Blossoming Tree Yoga - Carla Cooper

10/07/2025

🌞 New Bite-Size Summer Yoga Series! 🌿

Summer's here, and while regular routines might be taking a little holiday, your yoga practice doesn't have to! ✨

Starting week commencing 28.07.25, I'm offering a special 4-week summer series — perfect for anyone who finds it easier to dip into classes during this lighter, more spacious season.

Whether you're curious to try yoga for the first time or looking to stay connected in a more flexible way, this bite-size block is made for you. 🌼 No long-term commitment, just four weeks of mindful movement, deep breaths, and summer calm.

Come as you are, take what you need, and move with the rhythm of the season. 🌿💛

Message me to book your spot or ask any questions — spaces are limited!

06/07/2025

Lovely rain ☔️🌦⛈️

29/06/2025

The crux of yoga is to still the fluctuations of the mind, and this isn't a one-time achievement - it's a continual lifelong practice.

So today I've supported this ongoing journey at Nagarjuna Kadampa Buddhist Centre silencing my inner critic.

A full day with my yoga friend Alex Lowry 🙏 where we shared a series of dharma talks, and meditations providing us with further tools to cultivate space and clarity within.

Yoga and Buddhism share ancient roots and both remind us that true freedom doesn't come from changing the external world but by transforming how we relate to our inner one. Thank you Kelsang Rigma for your wonderful teachings....🙏🙏🙏🙏

24/06/2025

This was one of the asanas in tonight's class, which was all about spine health.

Yoga twists and spine mobility (cat, cow etc.) are brilliant for our overall health and vitality, and promote good posture....and....the best bit, you feel amazing 👏 after a class that focuses on spine mobility 🧘‍♀️✨️💕🙏

21/06/2025

Happy summer solstice 😎✨️🙏

It took me 2 hours to finally see the sun peek out from behind a mountain, 0341am to 0541am!!

14/06/2025

Thank you everyone who came to today's retreat 🙏

It was lovely to share the space and honour the light and abundance of the season and embrace our own special unique light ✨️

Giving ourselves the time to listen in, and discover where we might cultivate more gratitude, joy and awe ❤️ and taking time to rest deeply to restore and renew is a wonderful gift 🙏

11/06/2025

🌕✨Strawberry Full Moon Yoga Class ✨🌕

This weeks classes are inspired by the Strawberry Full Moon, which is closely followed by the Summer Solstice. An opportunity to celebrate duality:

☀️ Light & shade
🌑 Effort & ease
☯️ Yin & Yang
🌗 Solar & lunar energy

We’ll explore:
🌕 Moon Salutations (Chandra Namaskar)
☀️ Sun Pose (Suryasana)
🌬️ Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breath) – to balance

🧘‍♀️ my weekly classes are often inspired by the seasons or the cycles of the moon and designed to help you move, breathe, and reconnect.

06/06/2025

This is me planning my next retreat 😄
It’s all about nervous system prep.

One of the most important parts in delivering my half day retreats is getting myself into the same grounded, spacious energy I hope to offer others.

So, I regularly take time to rest and move through some of the restorative shapes I’ll guide others into.

It’s so much easier to create the right environment for others if I have taken time to feel supported.

This upcoming half-day retreat is fully booked (thank you, everyone).

I can’t wait to welcome you.

Get in touch if you'd like to know when I'm running the next one 🙏🧘‍♂️✨️💕

02/06/2025

I’ve always been curious about chronic inflammation—
especially knowing it’s behind so many autoimmune conditions.

And when I picked up a magazine recently, I wasn’t surprised to see that much of the advice is all about healing and stress reducing practices such as:

👉 Breathwork
👉 Yoga
👉 Meditation
👉 Sound healing/vibrations
👉 Rest and relaxation
👉 Low inflammation diet and a focus on gut health
And......laughing 😁 😂

What stood out most is that research backs what many of us have felt for years. Too much stress is bad for us, and spending time doing gentle, calming practices, like yoga, not only makes you feel better but can also reduce inflammation by soothing the nervous system.

If you’re living with an autoimmune condition (or just feel inflamed, wired, or worn out)…

This kind of practice can make a big difference.

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30/05/2025

🌿 Evening Yoga – Thornby & Welford 🌿
Two evenings a week.

🧘‍♀️ Tuesdays – Thornby 7–8pm
🧘‍♀️ Thursdays – Welford 7–8pm

Life moves fast.
And our bodies hold more than we realise—
Tension. Stress. Scattered energy.
The constant pressure to keep going.

These weekly classes offer something different:
A pause.
A gentle return.
A chance to land in your body again.

Each class includes:

🌬️ A slow, steady start to calm the nervous system
🧘‍♂️ Accessible movement to ease stiffness, support strength, and nourish joints—especially helpful for busy people, stress, or long days on your feet
🛏️ A restful closing savasana to integrate, soften, and reset

🧍‍♀️ Open to all genders – inclusive and welcoming space
🧘‍♂️ Ideal for beginners, returners, and those seeking a slower pace
💫 Drop-in or block booking available

One student recently said:
“Carla’s classes are so lovely, friendly and she guides you so well to do what you are able to do. I feel so relaxed and stretched after a session..”

If your body feels tight…
If your mind feels full…
If your cup feels a little empty—

✨ This is your space to refill.

I’d love to welcome you.

27/05/2025