Yoga with Louise

And breathe... it’s so good to be back on a SUP. Happy bank holiday! I’ll be back on the mat on Wednesday. 🧘‍♀️🕉

It’s been a funny/ busy start to the year. I’ve been quiet on social media while I’ve taken some time to focus on family life, getting used to homeschooling and celebrating Little Yogi’s birthday.

Classes are still running as per the schedule. DM me for further information and zoom code. 🧘‍♀️🕉 x

With most of the country now in Tier 4 this isn’t looking like the start to a New Year that anyone wanted. I suspect there are still dark times ahead but the light will return and it will shine brighter than ever.
In the mean time self care and selflessness are the most important things we can do. If anyone would like any free yoga recordings to do in your own time please DM me. Stay safe and keep the faith. Namaste 🧘‍♀️🕉

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas. 🧘‍♀️🕉 xx

Happy Winter Solstice. It’s time to slow down, re-connect and nurture our inner self. Not easy, I know, in the current climate but we need it more than ever because of the current climate.
Join me this evening 7.30-8.30pm for a gentle candle lit flow practice and Yoga Nidra. 🧘‍♀️🕉

We’re nearly at the end of lockdown 2.0. Unfortunately some of my classes can’t re-open yet because they’re in Tier 3. I’m continuing my online classes and I’ll be back at The Mere on Fridays at 12.45. 🧘‍♀️🕉 xx

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Boost your happiness on this grey Wednesday and join me tonight at 7.30pm for gentle wind down yoga and deep relaxation.

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A little food for thought as we start the first full week back in lockdown.

Happy first Friday of lockdown 2.0. My online classes are continuing as usual. If people are furloughed and would like a daytime class let me know and if there is enough demand I’ll put one one. Namaste 🧘‍♀️🕉 x

We’ve got a few friends joining us in the home studio this week. Online classes still running Monday, Wednesday and Sunday evenings. DM me for more info. Namaste 🧘‍♀️ 🕉

Everything will be ok in the end, if it’s not ok it’s not the end.

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Every morning, whilst she eats her breakfast, I sit in this spot and meditate. There are days when I don’t have the inclination, my mind can’t be bothered or tells me that I don’t need to.
Walking into the room and seeing this reminds me just how much children observe, copy and learn from what they see. Therefore giving myself a kick up the bum is not only good for me but setting a good example to her.
The Dalai Lama once said ‘If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation’

There’s time to join me on the mat tonight, 7.30-8.30pm. DM me for Zoom code and more info. 🧘‍♀️🕉 Namaste x

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🌴 I like this game plan. 🌳

How I Lost 30 Pounds by Meditating (and All the Things I Gained)

How I Lost 30 Pounds by Meditating (and All the Things I Gained) I didn't even realize how much extra weight I was carrying around until I started meditating and it started changing my life for the better.

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With many people still feeling unsure about returning to face to face yoga sessions I’m continuing some online. The live online sessions will remain limited to spaces so I am able to view, adjust and offer modifications to everyone. I’ve made some time/ style changes to help with the feelings of stress and exhaustion that so many are experiencing at the moment. Pre- recorded taster sessions on a variety of topics are available for those struggling to make the live sessions.
DM me for Zoom codes and further info. Namaste 🧘‍♀️🕉 xx

Instagram vs reality! I do my best to switch off from the mess behind the camera but working from home has made me even more determined to have my own studio one day. Classes are on as normal this week. 8-9pm tonight, 1-2 Wednesday, 8-8.30 Thursday. DM me for more info. Changes to come next week. 🧘‍♀️🕉

With gyms and studios opening soon I’ll be changing my schedule over the next few days to accommodate for going back to teach in person and to cater for those students who want to continue online.
Thank you SO much to everyone who has attended my classes, shared and liked my posts, left me amazing reviews and supported me during this challenging time. The transition to teaching online wasn’t an easy one. I’m so uncomfortable with marketing and ‘selling’ myself and I’ve been pushed so far out of my comfort zone. I was racked with nerves that i’ve not experienced since I first started teaching 12 years ago and just when I’m settling into it, it’s all changing again! So I’m embracing it, again! I’m so grateful for this massive learning curve, both professionally and personally and despite the craziness in the world lockdown has been a blessing in disguise. Updated schedule to follow. Namaste🧘‍♀️🕉xx

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Join Elephant Yoga 🙌

Join me on the mat to end your weekend/ start your week. Slow down, relax and open your body with deep yet gentle stretching using props made from household items. DM for zoom code and further information. 🕉🧘‍♀️💜

This made me laugh. I’m sure there are plenty of yogis out there trying to understand the logic behind opening pubs before yoga studios. I personally wouldn’t be returning to work as normal right now as I’m not sure how some of the environments I work in will be able to keep people sufficiently socially distant. But I know there are plenty of yoga studios big enough and sensible enough to make it a very low risk environment. I’d question whether the same can be said for pubs once everyone has a few drinks down their necks. Happy Saturday. Stay safe 🧘‍♀️🕉💜 xx

I had a fab day yesterday attending a Zoom Yoga for Athletes course and I can’t wait to start applying it to my teaching. I normally wouldn’t have been able to attend it but being in lockdown made it possible. Every cloud has a silver lining.

21 Days of Free Meditation

I love these free 21 day meditations. They always seem to come at a time when I’ve let my meditation practice lapse and they give me a gentle reminder of the difference meditation can make to my life. 🕉🧘‍♀️💜

21 Days of Free Meditation Meditate with Deepak & J Balvin for

New classes!!!
I feel like the biggest thing I’ve learned from this pandemic is to let go and go with the flow. This has definitely been reflected in my yoga practice and it seems lots of fellow yogis are feeling the same so my classes have evolved to suit this.
I’ve always been a bit dubious to move into full flow classes as I didn’t want to lose the strength and alignment that I feel is so important to yoga but I’ve had great feedback and so have made changes to my schedule.

All classes are for all levels with modifications for beginners, advanced students, injuries and illnesses. DM me for more info. Namaste 🧘‍♀️🕉💜 xx

There’s no restorative yoga tonight as I’ve given myself the night off to eat my vegan Carl the Caterpillar Birthday cake. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend and Summer Solstice on Sunday 🧘‍♀️🕉💜Namaste

I had a conversation about happiness the other day and it spurred me to look for this text in the yoga sutras. I first read this many years ago and The fable of the musk deer is something that really resonated with me. We’re at a stage in our lives when a lot of our external sources of happiness have been removed (unless you rely on online shopping) so it seemed quite fitting to share. 🕉✌🏻💜🧘‍♀️xx

Good morning and Happy Friday (I think it’s Friday) Here’s a little thought for the weekend. ✌🏻🕉