Doda Yoga

Doda Yoga Passionate about Mental Health, mindful movement and breath. Yoga Therapist (pending case study marking).

This photo got me thinking about safety in yoga.Yes, I’m in a Warrior 3 asana … on a gymnastics beam with a modification...
21/01/2026

This photo got me thinking about safety in yoga.

Yes, I’m in a Warrior 3 asana … on a gymnastics beam with a modification for my arms.

But what you don’t see at first glance are the crash mats, the support, and the conditions that make this safe for me.

In therapeutic yoga, safety isn’t just physical.
It’s emotional. Nervous-system based. Relational.

A safe yoga space is one where you’re not pushed, corrected without consent, or encouraged to override pain or fatigue.

It’s a space where choice is built in, rest is welcomed, and your experience is respected.

This is what therapeutic yoga creates: a place where the body can soften, the breath can settle, and the nervous system can begin to feel safe again.

Yoga isn’t about performing shapes although some of the asanas can feel very lovely. It’s about creating the conditions for multi-level healing.

My waiting lists are open for Yoga Therapy classes with me, if you’d like more information please get in touch via email.

With love,
Naomi ✨

Last week, a ten minute conversation in a coffee shop changed the tone of my whole day.A reminder that presence matters ...
20/01/2026

Last week, a ten minute conversation in a coffee shop changed the tone of my whole day.

A reminder that presence matters and that noticing the world around us can turn ordinary moments into something meaningful.

You can read the full reflection on the blog.

With love,
Naomi ✨

Normal yoga content will resume soon - I promise.But if you’re in a place of doubt, if you have no New Year’s resolution...
19/01/2026

Normal yoga content will resume soon - I promise.

But if you’re in a place of doubt, if you have no New Year’s resolution, no word for the year, know that this is okay.

May I ask, what if you were simply to TRUST?

⭐️ To trust that what is meant for you won’t pass you by.

⭐️ To trust those that allow you to be the truest form of yourself.

⭐️ To trust those who feel like home.

⭐️ To trust that you are exactly where you need to be right now.

Yoga, for me, has always been a place to practise that trust. A space where you do not have to be anything other than who you are. Where you can arrive exactly as you are, and be met with care, compassion, and community.

If you are craving a place to reconnect with yourself, to move gently, breathe deeply, and feel supported, you would be so welcome to join me on the mat.

My open classes are:
- Tuesday 0915
- Tuesdays 1730 - Tidworth Civic Centre
- Wednesday 1900 .uk
- Thursdays 🪑 1415 - Royal British Legion Andover

Monthly Classes
- Friday 1830 - Yin Yoga & Yoga Nidra .uk
- Sundays 1630 - Sound Bath Sundays

With love,
Naomi ✨

18/01/2026

An afternoon of laughter, courage, and playful boundary pushing. ✨

When women come together no matter the setting powerful things happen, and sometimes that power comes wrapped in joy and silliness.

This year, my intention is simple: more fun (sorry, not sorry). So come along for the ride. 💫

Huge thank you to The Vault Gymnastics for hosting us.

Who fancies coming next time?

With love,
Naomi ✨

In a previous workplace, I was involved in behavioural and cultural change work, supporting teams through shifts that lo...
16/01/2026

In a previous workplace, I was involved in behavioural and cultural change work, supporting teams through shifts that looked good on paper but were much harder in reality.

What became clear to me is that people don’t resist change, they resist change when they’re overwhelmed. That experience has deeply shaped how I think about wellbeing at work, and I’ve written more about how yoga can support sustainable behaviour change in my latest blog.

Have a brilliant weekend.

With love,
Naomi ✨

Afternoon Retreat 🗓 Saturday 16th May 2026⏰ 2:00pm – 7:00pmI know diaries can get busy, and time for you is often the fi...
14/01/2026

Afternoon Retreat

🗓 Saturday 16th May 2026
⏰ 2:00pm – 7:00pm

I know diaries can get busy, and time for you is often the first thing to slip. This is your gentle invitation to carve out a few precious hours just for yourself.

Join me for Spring Revival a beautifully self-indulgent afternoon retreat designed to soothe your senses, slow your nervous system, and reconnect you with nature.

✨ Gentle yoga & breathwork
🔥❄️ Optional contrast therapy (wood-fired sauna & cold plunge)
🎶 A deeply restorative sound journey
🌿 Seasonal food & time immersed in nature

Held at the peaceful Happy River Retreat, this is an afternoon to soften, restore, and simply be with no pressure, no expectations, just choice.

It is going to be special.

📖 Add the date to your diary
⭐Bookings are now open

🔗 Booking link in comments.

