Willow Mindful Yoga

Currently prepping for tomorrow's Spring Half Day Yoga Retreat.

I can't wait to celebrate spring with a group of wonderful women in the beautiful Fishermen's Church, Parkgate.

We will use mindful movement, yoga flows, mantra and meditation to honour the season and all that spring offers. Plus enjoy connection and some yummy treats!

There are a couple spaces available due to last minute, unforeseen cancellations. If you would like to join us please visit my booking site. We would love to have you join our springtime retreat.

Jen 🌷❤️🧘🏼

I have had 2 last minute cancellations for this Saturday's half day yoga retreat. If you or someone you know would like to come join this special afternoon of yoga, meditation and connection please let me know. (Information and booking link is on my website).

Date: Saturday, 27th April
Time: 2- 5:30pm
Location: St Thomas' Church (The Fisherman's Church), Parkgate
Cost: £25

Includes snacks, drinks and goodie bag.

Please be in touch with any questions.

Jen

Thanks for another wonderful moon salutation class... and thanks for trying out the balancing version (adding half moons and standing splits).

Ardha Chandrasana (half moon pose) is a challenging balancing pose. Great for focus, stability...and sometimes giggles when it just isn't going your way.

Sharing some beautiful early spring flowers that I spotted in my garden today. There is something so inspiring about these delicate yet resilient blooms.

Everyone loves a goodie bag. Here is what our Loving Kindness Half Day Yoga Retreat goodie bag included: handmade eye pillow, sunflower seeds, herbal tea, Loving Kindness Meditation script and chocolate.

Hopefully everyone who came enjoyed their goodie bag as much as I loved putting them together.

What a amazing yoga retreat afternoon we enjoyed yesterday. I am still enjoying the afterglow of all the loving kindness shared.

Thank you to everyone who came and shared in this special afternoon of yoga, meditation, relaxation and connection.

More photos to come soon.... (of course I forgot to take any during our sessions).

I can't wait to host another afternoon yoga retreat in the near future.

Jen 😊❤️🧘🏼

Thank you also to St Thomas' Church (The Fisherman's Church) for the perfect location.

Tomorrow's Sunday Slow Flow Yoga class has space available. Come join us for a all levels yoga class at 10am at Neston Community and Youth Centre.
Please let me know if you have any questions ([email protected]) or book on to the class through: https://bookwhen.com/willowmindfulyoga

✨️Exciting News!✨️ I am hosting a half day yoga retreat on Saturday 17th February at the beautiful, historic St Thomas' Church in Parkgate.

Enjoy yoga sessions - mindfulness - breathwork - guided meditations - welcome & closing circles - and drinks & delicious snacks.

Head to my wesbite for more information or to book your space for this lovely afternoon of yoga, relaxation and connection.

Details:

Saturday 17th February
2:00 - 5:30pm
St Thomas' Church, Parkgate
£25 per person

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Jen 😊

Thinking of starting yoga this new year? If you are local to the Wirral - you are very welcome to join one of my yoga classes.

All classes are open to all levels.

All classes are friendly, inclusive and welcoming groups.

Please send a message if I can answer any questions. Or you can book on: https://bookwhen.com/willowmindfulyoga

Happy New Year!

Jen 🧘🏼

Happy 2024.

May we all be as festive as a Christmas tree, as strong as an oak and as flexible as a willow. 🌳

How are you enjoying your last few days of 2023?

Today I am relaxing at home in my pjs with my family. Which is lovely. But, equally lovely was our annual hike up Moel Famau with friends yesterday. The weather had good moments, along with bitter, cold, windy, wet moments - but the company was fantastic, the views gorgeous and the sense of accomplishment made it well worth the climb.

I have continued to come to my mat for my personal practice - but recently it has been a lot of pj yoga (which I personally love).

I have spent a lot of time reflecting on 2023 - focusing on the highlights and joys and exhaling away the challenges and upsets. I am spending time thinking of any hopes and goals for 2024 - but doing so in a way that doesn't include a "should".

I hope you find joy, relaxation and comfort in these last few days of 2023.

#2023 #2024

My last yoga class of 2023 is tonight

We will be doing a gentle vinyasa flow class - all are welcome to join. (Booking link in bio).

Happy Winter Solstice. Yes, today is the shortest day of the year... but the days now start to get longer.

Perhaps this an invitation to pause and take in the calm winter season. Or, perhaps it is a time to reflect on what needs to be released as you move towards lighter days.

I am taking some time on and off the mat to embrace the winter - slowing down and finding my calm. (Not always an easy task in our busy worlds!)

