Nelumbo Yoga

I strive to create a practice that is suitable for all levels - from beginners to those with more experience. Join just as you are.

Nelumbo Yoga was founded by Joelle Pettitt in 2011 and provides both Ashtanga Yoga, Dynamic Power Vinyasa, Restorative, Pre and Postnatal Yoga classes as well as private one-to-one yoga tuition in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & London. Yoga classes involve a sequence of postures, focusing on linking breath with movement in a dynamic flow to leave you feeling energised, invigorated and relaxed. My be

lief is that yoga is about learning to respect your body whilst daring to challenge yourself to improve the strength and flexibility of both your body and mind. Click here for a full listing of class time:
www.nelumboyoga.co.uk

01/08/2025

🌿 Our September Retreat is now right around the corner and we'd love for you to join us! 😀

• Is it really possible to eat for better hormonal balance, or are ‘hormone-friendly’ diets just another trend?
• How will nutrition actually help with my sleep, skin, or cycle?
• Are my hormones responsible for me suddenly feeling more tired, moody, or struggling with weight changes?
• What foods – if any – truly support perimenopause and menopause?

With so much conflicting information out there, these are just some of the questions we’d love clear honest answers to.

That’s why we’re so excited for a powerful lunchtime discussion at our Retreat Day with dietitian and women’s health expert Dr Claire Pettitt, PhD CP Nutrition. And we'd love for you to join us!

Claire will break down what it really means to eat for hormone health — and what small, sustainable changes can help you feel your best.

Along with our countryside walk, grounding yoga, and a fantastic community of like-minded women, this is a day to tune in, take care — from the inside out ✨

Booking link below. Limited spots remaining.

Nicol and Joelle x

25/07/2025

Rest. Reconnect. Rebalance. 🧘‍♀️🌿

Nicola and I have poured our hearts into creating something truly special — and we’re so excited to invite you to our September Retreat Day 🍁

A full day dedicated to restoration, movement, learning, and connection.

Sunday 14th September, 9.30 - 4pm, Hambleden Village

Here’s what you can look forward to:

✨ Delicious, nourishing food
🍀A soul-soothing countryside walk led by Nicola
🧘‍♀️ Grounding yoga with Joelle
🥗 Lunchtime Wisdom: Eating for Hormone Health with the brilliant Dr Claire Pettitt PhD — Dietitian, Nutritionist, and all-around women’s health expert

Whether you need a pause, a reset, or just a beautiful day spent with like minded souls — this retreat is for you.

Today is the last day to enjoy the Early bird discount!

We can’t wait to welcome you. Booking link: https://bookwhen.com/nelumboyoga/e/ev-sybw-20250914093000

Nicola & Joelle 💛

22/06/2025

🕊️ 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 // 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 // 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 // 𝟭𝟬.𝟬𝟬 - 𝟭𝟲.𝟬𝟬 🇵🇸

𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀.
Joelle and Chloe warmly invite you to a Fundraising Day Retreat, in support of those affected by the conflict in Gaza. All proceeds will go to Heal Palestine.

🕊️ Retreat Details
Date: Sunday, July 20th
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Choseley House, Lutmans Haven, RG10 9YN

🌿 Schedule
10:00 AM – Arrival, coffee, tea & homemade snacks
10:30 AM – Warrior Yoga Flow
12:00 PM – Meditation + Journal Prompts
12:30 PM – Homemade Lunch
1:00 PM – Tatreez Workshop (Traditional Palestinian Embroidery)
3:00 PM – Metta Meditation & Mini Sound Bath
4:00 PM – Closing Circle

This retreat is open to EVERYONE
No experience necessary. Come along just as you are!

💛 Investment:
Suggested donation: £150
The day is offered on a sliding scale — pay what you can. All are welcome.
Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended.

BOOK HERE: https://dandelion.events/e/c7xj9

Let us gather in purpose, in peace, and in powerful softness. Let us do something.
Much love,
Joelle & Chloe
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20/06/2025

* 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁*
𝗥𝗲-𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗲, 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 & 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅
𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 // 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 // 𝟳𝗽𝗺

I’m delighted to announce this special event in collaboration with Saints Cafe

This evening will be a great opportunity to connect with friends (old and new) while taking care of yourself.

We will begin the evening with a dynamic flow to shake off the week and wake up the body. Saints Cafe will provide a selection of snacks and drinks so we can re-energise, refuel and get to know each other and connect as a community. The evening will close with a guided relaxation and yoga nidra to allow the body and mind to rest and replenish.

𝘚𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘊𝘢𝘧𝘦 - 𝘔𝘢𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥
𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺 // 5𝘵𝘩 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 // 7𝘱𝘮
£40 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯
𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘮𝘢𝘵*
𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦
𝘚𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘓𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥

Come on your own of with friends! See you there.

