Eat. Sleep. Yoga

🥳 WE ARE TEN 🥳

Unless you’ve taken a social media break recently, you’ll know that we are celebrating ESY’s 10th Birthday this month!

Each day I’m sharing photos from a year or two of the journey and today is all about 2020/2021.

2019 ended with another trip to India (so glad to have got one in before the travel ban, a few months later).

2020 started with a wonderful Yoga Supper Club with Dee’s Kitchen AND Yin Yoga accompanied by a live harpist 😍. Then we all know what happened next…

Day Retreats turned to online Retreats (with an at-home afternoon tea platter), classes went on Zoom and weekend Retreats (including our first Spanish one, got cancelled!)

My days were spent teaching online - sooooooo many classes on Zoom during that time and making stuff on my sewing machine (see the pink jumper photo).

2021 bought weekend Retreats back, but with restrictions. I ended up teaching the same class twice on Retreats every day, to make sure we could spread mats apart from each other and mealtimes were a bit of a jigsaw puzzle too, but we got through it!

🥳 WE ARE TEN! 🥳

Yep, there’s more memories 🤣

2017-2019, all the fun stuff before 2020 came along and life looked a little bit different… Crazy to think Zoom Yoga wasn’t even on the radar at this point!

These years gave me:
🇮🇳Trips to India and temple trips to Scotland
🧘🏼‍♀️Our first all-women luxury Retreat in the Peak District
🙌🏼 A pop-up studio at the Gracechurch Shopping Centre
🥐 Yoga Brunches at Buzzards Valley
👕 The first set of ESY Merch!
🏄🏼‍♀️ SUP Yoga at Cliff Lakes
🛌 Our first one-night Yoga Retreat at Brownsover Hall
🎄The ESY Christmas Meal
🏡 Finding new venues for Retreats

Stay tuned for more memories tomorrow 🤣

🥳 WE ARE TEN! 🥳

The celebrations continue 🤣

2017 I moved into a bigger room at Holly Lane and was super surprised that I filled it! This year also bought my first Retreat, which I charged £250 for and was still so nervous that nobody would book!!!

My post-Retreat ritual of going away somewhere the weekend after a Retreat started this year, with a trip to Glastonbury (which then led me to doing my Karma Yoga there).

Loads of memories from Yoga poses on the beach, teaching Yoga at a Yurt in a festival and loads of Soundbaths on Retreats & at classes!

More to come!!!😅

🥳 WE ARE TEN! 🥳

The early years of ESY, 2014-2015ish. As you can see I’ve always loved a bit of Yoga on the beach, making eye pillows and teaching in beautiful spaces!!!

🥳 WE ARE TEN!!! 🥳

It’s (still, after all the celebrations) hard to believe that ESY is 10 this month!!!

Thank you to everyone who has been to a class, a workshop, an event, a course, a day or weekend Retreat - I really couldn’t have done it without you!

It was so lovely to celebrate everything with have achieved on Saturday together. Seeing people connecting (and reconnecting after a long time apart) in real life was so lovely to see 😍.

Huge congratulations to our ESY Awards Winners:
Rising Star Award Michelle Oxford
Brand Ambassador Award Karolina Róg
Brand Ambassador Award Claire Parkes
Zen Master Award carole_e2021
Person Most Likely To Go To a Class sharonp2912
Person Most Likely To Go On A Retreat Nicole Gibbs
Big Thanks Award Jennie Lord
Big Thanks Award darsheta
Big Thanks Award lizzieboland
Biggest Transformation Award cprince79
Community Champion Award Jennie Rice
Long Service Award Judy Matthiae

More photos to follow! 💜

🤣 Best spelling mistake EVER?! 🤣

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎

Frank Thomas (my Dad 🤣)

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, fans

RECHARGE
Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th January 2025
Worcester

A one night Yoga & Spa Retreat for women who want to join one of my Retreats but find time/work/life/family/financial commitments get in the way!

This is a great way to dip your toe into Retreat life, because we’re only away one night!

