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🧘‍♀️Embodied led Pilates & Yoga teacher bringing wellness to Rossendale, empowering women through midlife with movement to connect mind, body & soul ✨
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🧡 WHAT A WEEKEND! 🧡My heart is bursting with gratitude 🫶reflecting on our Spring weekend Pilates,Yoga & Spa Retreat toge...
30/04/2026

🧡 WHAT A WEEKEND! 🧡
My heart is bursting with gratitude 🫶reflecting on our Spring weekend Pilates,Yoga & Spa Retreat together.

Such a fabulous energy in the group of amazing women who arrived as strangers and left as friends. 🥰

Great conversations, even better giggles and delicious food with some movement and stillness along the way tapping into our yin and yang💫

I absolutely loved guiding all my guests to disconnect from the noise of the outside world as they came into our bubble finding the balance of rest and energy, light and dark, sifting any lack of focus or direction, to a place of clarity and peace.

Always super honoured that anyone comes to my retreats but this was very special as I had guests from all over the country - from Cornwall to Berkshire, Midlands to the Wirral AND a guest flew in from France!!!

Thank you ladies - you were all top banana! 🍌🧡🥰

I have found it so hard to select just a few of the many pictures we all shared over the weekend and smiling to myself as I look through them all.

Couldn’t have done it without our fabulous host Burlton Cottages Shropshire, talented chef Wildings Vegan Kitchen and our very lovely Emma Walker who pampered our guests. Thank you so much 💕

Here comes the sun! ☀️☀️☀️

30/04/2026

🧡 WHAT A WEEKEND! 🧡
My heart is bursting with gratitude 🫶reflecting on our Spring weekend Pilates,Yoga & Spa Retreat together.

Such a fabulous energy in the group of amazing women who arrived as strangers and left as friends. 🥰

Great conversations, even better giggles and delicious food with some movement and stillness along the way tapping into our yin and yang💫

I absolutely loved guiding all my guests to disconnect from the noise of the outside world as they came into our bubble finding the balance of rest and energy, light and dark, sifting any lack of focus or direction, to a place of clarity and peace.

Thank you ladies - you were all top banana! 🍌🧡🥰

I have found it so hard to select just a few of the many pictures we all shared over the weekend and smiling to myself as I look through them all.

Couldn’t have done it without our fabulous host , talented chef and our very lovely who pampered our guests. Thank you so much 💕

Here comes the sun! ☀️☀️☀️

***EDIT*** Loved showing Mavis all this love this afternoon!! She was so happy and said she feels very lucky.Thank you s...
21/04/2026

***EDIT*** Loved showing Mavis all this love this afternoon!! She was so happy and said she feels very lucky.
Thank you sooooo much for all of your lovely comments ,❤️’s and 👍’s. You have made her very happy!! 🥰

Meet Mavis, my oldest Pilates student. At 92 years young I LOVE
working with her on a 1:1 basis every week to keep her moving, mobile and strong! 💪

Pilates is not all about nailing advanced variations of exercises, it is simply a wonderful method of exercise that can be adapted for all bodies so that everybody can get moving, mobile and stronger!

How fabulous does Mavis look in her new shirt dress?

Midlife off the Mat over Easter 🧡1. Fabulous friend’s wedding 💒2.Dorset - The White Horse 🎠3. Beachfront stay 🏡4. Easter...
10/04/2026

Midlife off the Mat over Easter 🧡

1. Fabulous friend’s wedding 💒
2.Dorset - The White Horse 🎠
3. Beachfront stay 🏡
4. Easter eggs 🐣
5. Dinner date ready ❤️
6. South West coastal path 🌍
7. Pub grub 😋
8. The Harbour ⚓️
9. More 🥾
10. Sunny pit stop🍻
11. Back on the path…
12. Baby snuggles 👶
13. Gardening day 👩‍🌾

Spring is a great time to start something new! 🌸New Month, New Intentions, New Light, New Beginnings🌸Spring is when the ...
09/04/2026

Spring is a great time to start something new!

🌸New Month, New Intentions, New Light, New Beginnings🌸

Spring is when the world starts to come to life again. This is the season of light, energy and growth as a real sense of new beginnings surrounds us.

💛 Let this month be the start of something new 💛

Last few spaces on my next Beginners Pilates block starting next week! Or maybe you would like to try a yoga class with me?

I would love to welcome you into a body positive, non judgmental space with other likeminded people to get your body moving, stronger and mobile!

Comment below for more info.

