DC Fitness and Yoga

03/03/2026

We have had a fab time in York, meeting up with Mopsy's best friend Martha and Maggy's sister Dolly (also mops niece), her 1st trip away in the MoHo and she was so well behaved.

You worked so hard in classes last week, pushing yourselves that little bit further wether is was working on your strength, flexibility or balance, or challenging yourselves in the more challenging postures, you did absolutely brilliant, I especially love how you laugh at & encourage each other (me included).
I am always impressed when we have new yogis, who find it challenging but turn up every week, roll out their mats and give to their best💪. I always say the hardest part to class is turning up, and you can work as much or as little as you want.

The real skill is knowing the expression of the yoga pose is the one that serves you best, and NOT giving a s**t about how anyone else is doing it!
Remember comparison os the thief of joy!

I have got my weekend booked with some nice walks and a sunday lunch out..Its always nice to have something to look forward to, it could be a drink with a friend, or time out on your own, ( I like both),A bubble bath and face mask, whatever it is always put time aside for you, and remember rest is important, I've had to rest a bit more this past week, it's killed me, but I do feel better for it, 3 runs and short home practices , ready to be back on it this week💪💪

All classes are bookings only please 07821 492229
All levels welcome

See you on your mats💪

24/02/2026

What a week.. Mags 1st walk, we celebrated with cocktails and lunch out (any excuse😂)The mighty robins not only won the treble but are now WORLD CHAMPIONS😃, The trophy was out round town Friday, so jas and the girls had to have their picture with it.
AND you lot did amazing in classes, how surprised were some of you getting into baby grasshopper 🥰, some managed on 1 side some managed both and others stayed in figure 4, you make me so proud every week.
We are keeping baby grasshopper in our flows this week, with the added challenge of binds, Side Angle bind (Utthita Parsvakonasana) stretching the shoulders, groin spine and waist whilst strengthening legs, knees ankles & side core, then having the option of bird of paradise (Svarga Dvijasana) which is an intermediate/advanced pose strengthening the core and stretching the shoulders, aswell as boosting energy. Modifications will be offered as always

You all work extremely hard in classes wether you take modifications or not, its quite frustrating when we have new yogis who give up at the 1st hurdle, they don't like the fact they can't do ALL the postures we do in the class and end up blowing out their arses trying instead of taking the modified options to help transition into the more challenging postures. We all started as beginners and its only through practice and patience were able to do the postures, our bodies move in different ways, were all different shapes and sizes, and we all have strengths and weaknesses. So a MASSIVE thank you and well done to those of you that turn up week after week. Turning up is always the hardest part, and none of us care if you sit on your mat for the duration of class. I love coming to see you all every week for a good laugh and a natter

Yoga is the rare place were you don't have to impress anyone, achieve anything, or become someone else.
You just have to meet yourself with honesty and breath.
That.Is.Enough!

I have been keeping up with my runs (5) and managed a few of my own yoga practices last week, along with some tabata sessions especially for core. I am still looking at putting on another class either pilates or yogalates, I am just waiting for the right day to become available (ideally Thursday morning) if anyone knows of halls for hire around our area please let me know.

I always like to have things planned in every week, its so nice to have something to look forward to after classes have finished for the week, this week will be the Mags 1st trip away, she is going to meet up with her sister and mops niece Dolly and her best friend Martha, I think its going to be full on 4 OES 🥰🥰, But we can't wait

All classes back to normal this week

See you on your mats💪

17/02/2026

This is exactly how my home practice has been going... another 1 that loves my mat, my hair and balls (not my balls thank you!)😂

WOW, How good were you in our practices last week, some even managed crow for the 1st time😊, there were a few of you in full side plank instead of the modified version which shows how much your arm and core strength as well as balance is improving💪. I love the look on your faces when you achieve a posture you once thought you'd never do... well done, what ever posture, modification you take I am proud of each and every one of you, and you're all a pleasure to teach, I look forward to our practices together.🥰

I do hear in class "I'm rubbish this week" "I can't believe how bad my balance is today" etc.. You're NOT rubbish any week or any practice, sometimes just turning up on our mats is hard, I always say showing up is the hardest bit, the rest is a bonus.

