Yoga Corner

09/01/2026

Happy New Year!! ✨✨

As we begin to leave the year of the snake, (a year of shedding, another year of change) and prepare for the year of the horse, (a year of forward momentum).
I remind myself that it’s okay to move slowly, it’s okay to pause.
It’s okay to move forward at the rate our nervous system allows. We’re still moving forward.
If a ship changes course even a single degree it charts a whole new path.

So here’s to a year of small changes, led by the heart and not the head. ✨

As we (as a studio) transition from the Yoga Loft, Plymouth’s first yoga studio on the 4th floor to the Yoga Corner, a community welness centre, right on Union Street in an old pub steeped in history.
In an area of Plymouth crying out for change.

Just like this building, and perhaps my life, real change takes place from the inside out and sometimes takes time. And that’s okay.

You are very welcome to join us evening for a relaxing sound session. Or a yoga session sometime soon.

Wishing peace and love to all. 💖✨🙏🏼

23/04/2025

One spot left on this fast approaching local retreat

08/09/2024

Dear Friends, today marks 12 years since the Yoga Loft first opened the doors. 12 years... one full zodiac cycle, one full cycle of the stars.

We have had highs and lows, experienced betrayals, broken dreams and incredible love and support.

I have sometimes felt that I have been riding so smoothly on this wave of life and other times felt so, so close to drowning. I have gotten somethings very wrong and other things very right. I have learned a lot about people and even more about myself. I feel incredibly grateful for the journey and everyone who has been a part of it!

Looking back at previous newspaper articles, our crowdfunder and our journey overall ... we did it! We did what we set out to do, we rebuilt despite the obstacles. It is my deepest hope that the Yoga Loft, in whatever shape it takes, will continue to be a safe haven in the heart of Plymouth for many years to come.

Next Sunday (September 15th) is the Union Street Party and we've been busily working to prepare a surprise...it involves a wardrobe, a lamppost, a whale and a little bit of magic. :D

There are somethings that I have held on to through some of the more difficult times, Rudyard Kipling's 'IF', the prayer of St. Francis and more recently I have come across the 10 paradoxical commandments by Kent Kieth and a variation engraved on the wall of Mother Teresa's home for children in Calcutta, I write them here to remind myself as much as to share:

People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered.
LOVE THEM ANYWYAY

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. DO GOOD ANYWAY

If you are successful, you will win false friends and true enemies. SUCCEED ANYWAY

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.
DO GOOD ANYWAY

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable.
BE HONEST AND FRANK ANYWAY

The biggest men and women with the biggest ideas can be shot down by the smallest men and women with the smallest minds.
THINK BIG ANYWAY

People favor underdogs but follow only top dogs.
FIGHT FOR A FEW UNDERDOGS ANYWAY

What you spend years building may be destroyed overnight.
BUILD ANYWAY

People really need help but may attack you if you help them.
HELP PEOPLE ANYWAY

Give the world the best you have and you'll get kicked in the teeth. GIVE THE WORLD THE BEST YOU HAVE ANYWAY.

I hope to see you all soon!

With so much love and gratitude.

Jo

20/08/2024

Dear All,

We are very happy to support one of our lovely yogis and share info about her upcoming dance festival and in return she's giving you all a 10% discount 🥳🥳 Details as follows:

https://kidhyena.com/tap-wings-fest

🎉Kaboom! presents the first ever 🥁Rhythm Tap Dance🥁 Mini Fest in Plymouth!🎉
👣A weekend immersion and celebration of the rhythm tap dance world with Annalisa Mattioli, dancer, teacher and choreographer from Italy👣
This is an event for EVERYONE, Dancers & non Dancers of all abilities! Don't worry if you don't have shoes, you can borrow some for the classes!
Find all detailed information on the website and book the package that best suits your needs!
🔸For all YOGA LOFT friends use the code HappyTappyFeetYOLO and enjoy a 10% discount!
🔸By booking you will enjoy of 2 FREE sessions of TAP WINGS after the fest
🔸https://kidhyena.com/tap-wings-fest

Store for Kid Hyena, an alternative group from Barcelona

15/03/2024

Very excited to announce that we are having a Yoga Loft social event on Friday the 22nd of March from 6.30-8.30pm.

This is a donation based event and proceeds will go towards a sign for the outside of the building.

There will be live music, soup, a short solstice meditation and a chance to have a look around, see what we've been up to and connect.

Hope to see you there, all are welcome!!

Jo xx :)

13/02/2024

Thank you David for sharing your workshop with us!! 😊🙏🏼

It was a pleasure to host and participate in David’s ‘Making Friends With Your Emotions’ workshop on Sunday.

David is incredibly authentic in his approach and if you missed him on Sunday he is also running a six week online course:

🌻 If you would like to join the 6 week course it starts on Tuesday 22nd February here’s a link with all the details, I highly recommend 🙏🏼

https://www.heretolivelife.com/courses/