Shine Yoga & Pilates with Dawn

Shine Yoga & Pilates with Dawn Yoga Alliance Professionals Senior Yoga Teacher. Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor. Level 1 & 2 Sound Healing Practitioner at Sound Bath Kent

In previous lives I was a corporate PA in the City of London and a SCUBA diving instructor/dive centre manager in various far-flung locations around the globe. My love for yoga, and the realisation from my time as a diving instructor that I had a knack for teaching, drove me to the Arizona desert to immerse myself in a yoga teacher training in September 2010. From there I went on to teach group an

d private classes at boutique resorts, leisure centres and vacation villas in the British Virgin Islands, and private classes in Grand Cayman, alongside working as a dive resort manager. After hanging up my dive instructor fins, I moved back to the UK. I teach group and private 1:1 classes full-time in and around Gravesend and Kent. My usual yoga class style is a fusion of Hatha and Vinyasa with much emphasis on breath, sensation and alignment. I teach Yin Yoga regularly too. And chair yoga/fitness for those that find it difficult to get down on the mat. And while a little Pranayama, Meditation and Yoga Nidra/Relaxation is an integral part of all my physical classes, since the advent of COVID I now have many more requests for a full class of these more mindful practices from students that want to use yoga to help them alleviate stress and anxiety issues. I also run regular yoga day retreats that coincide with events in the Wheel of the Year. I love the variety that teaching yoga brings to my days. And the blissful look on my students’ faces as they emerge from Savasana (Relaxation) never fails to bring a smile to my face! In January 2019 I became qualified as a Level 3 Mat Pilates instructor and teach regularly in the same area. My Pilates classes are based on the traditional methods laid down by Joseph Pilates, the founder of the Pilates movement. I use Pilates balls, resistance bands and other props in my classes to deepen the Pilates practice. I also teach standing/chair Pilates for those that find it difficult to exercise down on the mat. I have an easy, casual style of teaching. I don’t take myself too seriously and encourage the same from my students.

A perfect way to close a beautifully sunny April day☀️20 minutes of guided Yoga Nidra / NSDR to gently settle the mind a...
26/04/2026

A perfect way to close a beautifully sunny April day☀️

20 minutes of guided Yoga Nidra / NSDR to gently settle the mind and relax the whole body… followed by a deeply immersive sound journey, where layers of sound and vibration create a cocoon of calm. The experience moves through different textures depending on the instruments — at times soft and spacious, at others richer and more enveloping — gently guiding you into a dreamlike state of rest.

Starting with NSDR allows the body to soften and open — so the experience can be received more deeply.

Some really beautiful feedback too… from seeing a vivid purple glow 💜 to feeling gentle tingling through the skin. These experiences are often what happens when the body feels safe enough to fully let go — as the mind quietens and you become more aware of subtle sensations and imagery.

It’s always interesting afterwards when people ask about specific instruments… sometimes it can be a challenge to identify exactly what’s being described in the moment! The “thunder drum” being described as sounding like an aircraft was a new one ✈️😄 but I suppose it fits perfectly with the idea of a sound journey after all!

Thank you for giving yourselves that time to pause, rest and be held in the space 🤍

Sound Bath Kent



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FRIDAY MORNINGS JUST GOT BETTER !My new 9.30am Friday Pilates class at Shears Green Community Centre starts next week - ...
18/04/2026

FRIDAY MORNINGS JUST GOT BETTER !

My new 9.30am Friday Pilates class at Shears Green Community Centre starts next week - 24th April.

If you’ve been thinking about doing something for you, this is a lovely place to start…

✨ Build strength (especially your core)
✨ Ease back or joint discomfort
✨ Improve posture, mobility & flexibility
✨ Move at a pace that suits your body

This is a friendly, supportive class where you’ll feel comfortable whether you’re a complete beginner or more experienced — with options so you can work at the level that feels right for you.

