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Woodland Yoga

Woodland Yoga is set in Heartwood Forest. Blissful, balancing yoga classes are on offer in beautifully wild surroundings, why not join us?

Woodland Yoga is set in England’s largest new woodland, Heartwood Forest in St Albans, Hertfordshire. Blissful, balancing classes are on offer in gorgeously wild surroundings so why not come and give one a try?

02/02/2025

***World Aspergillosis Day: My Story & Raising Awareness***
Tomorrow 3rd February, is World Aspergillosis Day – a day that highlights a rare condition I was diagnosed with last April. It’s something I’m still learning to navigate and come to terms with.

Aspergillosis is the name of a group of rare conditions caused by the spores from the Aspergillus fungus, which we all breathe in daily. Most people’s bodies handle it without issue, but for the small percentage who are affected (around 1% of asthma sufferers), it’s a life-changing diagnosis.

The condition causes chronic inflammation and recurrent infections, which come with significant challenges – breathing problems, chronic fatigue, difficulty maintaining a healthy weight, and the emotional strain of living with a chronic illness.

In the UK we’re fortune to have the National Aspergillosis Centre in Manchester, a world-leading centre for diagnosing and managing aspergillosis and a place that I’m fighting to get a referral to. You can read more about the condition and the work NAC are doing at the link below and check out the symptoms in case you or a loved one are at risk. Early diagnosis and treatment is key to prevent further damage to the lungs and other complications.
https://aspergillosis.org/

I shared my initial diagnosis in a journal post which you can find here - https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/a-different-kind-of-wilderness/
It’s a deeply personal account of my journey with this disease and I debated about sharing it. I wrote it to make sense of what was happening and to share with those closest to me as I wanted them to understand the impact. I’m feeling braver to share it and talk more widely about my experiences as I know I won’t be the only one dealing with a life changing diagnosis or condition and it may offer some solace and support.

I wish I could say that life has got easier since diagnosis but honestly every day is a struggle. I keep trying to get back to ‘normal’, how my life was before diagnosis but it’s only recently that I’ve started to accept that my life will no longer be as I once thought it would or how I would like. I do however, feel incredibly fortune to have the support that I do and want to thank friends and family and our little yoga community who've stuck by me through all this. I'm truly blessed.

If you'd like to read more I've written a full journal post here - https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/world-aspergillosis-day/.

Thank you for reading 💚💚💚

30/01/2025

A little reminder that we will be celebrating the arrival of Imbolc THIS SUNDAY 2 February, 10.00-13.00 at the Kinsbourne Barn. Join us!

As we slowly move into a time of emergence and an abundance of possibilities, this season remind us that we've made it through the bleakness of winter, finding strength and wisdom in stripping everything back to its bare bones.

It’s a potent opportunity to clarify your intentions for the growing season ahead and to listen to your deepest soul self, ensuring you follow your aspirations and visions for the future. PLUS! lot's of space and time to rest and be nourished!

Through yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, reflection and a deeply relaxing sound bath, we will reconnect with ourselves and the rhythm of nature, where a natural sense of flow and ease resides.

This mini-retreat is for everyone - whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced yogi, come just as you are and find your centre!

You can book your place at the link below, just 2 spaces left!

https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/slow-soul-sunday/

28/01/2025

One of my favourite photos captures the rain and mud we encountered over the 10 years of planting at Heartwood Forest! Looking like this was more common than not, but it has been one of the best experiences of my life. Embracing the rain became second nature, and through it all, we planted 600,000 trees, drank countless cups of tea, and forged lifelong friendships.

Since then, I’ve learned to embrace the metaphorical rain of our emotions and experiences through the RAIN practice. I love using acronyms for mindfulness because they make it easier to remember the steps and actually apply these powerful practices when difficulties arise. As Sharon Salzberg says, "The practice of mindfulness is not about sitting on a cushion; it’s about how we live our lives."

✨️ So how can we stay mindful and centred amidst the chaos of daily life and overwhelming emotions?

At our recent mini retreat, ‘Calm in the Chaos’, we explored this RAIN practice, a powerful mindfulness tool offering a pathway to greater self-compassion and emotional clarity. It’s a practice I return to again and again, as it encompasses all the essential ingredients needed to awaken our heart and mind.

And I’ve written a full journal post and recorded the practice so you can also find a way to ‘Embrace the RAIN: A Path to Mindfulness & Compassion’.

