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❓️What does teaching yoga lead to❓️

Throughout the 6 years I've been teaching yoga to teens and adults with learning disabilities, I have seen how a regular yoga practice improves balance.

Practising our standing yoga poses on two or single legs activates and strengthens muscles that are needed for walking and standing.

Moving between seated and standing poses adds improvements in whole body mobility and strength.

By making yoga fun, interactive, and functional, participants enjoy yoga and view it as a positive activity.

This was the light bulb moment for me. Does yoga improve balance for adults with learning disabilities?
My PhD. research commenced. I'm now at the data collection stage and living every moment of the research process.

I'm so excited to be in a position to undertake this research and am so thankful to everyone who has supported me on my PhD journey.

I have a few years before I complete the Ph.D., but keep a look out for articles on my study in the near future.

Lisa 🤓

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🏓 Class focus - Wales Table Tennis National Squads🏓

It's a pleasure sharing the benefits of a regular yoga practice with

As a teacher , acknowledge the strength of this training by awarding a Level 3 Coaching accreditation. This enables yoga to be shared with teens in sports, adding another dimension to their training.

The feedback has been very positive from the national coaches and players, with everyone looking forward to the sessions.

There has been a break over the summer, but I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the next training camp before the start of the new season.

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Delighted to be invited to share yoga at thus wonderful Autumn retreat held by

Check out this wonderful offering.

🧡Spiritual Sisters Collective Autumn Retreat 🔥

Date: Sunday, October 20th
Time: 11 AM - 4 PM
Location: The Meadows Farm Village, South Wales

Gift yourself a day of pure rejuvenation and soul-nourishing experiences.

Why Attend?

Imagine stepping away from the hustle and bustle of daily life to immerse yourself in a serene and supportive environment designed to help you reconnect with your true self. Here’s what awaits you:

💃Movement:
🧘‍♀️Meditation:
📖Journaling:
🔥Letting Go Fire Ceremony:

Why This Retreat is for You:

Reconnect with yourself in a tranquil, natural setting
Engage in holistic practices that nurture your mind, body, and soul
Enjoy the company of like-minded women in a supportive community
Leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and empowered
Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today! This is a beautiful opportunity to invest in your well-being and create lasting memories.

Looking forward to welcoming you to the Spiritual Sisters Collective Autumn Day Retreat. Let this be the day you gift yourself the care and attention you deserve.

Looking forward to meeting and holding space for you.

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🧘‍♀️Class focus - somatic yoga with Brainkind🧘‍♀️

I love sharing this style of yoga. Pranayama and meditation with members of Brainkind Neurological Centre, Preston.

Fortnightly online classes Mondays 3pm

With the added bonus of recording classes for members who are unable to join the live class.

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🕉 class focus - .h.w 🕉

The team .h.w Sian, Leighton, and Beth provide a variety of activities for teenagers and adults with learning disabilities in Newport and Cardiff.

From gym work and Zumba to Surfing! Check out their Instagram page for some amazing photos.

You can find yoga on their timetable every month
Tuesdays - Llanishen leisure Centre
Friday - Pil leisure Centre, Newport

Please contact the team if you would like to join one of the yoga sessions

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🌟 Yoga Class Spotlight - Flexible Options 🌟

As a Yoga teacher, my journey began with the group in 2018

Collaborating with .hillman.5 to adapt yoga to ensure it was accessible, inclusive, and fun regardless of abilities. This was the start of 'Yoga For Me'.

It's great to see this weekly class continues to be well attended and enjoyed by all.

Wednesday 10.45 -11.45am for service users of

Thank you to for their support and belief that yoga could be adapted and enjoyed by their service users.

All photos courtesy of Flexible Options. Additional photos from our classes can be viewed via Flexible Options social media .

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Check out the wide variety of yoga classes with that are available in person or online via the Insight App. We welcome people with learning disabilities from all over the UK in our online classes.

In Person Yoga Classes
Mondays - 11-12am Llantrisant leisure Centre
Thursdays - 2-3pm Buttrills Leisure Centre, Barry

Online Yoga Classes
Wednesday - 4-5pm via zoom (weekly)
Wednesday- 7.30-8.00pm Relaxation yoga class via zoom (Monthly)
Monday - 8.00 -9.00pm Let's hear it for the girls via zoom (Monthly women's group)

All welcome to join our yoga classes. All support staff welcome to join in and enjoy the fun interactive yoga class.

The photos show how much these sessions are enjoyed by everyone.

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Machen Village Hall weekly classes during term time.
MONDAYS 6.30-7.30pm

I have to thank for inviting me to set up this yoga class.

This popular community class owes its success to the welcome, enthusiasm, and support from all who attend.

Our social get-together at the end of each block of classes provides an opportunity to chat, catch up, and build our yoga community.

If you would like to join us, please DM of email to book your place for September of join our social event on 19th August.

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🦋🌻Summer Social 🌞😎🙏

All welcome to join us for our Summer social yoga class.

A gentle yoga practice followed with the opportunity to catch up accompanied with refreshments.

We have some fabulous bakers in our group.

DM me if you would like to book your place.

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What a privilege 🙏

Stunning venue at Bath University. Sharing yoga with the attendees at the 65th International Mathematical Olympiad with

Accompanied by some stunning piano music that we could hear from the social area on the ground floor.

A wonderful experience and opportunity to share yoga to many young people some who were new to yoga.

Whatever your passion in life yoga enables you to enjoy it even more.

Have a fabulous day all

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Thank you to all my yogis for my birthday card and gifts.

So many hugs and the loudest rendition of 'happy birthday' I've heard in a long time.

