Joanna Gilbert Yoga

Joanna Gilbert Yoga Joanna teaches fluid mindful movement that is accessible for all levels. She loves to dance, flow

Looking back through photos and reminiscing on how powerful retreat spaces are and how grateful I am to have been able t...
08/05/2026

Looking back through photos and reminiscing on how powerful retreat spaces are and how grateful I am to have been able to hold space for so many people to journey through deep weekends together.

Every retreat group unique and wonderous in their own way, every venue offering some sacred learning.

This year I was hoping to offer one last retreat before a maternity break but life had other plans. Due to various reasons I’ve had to cancel my May retreat, it’s been both a difficult decision (and financial loss) along with a very clear listening and knowing it’s the right choice.

When I am stepping into the space of holding a retreat I was to be able to offer all of me, my presence, my energy and focus. It’s felt this year that focus has been directed to another creative project 🤰!

I still feel a sadness and a grief to let go, I feel an ache as I watch my identity shift and role change, and I have to surrender to the unknown of how I will emerge and what will be of me on the other side.

For now it feels good to share honestly on this platform, and not just advertise and share the best sides. This is the raw, the truth and the behind the scenes challenges of being self created, and self led!

Thank you for all the love and support and I look forward to see the unknown next chapter 🦋

I’ve been waiting to write this post for a long time. Holding my breath for the moment that felt right to share, to open...
15/04/2026

I’ve been waiting to write this post for a long time. Holding my breath for the moment that felt right to share, to open my heart to this crazy world of social media.

For nearly two years I’ve been on a wild ride diving into the realms of life and death, it’s been an initiation. Starting with the loss of my darling Lucian and then I catapulted myself into a journey of motherhood. Part of me rushing to fill the void, mask the grief with something beautiful.

I’ll share more in posts to come but I’ll say for now, this journey of motherhood has been a ride, full of loss, heartache, longing and learning. It’s led me down new roads, new discoveries about myself and the wonder of women. It’s been empowering and revolutionary.

Today I share the news which we’ve dreamt of sharing, which I know can touch deep wounds in the hearts of others still longing, and for those hearts I see you and I honour you.

We’re expecting a strong baby boy in August, we’ve been tentatively allowing the joy to seep into our lives and the lives of everyone around us. He’s already bringing so much love to the world and we’re choosing to trust this journey, trusting in my bones everything happens for a reason and that whatever comes will come. The journey has already been long and wild and yet I can see it’s just the beginning. Parenthood is certainly not for the faint hearted.

I’m also incredibly grateful for life leading me to study to be a doula at this moment, and the support of and my .mamalove sisters who are creating a monthly cocoon of love.

And from this place, my heart lies in supporting women from the moment of desiring to be a mother, the moment we actually transition into motherhood. To step into the journey of conscious conception with support, guidance and empowered by knowledge.

Step Softly into Summer - weekend retreat - 2026 edition!Im super excited to announce this years May retreat (booking l...
27/03/2026

Step Softly into Summer - weekend retreat - 2026 edition!

Im super excited to announce this years May retreat (booking link in bio)

It’s looking like the only retreat I will be hosting this year, so make sure not to miss out and join me and a beautiful group of women for this intimate and grounding weekend retreat in the Spanish countryside.

We will be moving in playful ways, connecting to each other through touch, sound and heart sharing, and having time out in the quiet remote setting of Nomada.

The food is delicious, the views are divine, and the weekend will be an unforgettable way to start your summer.

This retreat has only 8 spaces and already half have been booked before even posting the event here!

Life has been life-ing and it’s been hard to know how and when to show up in this space. Through the winter, behind the ...
19/03/2026

Life has been life-ing and it’s been hard to know how and when to show up in this space. Through the winter, behind the scenes, many things are unfolding and I know a new version of me is on the precipice.

It feels poignant that spring equinox is arriving tomorrow, and it feels like the truest moment for the year to begin. In the northern hemisphere we can feel the joy of lighter and (slightly) warmer days arriving. The joy of daring to go outside without a jacket, and to take morning walks at the beach.

With springs arrival there is a new energy stirring, after a long wet winter we are reemerging with the promise of birth, freshness, and possibility.

What better moment to set intentions, and visualise dreams for the year to come?

For me, after wintering fully and unapologetically, I feel the sprouts of new projects beginning, the seeds fully germinated and taking root, and my soul inviting in excitement for all to come.