Click the link below to read the journal article practice the meditation.

https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/embrace-the-rain/

23/01/2025

Nature is stirring, the days are slowly getting longer, and the promise of spring regrowth is on the horizon!🎉 It's a beautiful reminder that change is both necessary and worth the wait, especially after a particularly dark and dreary winter.

We will gather to witness and honour these changes, beginning on Sunday, 2 February, 10:00-13:00 to celebrate the arrival of Imbolc—the lesser-known Celtic festival that heralds the first faint stirrings of spring.

We will continue celebrating the Spring Equinox on Sunday, 16 March, 10:00-13:00, both events at the Kinsbourne Barn in Harpenden.

As we slowly move into a time of emergence, awakenings, and an abundance of possibilities, these events remind us that we've made it through the bleakness of winter, finding strength and wisdom in stripping everything back to its bare bones.

It’s a potent opportunity to clarify your intentions for the growing season ahead and to listen to your deepest soul self, ensuring you follow your aspirations and visions for the future.

Through yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, reflection, radical rest, and a deeply healing sound bath, we will reconnect with ourselves and the rhythm of nature, where a natural sense of flow and ease resides.

These retreat are for everyone - whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced yogi, come just as you are and find your centre!

And I’d love for you to join us! Find out more via links below and any queries do get in touch 🥰

Celebrating Imbolc - https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/slow-soul-sunday/
Spring Awakening - https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/spring-awakening-retreat/

21/01/2025

✨ Very Special Offer for our Blossoming with Beltane Retreat ✨
The ancient Celtic fire festival of Beltane is a celebration of fertility, abundance, and the profusion of new life bursting forth everywhere. At this time, Earth’s energies are at their peak, offering us a unique opportunity to connect with these potent forces and manifest our deepest desires.

🌸A taste of what this retreat will entail:

AWAKEN
Begin with a mindful yoga session to shift energies, release tension, and explore the abundant energies of Beltane. Conclude the morning with reflection techniques to uncover your heart’s desires and practical steps to make them reality.

INSPIRE
After a plant-based lunch, take an inspirational walk through Hatfield Park and experience mindful nature art, physical connections with the land, and nature-based mindfulness practices.

RENEWAL
Return to the The Oak House Studio & Therapies for an afternoon of renewing, rest with restorative and yin yoga. End the day with a deeply relaxing yoga nidra practice accompanied by sound therapy.

Join us on Sunday 11 May, 10.30-16.30 and for a limited time you can book this retreat for just £99.00 (full price £135.00). Enter discount code ‘Beltane’ at the time of checkout.

***This will be available when booking before 9 February***

OR, you can pay just £27.00 now and set up a 5 monthly payment plan to spread the cost.

Find out more and book your place at the link below. I hope you can join us 🥰

https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/beltane-retreat/

20/01/2025

It's blue monday, apparently, so you may be feeling blue, but you also be feeling:

💚Green: because those ny resolutions are sticking and your spinach smoothie actually tasted good today.

💗Pink: because you just run round the block (or managed to get out of bed - both count!).

❤️Red: because you left your yoga mat in the car... and it's freezing outside.

💛Yellow: because someone made you smile, or maybe the sun popped out for 5 seconds, and you just happened to be outside.

🌈Rainbow: because, let's face it, being human is a roller coaster of emotions, and feeling all the colours is what makes the journey worthwhile.

Blue Monday is a myth. Feel what you feel, embrace it, and maybe even laugh at the absurdity of it all. Mondays are what you make them—blue, green, or glittery gold! ✨

17/01/2025

This year our New Year retreat focused on celebrating our wins rather than setting a whole bundle of new intentions that pile on the pressure to do more and be more. I love this practice so much that I wrote a new journal post about it and recorded a meditation for you to use!

These resources can help you shift your perspective, focus on what’s gone well, and really let it sink in so you can recognise your abundance and what is positive and right in your world. This approach is more likely to lead to sustainable happiness, where you're not constantly seeking "more, bigger, better." We also increase our confidence, improve our mental well-being, and build resilience.

You can practice here but if you don't have time save for later and carve some reflection space for yourself. Or you can read the full journal post and practice via the link below.

I would love to hear how you find these resources. Did you find them helpful? Is this something you do already? Your feedback is invaluable!

Wishing you a lovely weekend ahead 🤍

https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/celebrating-your-wins/

14/01/2025

It may have been chilly on Sunday but there was so much warmth shared at our New Year retreat The Oak House Studio & Therapies 💖 I'm always amazed at how a group of strangers can come together and create such a beautiful day. Forever gratfeul to these souls, this beautiful space and the land for holding us.