With love,
Naomi ✨

Growth. Curiosity. Adventure. Peace.Simple joy. Play. Clarity. Fun. Build.These were some of the intentions that emerged...
10/01/2026

Growth. Curiosity. Adventure. Peace.
Simple joy. Play. Clarity. Fun. Build.

These were some of the intentions that emerged during today’s Mindfully Rooted retreat.

To everyone who came, thank you 🙏

Thank you for showing up with openness, for sharing the space, and for trusting the process.

We connected.
We moved.
We breathed.
We warmed by the fire.
We watched the sunset.

And above all, we listened, to the quieter inner whispers that are so easy to miss.

What a truly special afternoon.

I’ll be returning here for a full day retreat on Saturday 13th June.

If you’d like early access to the next one before it’s shared publicly, send me a message 💛

With love,
Naomi ✨

Someone new to my yoga class recently told me the thing they were most looking forward to was savasana 🤍I get it. In a w...
10/01/2026

Someone new to my yoga class recently told me the thing they were most looking forward to was savasana 🤍

I get it. In a world that rarely encourages us to stop, that final rest can feel like the safest, softest part of the practice.

But savasana isn’t just lying down. It’s the part of yoga where everything integrates. I often call it the recalibration phase, where the nervous system settles, the body absorbs the practice, and the mind is given permission to rest.

That’s also why in my classes savasana doesn’t have to look one particular way. If your body can’t settle and needs to fidget, it’s hard to access the benefits. Finding a position that feels truly restful, whether that’s side lying, supported, or seated, is far more important than forcing stillness.

I’ve written a short blog about why savasana matters, what’s really happening in the body and mind, and why rest is not optional.

If you’ve ever skipped savasana at home, or feel like it’s the part you need most, this one’s for you.

Read the blog on my website.

With love,
Naomi ✨

I loved sharing Inner Peace 🕊️ with you tonight. Thank you for everyone that joined.Next Yin and Yoga Nidra is the self-...
09/01/2026

I loved sharing Inner Peace 🕊️ with you tonight. Thank you for everyone that joined.

Next Yin and Yoga Nidra is the self-love club - Friday 6th February 1830 at Augusta Park.

I have 8 spaces left and would love for you to join us, all booking online via my website.

I look forward to holding space for you.

Have a great weekend.

With love,
Naomi ✨

✨ APCC Community Classes return tonight ✨I’m really looking forward to welcoming everyone back this evening 💛Tonight’s c...
07/01/2026

✨ APCC Community Classes return tonight ✨

I’m really looking forward to welcoming everyone back this evening 💛

Tonight’s class is gentle and invigorating centred around your personal intention for showing up for yourself encouraging you agency for your own practice, however that looks today. Whether you’re arriving tired, hopeful, curious, or simply needing space to breathe, you’re welcome just as you are.

These community classes are a chance to move, pause, connect, and remember that showing up is already enough. I can’t wait to practise together and hold this space with you 🤍

See you on the mat at 1900, don't forget your mat, some water and layers to keep yourself warm in savasana 🌿

With love,
Naomi ✨

Running tightens muscles, stretching helps them recover.If you’re new to running (or returning after a break), a few sim...
05/01/2026

Running tightens muscles, stretching helps them recover.

If you’re new to running (or returning after a break), a few simple post run stretches can help prevent injury and make running feel kinder on your body.

For more information check out my blog on my website.

With love,
Naomi ✨

If you’ve been longing to pause, reset, and begin the year feeling grounded rather than rushed, this is your invitation ...
03/01/2026

If you’ve been longing to pause, reset, and begin the year feeling grounded rather than rushed, this is your invitation 🤍

Next Saturday, I’m hosting New Year, New Root, a reflective afternoon retreat held inside a fire-warmed tipi

A beautifully held space for gentle yoga, deep rest, reflection, nourishing snacks, and setting intentions that feel calm, steady, and real.

To fill the final places, the last 4 spaces are now £111 (reduced from £125).

🔥 Fire-lit tipi
🧘‍♀️ Gentle yoga & restorative rest
📝 Reflective journaling & intention setting
🥣 Nourishing, grounding lunch
🎶 Deeply calming sound bath

📍 MaxWellBeing, Durley near Wi******er
🗓️ Saturday 10th January
⏰ 12:30

This is a short but deeply nourishing pause, perfect if a full-day retreat feels like too much, but your nervous system is craving care.

✨ Only 4 spaces available at £111

Booking directly via my website: https://www.dodayoga.co.uk/booking-calendar/rooted-a-new-year-day-retreat

With love,
Naomi ✨

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Augusta Park Community Centre
Andover
SP116RD

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Monday 8am - 9am
Tuesday 4pm - 5pm
7pm - 8pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 10:30am
7pm - 8pm
Friday 11am - 12pm
6pm - 9pm
Sunday 3pm - 5:30pm

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