Absolute Yoga and Pilates

28/10/2025

Super Saturday Wellness Day

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Dates: ​Saturday 29th November 2025

​Venue: Ardleigh House, Ardleigh Green, Hornchurch
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Book the full day for: £50 or afternoon only for £35
Complementary drinks and treats throughout the day.

9.30am - 10.30am Matwork Pilates with Pauline
Start your wellness day with a 'Pilates Fix' to wake up your mind and energise your physical body. This fun packed lesson will introduce you to the intentions and benefits of Matwork Pilates.

11am - 12 noon Barre Pilates with Adriana
Join us for a fabulous 'Barre Pilates class'. This fun and energising Barre Pilates class will give you a fabulous and uplifting workout for the whole body.

12.30pm - 2.30pm Yin Yoga and Crystal Bowls with Adriana

Yin yoga is known in the modern world as a style of yoga where you hold static poses (shapes) for a longer period of time. This is so the meridians of the body can be fully nourished and Chi can be directed along certain pathways. We will aim to hold shapes for 3-5 minutes. Within this practice we are targeting the tissues, ligaments, and tendons. This is a slow moving practice where we relax the muscles and move with minimal effort. When holding a shape, the tissues are compressed and placed under an appropriate amount of stress. We will be mindful to apply the right amount of stress in each pose, we are not looking to stretch or create the perfect shape, but to find a soft edge. On a scale of 1 to 10 you will be working at about 3 - 4. Yin gives us the opportunity for stillness of the body, where we can observe fluctuations of the mind connect with our natural breath. This practice calms and balances the mind and body.

The workshop will finish with a guided relaxation leading into a Crystal bowls sound healing session.

t: Pauline 07821 969405
e: pauline@absoluteyogaandpilates.co.uk

26/10/2025

Do you find it difficult to relax, switch off, meditate or simply breathe? Join us this coming Friday for a blissful Restorative yoga and Hypnotherapy healing evening. You will be guided into a deep relaxation, learn how to switch off external disruptions, focus your mind on the present moment and connect with your breath. Follow link to read this weeks full newsletter:

Do you find it difficult to relax, switch off, meditate or simply breathe? Join us this coming Friday for a blissful Restorative yoga and Hypnotherapy healing evening. You will be guided into a deep relaxation, learn how to switch off external disruptions, focus your mind on the present moment an...

21/10/2025

What a fantastic weekend at Cloud zen! It was our pleasure hosting and teaching such a fabulous group of guests. We loved sharing the weekend with you. 💗🥰🙏

Here's some recent feedback;

"A fabulous weekend in Margate, participating in different styles of Yoga and Pilates to suit all abilities. As well as opportunities to experience guided meditation, sound healing and massage. A great balance of activities in the perfect environment. Comfortable accommodation close to Margate Old Town, with the added bonus of a hot tub. All meals and teatime treats were homemade, wholesome and delicious. Pauline, Adrianna and Charlotte were amazing, making sure we all had a truly wonderful, relaxing and restorative weekend."
Jenny

"Pauline, Adriana and Charlotte deserve a 5* review. The Cloud Zen retreat they hosted in Margate was truly outstanding. The classes, massages, food, accommodation and everything in between was well thought out and was thoroughly enjoyed. Nothing seemed too much trouble. Thank you very much." Julie & Cheryl

If you fancy a little get away our next retreats are in Poros Greece !
When:
Saturday 23rd - 30th May 2026
Saturday 19th - 26th September 2026

Find out more on our website;
https://www.absoluteyogaandpilates.co.uk/greek-island-retreats.html

19/10/2025

Do you find as day light hours reduce, you begin to feel just a little bit down in the dumps! You have less energy and just want to curl up and sleep!!! Going out in the evening becomes emotionally challenging especially if it's raining and cold outside. This is definitely the case for me. By keeping a positive mind set and ensuring you continue with a healthy routine, meeting up with friends, spending time outside in nature, attending your yoga and Pilates classes, you will nourish your mind, body and spirit, replenishing your happy endorphins. After these interventions, you will return home feeling pleased you went, and so much better in yourself.

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Do you find as day light hours reduce, you begin to feel just a little bit down in the dumps! You have less energy and just want to curl up and sleep!!!  Going out in the evening becomes emotionally challenging especially if it's raining and cold outside. This is definitely the case for me. By kee...

13/10/2025

What if your mind could work with you, not against you?

If you’re constantly battling anxiety, overthinking, or feeling stuck in stress patterns… it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because your subconscious is following old programming.

That’s where hypnotherapy comes in. It’s a powerful, evidence-based way to calm the nervous system, rewire limiting beliefs, and gently create space for peace, clarity, and confidence.

