Esther Nagle Yoga and Wellbeing

06/05/2026

💛 Can you help keep the groups running?

Shift Together is a Community Interest Company, which means we rely on the support of people who believe in what we do.

Every pound goes directly towards the things that make our groups possible - the chairs, the tea, the facilitators, and the quiet warmth of a weekly group. 🫖

You can donate as little as £5, or whatever feels right for you.

👉 shifttogether.co.uk/get-involved

Thank you for being part of this community. It means everything. 💛

05/05/2026

I spent the day at Ajuda Limited today, on day 1 of Mental Health First Aid training. It's been a really interesting day, with some lovely women.

Bobbie Allen MacNiven-Young, our trainer, gave us homework to do something that was just for us, that makes us feel good

Well, my Yoga class at Canolfan Pentre made me feel so good, I'm counting that. But I also wanted to do something that was totally just for me.

So I'm ending the day with a hot bath, with bath salts and a nice herbal tea. This, combined with the yoga, should help me have a good sleep tonight I reckon!

What helps you relax at the end of the day?

04/05/2026

Look at all the fab activities on offer with Play It Again Sport this week!

03/05/2026

If you're looking for something to do tomorrow that supports your wellbeing, why not come along to our Accessible Yoga class at Treherbert OAP Hall?

It's a gentle class that you can take part in on a chair, or a mat, or a mix of both. We do gentle movements that can help with mobility, relaxation, balance and strength, all in a lovely community of amazing people.

The class is funded by Play It Again Sport. And we have a new class starting a week Tuesday at Ynys y Cwtsh - Champions for Ynyshir!

03/05/2026

Our Calfaria Wellbeing & Wellness Hub, Treorchy will be closed this Bank Holiday Monday.

Please remember, support is still available and you are not alone.

If you need help over the Bank Holiday:

📞 CALL Helpline Wales: 0800 132 737
📞 Samaritans: 116 123
📞 NHS 111 Wales (Press 2 for mental health support)
💬 Text SHOUT to 85258

We will reopen as normal after the Bank Holiday and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Take care of yourself and each other 💙

MHM Wales Calfaria Wellbeing & Wellness Hub
Regent Street, Treorchy CF42 6PR
☎️ 0300 10 249 70
✉️ treorci@mhmwales.org
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Bydd ein Hwb Llesiant a Llawenydd Calfaria, Treorci ar gau Dydd Llun Gŵyl y Banc hwn.

Cofiwch fod cymorth ar gael o hyd ac nad ydych ar eich pen eich hun.

Os oes angen help arnoch dros Ŵyl y Banc:

📞 CALL Helpline Wales: 0800 132 737
📞 Samaritans: 116 123
📞 NHS 111 Cymru (Pwyswch 2 am gymorth iechyd meddwl)
💬 Tecstiwch SHOUT i 85258

Byddwn yn ailagor fel arfer ar ôl Gŵyl y Banc ac edrychwn ymlaen at eich croesawu’n ôl yn fuan.

Gofalwch amdanoch eich hun ac am eich gilydd 💙

01/05/2026

What a lovely day in Pontypridd at the womensmindhealthuk event at YMa with Rebekah Gibson Nagle and baby Sunshine.

Started the day with coffee and brunch in the Cwtch Cafe, then headed upstairs to the event.

It was lovely as ever to speak to Steven Crichton of Silence Speaks, and play with fidget spinners at his self care talk. See you in a fortnight at the Ajuda Limited Mental Health & Wellbeing Show!

Fab to see Shelley Caviell from Cwmparc Community Centre, and Natasha and Hayley from Play It Again Sport.

I got to meet the ladies from Shift Together CIC, and chat to New Horizons Mental Health and My Wellbeing RCT. And made some plans with the ladies from Cosy Circle Women's Wellbeing Group. It was also great to see so many others sharing the vital work they do.

And we loved the belly dancing taster with Maya Fusion Dance, although I did discover it's not easy to dance with an almost 9 week old baby in a sling. I reckon I need more practice with her!

Watch this space for some exciting news to come from the afternoon, I need to check my calendar and make some plans and I'll have some new class news for you!

Thank you everyone concerned for a lovely day! I'm worn out now, time to sleep!

01/05/2026

I'm already here at YMa, sitting in Cafe Cwtch, waiting for Rebekah Gibson Nagle and baby Sunshine, excited to get baby cwtches in the Cwtch before going to enjoy the delights this afternoon has to offer!

Connection
Conversation
Cuddles
Fun
Learning
Movement
Laughter

All vital for wellbeing!

Today’s the day!

FREE Women’s Mind Health Awareness Day is happening today in Pontypridd

📍 YMa, Shelley Hall (upstairs)
⏰ 12–4pm

Pop in, take part, or just come and have a look

✨ Wellbeing sessions
✨ Community stalls
✨ Free refreshments

Just come as you are 💛

13/04/2026

April is Stress Awareness Month, and I don't know of a better way to release stress in the mind and body than Yoga!

Whatever sort of mood I'm in before I get to my mat, whether as a teacher or practitioner, I ALWAYS feel happier, calmer, more relaxed and with a sparkle I can feel. This morning, I was really tired and had to drag myself out of bed to teach in Treherbert OAP Hall, but by the time I left, I was beaming and feeling energised and happy.

If you'd like to find out how good Yoga can help you feel, come along to Canolfan Pentre tomorrow from 7-8.30pm, or Cwmparc Community Centre on Wednesday from 11am-1pm. Enjoy moving your body in a gentle but effective way, connect with your breath, and give yourself the self care you need.

I've got some more classes coming, with the return of Pregnancy Yoga in Cwmparc Community Centre and a new class in Ynyshir coming next month. And watch this space for some announcements of some exciting events with Play It Again Sport and Mental Health Matters Wales. More details very soon!

Drop me a message if you have any questions, and please tag your friends who you think would benefit from an hour or so of self care!

13/03/2026

After a wonderful four week series of accessible Yoga classes at Treherbert OAP hall, I am delighted to share that we have been granted more funding to carry on the classes, thanks to Play It Again Sport.

The classes have changed to a different day, so that I can attended classes in Yoga One in Penarth on Friday mornings. We'll meet instead at 10.30 on Mondays, starting next week!

I've loved these past 4 weeks, meeting so many lovely ladies, and sharing the gentle gifts of Yoga with them, and I am so excited to be able to carry on!

Please get in touch if you have any questions, and please tag anyone you think might be interested.

love,

Esther

20/02/2026

What a lovely first class this morning in Treherbert OAP Hall. Thank you to everyone who came and participated so enthusiastically!

And huge thanks to Play It Again Sport for funding and arranging the class.

I'm already looking forward to next week's class!

03/02/2026

It's OK

Tuesday Thoughts
Meddyliau Dydd Mawrth
Credit: selfcare.recipe

26/10/2025

I was born to two teachers, so learning and teaching has always been a big part of my life and identity.

Today, I'm having a study day today. Reviewing and catching up with Yoga for Menopause teacher training with Yoga Medicine by Tiffany Cruikshank this morning.

And this afternoon, I'll be joining the first live call of my Thai Yoga Massage training. The course is online, but I'm part of a study and practice group, so I'll get to learn in person as well. I trained in Ayurvedic Yoga Massage with James Winstanley about 10 years ago, and loved it, so I'm looking forward to getting back to doing some massage.

I've also got a bit of homework to finish for my Yoga Nidra training, so I'll complete that later so I can get my certificate!

I'll be bringing the Yoga for Menopause training into my teaching soon, maybe with a dedicated class for people in Menopause. Watch this space!

What are you doing today? How are you nourishing your mind/body