Bideford Yoga

04/03/2026

Yoga email/update 4/3/26

01/03/2026

Dear Yoga friends,

I hope today is going well for you.

Classes will be running as usual for the next four weeks, and then we will have a week off from classes, with no classes scheduled from Monday 30 March to Friday 3 April (Good Friday). Classes will resume on Monday 6 April (Bank Holiday) and will continue as planned.

I have been learning lots recently, being on a teachers course with one of my favourite teachers last weekend and continuing with the NeuroSomatic trainings.

Some of you might find the conversation with James Nestor, the author of ‘Breath’, on the Zoe podcast interesting. You can listen to it here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/zoe-science-nutrition/id1611216298?i=1000751740612. I read his book a few years ago and have a copy if anyone would like to borrow.

The next TRE workshop on March 22 is now full, another session has been arranged for Sunday 10 May, Northam Hall 10-12

There is more cider vinegar if anyone wants a refill or didn't get some first time around. I also have cider if any cider drinkers would like to try some. Milk kefir grains and sourdough starter. Just let me know in advance which class you are coming to and maybe bring a container.

Thank you for coming to class and for inspiring me to keep learning. I would probably learn anyway, but there is something heartwarming about the community of sharing the journey. It is always great to see you all and hear what yoga is doing for you, what you hope to achieve from your practice and also to hear about the things in your lives that inspire you. Thank you!

With best early spring daffodil and blossom wishes,
Nicola
http://www.bidefordyoga.com

07968898847

Monday 9.30-10.30 Northam Hall and on zoom
Monday 11-12.00 Northam Hall, gentler class
Tuesday 9.15-10.00 Whatever the weather standing
park yoga, Bideford.
Tuesday 10.30-11.30 Northam Hall
Wednesday 9.30-10.45 Lavington Hall, Bideford.
Friday 9.30-10.45 Lavington Hall Bideford.

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23/02/2026

TRE Workshop, March 22nd, a few spaces left

31/01/2026

Dear Yoga friends,

I wanted to share a few things:

Some of you have asked if it’s alright to join any class and switch from one week to the next. The answer is yes—all classes are drop-in. Right now, the Wednesday class at 9.30 am seems to be the least crowded.

For safety, if you’re planning to come to classes, I’d appreciate it if you could share your mobile phone number and an emergency contact number, along with the name of a next of kin. I’ll only use the emergency contact number in a real emergency. I will bring some paper to classes over the next weeks for you to write these on. If you’re not currently attending classes, no worries.

I’ve been making a lot of cider vinegar from cider made entirely from our apples. If you’d like some, please bring a bottle or jar to class next week to pour some into. Cider vinegar has lots of health benefits!

Tamsyn and I are doing another TRE workshop at Northam Hall on Sunday 22 March, from 10 am to 12 pm, for £18. If you’re interested in joining, please email me.

Classes will continue at the same times:

Monday 9.30-10.30 Northam Hall and on Zoom
Monday 11-12.00 Northam Hall, a gentler class
Tuesday 9.15-10.00, standing yoga in the park, Bideford, Whatever the weather!
Tuesday 10.30-11.30 Northam Hall
Wednesday 9.30-10.45 Lavington Hall, Bideford
Friday 9.30-10.45 Lavington Hall, Bideford

Northam classes are £6.00 and Lavington classes are £7.00.

With kindness to being you,
Nicola

Yoga in Bideford, Northam, North Devon
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29/12/2025

Happening tomorrow! 30/12/25. Weather looking dry.

14/12/2025

December and January updates! Classes as usual 15-19th December then classes restart on Monday the 5th Jan.

14/12/2025

Dear Yogi Friends,

That time of year again! 🎄

Classes are running as usual this week, 15–19 December.
There will then be a two-week break, with all classes starting again from Monday 5 January 2026.

There will, however, be a park yoga – whatever the weather! session on
Tuesday 30 December, 9.15–10.00.
Please do bring along any family or visitors — it’s a fun, feel-good class.

