YogaVibe SoulUtions

21/01/2026

I agree with all of these except #2


Garlic 🧄 can indeed be a very powerful
antibiotic yet we're advised to use it SPARINGLY!✔️

Rather than eat daily ✖️

Just as with pharmaceutical antibiotics, over use can have negative effects.

Also buy organic Garlic ✔️

21/01/2026

❄️ What If The Winter Has Nothing To Do With Your Ill-ness ... ⁉️

👉 You've probably grown up with the belief that there are "More bugs, viruses 🦠 Coughs & Colds at this time of year" ...

[That's what I used to believe too!! Yet when you think about it, it doesn't really make sense...!]

But what if it has nothing to do with viruses 🧪🧫 and everything to do with your HABITS, BELIEFS and BEHAVIOURS?

💁‍♀️

Have you ever wondered why some people seem more susceptible to every Cough, Splutter, Cold or "Flu Bug" ?!
.. Whilst others sail through the winter months perfectly healthily ...?!

Those of us with animals / livestock tend to remain healthier throughout the winter months.
But what if its less to do with our IMMUNE SYSTEM ... and everything to do with our HABITS, behaviours & LIFESTYLE CHOICES...?!

Do we stay Healthier because we're more resilient...?!
Or because we are still getting plenty of fresh air, exercise and sunshine ...??!?

❄️ Winter doesn’t just bring cold weather—it often leads to habits that deplete our energy and immune system.
According to Ayurveda, it's not just about the drop in temperature; factors like reduced sunlight, sedentary behavior, and poor dietary choices make the body more susceptible to illness. When we eat more processed foods or indulge in sugary treats, inflammation increases, leaving our immune system weaker.

❄️ To stay well during the colder months, Ayurveda recommends focusing on improving your habits. Spend time outdoors in the sunlight whenever possible, and make movement part of your daily routine. Whether it’s a brisk walk or yoga session, physical activity supports circulation and immune function, while also reducing stress levels, which can lower your body’s ability to fight off illness.

Additionally, the foods you eat play a pivotal role in your overall wellness. Incorporate anti-inflammatory foods, like ginger, turmeric, and leafy greens, to counteract the harmful effects of inflammation. By making these changes, your body will stay resilient, no matter what the season brings. 🌱🌞

I recommends my Ginger & Turmeric Shots ;

Lemons 🍋
Ginger 🫚
Turmeric
Honey 🍯 (Manuka if possible!)
Apple Cider Vinegar 🍎
A pinch of Cayenne Pepper 🌶
A pinch of Himalayan Pink Salt / Celtic Salt
. .

Also

Join us at the North Walsham Community Centre
Wednesdays

PILATES STRENGTH FLOW 6.15pm

YOGAVIBE 7pm

Details below

You'll thank me for it !!

Namaste 🙏

19/01/2026

To sit 🧘‍♂️

In Stillness

Without Suffering (eg Without physical aches, pains, or tension)

Observing

Witnessing

Without Labelling, Judgement or Criticism
. . That 👉 is YOGA

🙏

19/01/2026

Actually ....

... the "New Year" doesn't begin until March 🌱

Until then

You can remain in the hibernation "Rest, Reflect, Restore, Rejuvenate" phase of Winter ❄️

You're welcome 🙏

Namaste

18/01/2026

The ancient Yogis realised (as did many other spiritual mystics) that much of our "SUFFERING" comes, not from what happens to us . . .
. . But from our THOUGHTS about what happens

👉 I never used to be a "worrier"!

Most often you'd hear me say "I'll worry about it when / if I have to....!"

A series of pretty traumatic events - at a time when life seemed to be extremely chaotic & insane - triggered a kind of PTSD type disorder within me.

I spent 18 months regularly experiencing Adrenal Overload - feeling the Adrenaline flowing through my body, like acid in my veins . ..
Which would then be closely followed by thoughts of impending doom ..
The world seemed to be turning into a dark, soulless, dystopian nightmare that I wanted no part of ..
I regularly felt powerless .. helpless... hopeless . .

After starting to seriously plan my su***de, I realised that i had 2 choices;

Follow through with my plan (but I didnt want to abandon my fur babies) or make some serious changes ; and that included setting strict boundaries [such as not reading any kind of "news"!]
Because I realised that all the things I'd been terrified of hadn't actually happened. .

