Yoga with Simone

04/01/2026

Happy New Year ✨to my Yogis near and far.

As we step into a new year, I invite you to pause… breathe… and set an intention, not a goal.

Goals often focus on an outcome: achieve this, fix that, get there by a certain date. And while goals can be motivating, they can also create pressure, judgment, and that feeling of “failure” when life inevitably shifts.

Intentions are different.

An intention is about how you want to show up, not what you must accomplish.

🌱 Goals say: I must practice yoga 5 times a week.
🌱 Intentions say: I choose to move my body with kindness and consistency.

Intentions:
Are flexible and adapt with life
Invite curiosity instead of perfection
Keep you connected to your values, even on hard days
Can be practiced again and again, every single day

In yoga, we don’t force a pose — we meet ourselves where we are. The same is true for the year ahead.

As you move into this new chapter, ask yourself:
✨ How do I want to feel?
✨ What energy do I want to bring into my days?

Carry that intention onto your mat… and off it.

Wishing you a year of presence, growth, and gentle transformation 💛

Happy New Year 🧘and hope to see you in class on 12thJanuary 6.30pm. 🥰🙏🏼🙌

16/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all my Yogis and thanks to you all for turning up, getting on your mat with me this year and taking time each week for self care.

We reflected last night in our last session of the year:

- Prioritise you - Take time for your own self care this festive period, where you would normally prioritise everyone else.

- less stressing the small stuff, does it really matter if that last minute stocking filler is purchased? your loved ones will be happy with whatever they receive from you if it’s given with love 💕

- who really cares if the Xmas turkey 🦃 or 🌰 nut roast is a bit overdone, it’s the effort and time you took to get it on the plate that really counts.

- take time to breath, get outside and get fresh air in your lungs and take a walk, if you feel sluggish, overwhelmed, stressed or just had enough of the festive TV, then a festive forest 🌳 walk is a great way to unwind and clear your head

- we reflected on what we are grateful for, our health, our happiness, our loved ones

- be kind to others, they may be having a down day

Last nights class was the last one of the year. See you all back in class on 12th January.

Best wishes for a healthy and happy 2026.

06/12/2025

Stuck for a stocking filler this year why not grab a wellbeing voucher from The Affairs - Yoga, Well-being & Fitness Retreats. Value exchange towards any of our wellbeing services. 🙌❤️‍🩹

Or why not hint for a gift 🎁 for yourself if your partner is stuck.

DM and we can add a lovely wellbeing box for you. 🙏🏼

Stuck for a Christmas gift this year? Why not gift your loved ones with a Wellbeing voucher from The Affairs Well-being for your Santa 🧑‍🎄 sack - price of voucher can be exchanged (put towards) a range of services:

- Yoga and Wellbeing days 2026
- Yoga and Well-being retreats - Scotland and Portugal 2026
- 121 CBT and Wellness session with Nix, including Hypnotherapy
- Massage with magic hands Sanny 🙌
- Yoga 🧘 block with Simone @ Cults Kirk centre

Any value of voucher can be made to your Christmas pressie budget, just let us know.

Don’t be stuck give us a DM and we can make up a lovely wellness gift box to go with it. 🎁

Message Simone or Nix today, last local (Aberdeen) orders taken on 22nd December. National on 19th Dec for first class delivery. 🚚

🧑‍🎄 🎁 ❤️🙌 🧘

Christmas Wellness gifts from the Affairs Team to help your loved ones into a healthy 2026.

01/11/2025

Yogis if you wouldn’t mind sharing with your friends. Only a few places left as this years guests rebooked before they left ❤️. Always lovely weekend with like minded souls 🙏🏼❤️.

30/10/2025

Launching our spring retreat. Hurry only a few places left!

10/10/2025

Winter well-being event- Saturday 15th November 9.30-12pm @ the cults Kirk centre, cults Aberdeen.

If you have never ventured to our retreat days yet then why not try it out for size. The yoga is gentle, the relaxation and breath work is awesome to help you unwind and prepare for the winter months ahead.

Our winter wellbeing theme will focus on being at one with winter, the importance of nature connection, self-care rituals, light exposure, cold therapy, and mindful eating.

£35 includes cake and cuppa at the end.

Please do join us would love to see you new peeps and regulars. Can’t wait. 🙏🏼❤️🙌

A nice wild mushroom pic from my garden. 🪴

DM below to book your place x🙏🏼

29/09/2025

Message to book your place 🙏🏼🙌

Winter Wellbeing Workshop ❄️
Embrace the Season | Nourish the Soul | Prepare for Winter
As the days grow shorter and the nights draw in, it's time to slow down, turn inward, and prepare your body and mind for the winter months. Join us for a deeply restorative Winter Wellbeing Workshop designed to help you transition gently from autumn’s glow into winter’s stillness.
🧘‍♀️ What to Expect:
✨ Grounding Yoga to stretch, soften, and reconnect
🌬️ Gentle Breathwork to calm the nervous system
😌 Guided Relaxation to release tension and restore balance
🫖 Followed by a cosy cuppa and Wellbeing Chat where we’ll explore:
🌿 Seasonal changes and how they affect the body and mind
🍲 Nourishing winter foods & grounding rituals
🎄 Managing stress during the festive season
🕯️ Tips for embracing the darker nights with ease and intention
Take this time to slow down, reset, and align with the natural rhythm of the season. Leave feeling nourished, relaxed, and empowered with tools to support your winter wellbeing.
📍 [Cults Kirk Centre
📅 [15th November
🕓 [9:30am - 12pm
💫 All are welcome – no experience needed.
Spaces are limited for this cosy gathering – book now by messaging below 👇🏼 to secure your spot! £35
Let’s move, breathe, and reconnect – together.

13/09/2025

What a fabulous retreat break. 🙌🌊🌅 that’s me back to yoga Monday 15th Sept, 6.30pm - hope too see you there.

Thanks 🙏🏼to all our wonderful guests for joining us this year. You’ve made it a special time.
Lots of lovely memories to cherish❤️ Till next year keep up the good practice 🧘.

29/08/2025

Here’s how to book your place for Nicolas Sunday yoga flow and meditation ⬇️ 🙌🌞

29/08/2025

💚 Free space opportunity 💚

We are delighted to again be in a position to offer some funded spaces to our upcoming Autumn Equinox event ~

These spaces are so important.

These spaces make what we do more accessible and more available to everyone in our community.

These spaces create a real positive change and you've all been a part of that 🙏

If you, or anyone you know would love to join us on the 19th of September to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with Yoga, Meditation and Soundbath please complete our application form (link is in our Bio) or email deesidewellbeingcollective@gmail.com

Lyns, Laura & Vikki 🫶

20/08/2025

So that’s me off for a few weeks. Back to class on 15th Sept.

Our yoga retreat is part of my trip and due to a last minute cancellation we have a couple of places left for our first week. Fully booked week 2.
If you fancy joining us from Aberdeen direct flights to Faro then train to Lisbon or from Edinburgh direct to Lisbon, then short transfer away to our villa. Give me a message if you have any questions - sample program below.

Can’t wait 🙏🏼🙌 🧘

04/08/2025

Sorry folks yoga cancelled tonight due to weather warning ⚠️ best stay safe at home.
🏠 See you all next week x