Weekly Schedule (from January – unchanged)

Monday 9.30–10.30 – Northam Hall and on Zoom

Monday 11.00–12.00 – Northam Hall (gentler class)

Tuesday 9.15–10.00 – Whatever-the-weather standing Park Yoga, Bideford

Tuesday 10.30–11.30 – Northam Hall

Wednesday 9.30–10.45 – Lavington Hall, Bideford

Friday 9.30–10.45 – Lavington Hall, Bideford

Class Prices

From January, class prices will be:

£6.00 – Northam Hall

£7.00 – Lavington Hall

The TRE workshop in January is now full.
Another workshop has been arranged for Sunday 22 March, 10.00–12.00.

Many thanks for coming to classes and for sharing the journey.

With best wishes for the festive season,
Nicola x

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16/11/2025

Updates and class info - 16/11/25.

16/11/2025

Beautiful Autumn Days and we keep going! Standing Park Yoga in Victoria Park. Tuesday 9.15-10.00am - whatever the weather!

16/11/2025

Dear Lovely Yoga Friends,

I hope your Sunday is going well.

Just a quick note to let you know there will be no class next Friday, 21 November, as the hall will be set up for the Christmas Fete. All other classes will run as usual.

Classes will continue as normal until our Christmas and New Year break. There will be no classes from 20 December to 4 January 2026.

Recently we’ve been exploring some really useful breathing practices and how they connect with pelvic floor awareness. A few of you mentioned the NHS “Squeezy” app can be helpful too: https://squeezyapp.com
I’ll also add guidance on our most recent breathing practice, Kapalabhati, to my website (www.bidefordyoga.com) if you’d like to read more about it.

I’m really enjoying the Neurosomatic Intelligence (NSI) course in applied neurology that I’m currently studying, and I’ve been weaving bits of it into our sessions—you may have noticed!

As always, please feel free to ask if you have any questions about what we’re learning. And if you’d rather not receive these emails anymore, just let me know and I’ll remove your contact details.

With warm Sunday wishes,
Nicola
07968 898847

Class Times

Monday
9.30–10.30am Northam Hall + Zoom
11.00–12.00pm Northam Hall (Gentle class)

Tuesday
9.15–10.00am Standing Park Yoga, Victoria Park, Bideford (whatever the weather!)
10.30–11.30am Northam Hall

Wednesday
9.30–10.45am Lavington Hall, Bideford

Friday
9.30–10.45am Lavington Hall, Bideford

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09/11/2025

25/10/2025

Dear all,

It’s always lovely to see you in class — or to spot some familiar names on my contact list!

Classes are running as usual, and the heating is on in both halls. Still, feel free to bring a blanket for a little extra warmth and comfort.

Please note: there will be no class on Friday, 21 November, as the hall will be used by the Church.

Our Christmas break will likely be from 20 December to 4 January, but I’ll confirm this closer to the time.

Tamsyn and I will also be running another TRE Workshop on Sunday, 18 January, 10:00–12:00 at Northam Hall. These workshops tend to fill up, so do let me know if you’d like to reserve a spot.

Weekly Schedule

Monday
• 9:30–10:30 am – Northam Hall & Zoom
• 11:00–12:00 pm – Northam Hall (Gentle class)

Tuesday
• 9:15–10:00 am – Whatever the Weather Standing Park Yoga, Victoria Park, Bideford
• 10:30–11:30 am – Northam Hall

Wednesday
• 9:30–10:45 am – Lavington Hall, Bideford

Friday
• 9:30–10:45 am – Lavington Hall, Bideford

Accessory Nerve Slacking Exercise

Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve been practising the Accessory Nerve Slacking Exercise, and as promised, here are the details. Before you begin, it’s helpful to do a quick assessment and repeat following the exercise so you can notice how your body responds to the drill.

Steps:

Keep the tension gentle — around 1 out of 10.

Tilt your neck toward the side you want to slack.

Glide your neck slightly backward (posterior glide).

Raise and roll forward the shoulder on the same side (elevation and protraction).

Gently nod upwards into neck extension, looking up with your eyes.

Perform 7–10 extension head nods, focusing on looking toward the ceiling.

Do let me have any feedback from your practice and if questions arise I am usually at class in good time and not rushed at the end.

With autumnal wishes,
Nicola

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