Loved receiving this message today! This is why I do what I do. 🧡Booking open for our cosy Autumn Retreat- just sayin! 😉
01/04/2026

Loved receiving this message today! This is why I do what I do. 🧡

Booking open for our cosy Autumn Retreat- just sayin! 😉

🧡My heart is so full of gratitude after another fabulous Spring Pilates, Yoga & Spa Retreat in The Lake District with 11...
29/03/2026

🧡My heart is so full of gratitude after another fabulous Spring Pilates, Yoga & Spa Retreat in The Lake District with 11 other beautiful souls!🌸

When women come together, we create a special magic 💫

We arrive into a safe space where we give ourselves permission to simply switch off and to “be” in a world where we are constantly “doing”.

We create a bubble where we allow our body to soften and settle 😌

where we pause to find our breath 🧘‍♀️

and where the noise of the outside world disappears ☺️

A place where we meet likeminded women who “get” where we are coming from 💁‍♀️

where we reflect having great conversations 🙊

where learn from one another 🙋‍♀️

where we laugh (lots!) and have fun! 😍

A place from which we rise and glow ready to step back into the world feeling lighter and refreshed with clarity, peace and energy ✨

The luxury accommodation, fine dining, fabulous spa facilities and stunning location are just an added bonus!

🫶I am genuinely so grateful to each and every one of my guests for putting their trust in me to guide them into this most special state of being, thank you🙏

Booking opens tomorrow, Monday 30th March for our Autumn Retreat in Anglesey on from Friday 6th November to Monday 9th November 2026.

Get in touch if you would like to join us.




Very happy that The Times has listed this as one of the best hotels in The Lakes as I am running our Pilates, Yoga & Spa...
24/03/2026

Very happy that The Times has listed this as one of the best hotels in The Lakes as I am running our Pilates, Yoga & Spa Retreat there this weekend!

Did you know I handpick the locations of our Wellness Retreats to ensure the standards and facilities meet the expectations and needs of my guests?

Many of my guests are so busy and are looking to book a retreat with the confidence that every detail will be attended to.

Choosing beautiful locations with high quality accommodation enables you to fully switch off, reset and recharge.

Roll on Friday!!!

Did you know NO flexibility is required for my Yoga Classes? It’s not about touching your toes but what you learn about ...
21/03/2026

Did you know NO flexibility is required for my Yoga Classes? It’s not about touching your toes but what you learn about yourself on the way down.😊

Come and join us for a gentle and slow paced movement in a body positive and judgment free zone every Monday at 6pm, The Unity Hub, Rawtenstall and Wednesday at 10.15am St Thomas Musbury, Helmshore.

Yoga can be practised any time, any place and any where and my Warrior 1 pose here in Park Guell, Barcelona shows just that! I

Year of the firehorse is the theme for our yoga practise this week as I invite students to step into their power, find t...
23/02/2026

Year of the firehorse is the theme for our yoga practise this week as I invite students to step into their power, find their strength, courage and momentum to move forward with conviction.🏇

📸Couldn’t resist posting this pic of me demo’ing just that!

(Yes I know it is a Unicorn, and yes it is obviously not real, but I thought it captured the spirit of our own firehorse energy it really well! 😂)

Well you have made it through January and what better time to think about Spring and a fabulous Yoga, Pilates & Spa Retr...
30/01/2026

Well you have made it through January and what better time to think about Spring and a fabulous Yoga, Pilates & Spa Retreat?

Previously both sold out I have had a couple of spaces come unexpectedly available on my Spring Retreats:

27th-29th March - The Lakes (2 night) - One twin (for 2) or sole occupancy

24th-27th April - Shropshire (3 night) - One space sharing a twin

Escape for a wonderful weekend of movement, meditation, relaxation, nature, good food and great company!

🛌Luxury accommodation
🍴Delicious food
🧘Yoga & Pilates
💆Use of Spa - pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool bath & relaxation area
💜Breathwork & meditation
✍️Guided journaling
🌞Outdoor yoga (weather permitting!)
🏊Optional dip
✨Candlelit yin/restorative yoga
🤸Yoga workshop
🥾Guided nature walk

Price from £495 per person

It will be a wonderful time to make sometime for yourself as we emerge from Winter & celebrate Spring. You can enjoy a weekend away surrounded by like minded people, sharing movement & meditation, to share the magic that we will create and leave us feeling energised & recharged, ready to step into Spring.

Comment below if you are interested and I will share all the details including how to book on.

I would love to have you join us!

📸on the left is The Lakes
📸on the right is Shropshire

17/01/2026

Just had a cancellation for Pilates Tues eve 6pm.
Grab it quick -
it’s the only space for next week! Spaces still available in yoga

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Pilates & Yoga In Helmshore, Haslingden And Rawtenstall
Helmshore
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