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DC Fitness and Yoga, Preston, Hedon (2025)

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💪

04/11/2025

We had the best time in York over the weekend with friends celebrating.... I have PASSED my Level 4 diploma in fitness yoga, Thank you to my yogis who were in class for the practical assessment I couldn't have done it without you, you were all brilliant 😘😘

I love the halloween figures the nephews bought me 🥰they come out every year, candles were a gift from the husband (he is good😀)

A few quieter classes last week, usually the case in the school holidays, I hope you all had a great time and I do hope my yogis that have been ill are finally feeling better, can't wait to see you back in class, We will be carrying on the twist theme.

I am really enjoying running again, and trying to run 3-4 times a week, along with Mopsy walks, my own yoga practice, class planning, teaching and study I sometimes only manage 2 which I'm still pleased about, a while ago I would've been so annoyed with myself if I hadn't got 4 runs in.
I always make sure I have something planned with the husband and/or friends every week.

Remember balance is key...
Whether it's balancing on one foot in our yoga practice, or balancing work, rest and play, life flows better when we find harmony.

I have cancelled my Wednesday evening class this week (5th) due to it being bonfire night so I can be at home with the Mops.
I hope you, your families and pets all stay safe, I hate how much the animals get scared, luckily Mops isn't that bothered. Hope you all have an enjoyable time.

See you on your mats real soon 💪

25/10/2025

Fire weather ❤️I love coming home to the look, the smell and the sound of a proper fire, especially after a nice walk in the cold.

It was rest day yesterday and I ached so much, so me and the mops had a 2.5 mile jolk around the marina 1 minute walking 1 minute running, Today though... I have done a 2.5 mile run a 3 mile walk with the mops and a friend and a yoga session that nearly finished me off.... I am now going to watch a movie, (the roses) read my book and wait for the husband to come home from work with an Indian takeaway to share with friends over a few glasses of wine, Mopsy is snoring her head off, even she's had enough 😂. I need to exercise everyday, I can't settle if I don't. Not everyday is a mad 1 though!

I often hear "ooh I can have a treat tonight, because I've worked out today"
Movement isn't a punishment and food/drink isn't a debt, you never have to earn or spend what you consume.
Food isn't a reward or something you have to justify, you need to and deserve to eat. Full Stop! No matter how much you move.

I also hear I'll ever be able to do that in class...
Practice and patience go a long way, being consistent in your practice will reward you, There are some postures you may never be able to do, but that is due to our bodies being and moving in different ways, we build on our strength, flexibility and balance, your practice is valid and valuable no matter where you are!.

But how good does it feel when you DO get into the posture you have been working towards, Day after after day, week after week, practice after practice. I LOVE the look of excitement, and surprise when I see you challenge yourself AND conquer the posture wether its an arm balance, inversion or just carrying that leg through from downdog to the top of your mat, I am so proud of each and everyone of you, some weeks just for showing up🥰😘💪.

We had some challenging postures and transitions in this week.. standing split to pistol squat ( Urdhva Prasarita Eka Padasana to Eka Pada Padangusthasana) Pyramid to Flamingo (Parsvottanasana to Rajahamsasana) and side crow (Parsva Bakasana). I absolutely love that you have a go, maybe taking modifications or using equipment to help you along, whatever you do its bloody brilliant. Well done😁💪.

Looking forward to seeing you all in classes next week, see you on your mats soon✌️💪

19/10/2025

Rest day today..
Me and the mops had a 3 mile jolk (jog/walk)😂along Victoria dock and the marina, stopped for a coffee and treat myself to 2 new jumpers (I LOVE the colder months) from 19point4 a lovely little boutique down Humber street.
had a Tabata session for core, (it hurt from the core strength class I did yesterday😫) and a lovely 30 minute restorative yoga session. May seem a lot for a rest day, but it's not as full on as usual. I am now going spend the rest of the day reading the paper, my new book and having a Epsom salts bath with my favourite molton brown bubble bath( rhubarb &rose)👍
I am looking forward to Sunday lunch with friends later today (she does the best roast ever) and a trip to Beverley tomorrow for drinks, food and shopping 😊

Thank you to everyone who turned up for a practice this week, I really do appreciate it, more so now the days are getting shorter and nights getting longer (and colder) it's a lot harder to drag ourselves from the warmth.
We practiced quite a lot of strength and flexibility postures in classes this week and a few different transitions that kept you on your toes (literally😅) A big well done 💪✌️

Not decided on the theme for next week yet, I'm thinking twist postures🤔

Twists and forward folds massage your internal organs, stimulate digestion, and reduce bloating.(Quite often called detox yoga) Gentle yoga (restorative especially) can give your a digestion a boost when you're feeling heavy or bloated.

