Ellie Stafford Yoga

20/04/2026

Wow! A fabulous weekend Spring Yoga retreat in the Forest of Dean, at The Speech House Hotel. 🌳✨

Fun, laughter and amazing company. Lots of yoga flow, meditation, yin, restorative, mindfulness, yoga playtime, sound bath, Rasa yoga, walking, eating and chilling!

A huge thank you to all who attended for the weekend and daytime. It was a joy and privilege to share this with you. Laughter is the best tonic!😃

And a big thank you to Sound Healing with Mark and YOGA with Annet for your fabulous classes.

Ellie Stafford Yoga 🦋

13/04/2026

Happy Monday! Another blustery weekend behind us!

Looking forward to another wonderful week of yoga with you. Can't wait to host a wonderful retreat next weekend at the Forest of Dean 🌳:

Mon 6:30pm Longlevens (Slow Flow) £7 taster
Tues 10am Churchdown (Seated) £5 taster
Tues 1:30pm Brockworth (Gentle) £7 taster
Tues 6:30pm Churchdown (Dynamic Flow) £7 taster
Weds 1:30pm Churchdown (Slow Flow) £7 taster
Weds 6:30pm Churchdown (Yin) £12 drop-in
Thurs 6:30pm Churchdown (Slow Flow) £7 taster
Sat 9:20am Day 1 Spring Forest Retreat (day passes only available)
Sun 9:20am Day 2 Spring Forest Retreat (day passes only available)
DM for details or book by clicking on a class or a day retreat pass via www.elliestaffordyoga.co.uk/timetable/
Ellie Stafford Yoga 🦋

09/04/2026

Can't believe the Easter weekend is behind us already! Sunshine, wind, fresh air and lots of doggy walks. 😎

Whether you are back at work or having time off this week, just take a moment to stop and look around. Early bluebells, trees bursting open, birds busy nesting. I love Spring! 🌼 And of course, take in a yoga class or two!

Ellie Stafford Yoga 🦋

08/04/2026

Fancy rounding the week off by completely unwinding with Restorative Yoga?

It's an effective way to rid your body of tension and de-stress the mind. Friday 10 April 6:30pm to 8pm, Imjin Station Community Centre, opposite Imjin Barracks, off Innsworth Lane.

Zero yoga experience required. Just a handful of poses led on the mat, supported by lots of props.

Only £12 for your first session, a full 90 minutes.

Book by clicking on the class via www.elliestaffordyoga.co.uk/timetable/ or DM for details. Advance booking and payment essential as spaces are limited.
Ellie Stafford Yoga 🦋

02/04/2026

Happy Easter!🐣

I'm off to spend the lovely long weekend with these two rascals. 🐶

See you back on the mat on Tuesday. Book now for Resorative Yoga Friday 10 April - totally relax at the end of the week - no experience required.

Tues 7/4 Seated Yoga Churchdown (£5 taster)
Tues 7/4 Gentle Yoga Brockworth (£7 taster)
Tues 7/4 Dynamic Flow Churchdown (£7 taster)
Weds 8/4 Slow Flow Churchdown ((£7 taster)
Weds 8/4 Yin Yoga Churchdown (£12 drop-in)
Thurs 9/4 Slow Flow Chrchdown (£7 drop-in)
Fri 10/4 Restorative Yoga 90 mins (£12 taster)
Ellie Stafford Yoga 🦋

30/03/2026

Took a walk in the glorious Forest of Dean today, in readiness for the Spring yoga retreat 18/18 April.

The forest is definitely emerging into Spring and when we get there, it will be even more spectacular!

If you fancy a last minute getaway, there are day places on either or both days and boarding places remaining. A packed timetable, including Vinyasa Flow, Rasa Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Sound Bath and meditation. We get to explore the forest on both days. All meals included.

Book via www.elliestaffordyoga.co.uk/timetabe/ or DM for details.
Ellie Stafford Yoga 🦋

25/03/2026

Early Spring🌼

The evenings are getting longer
Nature takes centre stage
Warmth
Sunshine
Cheerful daffodils
Trees erupting into shiny new leaf
Fat bumble bees stumbling into the garden
Surprise butterflies
The first sounds of lawn mowers and the smell of cut grass
Parasols sprouting up from gardens
The promise of sitting outside till late
Short sleeves and jackets slung over the arm
Looking forward
Feeling energised
Plans being made
Everything so green
Walks slowing down
People smiling
Spring is definitely here at last
Ellie Stafford Yoga 🦋
Live in the Moment

21/03/2026

20/03/2026

Happy Friday! I ❤️ Spring! Enjoy the sunshine and see you back on the mat on Monday 😎

Mon Slow Flow Longlevens £7 taster
Tues Seated Yoga Churchdown £5 taster
Tues Gentle Yoga Brockworth £7 taster
Tues Dynamic Flow Churchdown £7 taster
Wed Slow Flow Churchdown £7 taster
Wed Yin Yoga Churchdown £12 drop-in
Thur Slow Flow Churchdown £7 taster

The Spring Forest Yoga retreat is fast approaching 18th and 19th April at the Speech House Hotel in the heart of the Forest of Dean. Day passes and overnight stay available. Click on the date or dates via website below and select the relevant payment option.

Book all classes by clicking on class via www.elliestaffordyoga.co.uk/timetable/ or DM for details.
Ellie Stafford Yoga 🦋

19/03/2026

Pose of the week: Low Lunge (Anjaneyasana)

This pose stretches the hip flexors, thighs and psoas. It also opens the chest.

It's a great pose to do after sitting for long periods. It is a good stretch to do post-workout, after a run or cycle ride.

There are many variations of the pose. You can bring the hands to the mat or yoga bricks either side of the front leg, or place them on the thigh.

The back leg can lie on the mat, or the toes of the back foot can be hinged on the mat and the knee raised off the mat.

Repeat the pose on the other side.
Ellie Stafford Yoga 🦋
www.elliestaffordyoga.co.uk

16/03/2026

Happy Monday! After a weekend of eating, looking forward to seeing you all on the mat this week:

Mon 6:30pm Longlevens Slow Flow (£7 taster)
Tues 10am Churchdown Seated Yoga (£5 taster)
Tues 1:30pm Brockworth Gentle Yoga (£7 taster)
Tues 6:30pm Churchdown Dynamic Flow (£7 taster)
Wed 1:30pm Churchdown Slow Flow (£7 taster)
Wed 6:30pm Churchdown Yin Yoga (£12 drop-in)
Thur 6:30pm Churchdown Slow Flow (£7 taster)

Book via www.elliesaffordyoga.co.uk/timetable/ or DM for details.
Ellie Stafford Yoga 🦋