Em yoga

Welcome and thank you for choosing Em Yoga & Wellbeing. I am a yoga teacher, retreat facilitator, mentor and wellness coach based in Edinburgh. Edinburgh.

01/06/2026

Treasures ~ I packed them all carefully before I moved and over the weekend unpacked them to select what could go where. A bright little bird from teaching in Mexico, Ganesha from the first Em Yoga Retreat to India, a hand carved kiwi bird from my travels in New Zealand and a little owl from Paros, Greece and lots of memories of people met, retreats taught, sunny beaches and blissful temples…

Gathering our treasures, our memories, our stories is a way of staying in touch which what is important to each of us. Then recognising that our work, on this path of yoga, is ultimately about letting them all go!

For now some have found a home on a shelf, as part of the altar and some still waiting their home 🧡

Much of my classes, writings, retreats come from these memories, stories, experiences and combined with learnings from yoga I hope to create a steady space for you to also practice in.

Let’s jump into June, grateful for what we have and what is yet to come 🙂

31/05/2026

June 2026: Grateful for All I Have

This is the title of the newsletter that went out today…

I write about the sense of dreaminess that Spring has let me drop into - the sun, the birds, the vibrancy and all after an intense period of beautiful and brilliant work to bring forward ideas and dreams….

I note, in my newsletter, about a wonderful quote I read recently:

“What you risk reveals what you value.” - Jeanette Winterson

And how this has both helped and encouraged me to make decisions based on what I value at Em Yoga - from the quality of your sleep on a retreat to choosing a beautifully designed yoga studio for our daily practice.

Beneath all of this though I write about my deep sense of being grateful ~ grateful for the fact I get to do this, to host classes online, to create retreat experiences, to sit and listen to the birds.

As we step into June I am thankful too for you all here, sharing your stories and ideas, inspirations and joys. Social media also offers me up new venues, new adventures, moments of inspiration and laughter. No matter how we connect, whatever the weather…I am grateful for it all 🙂

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26/05/2026

As I soak up the sunshine here in Edinburgh I can feel the pull towards the gorgeous heat of summer!

There is nothing I like better than to carve out precious time for myself to rest every now and again and this is why I love places like the 🧡

The retreat experience here is not only on the mat and in the gorgeous yoga space…it is in the walks with all the gorgeous animals in their fields, it is in our interactions with each other at meals, the moments soaking in the hot tub or taking a blissful massage. Perhaps the gong bath or the sweet moment noticing everyone’s discarded shoes on the way to breakfast…

I hope you can join me this summer ~ it’s so worth it 🧡

19/05/2026

The Tree Retreat Relaxation Centre 🧡

I first visited this amazing place many years ago now and it is the home of my first ever Em Yoga hosted retreat way back in 2017 (I think!)

I knew as soon as I arrived that it was perfect ~ it aligns so well with my values and hopes for a yoga retreat. Surrounded by nature, a beautiful yoga space, comfortable rooms that you want to spend time in, brilliant massage treatments…

Not to mention the wonderful team, glorious hot tub, cold plunge pool, fire pit and so much more 🌳. It truly is a home from home for me and many guests who have been many times over the past 9 years.

Last October 100% of guests rebooked before even leaving the venue and this is testament to how much brilliance, rest and joy can be found and created here.

The 2027 retreat calendar is on its way - in the meantime though why don’t you join me here in August! October and November are full and this is a rare chance to treat yourself to a blissful weekend here and in the summer months too!

Head to www.emyoga.co.uk for your yoga retreat and I look forward to seeing you there!

17/05/2026

End of week reflections & highlights ☺️

A beautiful week back in East Yorkshire.

~ a gorgeous Friday night gathering, 18 of us for a wonderful evening of yoga and delicious food.

~ time with family. Days out, no alarm set, 1% club (love it!) and time to really catch up.

~ caught up with the brilliant for a 1-2-1 💪🏽 and soaked up the sunshine with 3 x 10km’s

~ spend time catching up online and working with the super .lauren I am so excited for the next six months!

My biggest reflection is that even with a long list of to-do’s it’s important to take time to do things other than work and to also feed creativity into my work - to head out on a run, to enjoy my yoga practice, to chat to family, to watch tv and to rest….

I hope you have had a wonderful week and look forward to seeing you next week!

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16/05/2026

Waking up I smile…

So many times I do this. And many times I will share it here. Why? Because you turn up each week to practice yoga, you sign into zoom….you book the gorgeous gatherings we have in person…you take a big step and book a retreat! You are here.

Waking up I smile.

Thank you so much for being part of Em Yoga - whatever part you play I am so grateful ☺️

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15/05/2026

Find Your Fire 🔥

This year has been brilliantly busy so far ~ I simply can’t believe that June is fast approaching.

With so much going on, travel, new home, retreats and as we move towards summer, I’ve been reflecting on how easy it can be to lose connection with our own energy beneath the pace and fullness of everyday life.

Because of this I am excited to bring a vibrant new wellness week to you. This Wellness Week is an invitation to reconnect to the fire energy of you.

Through yoga, meditation, rest and simple daily practices, we’ll explore how to work with our energy more sustainably and intentionally - not by pushing harder, but by listening more closely.

June 15th–21st ✨
Online wellness week + wellness pack delivered to your door.

It is our first Summer wellness week and a perfect opportunity to align with your fire energy. Head to my website to book and I look forward to seeing you there!

Em x

14/05/2026

“The ability to have a choice in what you do is a privilege” ~ Anton Yelchin

Waking up this morning I thought about all the things I have to do. Choosing which route to run, which yoga practice to do. Then what to eat. How to respond to emails, what to post and what to prioritise for the day.

At first I thought, I have all this to do, it’s a lot! And then I thought, wow…I have ALL this to do. What a GIFT.

By taking a moment to pause, to breathe, to step into my day mindfully has helped me reframe, reflect and be grateful for all I have.

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27/01/2026

Moving through January, I've been reminded how much my yoga and mindfulness practice gives me far beyond the mat. There will always be moments that challenge us, create doubt in our minds and shake our sense of certainty, yet every time I return to a pose, to my breath, towards stillness, I feel something quietly rebuilding - a sense of steadiness, trust and patience.

As we move through 2026, I'm feeling more and more that it's these small, consistent moments that become the foundations we walk through life with.
Not perfect. Not rigid. Just steady, supportive, and there when we need them.

Strong foundations aren't built in a day - they are both built and tested in moments like these.

This is the spirit behind Find Your Foundations and Build Your Brilliance this year - both created through my own experience of cultivating strength, awareness and steadiness through yoga, mindfulness and breathwork. They're here not only to help us build our foundations, but to return to them with ease whenever life asks us to.

I would love to see you there.

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