We explored 'celebrating our wins' and took a more mindful appraoch to New Year's resolutions by focusing on whats gone well and really letting it sink in. This can support a more sustainable form of happiness, where we recognise our abundance and what is positive and right in your world insead of chasing after the next big thing.

✨️ I love this practice so much that I wrote a journal post about it and recorded a meditation reflection practice for you. Check it via the link below.

And if you'd like to join our next retreat at Hatfield House we'll be back on Sunday 11 May, celebrating Beltane and all it's growth and potential.

Journal - https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/celebrating-your-wins/
Beltane Retreat - https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/beltane-retreat/

11/01/2025

Loving being back with my colour-coordinated ladies this week 💜 We've been exploring the question, "Is this universe a friendly place?"—a question Einstein says humanity and each individual should answer for themselves. According to him, if we see the universe as unfriendly, we'll use technology and resources to protect ourselves, which might lead to isolation or destruction. If we see it as neutral, life will seem random and meaningless. But if we view the universe as friendly, we'll use our knowledge to understand it, finding safety and power through understanding rather than fear.

Essentially, our perspective on the universe shapes how we live and interact with the world. Over the next few weeks, we're going to explore how we can tap into the fundamental, intrinsic goodness within ourselves, others, and all beings. No small task given all the divisions and disconnections in the world, but we have to start somewhere—and that place is here with ourselves, on the mat! If you feel ready to do the work, come join us! We have a few spaces available on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Check out the details via the link below, and if you have any queries, do get in touch.

https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/evolving-through-yoga/

09/01/2025

Hatfield House holds a very special place in my heart. Every visit feels like coming home—it welcomes, uplifts, and calms, reminding me that all is well. I feel incredibly fortunate to walk these grounds daily and to host retreats where we can explore the picturesque surroundings, practice in the beautiful Oak House, and reconnect with ourselves and each other. The tranquil environment provides a perfect backdrop for personal growth and rejuvenation, making each visit a profoundly enriching experience.

As we welcome the coming year, I'm excited to invite you to the Illuminating New Year Retreat The Oak House Studio & Therapies. This retreat is designed to inspire, energise, and awaken your own new beginnings and spark of new life and inspiration.

Join me this Sunday, 12 January, from 10:30 to 16:30, for a day dedicated to clarity and calm. Immerse yourself in yoga, meditation, and self-reflection as we start the year together with intention and peace.

You can find out more and book a last-minute space below, hope you can join us 🥰

https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/illuminating-new-year-retreat-2025/

08/01/2025

How's your week going? Are you settling back into routine? I've heard from some that it's a bit of a shock to the system after a spacious break so if you're feeling that I've recorded an 'Embracing Ease' practice, just 8 minutes to learn how to invite in ease when we need it. This can be used anywhere, anytime. You can shorten it to just a few minutes when you have the steps down. I've also added it to the journal post I shared on Monday in case you prefer to read the steps, you'll find that at the link below. I'd love to hear how you get on so do share in the comments.

Sending you lots of love and ease for the rest of the week 🥰

https://www.woodlandyoga.co.uk/embracing-ease-in-2025/

06/01/2025

To help ease us into the new year, here's my offerings for January, hope you can join me!

💚 Starting Tuesday 7 January Evolving through Yoga Park Trust - 6-weeks of yoga to guide you through personal growth while positively impacting those around you.

💚 Sunday 12 January Illuminating New Year Retreat The Oak House Studio & Therapies - whole day retreat to immerse yourself in a whole day of yoga, meditation, and self-reflection.

💚 Thursday 16 January Nourish & Nidra online & recorded- 1.5 hour workshop to completely bliss out and find ease and space in body, mind and heart.

💚 Sunday 19 January The Art of Flow Highfield Park Trust - 3-hour workshop to help you explore the foundational principles of flow yoga and build a solid foundation for your practice.

💚 Saturday 25 January Calm in the Chaos The Kinsbourne Barn - a mini-retreat designed to help you navigate life’s challenges.

Let’s embrace ease together in 2025! Details via link below but any queries get in touch.

https://linktr.ee/louwoodlandyoga

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Heartwood Forest
Saint Albans
AL49DQ

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Monday	6:30pm - 8:45pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 10:30am
	6:30pm - 8:45pm
Friday	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday	9:30am - 10:30am

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https://woodlandyoga.co.uk/

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