I am teaching a gentle flow yoga class tonight at 6:15pm to embrace and celebrate the winter solstice. All are welcome to join me.

Wishing you all a lovely solstice.

Cozy, morning yoga under the Christmas tree.

I'm really starting to get into the spirit of the season... and trying hard not to slip into my 'must do it all' attitude that seems to go into overdrive this time of year. Slow, quiet mornings - whether on the mat or with a warm cup of coffee are treasured.

Looking forward tonight's Christmas event

I will be teaching a free trial yoga class at 7pm... excited for a little festive yoga.

Children's Yoga at a Neston Library today (and each Wednesday) from 4-4:45pm. There are plenty of spaces - so come and join us! You can book ahead by calling / visiting the library or just come along (as of now there are spaces in today's class).

Join us for Gentle Flow Yoga this Wednesday evening 6-7pm at Neston Community and Youth Centre.

It is an all levels class. We stretch, flow and move with our breathe. Class ends with a lovely relaxation.

Please be in touch with any questions.

To book on please visit: https://bookwhen.com/willowmindfulyoga
(Link also in bio).

Do you have a child aged 5 or older who might like to try yoga? If so, I am now teaching at Neston Library on Wednesdays from 4-4:45pm.

Sign up at the library or by calling the library (0151 337 4670). Just £2.50 per child.

Please share with any other local families.

And, please get in touch with any questions.

Afterschool Yoga at Neston Library starts this Wednesday!

Sign up at the library - or call the library (0151 337 4670) to book your child's spot. Just £2.50 a child.

Every Wednesday 4- 4:45pm

We will learn yoga poses, create yoga stories, play yoga games, practice balancing, learn breathwork and do a mini relaxation exercise.

All children over 5 are welcome!

Please get in touch with any questions.

It is lovely to be home after a wonderful, relaxing family holiday in Herefordshire / Brecon Breacons.

Looking back now through some of my photos - and reflecting on how spectacular the scenery was - we were lucky enough to see multiple rainbows throughout our travels. Here is one I snapped as was drove over a beautiful stone bridge on one of the country roads through Herefordshire.

Hoping you are all well. Can't wait to see many of you in class this week.

My 2 community classes this week:

Gentle Flow Yoga at Neston Community and Youth Centre at 6-7pm Wednesday
&
Gentle Vinyasa Yoga at Climbing Hut, 6:15-7:15pm Thursday

Coming up next week... a Children's After-School Yoga class at Neston Library... I will post soon with details!

Enjoyed a lovely yoga class tonight in a gorgeous garden studio in the beautiful village of Weobley, Herefordshire.

I love teaching yoga, but I also love being a student. Gina Lucy made me feel so welcome in her class.

Can't remember the last time I took a class that included Bird of Paradise - and I loved the challenge.

Just me hugging a 900 year old ancient oak.

As a reminder, no yoga class tonight at Climbing Hut, as I am still on holiday.

Looking forward to getting back to all classes next week.

Pyjama yoga - the perfect way to start the day whilst on holiday.

We are currently in a quaint village in Herefordshire, but are heading off soon to Hay-on-Wye (to see if we can visit all 30 plus bookstores). So a little morning stretch and movement was needed to fuel my body for all the browsing books ahead.

Hope you are all well. I will miss class tonight and tomorrow night. Am looking forward to returning next week!

Today is World Mental Health Day (and my birthday 😁).

This year's theme is "mental health is a universal human right", as set by the World Federation for Mental Health. And, the hope is to encourage all to commit to making their mental health a priority.

So - why the photo of a tree? If you look closely you will see this is actually a tree that has "died" at the top - but has grown new branches lower on its trunk - and is flourishing. Perhaps it is just me that sees this as a beautiful reminder from nature - that there is hope.

My birthday wish today - is that we all make our mental health, and the mental health of all those around us, a priority. It is our universal human right.

Last Tuesday's afterschool children's yoga at Neston Library was such a fun afternoon.

I am hoping to offer more children's yoga classes at the library... so please keep an eye our here and at the library for future classes.

Preschool Yoga is on tomorrow (Monday).

Looking forward to seeing you all. Please help spread the word - by telling any friends who have preschool aged children in the Neston area to come join us!

Preschool Yoga is every Monday 9:15-10:15am at Neston Primary School. It is open to all families.

It is PAYG £4 per family.

Come join the fun!!

Preschool Yoga is this morning!

I am putting together the supplies for a fun lesson. We have a butterfly craft to do at the end of class. And, new this term we have a giant parachute to play with.

Hope to see you and your little ones soon. (Every Monday 9:15-10:15am at Neston Primary School)