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.
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the weeks are flying past. This coming week, after the Allestree class on Wednesday, I am transporting Nick and bicycle to Cornwall so he can start the Lands End to John O’Groats journey. I politely declined joining him…so am looking forward to three days of meeting up with him in the evening, but going to nice places in the day! I have never been to Lost Gardens of Heligan or Wells so they are on the list! Have you anything fun planned for the week?
Obviously classes are more important and for the rest of the month we will be considering the Kleshas. In yogic philosophy these are believed to be the 5 afflictions that cause us suffering…and they almost work like a snowball…once one is triggered the others all come in and stick to the one before…until we feel unsettled in ourselves. The first is “ignornace” and that will be where we start on Monday. They are always a good reminder of why we may be feeling as we are. And we have a New Moon on Monday…its energy has already been bothering me the last couple of days!! I do so hope to see you in class this week. I will make it joyful!!!
29th August, our annual Yoga Retreat Day for Nepal is now planned! Lots of lovely practices to share with you. We have a few more spaces if you want to join us. And we are looking for “expereince” raffle prizes like last year. If you are able to donate a prize we would be hugely grateful. Our theme is Balance, and there is virtually no standing on one leg! Everything we raise goes to Nepal.
September 4th to 6th, Summer Yoga Retreat, only 4 ensuite rooms left. Do get in touch if you are thinking about joining in or just want some more information. The theme will be turning from summer to autumn…transformation!
Do take care and stay well. And see you on a mat soon!
Love and OMs xx
Key Dates
27th July to 3rd September – no classes
29th August – Yoga Retreat day in aid of Nepali village
4th to 6th September – Summer Yoga retreat at Nanpantan Hall…only 4 ensuite rooms left!
14th to 16th September inclusive…no classes
19th September – Working with Our Energy masterclass
21st to 23rd September inclusive…no classes
24th October – Preparing for Winter masterclass
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.
““The greatest pride, or the greatest despondency, is the greatest ignorance of one’s self.” ~ Baruch Spinoza
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!