Welcome to Oakwood Yoga!
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.
March winds have definitly been evident the last few days…I do have to admit to liking the wind, at times, as it really does help blow away the cobwebs. As long as no damage is done.
This week has seen another change in my teaching…I am no longer offering an evening class. Apologies to those affected but evening time in the summer usually means I want to be outside! But also it is a good time for me to be on my own mat and I have discovered a couple of teachers I really like offer evening sessions. We will see what evolves.
Also this week I have taken the plunge and booked onto a yoga retreat…for me…so it means a change to my Masterclass date in September. I am really excited about this trip as it is to Italy…feel a little greedy but nevermind…got to take the opportunities when they arise!
Kathy Field and I are really excited about sharing our Masterclass on the element of ether/Akasha/Space on 11th April 11th. We would love it if you can join us. And I do hope there will be a walk on April 12th. Our next collaboration will be on 29th August for the Yoga for Nepal Retreat Day.
Do take care and stay well. And see you on a mat soon!
Love and OMs xx
Key Dates
6th – 8th April – no classes
11th April – Element of Space Masterclass, with Kathy Field
4th – 6th May – no classes
25th – 27th May – no classes
29th August – Yoga Retreat day in aid of Nepali village
19th September – Masterclass at Breadsall
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.
“A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.”
~ C.S. Lewis
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!