This is what happens when your birthday is on a yoga day! Thank you so much and Alison said 'you're worth it' 😍

🌞Here comes summer 🌞

It's been a pleasure sharing yoga with the College students with .h.w

Their last yoga session before they break up for the summer term and on

We have had so much fun and laughter. Today they told me their favourite yoga poses, which we all did! They remember the yoga poses and have grown in confidence.

Enjoy your break everyone 🙏

(thank you to Leighton .h.w
For taking the photos)

Thank you for inviting me to join you

Not only was I able to share yoga with new people, I also got to meet this lovely group. I can't believe today was the first day I met Fran, Victoria, Simon and Tracey in person. We have been doing online yoga since covid with Insight App.

Wow! What a hug I got from Fran 🤗

Thank you to everyone I met including

Looking forward to seeing you all again very soon

🙏 Lisa

Let's Celebrate🎉 🎉

This year's theme is 'Do you see me?'

Check out the powerful video from https://youtu.be/0JMkvfrL5vs

I shall be spending this week sharing yoga with some amazing people and enjoying every moment of fun, laughter and celebrating their individuality and joy.

My life is richer for being in their company.

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First time presenting my research to the Post Grad Research Showcase event, University of South Wales.

A wonderful day and opportunity to share progress with fellow PhD students and faculty staff from all departments within the University.

It was good to meet so many people who are interested in this study and looking forward to seeing my results.

Exciting times🙏

Delighted to be invited back to share yoga in the Family Area

Looking forward to seeing old and new faces and taking the opportunity to learn from some wonderful yoga teachers.

Thank you for the opportunity and

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I can't believe we are heading towards summer.

Here are the dates for our final block before the summer holiday season starts.

If you would like to join our yoga class and community please message or email me.
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Taking yoga to National squad training with Table Tennis Wales

Fabulous feedback from coaches and
These sessions are thoroughly enjoyed by the Development and Aspire squads.

Last night was a time to celebrate qualifying for the Olympic Games in Paris. The first Welsh table tennis player to qualify! Amazing achievement. The first time I've taught yoga to an Olympian.

Good luck to Anna in Paris
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Aurora Borealis 🌃

What an amazing spectacle.

A spontaneous decision last night to travel to in the hope of seeing the northern lights.

We weren't disappointed. So much joy in seeing nature's beauty and capturing the moment.

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If you thought about joining a yoga class but are a bit anxious, come and join us on out yoga social evening at Machen Village Hall.

All welcome. These ladies and gents have made these classes a wonderful friendly and social community.

Come and meet us all on 20th May.

🙏Lisa

⚠️Presenter Alert ⚠️

Thank you to the team for inviting me to present and share yoga at their annual conference on 20th June 2024.

Im delighted to hold 2 sessions of fun and interactive chair based yoga and present a talk about yoga.🧘

So looking forward to meeting the team and people I have still only met online 👍

Exciting times 😁

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Wishing everyone a relaxing and fun time over the Easter break.

Looking forward to seeing you all on 8th April.

As our yoga social get togethers have been so popular, I've organised our next get together for 20th May.

Thank you to everyone for making this class a wonderful friendly, supportive community.

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Happy International Womens day to all the wonderful women I have had the pleasure to meet.

Even today I spend the day with women sharing knowledge, supporting each other and being appreciative of our impact on each other.

Thank you Dawn for your wonderful comments and handshake at the end of yoga class today with .h.w

It was my pleasure ❤️

Let's celebrate the early Easter with an evening Spring retreat.

All welcome to join me spending time to relax, restore and rejuvenate. Light refreshments and time to connect with each other.

Each person receives a wonderful healing balm from K A Essentials

Places are limited. Message or email me to book your place.
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💆Welcome to the massage train🚂

I love it when group members take the initiative and bring their own ideas into yoga class.

A quick move from massage (with tennis balls) in pairs to their very own massage train 🚉

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😔Learning Disability and grief😔

Today one of my yogis explained (in her own way) that her friend and housemate died yesterday.

Yes, her friend also came to our yoga classes and brought so much to our class. Her sense of humour, laughter and warmth will be missed.

We will celebrate her life and cherish the memories but for people with learning disabilities death, loss, bereavement are concepts that need to be explained in a sensitive and honest manner.

Check out the resources and easy read information on the Mencap website https://www.mencap.org.uk/advice-and-support/wellbeing/dealing-bereavement

They can be very useful in assisting a person with a learning disability through the grieving process in a positive way.

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It's that time already.... Time for the next block of yoga classes.

This class is very popular so please email Lisa to book your place. A wait list will be available once class capacity is reached.

Looking forward to seeing everyone for yoga.
Lisa 🙏

❤️Teenyoga class with students .h.w ❤️

Another successful yoga class with students from college and Coleg Gwent.

Each class I am blown away with the enthusiasm, willingness to try new ideas and the desire to learn and assist me, from the students and their teachers.

The yoga cards were very popular as was the Trataka (candle) meditation.

As one of the teachers explained 'The students love yoga and look forward to their class. I can't believe how well they relax, Thank you'.

If you are interested in holding yoga classes for teenager or adults with learning disabilities, please message or email for further information.
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An opportune moment. Taking a photo of the familiar Brecon Beacons with a gorgeous pink sunset.

Many an hour spent as a child travelling along this road. I never tire of it's beauty and tranquility.

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I'm delighted to share with you a special chair yoga class with .futures

Thank you to Stacey and the team for inviting me to meet the members and families .futures and introduce you all to the fun and benefits of chair yoga.

Looking forward to seeing you all on 31st Jan.

Lisa 🙏