Curious to explore? Join us on Friday 31st October for restorative yoga followed by a hypnotherapy healing evening:

Restorative yoga and Hypnotherapy healing evening
Date: Friday 31st October
Venue: Ardleigh House, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LL
Cost: £35 full evening or £20 for the 2nd half of the evening (arrive at 7.30pm)

7.45pm - 8.30pm Hypnotherapy with Danniella Patricia
In this workshop Danniella will be guiding you through a relaxing hypnotherapy session lasting around 20 minutes. Please note; you do not go to sleep nor do you lose control of your own thoughts and actions in the process. It is completely safe and is scientifically backed.
This session will be in a group setting and based on stress and anxiety and how to manage the symptoms.
Within the session you will discover how to relax your entire body and mind. You will learn what true relaxation is, taking these skills forward in your life.
Questions and feedback are welcome after the hypnotherapy session has ended

Hypnotherapy can help with many conditions where psychological factors influence physical symptoms.
​These can include:

Depression
Anxiety
Insomnia
Eating disorders
Headaches
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD)
Addictions and/or behaviours you would like to change

Mobile: 07821 969405
Email: pauline@absoluteyogaandpilates.co.uk

12/10/2025

What if your mind could work with you, not against you?

If you’re constantly battling anxiety, overthinking, or feeling stuck in stress patterns… it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because your subconscious is following old programming.

That’s where hypnotherapy comes in. It’s a powerful, evidence-based way to calm the nervous system, rewire limiting beliefs, and gently create space for peace, clarity, and confidence.

Curious to explore? Join us on Friday 31st October for restorative yoga followed by a hypnotherapy healing evening:

Follow link the read this weeks newsletter:

What if your mind could work with you, not against you? If you’re constantly battling anxiety, overthinking, or feeling stuck in stress patterns… it’s not because you’re broken. It’s because your subconscious is following old programming. That’s where hypnotherapy comes in. It’s a powe...

09/10/2025

Returning home at the end of a joyful September
I am now home from Greece and reflect on September. I feel very blessed to say this September has been amazing. The month started with a family holiday, where my husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary with Adriana, Charlotte and their boyfriends. This was followed by our September Greek Island retreat. This year was a slightly bigger and more dynamic group of people/personalities, creating and sharing so many special moments of joy and laughter. We could not have asked for more!

If you would like to join us in 2026 here are the dates:
Saturday 23rd - 30th May 2026
Saturday 19th - 26th September 2026

Let us introduce you to Poros Island and our friends.
Each morning we will take you on a blissful yoga journey, melting into your mat with a seamless hour of breathing, movement, and relaxation. In the afternoon enjoy Pilates and the benefits from this precise system of movement to increase strength, improve posture and flexibility, you will be amazed at how quickly you see improvements.

Between classes and in the evening enjoy Poros, relax, laugh, explore, eat, drink, breathe and sleep. Allow this enchanting island and warm climate to embrace you. Rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit in beautiful surroundings and in the company of other like-minded people.

Our retreats will offer you quality 'me time' and self care, a whole week to relax and rejuvenate mind, body and spirit.

Please get in touch for more information or to book.

t: Pauline 07821 969405
e: pauline@absoluteyogaandpilates.co.uk

05/10/2025

Returning home at the end of a joyful September
I am now home from Greece and reflect on September. I feel very blessed to say this September has been amazing. The month started with a family holiday, where my husband and I celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary with Adriana, Charlotte and their boyfriends. This was followed by our September Greek Island retreat. This year was a slightly bigger and more dynamic group of people/personalities, creating and sharing so many special moments of joy and laughter. We could not have asked for more! Here are a few comments from our guest when they returned home:

"Amazing island, fabulous location (being so close to the beach) with comfortable and clean accommodation.

Morning Yoga started the day off perfectly leaving me feeling awakened and ready for whatever the day brought, be that a massage, an excursion, a walk to town or relaxing on the beach.

The Pilates session in the evening made for the start of a chilled evening and gave me a better insight into the art of Pilates

Being able to do as much or as little as I wanted during the day, and evening, was perfect but the company and friendship we formed during the week topped it all off - along with the amazing food at the Taverna - and the wine!!

All in all a fabulous retreat which reignited my love for yoga and a great insight into Pilates with our lovely teacher Pauline all set in the backdrop of the beautiful, and unspoilt, island of Poros. Audrey"

"The morning Yoga class is just perfect to start the day on the wonderful Island of Poros. After a very difficult year, the Retreat was exactly what I needed. The class 2025 were amazing, such lovely people and made the experience extra special for me. The Boat trip, breakfast at the Land of the Wolves and the Wine tasting evening were all amazing. Lorraine"

"A lovely week on Poros enjoying the classes, sunshine and relaxing on the beach. Pauline was a great host and such a lovely fun group of retreat guests. Linda"

"I have been coming to Pilates since 2017 and have considered the September retreat many times before but as a widow travelling abroad alone is very daunting. I’m so glad I found the courage this year as from my initial enquiry to the time I came home there is help, guidance and support. From the minute I arrived on the island I felt relaxed and made to feel welcome. Walking up to the view of the bay was incredible and it was great to have the beach across the road.

