Annie Perry Yoga and Well-Being

22/09/2025

MANTRA, RUNNING, AND PERSPECTIVE

I've had loads of people ask me about running lately; how I manage it, how I stay motivated, and truth be told I'm not very good at it and most of the time I can't be arsed to go out and run.

I read something from a much more experienced runner who said if you're waiting for the day motivation comes and you look forward to a run, you'll be waiting a long long time, so in the meantime just put your shoes on. And it's become a bit of a mantra for me. JUST PUT YOUR SHOES ON.

Added to this, on hard days and runs, I repeat over and over: THIS IS A PRIVILEGE. One day, I was due a long run and had to run 18km (not long for many but for me as a relative beginner it is) and I had dropped the wee one to my Mums to look after her and was moaning and honestly nearly crying at the thought of going out. And in typical 80s Mum style, she said right, stop moaning and off you pop. Your health is a privilege. Many people would give their right arm to be able to run so bye-bye. (I should add she also gave me a huge hug on my return after the tough love)

She was so right. In my mind, I also extend this to Palestine. I'm moaning about being able to run 18km. I'm running for fun. They are running for their lives.

If you are still reading, thank you, and I just quickly want to give this small business a shout-out . I came across them and just loved them and wanted one to remind me of my privilege and to keep me motivated. You can get anything you want on them, and I just think they are really cool.

Annie x

20/09/2025

Reflexology Lymphatic Drainage (RLD): Evidence based and HIGHLY effective

The Sally Kay RLD protocol was first developed to support secondary lymphoedema patients in hospice care.

Since then, it has shown benefits for:

👣primary and secondary lymphoedema

👣inflammatory bowel conditions

👣pregnancy oedema

👣bloating

👣post-operative swelling

👣inflammatory skin conditions

👣arthritis and more.

🏃‍♀️Anecdotally, many athletes use this method to keep fit and well and to help aid the recovery process after intense exercise. Although I'm far from an athlete, I couldn't believe the impact it had on me post long run- aches pains and swelling were totally eredicated.🏃‍♀️

For my own reflexology clinic, I think the impact it can have on my pregnancy clients with oedema and my c section clients with post operative swelling will be incredible (happy to do a home post partum visit for this)

🚨So! I'm looking for a Case Study participant who is suffering with any of the above conditions for 4 treatments to allow me to complete my course and get on the RLD register.This will be for a drastically reduced price.🚨

❓️Do you know anyone with any of the above conditions that could benefit? Let me know!!

Annie x

16/09/2025

Throwback!! Who was there when we did full moon yoga down Busby Glen this day in 2016?!

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Seems like a lifetime ago!

25/08/2025

I have spaces available in Post Natal Yoga and Navigating Motherhood courses starting this Wednesday at 11am at the beautiful

Your baby is very much welcomed and included (noise included!) but I really want you to have time and space to focus on you: your physical, emotional and spiritual well being is so important to me and I have the most beautiful classes ready for you.

Annie x

30/07/2025

Wednesdays 11am-12.30pm

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Yoga for the post natal mother with baby very much included and welcomed (just as they are, noise and all)

Tag a post natal other who needs it!

Annie x

12/05/2025

9am on a Monday morning, and there's no better way to start the week than Pregnancy Reflexology

This mornings client was looking for a bit of help in encouraging her breech baby to turn.

While I can't promise miracles, this is what I employ in a breech turn session:

👣Reflexology

🔥Moxabustion

🧣Biomechanics for birth techniques using rebozo

🗣A bit of a talk with baby

Annie x

09/05/2025

I am absolutely blown away by this poem a very dear online client and friend has written me to mark the close of Online Yoga .

The words just blow me away and mark exactly what I try to achieve in my classes which is this:

🌱Come as you are, exactly as you are, and meet yourself on the mat with as much love and grace as you can muster, and I will do the same. 🌱

This woman is as much of an inspiration to me as I am to her. She has experienced the loss of a child, and has met her demons with so much grace and courage on the road to birthing two more beautiful girls. A journey I simply cannot imagine.

Tomorrow marks Ivy's Anniversary , so this feels like lively timing to receive this beautiful card and poem.

Annie x

07/04/2025

About yesterday......

We only have one or two photos from yesterday because, to be honest, it felt too sacred to take photos.

We shared one word at the each at the end of how we felt. Here are a few:

"Loved"

"Lighter"

"Held"

I've ruminated on writing this post all day and I'm no further forward with doing this work justice in a social media post. I can't express the power of this work.

Women need these kind of healing afternoons after birthing in our system. We joked that it almost feels clandestine to take part in, behind the safety of the doors of Luna, and something the men in our lives just wouldn't "get" (and that's ok).

Can't wait for the next one.

Annie x

28/03/2025

Quantifying the association between doula care and maternal and neonatal outcomes https://ow.ly/JyRk50Vqj4J

11/03/2025

Lol why did I even bother advertising this when the date was 11th March 2020....in denial much? 🤣

I am loving my Wednesday morning for Mum and Toddler sessions. Core strengthening yoga for mum, yoga fun and books for wee one and a cup of tea and a snack after! What's not to love! There are still a couple of spaces in this class if you and your wee one are interested!

25/02/2025

💫CALLING ALL NEW OR NOT-SO-NEW MOTHERS!

6th APRIL 2025 1PM-4PM: £65 PP 💫

💫Introducing a postpartum afternoon retreat jointly curated by Fiona Corr-McLeod and Annie Perry, both pre and postnatal yoga teachers and doulas.

💫This retreat is for mothers, either in the first months of postpartum or further down the line, offering a space to be held and nourished through movement, nutrition, touch and connection.

💫Our hope is that you leave feeling restored and calm, benefiting you and those around you.

Here’s what to expect:

💫A gentle and restorative yoga practice (suitable from any time beyond 8 weeks
postpartum), helping to relieve tension in the body and still the mind.

💫A women’s circle for those who wish to share their birth stories (others may choose to simply listen). Talking about experiences of pregnancy, birth and motherhood (positive and negative) can be incredibly cathartic and healing, and we often gain solace in the realisation that we are not alone.

💫We will explore the wonders of traditional postpartum care to promote healing, including belly binding for the immediate postpartum and for the return of me**es, self-reflexology, acupressure and moxibustion.

💫Each person will receive a mini closing of the bones ceremony - wrapping the pelvis with scarves to symbolise closing over this portal for new life and welcoming you into motherhood. Being wrapped in scarves can feel deeply comforting, especially considering how much time we might feel like we’re holding ourselves and our families together – this is your chance to be held.

💫We will provide homemade snacks and refreshments.

💫Babes in arms welcome, or babes “dropping in and out to feed delivered by other care givers” also welcome, or just Mum and no babes at all also welcome.

We cannot wait to see you there! Spaces are limited so please secure your space asap via my booking system:

https://annie-perry-yoga-and-well-being.appointedd.com/

Annie and Fiona
xx

21/01/2025

You don't have to be pregnant to come and spend some time with me! I run two women's yoga classes and treat non pregnant people for reflexology every Monday, Wednesday and Friday! Oh and I have meditations available to purchase on my website too!

Annie x

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