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.
” Normal is an illusion; what is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly.” ~ Morticia Addams.
We are slowly returning to our normal! It has been a joy this week (28th Sept) returning to classes and seeing so many of you. Thank you so much for being there.
The retreat I attended in Italy was wonderful, just what was needed. It felt like a pure indulgence but sometimes we need that! Being guided in a gentle and theraputic way is so beneficial and it wasn’t just the physical classes but also the food, the massages and the chanting and discussions. A great group of fellow yogi travellers. Hopfully it will happen next year too!
But for the next month I am concentrating on my classes and Nepal travel! There is a masterclass on October 24th, Preparing for Winter, lots of space if you would like to join me. I have done this one before but have changed alot of the programme!
I am also collecting any good quality childrens/young adults clothing to take out with me to Nepal. They love sports wear. So if you have anything suitable do let me know so I can collect. It has been really heart warming to learn that some of the money we have sent to Nepal has helped 17 families be able to keep their children in school and have basic necessities following the loss of their husbands during the recent flooding incident.
Do take care and catch up soon.
Love and OMs xx
Key Dates
24th October – Preparing for Winter masterclass
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.
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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!