DC Fitness and Yoga

21/01/2026

16/01/2026

I've had the best time celebrating my birthday, In york last weekend with the York besties and Hull this weekend with the Hull besties... I do like to drag it out 😂.Mops and her best mate Martha got spoilt in the restaurant with their own platter😍
Thank you for all my presents, cards and birthday wishes, I had some lovely messages in my cards from my yogis, Brought a little tear to my eye 🥹.

A brilliant 2 weeks of classes, the focus was on stretching & twisting. You all did brilliant. We will be adding a bit more balance in the next classes, We don't just balance on 1 leg we also balance on hands & heads.

We've welcomed quite a few new yogis to classes over the last 2 weeks and you made them feel so welcome. Thank you, We have another 2 joining us next week.💪
It was also nice to see a few old faces back into class🥰

Look forward to seeing you on your mats💪

01/01/2026

Happy new year to my yogis old and new, I can't wait to see you on your mats next week.

I really hope you all enjoyed the festive period and made many happy memories with family and friends or just yourselves.

We have had a fabulous time spent with family & friends, I kept up with my practice, but did shorter sessions, managed to get in 4 runs last week too which I really enjoyed, surprised myself with new PB's 😃.

Have you set any intentions or made any resolutions? based on the past 50 years, I'm pretty sure ill be the same in 2026 as I was in 2025😜 (gobby & annoying😛) Worrying if i'm a good enough teacher before every class, Then wondering what I was worrying about after every class, 😂 I will still get my left, rights and body parts mixed up, I will also still teach classes when I'm only feeling 50%, but you will always get 100% of that 50%🥹. I will also continue to support you in your practice, fitness goals and nutrition, wether you practice with me a little or a lot🥰

We will welcome back our practices together with some deep stretches and twists.

If you want to join us drop me a message on 07821 492229

See you on your mats 💪

23/12/2025

Still time to book on for tomorrow for our 30 minute stretch and rest flow, I have just finished planning it and can't wait to practice with you, You don't even have to leave the house 😁🥰

£5 for the class

Just message me on 07821 492229

See you on your mats💪

22/12/2025

Thats a wrap....Well nearly, no more classes in the halls, just a couple through google meet, but they're done in my at home yoga studio (the conservatory 😂)sometimes takes a lot to drag myself from the couch to my mat 😉.

THANK YOU to each and everyone of you for your support this year wether you do a class now and then or you're with me a few times a week your support is very much appreciated , and you're all a pleasure to teach. Its so lovely to see how supportive you are of each other and how you pick each other up, I've seen some lovely friendships made.🥰
Thank you for all my gifts and messages its such a boost to hear and read how much you enjoy my classes, it really is appreciated 😘

If you want to join us for a relaxing (ish) 30 minute flow Wednesday morning at 9.30 just send me your email and i'll send you the link 07821 492229 the class will be £5.

Breathe before bed
Just 8-10 minutes of simple breath work before bed will settle your nerves, improve your sleep quality, and help you stay sane.
You can even do it in bed before lights out, pick a simple practice there are loads to chose from, I love listening to nature sound podcasts especially heavy rain & thunderstorms with breath work or a guided meditation.

I really hope you all have a great Christmas, maybe its just you and your other half or you're spending it with family and friends whatever you do enjoy it and make happy memories, you will remember the laughter more than the exercise!

See you on your mats in 2026💪🫶

17/12/2025

last 2 classes before we break for Christmas....
I have a few yogis that still want a practice next week, I can do a class through the google meet app, so you can practice from the comfort of your home.

The class(es) will be as follows
Tuesday 23rd @ 9.30 fitness yoga (strong) £5
Wednesday 24th @ 9.30 restorative yoga (rest(ish)) 😂 getting you all relaxed and ready to tackle the next few days.
These will be 30 minute classes. If you want to join please drop me a message on 07821 492229

See you on your mats (or not)💪

15/12/2025

We got into the festive spirit over the weekend with some gingerbread house decorating at Apron strings, I don't think the youngest could fit another sweet on his 😂.

I managed 5 runs last week, 1 was a jolk with the Mops but I am classing it as a run because I can😝, I had a couple of practices with just a candle and the fire for light last week it really challenged my balance, try it see how you do.
I did a couple of different meditations last week too, a light meditation (not a fan) and walking meditation (enjoyable) but I'm more focused on the Mops when I'm out walking. I really enjoy silent and guided meditations.

Last week of classes before our 2 week break, keeping with the strength theme and it's not nice 🤣😜.
I know you will smash it, remember to ease off if you need to and take modifications if and when necessary.

A tip from 1 of my favourite teachers
How to keep practicing and stay sane during the Christmas period,
You know it's going to be chaotic, You know it's going to be a bit much.. Anticipate that you may, get overwhelmed, emotional, and existential (maybe all 3)Don't get surprised by the rollercoaster and don't try to get off in the middle of the ride. We're all on it together and the more we can soften and surrender (and savour some moments)the better we'll feel at the end.

Practice shorter NOT less often
Be realistic, something is probably going to give over the festive period (exercise wise) If it is your practice time, decrease the length of your practice not the amount of times you practice, 3 20 minute practices a week will be more beneficial for you than 1 60 minute practice. Be strategic in the way you adapt.💪

See you on your mats real soon💪

03/12/2025

Another busy week last week... Managed another 4 runs, treat the eldest to a session of bread making with Paul from Apron strings he loved it and really enjoyed the bread he made. What a treat having your very own experienced chef, highly recommend it would make a great Christmas gift.