🧘🏼‍♀️ Here’s what’s included: 🧘🏼‍♀️

🥐 Welcome drinks & pastries on arrival

🧘🏼‍♀️ 3 x Yoga sessions (on Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon & Sunday morning)

🥙 Freshly prepared hot & cold buffet lunch

✂️ 2 workshops - one on Mindset & the other is a creative craft session

🧁 Afternoon sweet treats & tea/coffee throughout the day

🧖‍♀️ Full use of the spa facilities including indoor pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool bath and experience shower

🛏️ Overnight stay in a class double (or twin), ensuite bedroom, with luxury linens and complimentary toiletries to ensure you have the best night’s sleep

🍲 3 course evening meal

🥾 Short walk on Sunday morning (weather permitting)

Optional extras:
🛌 Room upgrade

💆🏼‍♀️ Treatments such as massages & facials

🍷Any additional food & drink

COST:
£199 per person for a twin en-suite room
£239 for a single occupancy room

£100 deposit secures your place, the remaining balance is due on the 14th December.

Full details & booking can be found here:

https://www.eatsleepyoga.net/recharge-one-night-yoga-retreat-january-2025

🍾POP THE CHAMPAGNE 🍾

Because today I’m feeling proud of my achievements!

It’s easy to be so focused on where we are going, that we don’t have time to stop and look at how far we have come.

This week I put my business lady pants on and got through loads of admin task that I’ve been putting off AND got my brand new course AFFIRMATION ALCHEMY ready to launch tomorrow!

I’m so proud of this new mini-course and blown away by how many of you have signed up already! This course is something that is close to my heart- Positive Affirmations - and I have seen such a fantastic shift in my own mindset and lifestyle since I started using them. I can’t wait to see the positive impact this course has on your life too!

So if you want to celebrate with me today, you’ve got less than 12 hours left of the early bird price before the course goes live tomorrow!

Use code EARLYBIRD at the checkout to get it for just £29! (Usual price is £45). Join us now via the link below

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And PS - if it's a little too early to be popping bottles, feel free to raise your coffee or tea to celebrate with me as well.

💜 From our at-home Yoga community with love 💜

I cannot believe what I am hearing about the events in Southport yesterday. Thinking about the children who were just going out for a Yoga & Dance event and never came home and the teachers who tried to save them.

Sending gratitude to everyone who helped and prayers to those who were injured & all the families involved.

Sharing the love from our wonderful Yoga community tonight 💜

There are a lot of moving pieces that go into creating a healthy & happy body and mind. And a whole lot of time, consistency and dedication, too!

It can sometimes even feel so overwhelming about how/where to start, that it’s easier to just not even bother. (Which by the way, is exactly how your Limiting Beliefs want you to feel - safe in your comfort zone!)

But here’s the real talk (and the best part): You DON’T need to go it alone. And you CAN create a happy and healthy body & mind without it taking up loads of your time and headspace.

If you’re tired of thinking:
👎🏻 You don’t have enough time for yourself
👎🏻You’re not good enough
👎🏻You’ll never be able to reach your goals/dreams

Then I want to let you know you have found the solution today *Hello happy dance* and that solution is AFFIRMATION ALCHEMY.

In this mini-course, you will learn how to use Positive Affirmations to actually CHANGE how you feel about yourself and how you see and react to situations in your life.

Together, we will:
💜 Unravel your Limiting Beliefs & create new positive beliefs instead
💜 Create daily habits that help you lead a happy & healthy life
💜 Reduce your stress and anxiety levels whilst giving your confidence the leg up it needs, so you can do ANYTHING you put your mind to.

If you’re ready to say GOODBYE to negative self talk, undervaluing yourself & feeling stressed and HELLO to positivity, motivation and making yourself a priority - without feeling guilty, time poor or overwhelmed - join the other women who are already saying YES! to Affirmation Alchemy.

Click the link below to get the extra special early bird price of £29 before midnight tomorrow! Use code EARLYBIRD at the checkout 💜

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😴 Pppfff, I’m feeling seriously tired today! 😴

Not sure if it’s something going on astrologically, or the lovely warm weather or just that I’ve got quite a few plates spinning at the minute, but I am TIRED!

Sometimes, just a simple Positive Affirmation can be just what you need.

Today, I do my best.