No Tuesday morning class, all other classes as normal.

See you on your mats real soon💪

15/10/2025

Coming into my favourite seasons now, I love the colder weather.. Big jumpers & coats, bobble hats & big fluffy scarves, log fires & cosy nights in, Seeing all the changing autumnal colours, Halloween & bonfire night.
Also the food we eat often changes with the seasons... casseroles, slow cooked dishes, seasonal seafood, roasts,
stews, & soups.
Then of course the lead up to Christmas... the nephews getting excited, time spent with family and friends & trips away in MoHo, for lovely walks and time to ourselves 🥰

Pics Slow cooked hoisin pork & noodles Chicken mulligatawny soup Mussels in thai broth Chicken souvlaki

Although I'm not to happy about the scarecrow that's appeared in the field behind us, frightens me to death 😂

14/10/2025

What a brilliant long weekend in Delamere forest we've just had with lovely woodland walks, and a spooky lake,( only made spooky by the fog) A walk round Tatton park, mops loves chasing the squirrels, A fab meal at Mowgli, A Sunday lunch in Fish pool inn with friends, which was made all the better by Rovers winning the grand final and the treble on Saturday 👌🤟🏈🏆(the husband and friends went to the game, the Mops and I had a lovely quiet afternoon)

One of my teachers after class said....
Yoga helps you be a more objective observer of yourself..
We can get overwhelmed during difficult times. This makes getting through these periods more challenging. Fortunately, yoga trains us to be more empirical, observational and objective. This can help us compartmentalise when we need to and plan a strategy tome forward with greater skill

If you're feeling a bit rubbish, plan something in for the weekend (or whatever day you prefer), Could be anything from choosing and reading a new book, or meeting a friend for a drink, or like Mopsy and I sometimes do when the husband is at work, going for a walk and sitting and having a nice quiet coffee on our own in a cafe (usually humber street).
I love having something to look forward to each week, anything from an afternoon out or trip away, to just driving out to try a new walk.(bonus when lunch is included 😁) I always have a couple of books on the go too.

Look forward to seeing you in class💪

11/10/2025

I've loved our practices together this week you all worked really hard pushing your strength to the max!
it's brilliant to see you challenging yourselves, but also brilliant that you know when to back off if you need to, as I always say, you know your bodies far better than I do, if you need to adjust some postures then please do so. I had a practice a few days ago using 2 blocks giving me a deeper stretch in some of the postures and letting myself ease off in some too.

Growth takes time
Just like mastering a pose, personal growth doesn't happen overnight. it takes consistency, time, practice, dedication and the willingness to show up even on tough days💪

We welcomed 2 new yogis into our classes this week, who enjoyed it and can't wait to come back, you're all so kind and welcoming 🥰
I hope my yogis that have been off with illness are all feeling better and that I see you back in classes next week.

All classes back to normal next week.

See you on your mats soon💪

05/10/2025

This condition can be really painful.
It’s a common non-inflammatory overuse of the plantar fascia tissue that connects the heel to the toes. 1 in 10 people suffer from this.
I read this article today in the Sunday times magazine (posh I know 😂) a few people have mentioned it in classes this week, some of you have had it and at least 1 of my yogis is suffering from it now 😢.
Hope it helps 👍

04/10/2025

A great week of classes, thanks to everyone that showed up on their mats, especially Thursday 😫. My car broke down on the way to class BUT 1 of my lovely students came to the rescue, picked me, mops and my mat up (left the husband with the car bless him) so you wouldn't miss your practice and I only ended up running 5 mins behind. Thank you all for your patience, and apologies if class wasn't up to the usual high standard 🙃. We did get a new student though and my fave so far 😍Our little Mops who was brilliant and so well behaved throughout. She does enjoy coming to see you all but I think she was a bit gutted she missed out on the pub😂.

We welcomed 2 new students into classes this week with another 2 booked in for next week. I am having to close booking for both Wednesday classes as they are now quite full, so if you can't make your booking please let me know.👍

I have been asked a couple of times this week about collagen shots/supplements and if they're worth the money, my answer is no! If you ingest a collagen supplement you don't digest it, so it just comes out the other end, A better way to up your collagen intake is to eat foods rich in Vitamin C which plays a role in the production of collagen (eg; Oranges, broccoli,peppers bananas)

Falling is part of learning...
Wether its falling out of a balance pose or making mistakes in life, falling isn't failing in yoga..It's how we grow.

No Thursday class next week, all other classes as normal

See you on your mats soon💪

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