👍🏻 Drop-in and block booking options available

✨ Introductory offer
Get 50% off your first class when you book a block of 4+ classes
(Offer not valid on single class bookings)

ℹ️ Use code FIRSTBLOCKCLASS50 when booking

👉🏻 Book your space here: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-s4x29-20260424093000

🫶🏻 Know someone who’d love this? Tag them or invite them along with you



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LOOKING FOR A FRIENDLY FRIDAY MORNING PILATES CLASS?My new 9.30am Pilates class at Shears Green Community Centre starts ...
19/03/2026

LOOKING FOR A FRIENDLY FRIDAY MORNING PILATES CLASS?
My new 9.30am Pilates class at Shears Green Community Centre starts on 24th April 🤗

Perfect if you’d like to:
• strengthen your core
• ease back or joint pain
• improve posture, mobility and flexibility
• move at your own pace

Suitable for all levels including beginners, with options so you can work at a level that feels right for your body.

👍🏻 Drop in and block booking options available.

✨ Introductory offer:
Get 50% off the first class when you book your first block of 4+ classes. Conditions apply.

‼️Offer not valid for Single Class bookings

ℹ️ Use code FIRSTBLOCKCLASS50 when booking.

👉🏻 Book here: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-s4x29-20260424093000

🫶🏻Tag a friend who might like to come with you.

If you love Pilates, don’t miss this! Pilates…countryside views…sound bath…and cake!🌿 Escape for a day of Pilates, natur...
19/03/2026

If you love Pilates, don’t miss this! Pilates…countryside views…sound bath…and cake!

🌿 Escape for a day of Pilates, nature and deep restoration in the Kent countryside!

😌Step away from the noise of everyday life and immerse yourself in a nourishing retreat designed to move your body, quiet your mind, and reconnect with yourself.

🫶🏻Join us at Nurstead Court, where I’m teaming up with @ Sound Bath Kent and Emma Churchill for a truly special day of mindful movement, relaxation, and time just for you. Surrounded by rolling fields, open skies, and grazing horses, we’ll balance strength and softness in the peaceful marquee and grounds.

✨ What’s included:
• Two complementary Pilates practices: Dynamic Flowing Pilates & Gentle Restorative Pilates

• Silent Meditation Walk through beautiful countryside

• Mindful Art Workshop

• Deeply Restorative Sound Bath

• Tea and cake (because no retreat is complete without cake!)

👉🏻Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out — book your spot today and treat yourself to a day of calm, connection, and restoration. Tag a friend who’d enjoy it too!

📆 Sunday 7th June
⏰ 10am - 5pm
📍Nurstead Court, Meopham DA13 9AD
💷£70 Early Bird until 7th May

FULL DETAILS & BOOK HERE: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-si9ob-20260607100000

I’m delighted to have been invited to host a Yoga & Sound Bath Mini-Retreat at the atmospheric St Benedict’s Church in P...
10/03/2026

I’m delighted to have been invited to host a Yoga & Sound Bath Mini-Retreat at the atmospheric St Benedict’s Church in Paddlesworth this summer.

If you know Dode Church, you’ll understand the kind of charm this little venue has — St Benedict’s is its quiet twin, an 11th-century wayside church tucked just off the Old Pilgrim’s Way near Snodland. It’s not about grandeur; it’s about atmosphere, history, and a peaceful, almost secret setting — perfect for a morning dedicated to self-care.

A soft, flowing sequence of gentle yoga and stretches designed to ease the body open, release tension, and settle the mind will lead into a deeply restorative sound bath, where you’ll be immersed in soothing sounds and vibrations from gong, singing bowls and therapeutic percussion, encouraging deep relaxation and stillness.

Expect to leave feeling calm, grounded, refreshed, and gently restored.

Suitable for all levels, including beginners.

📅 Sunday 26 July
⏰ 11:30am – 1:30pm
📍 St Benedict’s Church, Paddlesworth (nr Snodland) ME6 5DR
💷 £40

⚠️ Spaces are very limited and bookings are via the church, so early reservation is recommended.

Book your place here:
https://www.stbenspaddlesworth.org/event-details/yoga-sound-bath

Sound Bath Kent

The hardest part of Yoga or Pilates isn’t the practice itself. It’s showing up consistently. When people start Yoga or P...
06/03/2026

The hardest part of Yoga or Pilates isn’t the practice itself. It’s showing up consistently.

When people start Yoga or Pilates, they often have an idea of what they’d like to gain — maybe less stiffness, pain relief, a stronger body, better balance, or simply a bit of calm in the week.

Those things absolutely happen. But they tend to come from regular practice, not the occasional drop-in.

