Wise Little Yogi

This kind of feedback makes my heart 💓 sing

Laura has been coming regularly to restorative yoga for a while now. Restorative is much more than lying down, it allows you to relax. 😌

I hear all the time from people that they can not relax, and I totally get it. Our nervous systems are totally overwhelmed, micro stressors all day, alarms ⏰ first thing, constant notifications 📢 , traffic jams 🚙🚗🚙🚗, deadline and work demands 🧑‍💻, financial stress 😫, the awful things we see and hear on the news 📰, caffeine ☕️the list goes on and on.

So how can we help ourself to relax? 🧖 Quit our jobs and live off grid surrounded my mico pigs and cows? Maybe 🤔

Or perhaps try some practices that help us connect back to our body and the present moment. Allow ourself to feel safe and comfortable to relax. Slow down, support our body and use our breath to help drop down into the part of our nervous system that allows us to rest and digest.

If your curious 👀 then comment below 👇 and I’ll give you the information on how to come to class.

Thanks 🙏🏼 Laura for such lovely feedback, I really appreciate it.

Savasana is the gift to yourself and to the world.

Thanks to Judith and Lizzie Lassiter for these amazing teachings.

Embrace your journey, no matter where you are. Like a tree, grow strong and bloom in your unique way.

How lovely are these flowers? 🌺

I find nature so inspiring and beautiful. Love spending time in the garden, parks and plant shops wherever I go.

Not having a garden for a long time as a adult, I can now appreciate more the joy and calming energy of nature.

These flowers were the inspiration for the upcoming event on Saturday 31st August where you can enjoy flow and flowers! Yoga and creative craft. You can find out more info and book in via my website.

Tell me your favourite flowers in the comments below 👇

Yesterday we had a fabulous experience at an interstellar meditation session in the Glasgow science centre where planetarium 🪐 hosted by Cam Cooney. The soundtrack was by the music of Hanz Zimmer 🎹

It was a wonderful opportunity to be part of such a lovely event. The planetarium was the perfect venue with the reclining chairs and cosy atmosphere.

What a way to start the weekend in Glasgow.

Meet your hosts! ❤️❤️

Say hello 👋 to JLS creative! 🎨🖌️🧑‍🎨

As soon as I saw their stunning work I had to get in touch and see if we could make a collaboration on a creative mini retreat - and here we have it! Flowers 🌺 and Flow 🧘

An afternoon inspired by nature and creativity.

You’ll be treated to

✨some well deserved me time connecting to your inner creativity and spark

✨learn how to make a stunning floral composition in a frame that you can keep to yourself or perhaps gift to someone special.

✨meet and connect with other lovely like minded individuals and enjoy good energy and vibes

✨stretch and move your body in a flower themed yoga session. Connecting with the beauty and joy of nature.

✨enjoy some plant 🌱 based snacks and drinks

✨all set in the cute and cosy Fittie community hall.

There are only 12 spaces left and you can book in today!

Don’t delay and miss out on what’s going to be an amazing afternoon.

Are you not sure which class is right for you? Follow the line and you’ll find out.

Booking at wiselittleyogi.com

The hot days can be tricky for the menopause pals so try these simple tips to help you keep cool during the warmer days.

Lemme know if these helped you in the comments below 👇
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Check out these amazing options for you to enjoy. ☺️

The OG self care Sunday session is back! This Sunday 4th August

Providing the weather stays nice let’s get some outdoor yoga happening. Are you close to the Victoria Park? Good news then. Keep your eyes 👀 peeled for deets.

And an amazing afternoon of flowers and flowers! Combining creativity and craft. Let’s explore this amazing pairing and make some beautiful flower art. And enjoy some flower themed yoga. Can you guess which poses will be in the flow? Tell me below 👇

Everything is available to book now at www.wiselittleyogi.com

Spaces are super limited.

You’ve got mail 📩💌📧📮📬

Check out your inbox for some holiday chat, event discounts, early access info ℹ️ on next retreats and links to my latest blog post.

If you’d like to receive my next newsletter pop a 🫶 in the comments and I’ll share it with you.

Hola 👋 amigos! That’s me back. What a great holiday and now it’s time to head up to Belladrum to my first ever festival and too see Be Like Pablo perform on the main stage!
I’ll open up all the memberships today so you can book your classes for next week.
If you’re on hols let me know and we can keep your suspended.
Looking forward to seeing you all next week.
Ali xx

Are you coming on Sunday for yoga + pancakes
2 spaces remain

Sending you all the feels from the sunset at San Antonio 🌅

Are you a sunrise or sunset person? Tell me below 👇

I’ve written a story 📖

For anyone who’s ever been keen to travel but is a solo traveller. It’s a lot easier than you think. Especially if you go on a retreat. I hope you enjoy my travel tales. And if you’ve ever been tempted but not sure about going on holiday or traveling in your own then let’s chat. 💬

Head to my blog for a short read on some of my travel tales and tips the link is in the comments.