I also knew that I was GIVING ENERGY to some-thing i DIDN'T want (rather than giving it to the reality I DID want!) And that therefore I was more likely to ATTRACT 🧲 & CREATE what I didn't want ...

One of the simplest yet most powerful affirmations i regularly used was
💭 "I am HERE and I am SAFE...."

"I am HERE" = AKA not in some imagined, dark future

"I am SAFE" = None of the nasty things I've been scared of have / are happening. Right Now I am SAFE! And Right Now is all there is!
. .

Let me repeat that;

Right
Now
Is
All
There
Is

Yesterday is gone.

10 minutes ago is gone!

Tomorrow hasn't happened...

We live in the Eternal Now.

(And animals are masters of this! They don't overly worry about what's to come. And they don't tend to hold on to stuff like we do! They may get upset over something.. Then they shake themselves off - which is how they release the Adrenaline - then they move on...!!)


"Peace is the result of retraining your mind to process life as it is, rather than as you think it should be..."
. .

And just like any new practise . ..
. It can take time to learn.

Practise
Makes
Progress
👌

And it's ok
You have the rest of your life to learn...!!

Namaste 🙏

18/01/2026

Ever wondered why Yogis use practises that involve chanting or humming....??!?

Read on 👉

Studies have revealed that humming significantly increases nitric oxide production by the brain with some studies showing an incredible 1400% increase in just 10 seconds.

Nitric oxide is a gas that acts as a crucial chemical messenger in the body, primarily by relaxing blood vessels to improve blood flow and blood pressure. This gas is produced in the brain, where it is synthesized by different cell types, including neurons, glial cells, and endothelial cells lining blood vessels.

Humming increases nitric oxide production by using oscillating airflow to improve gas exchange between the paranasal sinuses, which produce nitric oxide, and the nasal cavity.

Increased nitric oxide production is excellent for your health as it relaxes and widens blood vessels, which improves blood flow, lowers blood pressure and delivers more oxygen and nutrients to muscles and organs. This leads to benefits like improved cardiovascular health, better exercise performance and recovery, enhanced brain function and a stronger immune response.

NOTE: In my fact checking this, the AI Overview on google said “this claim is an exaggeration, nitric oxide production is increased by 15 fold not 1400%”… 15 fold is 1400% so just shows you can’t always trust AI…

SOURCE: Eddie Weitzberg, et al. Am J Respiratory Crit Care Med. 2002
See also: https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/10.1164/rccm.200202-138BC

18/01/2026

⁉️ Why Did I Not Tell Anyone I'd Been Ripped Off For Over 2 Months...⁉️
. . .

Because I was afraid.

Afraid of being ridiculed . . .

Afraid of being called stupid (even though I'd called myself worse than that...!!)

Afraid of being judged ...

And thats when the light bulb 💡 lit up!
. .

My stepfather used to really rip the sh*t oit ot me when I made a mistake as a child....

🗯 "Are you STUPID..???! Have you got sh*t for brains...?!"
. .

Considering the spiteful comments made by online trolls 🧌 and bullies, being called stupid doesn't really sound that bad ...

However

Being made to feel small . . Inadequate . . Useless. . . Worthless . . As a child . . .

That eats away at your Self Esteem, your Self Worth . .

💡💡💡 And suddenly all the previous occasions of PROCRASTINATION or of being an ostrich & sticking my head in the sand whenever something went wrong (pretend it hasn't happened 🙈🙉🙊 ) made sense ....!

I was afraid of my partner calling me stupid (Although, had i thought about it, i would have known that he wouldn't do that. But that's the thing with unconscious beliefs; They're irrational! But they're deeply ingrained!)

So I realised it was time to treat myself with the ultimate COMPASSION and KINDNESS . . .

Realising that I won't be alone in holding onto stored childhood wounds or adult self judgement & criticism. . . I decided to run a series of workshops to help others identify any Self Limiting Beliefs . . . And learn how to release them .

Each workshop can be experienced on its own . .
But the idea is that over the course of the 3 workshops, you will develop Tools & Techniques to help you Reclaim Your Power!

