Doda Yoga

05/03/2026

That is a headline 😍🥰 thank you Love Andover

Enrolment for our Yoga for Wellbeing programme now open for April. Limited spaces.

YOGA FOR WELLBEING RETURNS
🧘‍♀️ A life-changing Yoga for Wellbeing course is returning to Andover this April.

After the success of the Autumn 2025 programme, Valley Leisure is launching another fully funded 12-week Yoga for Wellbeing course designed to support adults experiencing stress, anxiety, low mood, depression or trauma.

Participants in the previous course reported powerful benefits including improved mental wellbeing, increased confidence in physical activity, and feeling more connected to themselves and others.

One participant even said: “The course has transformed my life.”

If you or someone you know could benefit, spaces are now open.

05/03/2026

A little flashback to my training days ✨

I began exploring sound because I wanted to make meditation more accessible, especially for those who find it hard to sit still or switch off in a traditional way.

Not everyone connects with silent meditation. Sound gives the mind something gentle to anchor to. The vibrations offer the body something tangible to feel. It becomes less about trying to meditate and more about allowing yourself to be held in the experience.

My hope was always that sound might become a doorway, a way for people to grow more curious about themselves, their nervous system, their inner landscape.

There is now a growing body of evidence suggesting sound based practices, including singing bowls, may help reduce stress and anxiety, support nervous system regulation, and improve overall wellbeing. While it is not a replacement for medical care, it can be a powerful complementary practice.

Just a reminder that alongside group sessions, I also offer 1:1 sound therapy, with bowls placed on the body if desired for a more direct vibrational experience.

If you have been curious, this might be your invitation.

Upcoming Sound Bath Sunday Sessions - 1630 at Monxton Village Hall✨

• 8th March – Sold Out
• 19th April – 4 Spaces
• 25th May – Limited Spaces
• 14th June
• 6th September
• 11th October
• 8th November
• 6th December

If you’d like to join booking is via my website.

With love,
Naomi ✨

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04/03/2026

As a Yoga Therapist, I hear about digestion more often than you might expect… 💬 🤫

(Not because I ask, although there has been the occasional “How have you been?” misunderstanding!)

There’s a real reason bowel habits, stress, and emotions are so closely linked and it comes down to the gut brain connection.

I’ve written a new blog exploring:
🧠 Why stress disrupts digestion
🧠 How the nervous system plays a role
🧠 Why yoga can support gut health
🧠 And when it’s definitely not TMI

If you’ve ever noticed your digestion changes during stressful periods, this one might resonate.

Read it here - link in comments 🔗

With love,
Naomi ✨

03/03/2026

After three intense and demanding years of study with , I’m proud to share that I am now a certified Level 6 Yoga Therapist. 😍

This training stretched me academically, emotionally, and personally (and yes… physically too 😉). The depth of clinical study, research, self-inquiry and supervised practice required resilience, humility, and commitment. There were moments of doubt, long days, and significant growth, but every part of the process has shaped me into a more grounded, skilled and reflective practitioner.

In September, I step into the next chapter: Integrated Yoga Psychotherapy.

Deep gratitude to the teachers, supervisors, peers, family and friends who supported me throughout this journey. It truly takes a community.

Grateful. Grounded. Ready.

I currently have a waiting list for Yoga Therapy clients. If you are considering 1:1 therapeutic support, or if your organisation is looking to offer clinically informed, whole-person wellbeing provision, please do get in touch to discuss availability and future collaborations.

What a wild ride! Thank you for being along with me 😘

With love,

Naomi ✨

28/02/2026

I was lucky enough to be invited to “I-Can Get Up” this morning a fantastic workshop focused on falls prevention and supporting older adults to live longer better.

It was such an excellent session that they run it monthly for their members and I can absolutely see why.

We explored something that often isn’t talked about enough: how important it is to stay calm under pressure, to breathe, and to maintain strength, mobility, and flexibility as well as explore techniques for getting up safely, provided you are not injured. These skills help not only if we experience a fall, but also reduce the feelings and fears around falls and encourage us to make a plan.