We welcome new people into our classes nearly every week, and I always explain that they haven't come in on a beginners class but we can modify postures to suit and if we are transitioning into a posture that's not suitable or they don't like stay in the 1 before, I also always explain that I won't be taking any notice of their practice for at least 3 weeks until I know they are going to be regular ,I also do this because it takes my focus away from the rest of the group (and my teacher would kill me if she knew, and if you think I'm hard going, she's 10X worse 🤣)
I can usually tell who will stay and who we won't see again, it doesn't bother me, My classes ARE challenging, yoga is NOT easy. We work bloody hard💪💪, I just ask that you do your best. And because I haven't been getting in my practice as much last week I'll be working them even harder this week but don't tell them 😂

Yoga isn't about mastering a shape.
It's about meeting yourself exactly as you are
It's about breathing through discomfort
Trusting the process
And finding presence in movement and stillness
The real practice begins when you stop striving, and start surrendering.❤️

I am still really enjoying my running managing 4 runs last week, I still have to tell myself rest is as important as exercise and stopped myself from a 5th run, as I was tired and achy, I did feel better for it and had another PB the day after😊

Already 3 classes in this week, I am late posting as I am so busy the time is just flying by, only managed to read (a bit of) the weekend papers this morning, including last weeks

No Thursday PM class this week, I totally forgot about the rugby Sorry😔I think I've managed to get in touch with you all

See you on your mats...some in an hour 💪

08/02/2026

I hear this all the time...
People think we sit oommnning wear baggy trousers, have flowers in our hair and skip round the room wafting burning sage😂. Although we do stretch in yoga, yoga isn't stretching.

My classes are for all ages and abilities, and with practice and patience challenging postures can be achieved. week before last we had a go at L shape handstand using the wall for support, a lot of people get nervous practising balance postures, especially on our hands, A few yogis really surprised themselves getting into the posture especially 1 yogi after encouraging her to push into her foot and into her hands, then sweep the standing leg up, she did so and into her L shape. She is 77 🤗. It just goes to show no matter your age, with practice and patience YOU can do it💪. She had never done yoga before practising with us.

You did fab in classes last week, working from dolphin (Ardha Pincha Mayurassana) into prep for forearm balance (Pincha Mayurassana) by lifting alternate legs and adding in little hop ups, These postures really strengthen the arms, shoulders and core whilst improving balance.

It's been a mad busy week, 5 runs (nearly 6 but talked myself into rest yesterday) Loads of yoga, a bit of pilates, some Tabata workouts and plenty of walking, the Mags has had us up at 5am most days, not that we're complaining she's such a joy and the mops is really taking to her 🥰
We had 6 new yogis join us in classes last week, all booked on again, Thank you for welcoming them to class 😍😘

Take all the pressure OFF yourself and your body image when you practice... I know this is hard and I know that pressure can be motivating, however, the more you put pressure on yourself and your body image in your practice, the more your practice will become a stressor. just get in there and enjoy YOUR practice without using it as another cudgel to judge your worth.
I say it all the time, we all look different in postures because our bodies are different and move in different ways, find what works for you, don't just blindly follow, if you know a posture isn't going to work fo you don't do it, do a posture that is more suited to you and your body.