I’m getting things done slowly, I’m taking a rest if/when I need it and I’m doing the best that I can today.

Tomorrow we start again!

🧁 Do you know the muffin man?! 🧁

Trying to combine my love of baking with some more nutritious treats!

When I used to work in the city centre I LOVED Pret’s blueberry breakfast muffins (and their posh cheddar and pickle baguettes 🤤🤤🤤), so now I’m not anywhere a Pret-a-manger it was time to experiment!

These muffins are made with oats and are packed full of blueberries. They are refined sugar free and taste delicious (even if they did make a mess of my baking tin!)

How many times have you sat there and thought to yourself:
🤔 “I wish I could do more Yoga”
🤔 “If only I cook eat more healthily”
🤔 “I should take more time for myself”

But there’s just one - or maybe, a few - problems
👎🏻 Everything seems to take up too much time
👎🏻 You’re unsure where to start
👎🏻 You haven’t got the motivation

- Or maybe even all of the above?

Are you sitting there nodding your head or leaning in closer to your screen as you read this thinking “umm,Ruth, have you been reading my diary?”?

If so, it’s time to take a look at our new online course Affirmation Alchemy!

The self-paced, online course will help you to finally overcome your limiting beliefs and start moving towards the healthy & happy life you desire.

In this course, I will help you:
💜 Work out what your limiting beliefs are and how they are holding you back
💜 Teach you how to use Positive Affirmations & journal prompts to change your mindset
💜 Realise that leading a happy & healthy life doesn’t need to be time consuming or complicated

You receive a 21 day journal/workbook, a daily affirmation & journal prompts, guided affirmation meditation audio (x 3), a printable set of Affirmation cards, a write-your-own-affirmations mini session and more and all for only
£29 (early bird price)!!!

Ready to sign up and start changing your mindset? Simply click the link below to get the early bird discount!

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So you’re looking to feel happier, healthier and less stressed, but you don’t know where to start, how to motivate yourself or what the problem might even be.

Maybe you’re feeling lost, confused, time-poor, or you’ve just given up on the whole thing.

If you’re nodding your head and feeling this way, I want to let you know that while this feeling is a bit rubbish, it’s normal and there is a simple answer and solution to your needs!

A way to go from lacking confidence when you walk into a room, over-reacting to little things and feeling like you aren’t good enough to CONFIDENTLY knowing your worth and having the tools to help you navigate life’s ups and downs, quickly and easily.

And that solution? Is our Affirmation Alchemy Online Course.

This mini-course is perfect for you if you know you NEED to make positive changes in your life, but are short on time and have no idea where to start.

It includes a 21 day journal/workbook with a daily Positive Affirmation and journal prompts to use, as well as:

🙌🏼 A Guided Meditation audio of the Positive Affirmations for that week

🙌🏼 A printable set of Positive Affirmation Cards

🙌🏼Exercises to help find your Limiting Beliefs (and work through them!)

🙌🏼A write-your-own-Affirmations mini-session

🙌🏼A Visualisation Guided Meditation to listen to

And all without taking up loads of your time (each day will take you approx 10 mins to complete and the course is self-paced, so you do it at a time that suits you).

Are you ready to bring some Affirmation Alchemy into your life? I'm so excited to offer you an opportunity to register your interest in the Affirmation Alchemy course. By registering your interest now, you'll receive an exclusive EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!

Don't miss out on this chance to create a life filled with confidence, health & happiness.
Register your interest now via the link below and get an early bird discount!

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💫 NEW ESY MERCH 💫

I’ve been searching for a while now for some new merchandise, that was good for the environment and also good for us too!

I’m so happy to say I’ve found it!

Introducing our *new* organic cotton sweatshirts!

🌍 100% organic cotton
🌍 Created in an ethical & sustainable way
🌍 Workers are paid a fair wage (above legal minimum)
🌍 Low carbon footprint
🌍 The cotton is grown without ANY detrimental effects to the earth’s soil, water, inhabitants or environment
🌍 Manufactured using green, renewable energy
🌍 PETA Approved Vegan label - no animal products used & completely cruelty free

Available in the following colours:
💜 Light Mint
💜 Light Pink
💜 Grey Melange
💜 Purple Rose
💜 Sand
💜 Slate Green
💜 White

I can send photos of the colours if it helps.

