Yogalistic with Dionne

27/05/2026

Grab yourself a cuppa ☕ and take a listen to this.

Fab podcast from "Fannying Around" chatting with my gorgeous friend, strength coach, power lifter and all round 'girl on fire', Melissa Wall and her lovely hubby Steve.

They're talking all things menopause, Melissa's personal journey, the importance of strength training, diet and f***y magnets. Yep, you read that right 😂.

Today we’re f***ying around with Melissa and Steve Wall.Melissa ...

24/05/2026

19/05/2026

This is how I imagined myself as a yoga teacher… before I actually became one.

Floaty soft linen clothes. Silently gliding around the room. Twirling mandala beads between my fingers. Speaking softly in wise little whispers. Offering the occasional gentle adjustment while my calm, serene energy effortlessly held the whole class in a meditative trance.

I’m not actually sure why I imagined that version of myself… because truthfully, those were never the teachers or classes I was drawn to anyway.

Instead, I became the teacher in practical clothes, probably talking a little too loudly. The one who laughs a lot. The one who occasionally swears at herself when she loses balance or forgets what side we’re on or forgets a whole chunk of the sequence I'm teaching. The one who’s never worn a single piece of jewellery to teach in — never mind gracefully rolling beads through her fingers.

And honestly? I think my students prefer this version. The real one.

But then I see images like this… and I wonder if that serene, mystical yoga woman does exist somewhere deep inside me after all.

I think I catch little glimpses of her sometimes.

Thank you to Jackie Quayle, the most wonderful of teachers, for this beautiful artwork.

15/05/2026

If you think protein is only for people wanting to build muscle, think again.

Another great visual from

04/05/2026

Home workouts don't need to look cool. Just get it done (note to self!!)

03/05/2026

Make May the month for movement.
🧘🏻‍♀️💪🏻🙏🏻🩵

02/05/2026

If I advise one more woman she probably needs to eat more protein and she looks at me like she might cry… I get it, there's only so much food we can eat without worrying about the calories.

So let me introduce you to protein, as a fresh hydrating drink.

This is *not* a meal replacement.

You still need real food.
You still need balanced meals.
You still need to actually *eat*.

But…

Most of the women I work with — especially through peri/menopause —
simply aren’t getting *enough protein* to support their bodies.

Not because they don’t care.
But because realistically… there’s only so much chicken, tuna and eggs you can eat in a day.

And that’s where this comes in 👇🏻

✴️Clear Protein✴️

✔️ 20g protein
✔️ Only 90 calories
✔️Added electrolytes for hydration
✔️ Zero added sugar
✔️ Light, tropical fruit flavour

This isn’t here to replace your meals…
It’s here to *top you up* on those days when you realise those starchy carbs have taken priority (me, regularly!!)

Because to get the same protein with similar calories from food, you’d be looking at:
🥚 5 egg whites
🐟 80g tinned tuna
🍗 87g chicken breast
🦃 80g turkey
🍤 118g scallops

And sometimes… you just don’t want that.

This is for the women who are:
– already trying to eat well
– already making an effort
– but still falling short on protein

Especially if your goal is to:
→ maintain or build lean muscle
→ support strength as hormones shift
→ feel stronger, not just “lighter”

Launching 12 May
Message me if you want to be one of the first to get this. It's going to sell FAST across Europe 🌍

29/04/2026

A day off, but the 3 fur babies are queuing up for their massages 😂

29/04/2026

"Mobility without Stability creates risk"
The body is designed to move and move well.
It's not a coincidence that the less we move the less we're able to and the more pain we experience..

Credit to another great visual from

27/04/2026

decided to join us for our yin yoga tonight 🩵

23/04/2026

I’m a yoga teacher… but lately, I’m not so sure that title fits.

The more I reflect, the more uncomfortable I feel calling myself a “yoga teacher.”

I’ve completed over 500 hours of training, plus additional certifications in Yin Yoga, breathwork, and face yoga, along with many other courses to keep learning, growing, and evolving as a teacher. On paper, I’m highly qualified. In the studio, I'm experienced.

But here’s the thing… I don’t believe I truly 'teach yoga' in its fullest sense.

In Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, the 8 limbs of yoga are described as a complete path of living. In most modern Western classes, we mainly focus on just two of those limbs: *Asana* (postures) and *Pranayama* (breath practices). In my classes, I often guide and encourage moments of *Pratyahara* (turning inward) and *Dharana* (concentration and focus).

But what about the rest? What about the deeper philosophy, the ethics, the spiritual teachings, the ancient wisdom that yoga was built upon?

Some of my favourite moments during teacher training were listening to my teacher bring yoga philosophy to life through real stories and experiences. We were encouraged to study texts like the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Yoga Sutras. I bought them all. I studied what I needed to pass my exams. I’ve dipped in and out of them over the years. I deeply respect them.....but if I’m honest… they make my brain ache 🤦🏻‍♀️ and I don’t feel knowledgeable enough to pass those teachings on with the depth they deserve.

So in my classes, I teach what I know and what I love most: movement, breath, presence, and connection. Occasionally an Om, when it feels right, so students can experience the vibration of sound.

Is that enough to call myself a yoga teacher?

In today’s modern world… probably yes. And an experienced one at that.

But the title still doesn’t sit quite right with me. Maybe I’m not a yoga teacher. Maybe I’m a guide into movement, breath, and coming home to yourself.

And maybe that’s enough. 🩵

So if you're looking for a 'guru' I'm definitely not your girl. But if you're looking to move better, breathe better, reconnect with yourself, maybe I can help.