Book online: https://bookwhen.com/nelumboyoga/e/ev-sa6b-20250705190000
Joelle
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18/06/2025

** 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 - 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗛𝗶𝗽𝘀 & 𝗛𝗮𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 **
𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 - 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 - 𝟵.𝟯𝟬-𝟭𝟭.𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺

Join me for this 2-hour workshop focused on hip-openers and discover the transformative benefits of poses that increase the range of motion and strength in the hips.

Many of us experience “tightness” in our hips as a result of extended periods sitting at a desk or through repetitive movements such a running and cycling. We know that stress can also lead to a griping of the muscles around the pelvis and hips.

By increasing the range of movement and strength in your hips you can enjoy:
• A greater feeling of ease in the body and mind.
• Reduced back, hip and knee pain
• Increased mobility in your pelvis
• Greater mobility of the spine – which in turn creates space & strength to move deeper into both backbends and forward bend.

Unlock tension, reduce stress, and improve your posture with targeted stretches and movements.

Together we will explore a mixture of dynamic poses as well as more supported postures with longer holds to get deep into the hips and pelvic region.

𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘴, 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦.

Come with an open mind, ready to explore. There will be time for questions and the session will be tailored to suit the group.

Book online:
https://bookwhen.com/nelumboyoga/e/ev-sx1o-20250622093000

See you there!
Joelle
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28/05/2025

✨ If you know us, you know — when we meet powerhouse women who are all about lifting others up, we just can’t resist a collab. ✨

👋 Meet Claire Pettitt PhD MSc RD!

Claire is an expert Dietitian & Nutritionist with experience from the UK to Singapore — and a serious passion for helping people ditch diet rules and reconnect with food in a joyful, nourishing way.

She’s all about building a relationship with food that feeds your body as well as your soul — because meals are more than macros; they’re memories, culture, comfort, and connection. Expect science-backed advice delivered with a whole heap of empathy and zero judgement. 💛

Which is why we are so excited to be teaming up with Claire for our one-day retreat next month! 😃🌿 Sunday 8th June.

🌿 Our Day Includes:

🚶‍♀️ A countryside walk
🧘‍♀️ Energising yoga (for all levels)
🥗 A hearty and delicious lunch
💬 A deep-dive lunchtime discussion led by Claire

The only tricky thing about working with someone as brilliant as Claire? She has so much knowledge to share — it’s hard to choose just one topic!

So, we’re handing the mic to you. 🎤

Book one of our final 8 spots before Monday and you’ll get to vote on the lunchtime discussion topic! 🤩

Here’s what’s on the menu:

🧠 Mindful & Intuitive Eating
🌸 Eating for Hormone Health
🔥 Anti-Inflammatory Eating
💬 The Gut-Brain Connection
❌ Nutrition Myths Busted
🌿 The Longevity Diet

Help us shape the day — and get a topic that speaks to you. 💛

We really feel we're cooking up something special with this one, and we’d love for you to be part of it. Link in the bio and below! ✨

Nicola and Joelle x

28/05/2025

🌿 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 // 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 - 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 ☀️

This is your invitation to join me and a wonderful group of participants in what promises to be a week that will fill you up! Enjoy nature, great company, delicious food and of course take care of your body and mind with a variety of yoga classes.

Yoga retreats are a beautiful way to immerse yourself in the yoga practice, be in nature and in community with like minded people. I encourage you to take this opportunity to take a step back from the day to day hustle and bustle to slow down, get a new perspective and gain insight.

Offering retreats like this is a privilege for me. Seeing friendships bloom and the transformation in people from the beginning until the end of the week fills me with joy.

Taking time to nurture your own wellbeing allows you to be fully present with your loved ones when you return home.

𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙜𝙖 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙬𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚.

𝘔𝘺 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬 𝘧𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥, 𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘹𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥.

You can find out more online: www.nelumboyoga.co.uk
Joelle
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15/05/2025

𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

I will be taking part in a virtual challenge between 15 May and 15 June 2025 to walk 107 km - the distance between the West Bank and Gaza in order to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians - MAP. MAP are UK based charity whose work supports the health and dignity of Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank & Lebanon.

Today (15th May) marks 77 years since the "Nakba" which means "Catastrophe". On this day we remember the over 750,000 of Palestinians who were violently forced from their homes - my grandparents included. Villages were destroyed and many people massacred. Palestinians have faced ethnic cleansing, discrimination & violence for decades. Those who were forced to leave have been denied the right to return home.

The Nakba is not a historical event - it is ongoing. Now more than ever Palestinians are still trying to survive violent occupation, displacement, bombings & starvation. Palestinians in Gaza are now starving due to a man-made famine. Since 2 March 2025 Israel has prevented the entry of all humanitarian supplies and commercial goods including food, water, medicine and fuel into the occupied Gaza Strip. Those who have survived the last 19 months of airstrikes and mass killings now face a slow death by starvation.

𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙢𝙚 𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙗𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙬 𝙖𝙨 𝙄 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚 - 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙣 𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮.

https://medicalaidforpalestinians.enthuse.com/pf/joelle-joelle

Thank you in advance for your support. Together we take small steps to help create a world where all life is protected and a world of justice, freedom and peace for all.

Joelle
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As always - Free Palestine!

29/04/2025

* 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 - 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗼𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲, 𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮 & 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲*
𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 8𝘵𝘩 𝘑𝘶𝘯𝘦 // 9.30𝘱𝘮 - 16.00

Enjoy a day of movement and learning in great company.

Nicola and I have been working hard to create something truly special for you and we hope you will come and join us.

Here’s what you can look forward to on this extra special one day retreat:
🥗 Delicious, Nourishing Food – Fresh, healthy, and super tasty treats that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.

🚶‍♀️ A Blissful Walk – Let’s stretch our legs and take in the beauty of nature together.

✨ Yoga – Whether you're practicing regularly or new to the mat, this yoga session will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

🌿 We’re also thrilled to include a lunchtime discussion with Claire Pettitt PhD expert Dietitian and Nutritionist.

With Claire’s wealth of knowledge, there’s so much to potentially cover!

So we’re giving our early booking participants a chance to help guide the conversation - You can cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/3t79GT2XCttDfsED6

𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲:
- Mindful & Intuitive Eating: Finding food freedom and improving your relationship with food
- Eating for Hormone Health
- Fight Inflammation, Fuel Your Health: A practical guide to anti-inflammatory eating
- The Gut-Brain Connection: How food impacts your mind and body
- Nutrition Myths Busted: Separating fact from fiction
- The Longevity Diet: A practical guide to eating for a healthier future

𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
⏰ When: Sunday, 8th June, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Where: Hurley Village Hall (our retreat base)

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁:
Early Bird Price: £99
Early bird bookings are open until Thursday 1st May. After that, the price will be £115.

Spaces are limited. You won’t want to miss this so book your spot now at nelumboyoga.co.uk

So if you’re in for a day of relaxation, good food, yoga, and some nutritional wisdom, we hope to see you there!

Warmly,
Nicola & Joelle x

10/03/2025

✨ 𝗨𝗣𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 ✨

The next few weeks there are some nourishing events on offer. These are the perfect antidote to our busy lives. A way to nurture your body, mind & spirit.

🌕 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘦 & 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘹 // 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘺 21𝘴𝘵 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 // 19.00 - 20.30 // 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘌𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘥
A blissful restorative yoga & yoga nidra practice to leave you feeling deeply relaxed.

🔥 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 // 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 23𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 // 9.30 - 11.30 // 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦
Backbends strengthen the spine and energise your body and mind.

💪 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘦𝘦𝘱 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩 // 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 27𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 // 9.30 - 11.30 // 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦
Extracting Strength from your practice

🌿 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘧 𝘋𝘢𝘺 𝘙𝘦𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 // 𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 27𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘭 // 14.00 - 18.00 // 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘑𝘰𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦 & 𝘕𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘢
Recharge, Relax & Connect

All events can be booked online: www.nelumboyoga.co.uk

Come and join us!
Joelle
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07/03/2025

✨ 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 - 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 ✨
𝘚𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘺 23𝘳𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 // 9.30-11.30𝘢𝘮

Backbends strengthen the spine and energise your body and mind. However, they can also be intimidating and challenging for many students. When practiced mindfully with correct technique they can help to relieve back pain and help build strong legs.

The workshop will include a flowing sequence designed to fully prepare your body for back bends. We will cover different backbends: teaching you mental and physical techniques to help you embrace the challenge of these postures & to enjoy the benefits they bring your body & mind.

Within the flow we will be bringing awareness and openness to the shoulders, hips fronts of the thighs. When bending backwards, we need space in these areas of the body to allow for deeper backbends.

We will balance the opening of backbends with core stability to leave you feeling great! It will be great to see you there!

Book your spot here: www.nelumboyoga.co.uk

Joelle
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06/03/2025

🎶 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 / 𝗚𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗵 🎶

Want to feel a sense of deep relaxation? Join Chloe this Saturday evening for a blissful sound meditation.

𝘚𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘺
8𝘵𝘩 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩
6.00 - 7.30𝘱𝘮
𝘔𝘢𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥

The journey of a sound meditation will always be unique and intuitive, it will speak to a part of you that often gets overlooked. The part of us that knows how to feel without words or explanation. The part of us that can see without our eyes. If nothing else it is an opportunity to rest and relax. But often it is so much more.

For those of you looking for an alternative to meditation or relaxation, then a Sound Meditation can be a wonderful experience. As the body is bathed in sound-waves, the vibrational frequencies alter your state of being in a very real and tangible way. Some find the session deeply relaxing; others find it truly moving and that it brings
about harmony and peace physiologically, spiritually and mentally.

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