These sweatshirts are printed with the ESY Logo on the front left and then a larger logo on the back.

Available in sizes XS (approx size 8/10), S (approx size 10/12), M (approx size 12/14), L (approx size 14/16, XL (approx size 16/18).

I’m putting an order in on the 1st August so get in touch if you would like to place an order.

Each sweatshirt is £29.50 (plus additional postage costs if you want them posted out to you)

Do you ever struggle with concentration and motivation?

For me, the times I struggle most as a busy woman is when I’ve got a million ideas and things going on, but feel overwhelmed at how/where to start. I know I’ve got loads of things to do, I just don’t know how to start doing the things that needs doing 🤣.

It’s so important to stay organised and manage time well if we want to be the best we can be AND keep concentration and motivation at an all-time high.

I know for me, I need to write a list of my top priority tasks and make sure that I schedule in some R&R time too! Otherwise I end up working, working, working and not actually making anytime for myself.

Have you experienced this? Or have you got this nailed?

BREAKING NEWS!

(Did I get your attention? You’ll be glad you stopped scrolling, trust me.)

I am SO excited to announce that my new self-paced mini-course 💫 AFFIRMATION ALCHEMY 💫 is almost ready!

This short course will help you use Positive Affirmations to boost your confidence, reduce your stress levels and create a more positive mindset.

And if you want to know more, then keep your eyes out for details (and a founding member discount!) coming soon!!

Do you want the overwhelm and guilt about practicing Self Care and Yoga to become a thing of the past? 👋🏻waves goodbye👋🏻

If so, this is literally MADE for you.

The Monthly Membership is specifically for busy women, who want to feel happier, healthier and take some time for themselves.

Because I know what it’s like to be the last priority on a to-do list, desperately wanting (and needing) to do some Yoga for myself, but not being able to see how or when I could make it happen.

And I also know the absolute transformation that happens when you start taking care of yourself properly and your focus shifts to YOU (even just for a few minutes!)

So I created a solution that takes the overwhelm out of practicing Self Care, because I know that your schedule is unique to YOU and sometimes a 60 minute class after a long day just isn’t going to cut it.

Want to chat more about saying goodbye to your Self Care struggles and how this could work for you? Then send me a message and we can chat a bit more about if this membership is for you 💜

A Sunday Affirmation for you 😍.

Sometimes we just need a little reminder of all the things that we have and can feel grateful for.

Today I’m feeling gratitude for being healthy in my body & mind and feeling happy for the life I get to live!

❌ I’m not very good at this ❌

Do you know what your limiting beliefs are? How they affect you and your life? How you can counter them?

Recognising when you are talking negatively to yourself and noticing your behaviour patterns, really will help you to lead a more positive, happy and healthy life!

💫 It’s Mon-yay! 💫

How are you going into this new week? Are you open to receive?

What does that even mean?!

For me, I find giving much easier than receiving and I’m not just talking about gifting something here - I’m talking about giving my time, ideas, support, advice etc.

I find receiving makes me VERY uncomfortable (but it’s something I’m working on!) I’m exceptionally good at brushing off compliments (“oh this old thing?”) or downplaying my achievements (“I just got lucky!”)

But giving and receiving are Yin & Yang and we need to find balance between the two, however uncomfortable & vulnerable it makes us feel.

So if you feel similar to me, try starting this week being open to receive - this could be a smile from a stranger or a compliment about your skills, or even being let in to the supermarket queue.

The more you see it, the more you see it!

BRB, just off to cry (happy tears) over this A-MAZ-ING client feedback!

I’m so grateful for every one of you who lets me do what I do every day and explore my passion for making Yoga & self care a regular part of busy women’s lives 💜.

I live for feedback like this... it makes me so happy to know that I’ve made an impact on someone’s life in such a meaningful way. So much so that they felt the need to put pen to paper to tell me just how much they loved it!

PS - want to experience the same outcome as Sharon? You can sign up for our 7 Day FREE Trial through the link in my bio! Or take a look on website at the self-paced courses I run online.