A trip to York... the plan was Christmas shopping a nice meal out and a few drinks, back to the MoHo nice and early to snuggle up with a film. What actually happened... stressed out shopping because people just dawdle and p**s about, friends text to say they were back from holiday early and would meet us for a drink, which ended in a lot of drinks, KFC on the way home and NO movie. 🤣🤣We did enjoy ourselves though.
Bought my Christmas candles and got spoilt with my advent calendar. St Eval do THE best candles.

I have missed a couple of classes due to illness, ( I still did my own practice) but I am back and ready to go!!, Got some really challenging transitions planned taking us front and back of our mats, and seated to standing, trying not to use our hands, keeping the focus on strength.💪

Coming up to the busiest ( and most stressful for some) time of the year, People are getting coughs and colds and feeling a bit lethargic. Exercise is well known for helping reduce stress, boosting your mood and immune system and improving sleep.
Yoga boosts your immune system
Certain poses and deep breathing exercises help reduce stress hormones and inflammation, which in turn strengths your immune system.

So don't look for a reason Not to come to yoga (or exercise)
look FOR a reason to come💪

I love coming out to classes to see you all, you can work as little or as much as you want, we fall in & out of postures all the time, but we have a laugh doing it. Not many classes left (if you let me have a break) The Wednesday morning gang want a class Christmas Eve... they love their yoga🥰 Even if they are mental mental chicken oriental 🤣

See you on your mats💪

23/11/2025

What a week... An iron infusion (notice how the nurses have covered my cannula haha & I live to tell the tale 🤣) All 4 seasons in 1 week, cocktails and food out, mops and the nephews enjoying the snow my favourite delivery and some lovely casseroles and pies made. Pheasant casserole, chicken & leek pie and Shepards pie, love cooking these sort of dishes in the colder weather. We've also had hoisin pork (slow cooked for 4 hours) Salmon fried rice and masala guinea fowl (love game season)

We had a great week of classes really focusing on strength with balance and flexibility added in, falling in and out of postures is all part of our yoga practice, we all have strengths and weakness's, using equipment is not a failure, it tells me you know and trust your bodies, who cares if you can crow or not, or you can hold a balance for a long time, or maybe do the splits. Yoga is not competitive, and I love the way you encourage each other.

I've managed 4 runs again this week and plenty of yoga and walks, Saturday was rest day, we had a walk, I felt ok so thought I would do a yoga reformer class with my fave teacher, it was her 1st one (it's not widely taught yet, and I am hoping to qualify in it soon)OMG the pain today😫😂I feel like I've been constantly punched in the stomach.... bloody good though💪 taking strength to the next level.

Hoping to start a pilates class in Preston in the new year, looking at a Friday morning...More to follow

Carrying on the strength theme next week.

All classes back to normal next week

See you on your mats 💪

16/11/2025

Just what I needed after my run.. I wouldn't call it restorative but it was a really nice long stretch out this morning, focusing on the hips, quads, glutes and hamstrings, I had the fire on and my favourite Jill Stein candle burning (sandbanks) ready for a long deep rest at the end ,a gorgeous way to start my favourite day of the week🩷 all watched by the master of the upward and downward facing dog, Love having her by my side when I practice.

I’m looking at putting a Pilates class on in the new year probably a Friday morning 10am in Preston village hall, message me if you’d be interested and please pass it on 👍🏻🙏🏻

I am looking forward to Sunday lunch and drinks with friends later on. Have a lovely Sunday😘

15/11/2025

It's ok to rest
Yoga teaches us that rest isn't lazy, its necessary. whether its taking a Childs pose on the mat or slowing down in life, rest helps us recharge and grow.

I have had to talk myself into a rest day today, I felt really achy and tired I have managed 4 runs this week god knows how many hours of yoga/pilates and miles walked with the Mops so, just a nice walk today (a bit wet and windy but I love the colder months), It was really hard not to have a run ( had to talk myself out of it a couple of times) I did do a few stretches, but not a full on yoga session. I do feel better for it but I am so looking forward to a run and a yoga practice tomorrow, may even throw in a core Tabata workout. 🤣

Thank you to each and everyone of you for turning up to classes week in week out especially in the colder months and darker nights, I really do appreciate your support.

We had some challenging flows this week adding in postures and transitions to challenge strength & balance whilst also working the rotation of the core, different transitions especially when adding balance improves focus & concentration. Everyone of you did a fab job.. well done💪

We had a couple of new yogis join us in classes this week and you made them feel so welcome, they have signed up for next weeks class🥰

My weekends up to Christmas and new year are filling up with mate dates, time with the nephews, trips in the MoHo, and days out with just me the husband and Mops, I love having things planned in the diary to look forward to. I often say always have something planned in each week to look forward to, whether its a new book, coffee with a friend, a nice meal or just time to yourself.🩷

No Thursday night class next week

See you on your mats 💪

09/11/2025

Another great week of classes, some really busy... I did miss my Wednesday night gang😢, looking forward to seeing you all

We kept the theme of twists, with some balancing twists to make it more challenging, Every yogi taking what option was best for them, I love how you are getting to know your bodies more and more each week, when to push yourself and when to ease off.

We have a couple of new yogis joining us this week, I know you will all make them feel welcome (it's me the scares them off🤣🤣.)

I'm thinking strength based for this weeks classes 💪 but as always there will be a mix of everything, My classes are NOT competitive, I love how you encourage and support each other.

Comparison is the thief of joy
Yoga teaches us that every body and every yoga journey is different and unique. Comparing yourself to others only distracts you from your own growth.
We all have our strengths and weaknesses.

See you on your mats real soon💪