Some exciting things on the horizon (with links in my bio):
☀️ Tomorrow mornings Spring Equinox Sunrise (Badalona Beach)!
🤰 New pregnancy Yoga Flow classes
🏝️ Badalona beach yoga classes are beginning again
🌺 A spring themed ‘empowering women’s circle’ at moonlight
✨ The return of ‘Step Softly into Summer’ Retreat (29-31st May)

(And of course continuing my weekly Nervous System Reset classes which are now getting fully booked a week in advance 🙈)

Theres definitely more to come, some that’s still in germination and not quite ready to emerge… so that’s all for now loves.

I hope winter has been gentle with you and spring is springing you forward towards hopes and dreams.

🧡 🙏🏻

January 2026 - you were delightfully gentle with plenty of cuddles in bed to stay warm and cosy and delicious hot soups ...
04/02/2026

January 2026 - you were delightfully gentle with plenty of cuddles in bed to stay warm and cosy and delicious hot soups and homemade bread.

Grateful for such a slow and tender start to the year, truly not rushing and allowing a deep wintering.

Excited for sprouting new beginnings in spring!

Today was a big day, I took a step forwards on the path of working as a doula, supporting and accompanying women on the ...
21/01/2026

Today was a big day, I took a step forwards on the path of working as a doula, supporting and accompanying women on the path of motherhood.

The thing I find interesting is how many people presume that doula work is only for late stages of pregnancy and birth. What I am experiencing and learning is that there is a whole stage of motherhood which is taboo and often ignored. It is the stage of motherhood where women are often the most alone and in the dark about what is coming next.

The phase of motherhood is conception and fertility. Is this yet motherhood?! YES ! Motherhood begins the moment we decide we want to be a mother. The moment our consciousness begins to call in the soul of the being we are longing to mother. Motherhood does not just begin a moment in time when a baby is born, it is not defined by simply ‘being’ a mother. It is a unique, magical, sometimes painful and heart breaking journey.

This is where I am currently feeling called to support women, accompanying through these initial steps, when we don’t know what the future holds, when we are waiting those excruciating two weeks to do a test and find out more, when our heart aches from only one line, when we don’t know where to turn because it’s not the easiest conversation.

I want to celebrate together if pregnancy arrives, and also hold space for the paradox of joy and overwhelm. These previous first weeks where everything internally is different but externally you seem the same. Who do we speak to then? Who answers the questions and holds space for the in between, before the first doctors appointments, before the world knows, instead of just turning to chatGPT, in these tender first moments I want to be there to honour the wild ride of motherhood and to hold space for all that comes.

My heart longs that every woman feels this held, this support, this loved through each and every single moment of motherhood.

Grateful for this incredible women as she grows through the pains, steps into the fire, shows up more authentically time...
23/12/2025

Grateful for this incredible women as she grows through the pains, steps into the fire, shows up more authentically time after time and continues on this wild ride of life.

I’m often critical, seeing what else can be done and how I could improve things, and yet, as I look at this photo I see her bravery, I see her strength, I see the vulnerability behind the smile and the tenderness. I remember this moment of being photographed and the discomfort I still face of being fully seen. Yet she continues to step forward and rise.

Her story wants to be told. She knows it can support others to share more of herself, and the moment is coming to share more, to step up and allow more to flow from and through and to her.

We are the medicine. We hold the keys. We have the responsibility to show up and allow ourselves to be ourselves. Allow life to be fully lived. Allow healing, growth and expansion to be welcomed even if we aren’t sure we deserve it or we’re ready for it. We are here to follow our truth, our dharma, and to place our unique mark on this world.

The breaktaking space between land and sky, sea and clouds, heaven and earth. Sailing between worlds in a tin box in the...
17/12/2025

The breaktaking space between land and sky, sea and clouds, heaven and earth.

Sailing between worlds in a tin box in the sky.

Today I felt the magic of flying on my way home when two little kids next to me on the aeroplane were flying for the first time. Watching their amazement at taking off into the air for the first time. They shouted, screamed, were somewhere between fear and total joy! They said ‘we’re closer to heaven - we can wave at uncle John from here’

I touched me. The beautiful innocence of a child. We have so much to learn from their wonder at the world.

Message for the day - allow your inner child to be amazed again. See the magic in flying, see the wonder in the mundane.