And my DMs are always open if you're wondering how this could work for you.

🌧️ Hate rainy days?! You’re in luck! 🌧️

If you (like me!) find your mood is easily affected by the weather, it can be hard to find the motivation to do nice things when the sun isn’t shining, which let’s be honest, seems to be happening quite a lot at the minute!

But sometimes, you have to make your own sunshine, so try one of these self care activities next time you’re struggling on a rainy day.

What types of things do you like doing on a rainy day?!

selfcare

I don't know who needs to hear this today, but your Sunday really should include doing something that you enjoy!

Tag someone who needs to hear this or share to spread the word.

📢 VERY RARE OPPORTUNITY TO GRAB A ROOM ON THE WOMEN’S YOGA & HIKING RETREAT THIS OCTOBER! 📢

This Retreat had previously sold out, but due to a cancellation, I now have a:

🥾 A single occupancy room with shared bathroom (£475) NOW SOLD

🥾 A space in a shared twin bedroom with ensuite (shared with one other) £455

The gorgeous house is nestled in the Howgill Fells in Cumbria, with fantastic views, but just a couple of miles away from the town of Sedbergh.

The Retreat includes:
🧘🏼‍♀️ Yoga to help prepare your body for a day hiking & then to soothe any sore muscles afterwards
🍪 Fantastic food, freshly prepared by all weekend (Friday evening to Monday breakfast)
🥾 Guided hikes (all day on Saturday and half a day on Sunday) with Rachel & Richard at Peak Walking Adventures
🍺 Our *famous* Pub Quiz on Saturday night
🏡 Plenty of time to relax in the house and gardens, or visit the local area.

Full details can be found here:

https://www.eatsleepyoga.net/yoga-hiking-retreat

What does being in the present moment mean to you?

For me? It means not worrying about or catastrophising future events (goodbye anxiety!) and not overthinking past events (why did Jo from accounts not say hi to me this morning? She must HATE me!)

It’s about taking a rest if I need it, or eating that slice of cake because I want it and not worrying what others might think about me.

Of course I slip into old habits sometimes and start panicking about events that aren’t even happening yet, but I find using my affirmations really help me to stay grounded, less stressed and ultimately more present.

Let me know what being in the present moment means to you, in the comments below!

🧘🏼‍♀️ Eco-friendly Yoga Leggings now in stock! 🧘🏼‍♀️

I’ve got some lovely new Yoga Leggings in stock now, in a range of sizes from 8-16 (subject to availability, I’ve already sold out of some sizes!)

Each pair of leggings is made from 75% recycled material - that’s 20 plastic bottles per pair!

They feel amazing too - buttery soft and are squat proof, so don’t go see-through in downward dog!

Each pair has a wide, comfy waistband with a zip pocket.

£20 a pair or 2 pairs for £35 (RRP £38 a pair!)

Please get in touch to order with the design & size you would like. You can collect from me or I can post them out to you for an additional cost.

Feel good whilst doing good for the planet! 💜

As Gabrielle once sang, dreams can come true… and what better day to start making your dreams a reality, than a MONDAY?!!

I know Monday isn’t most people’s favourite day of the week, but why isn’t it?! What makes you dislike a certain day of the week? Is it because you’re back at work? You want more free time? You want to work less? You want to work doing something that really makes you feel GOOD?

Instead of loathing Mondays, how about we change the narrative and use the start of the week as a springboard towards our dreams?

Today, set yourself some tasks to do throughout the week that are small & not overwhelming, but are going to get you closer to whatever it is that you’re dreaming of.

Maybe you want to retire and need to put things in place to start making that a reality.

Maybe you want to change career and need to do some further training to do that.

Maybe you want to move house and there are few bits and bobs that need sorting before you can sell.

Whatever it is, make Monday your day where your give yourself permission to follow your dreams 💜.

⌚️ Having trouble fitting Self-Care into your busy schedule?! This post should help solve that problem! ⌚️

We all know how important practicing Self Care is, but sometimes it feels impossible to squeeze any in due to work or family commitments.

Try these quick Self Care ideas, to help you take care of yourself before you try and take care of others.