Enjoying my wee practice space in Mijas. This holiday has been super relaxing so far.
Long lie in bed
Chilling and swimming by/in the pool
Finished my first book and onto my second.
Lunch in the garden.
Yoga in this lovely wee garden
Daily meditation and gratitude practice
Beach day and a nice mojito
Massage today to help my ruined calves from the very hilly walk.
What’s your favourite thing to do on holiday?

Pancakes 🥞 + yoga 🧘 + coffee ☕️

What’s not to love? ❤️

There’s 5 spaces left for this amazing event.

You’ll enjoy and extended yoga practice and then a chance to chat and relax and you enjoy some yummy pancakes and a buffet of toppings all in the upstairs space in lovely foodstory.

Book yourself in at wiselittleyogi.com

Exchange £30 (does not include your drink)

Retreat Review - Lynn

Lynn and I go way back to 1999, when we studied Hospitality Management together at RGU.

Recently, Lynn invited me to her office to conduct workplace wellbeing sessions, which has been a wonderful way to reconnect.

When the Ibiza retreat was announced, Lynn reached out immediately. We discussed the plans, and she decided to join the yoga retreat. She opted to share a room with another lovely participant she hadn’t yet met.

Before the retreat, we had an informal coffee catch-up at Foodstory, providing everyone a chance to get acquainted. Additionally, we created a WhatsApp group chat to coordinate flight plans and build excitement for the trip.

Having two Lynns on the retreat added double the fun!

Lynn’s energy and sense of humor were delightful additions to the retreat. She was fantastic company throughout.

Interestingly, Lynn was one of the few participants who didn’t know anyone else beforehand, which mirrors my own retreat experiences—but that’s a story for another day.

For now, I want to extend a huge thank you to Lynn for her lovely feedback. If you’re considering a retreat but are concerned about not knowing others, just go for it! You’ll have an amazing time, just like Lynn.

Here are some of the summer events you can come along to for yoga and mindfulness 🧘

This is a chance for you to enjoy a bit of me time to relax and prioritise your self care.

There is more information on my website for all these events and booking is there too. Each event has its own page with details on what to expect and so on.

All these events are beginner friendly and hosted in cute and welcoming community spaces.

All equipment is provided and there’s always time to have a wee cuppa and a chat with the other lovely ladies.

Book yourself in today and let’s have lots of yoga fun! 🤩

Just a gentle reminder that there’s no yoga today at Loirston 9:45 or Mastrick 18:15 due to polling station use.
Enjoy using your vote! 🗳️🙏🏼

Your last chance to book in for Fridays Yoga flow and glow event is coming.

Only 6 spaces remain available

Come along to the Fittie hall on Friday from 6-8pm for some energising yoga and facial massage techniques.

The yoga will be energetic and fun 🤩 to allow you to glow from within.

After the lovely practice there will time for some sparking non alcoholic refreshments.

You can book your space at wiselittleyogi.com

Loirston and Mastrick classes are cancelled this week due to polling station requirements. Would you like a class at riverside studio instead folks? Tell me below 👇

Happy Saturday everyone 🙌

The weekend is here, the sun ☀️ is shining and it’s almost July.

Am thinking ahead and would love to have your input on some ideas for the next few weeks classes theme.

Is there anything you’d particularly want to focus on for the next series of classes? A few ideas had were

1. Solar plexus, 3rd chakra, core strengthening. Goes nicely with the summer season and high energy.

2. Heart opening series, back bends, chest openers embody the joyful energy of summer. ❤️

3. Sun salutation variations, teaching traditional and less conventional techniques of this sequence to honor the sun. ☀️

Also still hoping to get some garden 🪴 and park yoga in over the next few weeks.

I’ll keep you posted.

Oh and I’ve got a few events coming up in July & August that you’ll love! ❤️ Newsletter pals already know but the deets will be on my website in the next couple of days.

Have a great weekend 🤩
Ali xx

Last chance to get yourself booked in for some wholesome, mindful & creative weekend fun. 🤩

The forecast isn’t looking too great so if it is raining ☔️ the garden 🪴 yoga 🧘 will be postponed until another time. 🕰️

The booking will close at 12 noon 🕛 for the day retreat at fittie so this is your final call 📞 to snap up a wee space for your self care session. 🙌

Everything can be booked on my website 💻 www.wiselittleyogi.com

Have a fab weekend folks! And if I don’t see you over the weekend I’ll see you in class!

Oh and it’s the last weekend to secure your space for Ibiza week long retreat at the discount price, as of July 1st the price is going up. 🛗

All the info is online. Pop me a message with any questions.

Have fun
Ali xx

Some stunning pics of the wellness weeekend retreat I’m hosting near Forres, this September.

Here you’ll see the accommodation, activities and some of the delicious 😋 food.

It looks good, right?

You can book your space right now for a weekend ( 20-22 September )full of amazing activities that will help you feel relaxed ☺️ calm 😌 and zen 🧘

All the practices will be easy to follow, including for those new to yoga. 👍
You’ll enjoy different styles of yoga from hatha flow to restorative to yin! As well as a pranayama workshop.