(See below for more info!)

⁉️ What habits or behaviour do you want to change?

👉 Whether its procrastination ... Self Criticism .. Fear of failure ...

What trauma are you holding on to?
👉 What story from your past is still running a program through your mind?

Whose voice do you hear in your mind when you're being self critical?
👉 Is it a parents voice criticising you? A teacher telling you you wouldn't amount to anything?

Are you ready to let go of that judgement & live with more kindness & compassion?
👉 To become your own biggest cheerleader? Instead of your greatest critic.. ?!

15/01/2026

Whilst Yoga IS for EVERY-BODY ...

... not every class is suitable for EVERYONE!

👉 This is why i designed this GENTLE YOGA class specifically for those who need a gentler pace, need more support when it comes to balance & stability, and who need less floor based exercises...

Thursdays
9.30am
Mundesley Methodist Church (aka Surf Church)
£7 drop-in

11/01/2026

👉 Helping Students Realise Their Own Strength & Potential Is My Favourite Part Of Teaching 👈

. . . . . . . .

Believe it or not, I never INTENDED to become a 'Yoga Teacher' or a "Fitness Instructor" ... 💁‍♀️

In fact, i didn't really have any long term future plans or aspirations...!

I got into Teaching almost accidentally!! (Thats a story I'll share another day!!)

20+ years later . . . I still absolutely LOVE seeing people do things they never thought they could! (Hence how the nickname "That Donna" came about! It was often said that "That Donna gets you doing things you didn't think you could do...!)

So what happened when someone came to my PILATES STRENGTH FLOW 💪 class for the first time & part way through gasped 🗯 "I thought this [class] was for beginners...?!?"
To which I laughingly replied "Where did you get that idea from...??!?"

In that split second I decided to treat her as if i fully believed her more than capable of continuing what is quite an energetic, dynamic Pilates class* (Based on what I'd seen up to that point I knew she was & would find it challenging . . But I didnt think she was in danger of injuring herself so - giving plenty of options & encouragement as I always do - I carried on . . .)

Now, some of you may think that I acted unfairly or that I was being mean or cruel ...

But actually it was the absolute OPPOSITE!

I know that most often - given the OPPORTUNITY - we will QUIT.
We tell ourselves that we CAN'T do something. . . And we walk away (before making a fool of ourselves . ..!)

BUT ...
. If someone else believes in us, we're more likely to carry on . . .

And every time we do something we didnt think we could do, our confidence GROWS...

Think about how children respond to praise ... 👏

👉 Their face light up! You can see that inner glow! And they try even harder, right?!

As adults we respond exactly the same way 👏

Praise + Encouragement [BTW : "Encourage" means to "give courage" = "En Courage" = Give courage to.... ] = Building Inner Strength, Courage, Confidence & Self Esteem

One of my mottos 👉

Practice
Makes
Progress
👌

No
Such
Thing
As
"Perfect"
👌


Just as i don't treat my 90 year old student any differently than I do my 40 year old student (As i teach them all to LISTEN to their own body & trust their own judgement...) i decided, in a split second, to treat this new student as PERFECTLY COMPETENT & CAPABLE...
I instil in my students >

▪︎ Not to compare yourself to anyone else (including & ESPECIALLY me!! Although even i have days when my balance & co-ordination is absolutely s**t!!!) Not even a previous version of themselves!

▪︎ Work at your own pace (which is dependent on how you feel & what you need TODAY! Not last week or next week)

▪︎ Focus on - and celebrate - what you CAN & have done (not on what you CAN'T or haven't done)

▪︎ Leave the class feeling a sense of ACHIEVEMENT (The fact that you’ve actually made it to class means you're ahead of the game of all those who're sat on their 🍑 at home...!!)

▪︎ Focus on how you FEEL not on what you look like! (IOW: It doesn't matter if you had to stop or that you took options... If you feel fantastic / less stressed / looser / calmer / happier .. than when you started.. then its a WIN!) 🏆


When she left with a smile on her face, it made my heart all warm & fuzzy!!