See you on your mats💪

01/02/2026

Can you believe that's January been and gone😳, A lot of people hate January, except for 1 year, I've always enjoyed it.. Mine and the Mops birthday, lovely winter trips away and this year we had a road trip with the mops to Norfolk for a stay over in our fave hotel to pick up an extra special package 🥰🥰...Coming to a class near you soon🩷
I am still wanting to put on a morning Pilates class it’s just findind the venue at the right time for me 👍🏻
January…The month of getting fit and dieting 🤣😮‍💨. The month of being miserable because you've stopped eating your favourite foods, drinking your favourite drinks & doing exercise you hate, happens every single year to someone we all know. What did I change NOTHING. I enjoy food and I enjoy a drink, I have a well balanced diet enjoying alcohol and all the macros (fat protein and carbs), and I do the exercise I love with people I love and enjoy being with. Movement isn't a punishment and food/drink isn't a debt, you never have to earn or spend what you consume, it isn't a reward or something you have to justify, you need to, and deserve to eat, & Just like our classes last week, it's all about the balance.
Balance is key..
Wether it's balancing one 1 foot your head or your hands in our yoga practices, or balancing work, rest and play, life flows better when we find harmony.

I haven't decided what we are doing in classes this week, I have only just had time to do this post whilst someone is on charge in their den😅🥰

Some busy classes last week, 4 more new yogis joining us and we have some more booked on for this week, I know you will make them feel welcome because you're all fab.
I always say we all look different in the postures as our bodies are different and move in different ways, my classes are a practice and NOT competitive, Remember comparison is the thief of joy

All classes back to normal next week

See you on your mats soon💪

23/01/2026

Another weekend of celebrating my birthday, And the mops birthday this week, I have had the best time and the Mops was with us for it all (she's under the table in the 1st pic having a snooze) The brain jar and Hygge 2 of my favourite places.
How good is the AI pick my friend did, We love it🥰

I've had 5 runs this week a couple more PB'S, plenty of yoga and a few Tabata workouts ( a super intense form of HIIT) lasts 4 minutes, it was developed by Dr. Izumi Tabata for Japanese athletes and is fab for focusing on 1 area. Was rest day today but I've had a 3 mile run took the mops out twice (maybe 3 yet...) done yoga and a Tabata session for core, I’m going to have a hot salts bath soak, face pack this afternoon I'll try and rest tomorrow 😏

The focus was balance this week and WOW, you all did amazing.
People assume balance is just standing on 1 foot, it isn't (well it is but not just that) we balance on our hands, arms and heads too. We did some challenging postures this week along with some challenging transitions (Fallen triangle-knee to chest-landing the raised foot to the top of the mat and bringing the balancing foot to the chest in 1 movement) or taking the modified version, keeping the hands on the mat whilst in fallen triangle then stepping the foot to the top of the mat, coming to standing before rising the knee to the chest (didn't even have to do fallen triangle some just took courtesy instead) And how about those balancing plank transitions 😅💪 They took some strength, again some people chose to do these transitions from table top. Which ever you chose you did fab! And as I always say you can work as much or as little as you want.
Quite a few people are nervous of balance postures, FALLING ISN'T FAILING!! We have a good laugh whilst practicing it, I have had a few swear words this week and when I've demo'd the transitions and postures heard "yeah right" or "you're having a laugh" plus some I won't type, But you all make me proud by having a go what ever option you choose. IT'S JUST A PRACTICE!

Why balance? Improves focus and concentration Improves physical stability Improves strength (particularly in the core) and coordination Prevents injuries Reduces risk of falls
We will be carrying on the balance theme next week🤪

We have had 5 new yogis join us in classes this week, all did great and have booked again, people come back because of you and how you welcome them into our practices and also how encouraging you are of each other🥰😘
Got a couple more joining us next week 😀

I have been told about a "teacher" teaching who isn't qualified, although not illegal, Most places won't let you teach without a certificate. I doubt very much they have insurance cover, because insurance companies won't cover you unless you're qualified (and proof of your qualification) which is putting themselves in danger if a student is injured in class, And charging for it😳😳, Just because you can doesn't mean you should!

A little note...
Practice regularly without making excuses, the effects of your practice accrue over a long stretch of time. But, let go of the feeling of burden- short, sweet practices are incredibly valuable, and not so hard to do, if you're doing what you love💓

There is no Wednesday or Thursday evening classes next week.

See you on your mats soon 💪

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)💪