Finchley Yoga

07/07/2025

Season 3 - I loved this conversation with Ariel Kahn proving challenging conversations are well worth the while.

04/07/2025

Final Womens circle before the summer was last night. What a special evening - instead of flowers I picked a bowl full of herbs from my garden and everyone went home with some. Between now and 11th September you can book a whole year of Womens circle (11 circles) for £150 - so one circle free and a guaranteed space in circle - last night we were sold out with a waiting list. If you want to understand why circle can be so special take a look at some of our google reviews - I am hosting circle training on Tuesday and Yoga Nidra and Circle Holding Training at the end of the month at Finchley Yoga - and watch this space for a variety of different circles taking place right here

17/06/2025

Would you love to learn the practice of yoga nidra? The unique Yoga Nidra & Circle Holding training is coming to Finchley Yoga - find full details on the Circle Holding website or contact me directly julia@finchleyyoga.com - the in person training takes place on 28,29 & 31 July 2025

12/06/2025

‘Julia’s Womens circle has been such a special part of my life in the last year. A meaningful, joyful, nurturing, sacred space to share and connect with other women which she leads with warmth, compassion, love and always a huge smile” Erin, Finchley Women’s Circle Attendee. If you would like to join us book your place for only £10 to attend on Thursday 3rd July 730-930 - A Women’s circle isn’t therapy but the laughter, tears and joy you could fine there could feel therapeutic. V close to West Finchley tube - come and join us

20/05/2025

Yoga 6-7pm at Finchley Yoga suitable for pregnancy. With me - trained in pre and postnatal yoga and co founder of The State of Birth Symposium.

31/03/2025

Join us to celebrate the turn of the season and all things transition - each month we have a theme and it makes sense for Thursday’s theme to be transitions - we will also be joined by Silvia who will be sharing herbal tea made with herbs from Sardinia - if you are local and female we would love to see you there! Please feel free to contact me directly 07961 381 425 with any questions

13/02/2025

Link in bio to book - 2 spaces left for this evening:
Share space with other women away from your daily responsibilities. An opportunity share experiences and be listened to without interruption. In this space you will listen to others and be listened to, sometimes within the wider group and sometimes in groups of two. We will be introducing a variety of themes that reflect what it is to be a woman. This is a space where there is no judgement or fixing. What is said in circle stays in circle.

“To be held in a space of compassionate listening and hold that space for others is the gift in itself and so rare in our days and lives”

Diane King, Attendee, Circle Retreat, Finchley Yoga.

Come and join us for 2 hours of being ourselves in circle.

This is a place for you to be seen, held and heard. Only £10 - spaces strictly limited.



The purpose of the circle is to give you the opportunity to connect deeply with other women, and to give and receive support on your life’s journey. It is a place of celebration in times of joy and support in times of stress and sorrow. It is a place to question and challenge yourself in times of growth, a place to nourish your spirit and strengthen your heart.

My intention is for you to find the circle is a refuge where you can be heard without judgement or advice. A space where you will be supported to find your own solutions.

Preparing for the Circle

Wear comfortable clothes. We will do a little movement in the circle and will learn a self care practice that we can use for ourselves.

You might like to bring:

A blanket for getting cosy (although I have lots to share)

A pen and paper

Something to share (your favourite biscuits) - OPTIONAL

A flask with a hot drink and or a cold bottle of water or other drink (something with a closable lid)

A typical circle will run like this:

- Introductions and a few words about how your week has been

- An opportunity to relax

- Circle time - with a broad theme

- Closing circle with an opportunity to reflect.

it is worth bringing a note pad and pen with you as we sometimes do a little journaling.

25/11/2024

At our Womens circle there was resounding agreement that being brave is a constant in our lives and we are sometimes overwhelmed by that need. In our circle we were able to witness and appreciate each others bravery. I then found myself purchasing most recent poetry book Growing Brave - bravery is easier in community - with cheerleaders…that is what the Womens circle is all about so if you feel moved to join us our next circle is Thursday 5th December

31/10/2024

In our book a couple people talk about the witch wound:
"Women's spirituality, women sitting in circle. We have been cast as witches, as evil, hags and much worse. They were certainly suspicious of the mischief we might be doing in these circles" Suzan Nolan, Gather the Women
Circles can be full of ceremony - in fact the theme of Samhain can be a great one to bring into circle - You can also listen to our podcast where we ask the question "Are Circles Woo Woo" they can also be super simple and not "woo woo" at all - this episode is only a 11 minute listen so you can take a short tea break and let me know what you think:
https://www.circleholding.org/podcast-episode-13
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30/10/2024

My lovely friend Ariel Kahn shared this poem with me today. As we dress up for Halloween maybe there is space to also celebrate the bravery of women and Samhain and Hecate the goddess of Samhain and the mother of all witches. Let the magic begin....

29/10/2024

Thank you Gail Shakespeare for joining us on the joy ride that is "Yoga Nidra & Circle Holding Facilitator Training". This is a practical training and you need to be brave because you will be sharing practices from very early on - that is why we hold you throughout the process in circle. If you feel moved to join us in 2025 here is the link to join:
https://www.circleholding.org/yoga-nidra-circle-holding
or feel free to DM me or reach out info@circleholding.org to arrange a chat to find out more.
You can use the training for Continued Education with your awarding body. Both Julia & Tessa are senior yoga teachers and trainers with over 35 years experience between them.

22/10/2024

As the nights get darker how about joining a cozy circle. This circle is for all people who are reading "Circle Holding: A Practical Guide to Facilitating Talking Circles". If you have never been part of a circle before this is a great introduction - we are often asked whether you can have a successful online circle - we find they work beautifully - come along and find out more:

Join us for four circles over four weeks to immerse yourself in the key concepts of the book 'Circle Holding'. Join a lovely community of likeminded people who love circle gatherings. Two different options: Tuesday evenings (starting November 2024) or Thursday lunchtimes (starting January 2025)