I also wanted to say

Squeeze Louise .. if you're reading this : I think you're fabulous! And I hope, with what your boss said too, that you'll start to believe that you ARE INDEED ENOUGH! And that you have no-thing to prove. You won't be everyone's cup of tea ☕️
But then neither am I!! 😆

And I decided years ago
That I'd rather be some peoples cup of Chocca Mocca Banana Latte with Sprinkles . . . Than everyone's cup of tea 🍵

PS; PILATES STRENGTH FLOW

Saturdays
10.30am
North Walsham Community Centre

North Walsham Community Centre

➡️ A dynamic, flowing Pilates Strength class which features a set routine that we consistently add to, enabling you to learn the routine, monitor your progress & have fun in the process!!
So this class is more dynamic than my "typical" Pilates classes & is similar to vinyasa style Yoga. But you pick up the routine quite quickly & therefore you can really notice the improvement in your Strength, Balance, Coordination, Mobility & Flexibility!
Lots of giggles guaranteed!! 😆

Blessings 🙌

03/01/2026

The Moon 🌚 reminds us that even in the darkest of nights there is always a glimmer of hope...

This first FULL MOON 🌝 of 2026 is often known as the WOLF 🐺 MOON

Native American Indians often honour "Grandmother Moon" for guidance, renewal & releasing negativity, focusing on gratitude, balance & connecting to Nature's cycles. . .

Yoga, like most of the ancient traditions, encourage us to live in tune with our natural cycles & rhythms . . .

As we are comprised of 90% fluid 💧 the Moon cycles affect us on an emotional & energetic level.

In this mornings Yoga class at Victory Swim and Fitness Centre we will be practising the "Moon Goddess Salutations" . . .

*non members welcome!

Victory Swim and Fitness Centre

02/01/2026

This is one of the reasons I like to include exercises in my classes that challenge & stimulate our 🧠 as well as our bodies...!

Just like when we repeat the same MOVES over & over again (the muscles kinda become lazy!!) therefore its beneficial to switch up the pace & tempo...!

And thats why I'll often throw in an exercise that shocks people out of auto pilot !!

Cognitive aging linked to stimulation, not just years lived.

Neuroscience research shows that the brain maintains its function through novelty, challenge, and regular exposure to new information. When daily routines become repetitive, neural circuits receive fewer signals that promote growth and adaptability. Over time, this reduced stimulation can lead to slower processing, weaker memory formation, and decreased cognitive flexibility.

Predictability lowers neural activity.
New tasks, environments, and skills increase it.

Engaging in unfamiliar experiences encourages neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize and form new connections. Activities such as learning, problem-solving, physical movement, and social interaction create biochemical conditions that support long-term brain health.

Aging is influenced more by lifestyle patterns than by the passage of time alone.
Brains stay sharper when they are consistently challenged.

Novelty is fuel.
Repetition is rest.
Balance determines cognitive resilience.

02/01/2026

❇️One Thing That Has Helped Me Through The Darkest Days Is My Yoga Practices ...❇️

'Exercise' isn't just about "getting fit" ✖️

Its not about losing pounds ✖️
Or being able to fit back into your skinny jeans 👖

Its about feeling GOOD In & About yourself ✔️

Its about finding time for yourself, in a world that often feels like one big never ending To-Do List . .✔️

Its about finding a quiet space to escape from incessant negative thoughts, self judgement & criticism ✔️

Its about learning to focus on what's good about You! What's wonderful..! ✔️
Focusing on your strengths and accepting your weaknesses ✔️

Lack of money should NEVER be a barrier to those things 💯
I know what its like to count the pennies..

I know what its like to have to choose ..

If you would like to attend one of my classes (Not including Victory classes as I hold no sway over the financial side there! Although there are concessionary memberships for those on benefits) yet aren't sure if you can afford it, please message me.
I offer concessions including those on Universal Credit etc.
Under 18’s also.

You can also recieve a discount for paying in advance .

***Other offers include 👉

▪︎ Wednesdays;
Pilates Strength £6
Yoga £7
> Do both classes for £10

Pay in advance; £25 for the month (no refund)

▪︎ Saturdays ;
Pilates Strength Flow £7

Pay in advance; £20 for the month [works out £5 per class]

***£30 for all 3 classes per month - works out at roughly £2.50 per class!