Can you feel it? The love being shared. The hearts open. The space shared beyond words.Can you notice the truth in the e...
04/12/2025

Can you feel it?

The love being shared.
The hearts open.
The space shared beyond words.

Can you notice the truth in the eyes, the smiles from the hearts, the softness in the bodies?

This is the beauty of authentically showing up, of allowing your whole self to be seen and loved.

This isn’t easy. It’s the work of a lifetime. It can be painful as the heart cracks open and feels all the things it’s hidden for as protection. But underneath there’s the gold. That’s where the magic sits.

Because what do we all crave most? Deep meaningful heart connection. To be seen. To be loved. To be at ease in our bodies and be able to express our truths.

And the big secret?

It’s not that hard. It’s simple. But it takes devotion and dedication. Showing up daily. Listening in to ourselves with honesty and following that inner pulse, the spark that ignites your passion. Follow it.

And so, I take my own advice and take time to listen in. To allow Her to guide me with the close of the year. To download some wisdom and vision for the next year to come. To do that I need a little less background noise, less distractions and comparisons.

This means an Instagram break or simply time to refocus and nurture Joanna a little more.

There’s a highlight called ‘end of year’ and here you can find the end of year offerings as I take a bit of space.

See you soon 🧡

Sisterhood wasn’t always easy for me.And to be honest it still brings up core wounds, fears, comparisons and self doubts...
26/11/2025

Sisterhood wasn’t always easy for me.

And to be honest it still brings up core wounds, fears, comparisons and self doubts.

But there has also been nothing more powerful for me than sitting in circles with women who help me rewrite the sister wound.

That remind me we aren’t in competition, we aren’t out to bring each other down, fight for the attention (or man), or to prove anything to anyone.

It’s the moment when you listen to the words of another woman and they ring true deep in your soul. The moment when you see the eyes looking back at you with love as you share your heart. It’s when there is that depth of understanding in our bodies beyond words that I’ve felt seen and understand and simply accepted as I am in all of my shades and colours.

This is why I hold women’s space. For us to continue to feel more comfortable to show up as we are and be loved even more for our wounds, scars and cracks.

The next circle will be themed around the winter cycle of the year and is to ‘Nest and Nourish’ ourselves with a warm cup of cacao and some beautiful meditative rituals to connect to and share from our hearts.

Book through the link in my bio 🔗 🧡

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📷 .vandecraen during the Initiatress training in Portugal 2025 🧡

The path of being witnessed is not easy. The journey of showing up more and more as myself and in my vulnerability, in m...
25/11/2025

The path of being witnessed is not easy.

The journey of showing up more and more as myself and in my vulnerability, in my raw, unedited self, is sometimes heartachingly painful.

I remember the days I began teaching yoga and needing to stand up in front of a group of people and teach. I felt like I was on a stage, performing, with all eyes on me. I couldn’t hide. I did have my yoga persona with the yoga voice and yoga clothes, and I showed what I thought the world wanted to see from a yoga teacher.

But this wasn’t sustainable. It wasn’t an authentic version of me with all the multifaceted truths of being a human being. What about the day I found out about a betrayal from a partner and yet I still showed up to teach with a smile, or the days I was emotionally and physically empty but I stood there and preached yoga.

The last 10 years have been a journey back to authenticity. A journey towards deeper and deeper self acceptance and love, and trusting I will still be loved when I show up fully as me. A journey towards trusting myself to stay as embodied as can be to know I am expressing my truth.

This first photo was the closing circle of the Initiatress training a few months back. A circle of around 90 people, men and women, all who had been through deep process through the week. I felt my heart beating, my body moving me, and I knew it was my moment to step in and be seen.

The words I shared were bigger than me and were flowing from impulse and body rather than mind and calculated planned sentences. My heart spoke and my body moved and every word was true.

I am grateful to be here. Grateful to myself for this journey of life I’m on towards deeper truth and honesty with myself. It’s not always easy, but as it cracks me open I feel more light shine in. It inspires me to continue to break the mould and rewrite the stories of the future to hold more connection, truth and depth of aliveness.

I’m curious how you feel sharing in groups? Do you feel when there words come from body over head? Are you comfortable being truly seen?

📷 .vandecraen Intiatress 2025 with the incredible teachers 🙏🏻 💫 👑

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