Here are a few important facts:

• Around 1 in 4 adults over 65 fall each year.
• Falls are the leading cause of injury related death in older adults.
• Many serious complications after a fall such as hip fractures, head injuries, pneumonia, or loss of mobility. This can significantly impact independence and quality of life.

The good news? Falls are not an inevitable part of ageing.

Strength work, balance training, flexibility, breath control, confidence building and knowing how to get up safely all play a powerful role in prevention and recovery. Staying mobile and resilient gives us more options, and more independence as we grow older.

It was a powerful reminder that ageing well isn’t about avoiding movement it’s about moving well.

If you’d like to know more about improving balance, strength, and confidence at any age, I’d love to have a conversation.

With love,
Naomi ✨

26/02/2026

This week in classes, I have taught about introspection, a fully integrated practice where I didn’t demo a single asana. It would have been easier to move through shapes. That part is familiar. Accessible. Expected.

But as I have said many times before the real magic of yoga isn’t in performing a posture.

It’s in noticing.
Noticing the subtle cues of your body.
Listening to the quiet whispers before they become loud demands.
Observing what arises in your mind without trying to fix, judge, or outrun it - sometimes this is enlightening or it can be incredibly challenging.

That is the practice.

A photo of a longtime, beautiful student (shared with consent) who takes “bring whatever makes you comfortable to class” very literally and I absolutely love her for it.

You and all your baggage: the physical kind and the mental kind are welcome here.
The extra layers.
The heavy thoughts.
The joy.
The doubt.
The messy middle.

You don’t have to arrive polished.
You just have to arrive.

As a therapist, I’m always learning too noticing how the quiet, the words, and the space I hold affect each of you.

Because the real practice begins when you notice what’s happening inside you, your body’s whispers, your mind’s chatter, your heart’s quiet pull and give it space without judgment. That’s where transformation happens.
Not in forcing anything.
Just showing up, exactly as you are, and listening.

Thank you for trusting me to support your practice.

With love,
Naomi ✨

25/02/2026

Planting bulbs two years ago was one of the best investments in myself. Every spring they remind me that lighter days are coming, and that joy can bloom from the smallest actions.

What could you do today that your future self will thank you for?

With love,
Naomi ✨

25/02/2026

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25/02/2026

A friend of mine , a photographer, recently shared that she doesn’t do touch ups. She embraces natural beauty as it is.

That really stayed with me.

It inspired me to share this photo. Double chins and all.

Because beauty really is in the eye of the beholder… and if all we ever see are curated, smoothed, perfected images, how do we ever learn to accept ourselves in our real, unfiltered forms?

This is me.
Laugh lines. Movement. Joy.

Not perfected, just present.

And that feels like a small act of freedom. ✨

What will be your act of freedom today?

With love,
Naomi ✨

23/02/2026

This is a shout out to the unseen and unsung heroes in my world (not all featured in this photo)!

When I left the corporate world to follow my inner desires of making a small but positive impact in this world (aside from the salary) I missed one thing most: the people I worked with and the thrill of making change happen.

Change in the charity sector moves thoughtfully, deliberately, and with care. I’ve found the right balance working alongside public and private sector clients and I couldn’t do this work without the incredible support around me: the organisations I collaborate with, the partners and volunteers I work alongside, my local community, my family, and, of course, my shining star, my clinical supervisor. I’ve been lucky enough to work with them for three years, through highs and lows, always offering gentle guidance, a reflective mirror, and the wisdom to navigate challenges with clarity and compassion.

While Doda Yoga may seem like it’s just me, it is very much a collective effort, and I see, value, and appreciate every one of you.

A little appreciation post which is very much overdue.

Thank you for holding me up when things got hard and for allowing me to be me, always.

Naomi ✨

23/02/2026

💡 Ever wondered how a single book changed the way I work, think, and move?

Discover the story and the lessons that still guide me 20 years later.

Read more on my blog 🔗 in comments

With love,
Naomi ✨