Your body adapts gradually. Strength builds step by step, mobility improves with repetition, and even balance and coordination improve because the brain strengthens the pathways for those movements each time you practise.

Life gets busy — we all know that. But many people find that once the routine slips for a while, it suddenly becomes much harder to start again.

The real magic isn’t doing more.
It’s doing a little, consistently.

So whether you come every week or you’ve been meaning to return for a while, this is your gentle nudge.

✨Your mat is always there waiting for you.

👉 If you’d like to build a steady practice, come and join one of my Yoga, Pilates or Chair Yoga Fitness classes in Gravesend, Higham, Istead Rise (Meopham) or Northfleet

📞 Call or message me for details 07497436045

Thinking about trying yoga but worried you’re not flexible enough or won’t know what to do?You’re not alone — almost eve...
06/03/2026

Thinking about trying yoga but worried you’re not flexible enough or won’t know what to do?

You’re not alone — almost everyone feels like this before their first class. Sometimes the hardest part is simply walking through the door the first time.

My beginner sessions are relaxed, welcoming and designed so anyone can start, even if you’ve never tried yoga before.

You’ll be guided through everything step by step.

If you’d like to give it a try, just drop me a message, or call, and I’ll send you the details.

📞 07497436045

27/02/2026

✨ONLY 4 SPACES LEFT✨Longing for some “me” time but not sure a whole day of yoga is “your thing”? What if it felt more like a retreat for your nervous system than a workout? A whole day to slow down, breathe deeply, and let your body and mind fully release.

Join me for a beautifully gentle Yoga Day Escape & Sound Bath — a slow, soothing day designed to help you breathe, rest, and reconnect.

✨ No experience needed. No pressure to “perform.” Just space to unwind, recharge, and give your body and mind the break they truly deserve.

🧘‍♀️ We’ll start with a soft, adaptable Hatha Flow — mindful movement to open and awaken the body.
💤 Later in the day, we’ll melt into Restorative Yoga, supported by props and guided into deep relaxation.
🌬 There will be some calming breathwork and a soul-soothing Sound Bath to wash away stress and tension.

It’s a day to slow down, come home to yourself, and leave feeling lighter, rested, and more you.

💝 Treat yourself to the kind of self-care you’ve been needing.

📅 Sunday, 22nd March 2026
⏰ 10am-3.30pm
📍 Shorne Woods Country Park
💰 £55 EARLY BIRD PRICE until 21st February, £60 thereafter
🎫 BOOK HERE: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-sptb-20260322100000

BRIGHTER DAYS ON THE THE WAY🤗If you’re tired of grey skies, rain, heavy coats and lingering winter sluggishness maybe yo...
20/02/2026

BRIGHTER DAYS ON THE THE WAY🤗
If you’re tired of grey skies, rain, heavy coats and lingering winter sluggishness maybe you need some “me” time to bring you out of hibernation✨

My Spring Yoga Day & Sound Bath is designed to help you gently shed the heaviness of winter — the tiredness, the mental clutter, the weight you didn’t even realise you were carrying.

Think less workout, more nervous-system reset.

A day to soften tight shoulders, breathe deeply again, and let your whole system return to calm. Time to slow down, switch off and reconnect with yourself.

No experience needed. No pressure. Just space to unwind and recharge.

🧘‍♀️ Soft, adaptable Hatha Flow
💤 Deep Restorative Yoga with props
🌬 Calming breathwork
🎶 Soul-soothing Sound Bath

📆 Sunday 22nd March 2026
⏰ 10am–3.30pm
📍 Shorne Woods Country Park
💰 £55 early bird until 21st Feb | £60 thereafter
🎫 Book here: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-sptb-20260322100000

Sound Bath Kent

✨ Did you know I can bring a Sound Bath to you? ✨Whether it’s a birthday, a hen weekend, or a gathering of friends, I ca...
10/01/2026

✨ Did you know I can bring a Sound Bath to you? ✨

Whether it’s a birthday, a hen weekend, or a gathering of friends, I can come to your space and create a peaceful hour just for you. Sound Bath sessions can also be combined with gentle Yoga, Pilates, relaxation or breathwork — perfect for pressing pause together.