It was really enjoyable to be able to attend both the yoga and Pilates classes and feel stronger than I did when I arrived.

I’d like to say a big thank you to Pauline, Keith, the other retreat participants and all the lovely people I met on Poros for making my week away such an uplifting experience. Katherine"

If you would like to join us is 2026, get in touch to book: Follow link to our website for full details for our Greek Island Retreats 2026:

Yoga and Pilates retreats on the beautiful Greek Island Poros For the past 25 years, we have taken our family holidays in Poros, Greece. From the very first visit, we fell in love with this beautiful...

05/10/2025

Autumn is the time of year to slow down, allowing yourself time to relax and replenish energy. It's time for selfcare, nourishing your mind, body and spirit. Our Friday evening restorative yoga class gives you permission to do just this. Take a look at the description below and get in touch to book a trial class.

Restorative Yoga with Pauline Friday 6.30pm - 7.30pm
Start your we​ekend with a slow and restorative yoga class, giving you the opportunity to relax and re-charge your mind, body and spirit before the weekend. This slow and flowing class will take you on a blissful asana journey working with prana energy, pranayama (breathing) and mindful meditation leaving you feeling calm and relaxed. We will sometimes hold poses for longer so you can connect with your breath and let go of tension, allowing your body to relax into the posture. Complete beginners are very welcome to join this class.

Follow link to read this weeks newsletter:

Autumn is the time of year to slow down, allowing yourself time to relax and replenish energy. It's time for selfcare, nourishing your mind, body and spirit. Our Friday evening restorative yoga class gives you permission to do just this. Take a look at the description below and get in touch to book...

28/09/2025

We would love you to join us for a blissful sound healing evening this coming Friday 3rd October. See details below and get in touch to book your space.

Our Cloudzen weekend retreat in Margate is now fully booked, we can't wait to welcome our guests on the 17th October.

Thank you for your lovely comments and class feedback. Here are a few recently received:

"Just a few words to say Wendy’s Power Pilates class was brilliant. Jill"

"I loved Charlotte's class on sat I really felt it the next day ! Donna"

"Just wanted to say what a great class Charlotte gave us yesterday! Our morning 'at the beach" was fabulous. I have woken this morning with every centre muscle knowing I didn't spend it just lying on the beach! She had us laughing throughout 🤣. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Pls thank her again for me.
Lael"

New members are welcome to join our classes for the month of October. Please get in touch to find out more.

Follow link to read this weeks full newsletter:

We would love you to join us for a blissful sound healing evening this coming Friday 3rd October. See details below and get in touch to book your space. Our Cloudzen weekend retreat in Margate is now fully booked, we can't wait to welcome our guests on the 17th October. Thank you for your lovely com...

25/09/2025

"What an amazing evening! The yoga was just right for connecting with my body exactly as it is right now, I felt energised and grounded afterwards. Then came delicious tea and warming snacks, and a lavender pillow for my eyes. The sound bath was beautiful, initially noticing how the different sounds resonate inside of me, feeling more and more relaxed and centred as I drifted deeper into the sounds. The whole weekend afterwards I felt relaxed and fully at home in myself. Thanks for the kind and generous space you created, and for leading us through the evening so gracefully. James"

Tibetan singing bowls and sound bath healing evening
Dates:
Friday 3rd October
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Venue: Ardleigh House, Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LL
​Cost: £35

6.30 - 7.30pm Restorative Yoga with Adriana
Start your evening with a slow and restorative yoga class, giving you the opportunity to relax and re-charge your mind, body and spirit before the weekend. This slow and flowing class will take you on a blissful asana journey working with prana energy, pranayama (breathing) and mindful meditation leaving you feeling calm and relaxed.

7.30pm - 7.45pm Herbal tea and home-made treats
Indulge your taste buds, stimulating a sense of pleasure and comfort.

7.45pm - 8.30pm Meditation and Tibetan Singing Bowls Sound Bath Healing Experience with Adriana
Sound Healing Therapy will help you achieve a state of deep relaxation and a deeper state of meditation. It works on removing any blockages within the chakras, allowing energy to flow freely and to create harmony within the mind, body and spirit. Sound healing will connect with your mental and emotional body, it can help reduce stress, lessen anxiety and provides a way to manage depression. By balancing and clearing the mind, using sound vibrations, it can lead you to a renewed sense of purpose, happiness and wellbeing.

t: Pauline 07821 969405
e: pauline@absoluteyogaandpilates.co.uk