable coming to a group class, I do also offer 121 sessions.
New for 2025, I will also be offering Sound Healing sessions. These are 121 and I use Tibetan Singing Bowls. I will also be offering Tibetan Bowl Massage sessions too.
Resources
This section is all about sharing things we do in class or on retreat or through our masterclass work. There will be recordings from time to time as well. Feel free to share…just let people know where it came from!
Nepal Update
Not exactly the tree you would see in Nepal but I love coastal redwoods as much as I love Nepal. One day I will get to see the real big ones…hopefully.
I will be bringing an update soon…as I am off to the village. So excited to be seeing everyone again!
Huge thanks for your continued support. It makes such a massive difference.
Classes
Teaching yoga is a huge priviledge, and I strongly believe in the benefits to our overall well being. What I love as well is that yoga does not discriminate. No matter what level your experience, how well or poorly you are, yoga is available to us all.
I offer group classes and 121 sessions.
Resources
This section is all about sharing things we do in class or on retreat or through our masterclass work. There will be recordings from time to time as well. Feel free to share…just let people know where it came from!