The event is fully catered for you so you can enjoy a weekend free from cooking and cleaning and enjoy having delicious meals prepared for you by our chefs from

The craft activity of mandala drawing is something that is mindful, creative and you don’t need to be Picasso to manage this simple, but beautiful art. Dawn will teach us how to make this lovely piece. 🎨🖌️🧑‍🎨

And as for the accommodation, it is gorgeous pods and cabins all kitted out with a beautiful finish to help you feel at home. 🏠
You even get your own wee kitchen for a morning cuppa while looking out to the stunning scenery 🌾🌳🌅
Have a look at our host accommodation page to get a feel for the space.

Plus you can enjoy an amazing sound bath experience. So if you’ve never been what happens is that you lie down, all cosy and comfortable and the amazing sound of singing bowls and other instruments will fill the room and create a wonderful atmosphere that helps you relax and feel super calm ☺️
Our musical maestro will be .speyside Emma! Check out her page for this lovely gals offerings.

And there’s still time for you to relax and enjoy time in your own private hot tub, if you choose to have one. 🧖

So if all this is bit of you then book yourself in today! There are only a limited number of spaces available for this event.

Or if you’re local to the area and would like to come for the Saturday only have that option too!

Everything is on my website www.wiselittleyogi.com and you can book in there, or if you’ve got any questions pop me a message! 📧

Hey 👋 folks, how are we doing? What a bonny day! A quick question; would you be keen on any of the following
Yoga in the park - this would be in the Victoria Park and I can suggest a place for free parking 🅿️

It would be during the daytime or a weekend and it would need to be 2 dry days in a row (so the grass isn’t wet)

I’d set up a WhatsApp for the event and then if it’s bad weather we would reschedule.

Another idea I’ve had is offering garden yoga at your house or mine.

This is very early stages planning so I’ve no idea of costs etc but it would need to be booked online as usual.

What do you think? Tell me below 👇

Ali x

A whole day free from distractions and notifications 📢

Sounds good 👌, Right? 🙌

Wellllllllll, this is for you my lovely! ☺️. A chance to unplug from those constant demands and enjoy a whole day to switch off and relax 😌

Your day of bliss starts with some gentle and relaxing yoga 🧘‍♀️

Followed by a delish 🤤 lunch prepared by the talented chef 🧑‍🍳 Tim

Then the incredible artist 🧑‍🎨 Irene will teach us the art of Zentangle drawing. ✍️

Lastly your day of bliss will end with a super special relaxing reiki meditation and mini 1:1 with the angelic Angela from

There are super limited spaces for this as the gorgeous venue at Fittie holds 14 gorgeous souls.
And it’s got a heated floor, yay 🙌

So to get yourself in then book online at wiselittleyogi.com

You deserve it babe 🥰

Retreat feedback - Gracias 😇 June 💕

The post says it all really.

Also keep your eyes peeled for a new page on my website for all the upcoming retreats! Big reveal tomorrow.

Ibiza Retreat - feedback

One of the most important aspects of planning retreats is the food! And from the feedback I have had from the last amazing retreat in Ibiza was how much people loved 🥰 the food.

The whole menu was plant based, with a few dishes that had eggs and some with a little cheese.

For me a plant based diet is total normal and has been for a very very long time. But I realised that that is not the case for others.

Good food is an integral part of any retreat and finding amazing chefs makes things so much easier. So I’d love you to meet Mar! She was our chef for the week and each day she nourished us with amazing food that was delicious as well as healthy and nutritious (check out these pics, I mean, yummy or what)

The meal times were a chance for everyone to sit together, chat and relax and each course was eagerly anticipated. Did I even mention it was a huge buffet brunch and a 3 course evening meal?

So if all this has left your mouth watering 🤤 then check out the next Ibiza retreat in October!

Ps you don’t have to cook or clean a single thing! Ah-mazing. 🙌👍🧑‍🍳

To check out more by on Mar, have a look at her socials

For anyone who’s curious about Zentangle and what it is, check out this post from Irene. This will give you an idea of what it looks like. Irene will be there to guide and teach us how to do this amazing mindful art.
(No art qualifications required)

Looks fun, right? So if you’d like to try this come along in 30th June for a day of mindful practices at the fittie hall.

I liked doing this tangle by Lisa Ann Douglas called 'Noodlehead' i see a few more tangles i could use in there

🧘‍♀️✨ Join us for a Digital Detox Day on Sunday 30th June✨🧘‍♂️

Immerse yourself in a day of relaxation and renewal featuring:

🌿 **Gentle Energising Yoga Flow** with yours truly, focusing on mindfulness and being present.

🍽️ **Vegan Buffet Lunch** from Nourished and Fuelled by Tim, perfect to satisfy and energise.

🎨 **Zentangle Drawing Workshop** with local artist Irene, unleash your creativity.

💆‍♀️ **Guided Group Reiki & Mini 1:1 Sessions** with the lovely therapist Angela, to conclude the day in tranquility.

📍 Fittie Community Hall
🕙 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
💷 Exchange: £130
🔢 Limited to 14 spaces

Reserve your spot now and take a step towards rejuvenation! 🌿✨

✨Pop any questions in the comments below 👇and I’ll answer them ☺️✨

www.wiselittleyogi.com