MoveWell Cookridge Yoga with Barbara

24/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for Winter pose, Yin & Yoga Nidra class.

It was such a gift to share this slow, quiet practice with you 🤍

In today’s floor-based Yin practice, we gently supported the Kidney and Urinary Bladder meridians, linked in Chinese medicine with our energy levels, resilience and sense of grounding. We focused on the hips, inner legs, hamstrings and spine, while also lightly opening the chest, arms, upper body to balance deep rest with emotional warmth and clarity.

By holding poses for a few minutes, noticing sensation without forcing and pausing between shapes, we gave the nervous system space to calm and restore energy.

Thank you for your presence, your stillness and the way you showed up for yourselves today ✨

💗 Next class: Saturday 14th February, 11-12.15 pm.
Join me for a special Valentine’s Yin session!
To book drop me a message here or email: cookridgeyoga@gmail.com

I’d love to see you there 💞

Yours in Yoga,
Barbara x

21/01/2026

✨ Looking to feel calmer and more balanced? ✨

I run a mixed ability Hatha Yoga class on Tuesday evenings 7-8:15 pm at St James Woodside Church Hall, Horsforth (Low Lane).

The class combines mindful movements, breath awareness and relaxation, helping you:
✨ release tension
✨ feel calmer and grounded
✨ improve posture, flexibility and strength

Suitable for beginners and those with experience. A small group to give more personal attention.

New year offer: £26 for the first month (4 x 75‑minute classes - join anytime!)

There’s one space left, so if you’ve been thinking about trying yoga, this could be the perfect time.

📩 Message me to book or ask questions:
cookridgeyoga@gmail.com

Yours in Yoga,
Barbara x

20/01/2026

12/01/2026

Step into stillness this winter…

A Yin Yoga to soften, restore, and nourish your energy through the quiet of the season.

Winter Pause - Sat 24 Jan | 11-12:15 pm | Bramhope Village Hall ❄️🤍

Drop me a message to book a place!
cookridgeyoga@gmail.com

Yours in Yoga,
Barbara x

08/01/2026

Week 1 – Slow Down 🌿

As winter invites us to slow down, take a quiet moment this week to pause, breathe and set an intention, a gentle reminder of how you wish to feel.

You might softly repeat:
🤍 I allow myself to slow down
🤍 I move with care and kindness
🤍 I nourish myself through the winter months

Allow the words to settle into your body, like a seed being planted. Mindfulness doesn’t require a mat or a perfect moment , only a willingness to notice, to soften and to listen.

Yours in Yoga
Barbara x

06/01/2026

❄️ Arriving Gently This Winter ❄️

This week’s yoga classes are an invitation to arrive, arriving in winter, arriving on the mat, and reconnecting with the breath and body after the festive period.

Winter is a time for slowing down, nurturing the body and restoring balance. Yoga provides a mindful way to support this natural rhythm.

Through gentle movement, breathing and stillness, this practice helps to:
support joint mobility, circulation,
release tension and create warmth in the body. Cultivate a sense of balance, ease, and overall wellbeing.

There is no expectation to move or stretch in any particular way. The practice simply meets you where you are, allowing you to listen to your body and respond with care.

Join us to arrive fully in the present moment, reconnect with yourself, and carry a sense of calm and grounded energy into the season.

Yours in Yoga,
Barbara x

03/01/2026

✨ Winter Wellbeing, nourishing Yoga for the Winter Months ✨

A new yoga term begins 5th January, offering a gentle and supportive practice to help you move through winter with more ease, warmth and balance.

🧘‍♀️ Monday 5th January , 7-8:15 pm Cookridge Village hall
🧘‍♀️ Wednesday 7th January, 10:40-12 noon Cookridge Village hall
🧘‍♀️ New class starting Tuesday 6th January, 7-8:15 - St James Woodside Church Hall Horsforth, Low Lane.

These classes focus on mindful movement, breath awareness and steady, nourishing flows to support joints, circulation and overall wellbeing during the colder months. Suitable for all levels, including beginners.

🌿 Expect:
• Gentle, warming Hatha yoga,
• A calm and welcoming atmosphere,
• Time to slow down, stretch and breathe,
💛 January Offer: £26 for your first month,

If you’d like to book a space or find out more, please message me here or via email cookridgeyoga@gmail.com.

I’d love to welcome you onto the mat this winter ❄️🕯️

Yours in Yoga,
Barbara ###

03/01/2026

New beginner friendly Yoga class starting on Tuesday 6th January at St. James Woodside Church Hall, Horsforth, 7-8:15 pm!

Ready to feel calmer and less stressed?
Ready to feel happier and healthier?
Ready to improve flexibility, balance and strength?

Thinking about Yoga but not sure where to start or feel a bit nervous about joining the class? This one is for you!

Come & give Yoga a try in a friendly supportive space!
✨Intro offer: £26 for your first month!✨

Drop me a message to reserve your place:
cookridgeyoga@gmail.com

I'd love to see you on the mat!

Yours in Yoga
Barbara x

15/12/2025

✨New year! The same friendly, welcoming Yoga!
✨ Join in January for just £26 for your first month!

Monday 7-8:15 pm, Cookridge
Tuesday 7-8:15 pm, Horsforth
Wednesday 10:30-12 noon, Cookridge
Saturday 11-12.15 pm Bramhope

For more info and to book please leave a message here, or email: cookridgeyoga@gmail.com

Thanks, Barbara x