Today I led a Pilates + Sound Bath session for this lovely group who’d gathered from all over the UK at an Airbnb in Higham for Jessica’s hen weekend 💍🧘‍♀️

I have a feeling the rest of the weekend won’t be quite as tranquil… so I was very happy to offer a little calm before the shenanigans began 😉

If you’re planning something special and want to add a moment of wellbeing, I’d love to help.

Sound Bath Kent





31/12/2025

As we approach the end of the year, I just wanted to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you who have joined me for a Day Retreat, Sound Bath, class or course during 2025. Whether you’ve been to one event or many, it has been a genuine pleasure to share space with you, and I truly hope the practices have supported your wellbeing throughout the year.

If you’ve enjoyed any of the sessions you attended, I’d be incredibly grateful if you’d consider leaving a short review on my website: www.shineyogaandpilates.co.uk/leave-a-review (scroll to the bottom of the page for the form), or here on Facebook.

Reviews make such a big difference and really help others feel confident to come along.

To stay up to date with all upcoming Sound Baths, Retreats, classes and announcements, keep an eye on my Social Media as new events always go up there first:

I have many events coming up in 2026 – Yoga and Pilates Day Retreats, Sound Baths (some of which included a Guided Full Body Relaxation) and Yoga Courses. If you’d like to continue your practice or explore a deeper experience, you’ll find all the details and booking links below.

I’ll continue to run Yoga, Pilates and Chair Yoga Fitness classes in Gravesend, Higham, Northfleet and Istead Rise (Meopham). If you’d like to join a class in the New Year, you can view the full schedule at: www.bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates.

UPCOMING EVENTS – 2026

5-Week Yoga Course for Beginners & Beyond
🗓️ Starts Monday 12th January – Every Monday until 9th February
🕰️ 5.30–6.30pm
📍 The Veterans Club, Clarence Place, Gravesend, DA12 1LB
💷 £50 for all 5 weeks
🎟️ Book: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-svjuo-20260112173000

Candlelit Sound Bath – Only 10 Spaces Left
🗓️ Friday 13th February
🕰️ 7–8pm
📍 Istead Rise Memorial Hall, DA13 9JQ
💷 £18
🎟️ Book: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-sneyu-20260213190000

Spring Yoga Day Retreat & Sound Bath – Limited Spaces
🗓️ Sunday 22nd March
🕰️ 10am–3.30pm
📍 The Chestnut Room, Shorne Woods Country Park, DA12 3HX
💷 Early Bird £55 until 21st February, then £60
🎟️ Book: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-sptb-20260322100000

Candlelit Sound Bath with Guided Full Body Relaxation
🗓️ Saturday 25th April
🕰️ 7.30–9pm
📍 The Veterans Club, Clarence Place, Gravesend, DA12 1LB
💷 £20
🎟️ Book: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-shh80-20260425193000

Candlelit Sound Bath
🗓️ Friday 15th May 2026
🕰️ 7–8pm
📍 Larkfield Village Hall, ME20 6PU
💷 £18
🎟️ Book: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-skuup-20260515190000

SAVE THE DATES
• Pilates Retreat Day & Sound Bath – Nurstead Court, Meopham – Sunday 7th June
• Yoga Retreat Day & Sound Bath – Nurstead Court, Meopham – Sunday 19th July
If you’d like to be added to the early mailing list for either Retreat, just let me know and I’ll make sure you receive full details once they are released.

Wishing you a very happy and healthy New Year.
I hope to see you again in 2026.

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I am a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) and member of the Yoga Alliance UK. Trained in Classical Hatha Yoga, I also teach Vinyasa Flow, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Partner Yoga, Chair Yoga, Pranayama (breathing control) and Meditation. Among the many benefits of yoga are increased flexibility and muscular length & strength, improved posture, respiration, energy & vitality, lower anxiety, stress & blood pressure levels and better sleep. People seem happy and smiley when they leave class!

I am a Level 3 Mat Pilates Instructor and teach using the traditional methodology set down by Joseph Pilates, the founder of the Pilates Movement. My classes will strengthen the core muscles, lengthen & strengthen the other major muscle groups, improve flexibility & joint mobility, posture, coordination, balance and body awareness.

Classes are suitable for all abilities. I provide modifications and progressions for most Yoga poses and Pilates exercises, allowing students to work at their own level and progress at their own pace. Class sizes are small, allowing for more personal attention.

Information about the group classes that I run in the Gravesend area can be found in the Services section.