Ridgeway Yoga

06/03/2026

Happy to share the news that Ruth from MooYoga will be taking the class on Tuesday 10 March, 6.00-7.15pm at Woodcote village hall. Ruth will be a familiar face to many of you, as she kindly covered my classes just over a year or two ago, and teaches in the hall on Wednesday evenings. We have a similar approach, as we also shared a teacher when we began our own practice and journey towards becoming teachers. Payment arrangements remain the same. Thank you Ruth for stepping in while I am away.

All good wishes, many Omms, and see you all again on Tuesday 17 March!

23/02/2026

2026 early spring classes start tomorrow, Tue 24 Feb, 6.00-7.15pm at Woodcote Village Hall. It's a 5-week term, 24 Feb – 24 March. £9 drop-in, or £40 if you pay in advance for the whole term (a £5 discount). Looking forward to welcoming you all, whether you are an existing, returning or a new yogi. In yoga, we start every day afresh. Each time we step on to the mat, we bring our attention to the ‘right here, right now’. Do bring or wear warm layers and a blanket to help keep you cosy for relaxation. It's easier to peel off a layer if you get too hot than not have enough to keep you warm!

16/02/2026

A reminder: there is no class tomorrow, Tuesday 17 February. Instead, I invite you to consider sitting quietly for 20 minutes, observing your breath. Thoughts, lists, worries may come to the surface. That's OK. Bring your attention back to your breath. Afterwards, give yourself a stretch and a hug 🧘‍♀️🧘🧘‍♂️

Our next term begins Tuesday 24 February, for a 5-week term, £9 drop-in, £40 in advance for the term (a £5 discount). All welcome.

04/01/2026

2026 classes start this coming week, Tue 6 Jan, 6.00-7.15pm at Woodcote Village Hall. It's a 6-week term, 6 Jan – 10 Feb. £9 drop-in, or £48 if you pay in advance for the whole term ((a £6 discount). Looking forward to welcoming you all, whether you are an existing, returning or a new yogi. In yoga, we start every day afresh. Each time we step on to the mat, we bring our attention to the ‘right here, right now’. Do bring or wear warm layers and a blanket to help keep you cosy for relaxation. It's easier to peel off a layer if you get too hot than not have enough to keep you warm!

03/11/2025

Early winter 2025 classes start tomorrow, Tue 4 Nov, 6.00-7.15pm at Woodcote Village Hall. It's a 7-week term, 4 Nov – 16 Dec. £9 drop-in, or £56 if you pay in advance for the whole term ((a £7 discount). All welcome. Mixed ability. Do bring or wear warm layers and a blanket to help keep you cosy for relaxation. It's easier to peel off a layer if you get too hot than not have enough to keep you warm!

29/08/2025

Autumn 2025 classes start next week, Tue 2 Sep, 6.00-7.15pm at Woodcote Village Hall: 2 Sep - 21 Oct, 8-week term, £9 drop-in, £64 in advance for the term, (an £8 discount); 4 Nov - 16 Dec, 7-week term, £9 drop-in, £56 in advance for the term (a £7 discount). All welcome. Do bring or wear warm layers and a blanket to help keep you cosy for relaxation. It's easier to peel off a layer if you get too hot than not have enough to keep you warm!

31/05/2025

THANK YOU to all who supported The Prison Phoenix Trust on Tuesday, whether by coming to the class or by donating in your absence. Together, you raised £152 - a fantastic amount. This was transferred to the trust this morning, Sat 31 May. You have truly made a difference. Your donations will help people in prison discover hope, healing, and a chance to rebuild their lives 🧘‍♀️🧘🧘‍♂️

24/05/2025

Usually, we have a week's break in the last week of May to coincide with the school half term holidays. Instead, please join me on Tues 27 May 6.00-7.15pm at Woodcote Village Hall for a class in aid of The Prison Phoenix Trust. It's a donate-what-you-would-like class. All welcome, no need to book, just turn up. You can pay as normal - by card reader, cash or online, and I will donate the total amount - and let you know how much you have raised!

The Prison Phoenix Trust encourages prisoners in the development of their spiritual welfare, through the practices of meditation and yoga, working with silence and the breath. It offers personal support to prisoners around the UK and the Republic of Ireland through teaching, workshops, correspondence, books and newsletters – and to prison staff too. The charity works with people of any faith, or of none, and it honours all religions.

I joined the charity about 3 months ago as their part-time Administrator, and the work they do is transformative. Through yoga and meditation, people in prison discover hope, healing, and a chance to rebuild their lives. If you listen to BBC Radio 4, you may have heard our recent Radio 4 Appeal, supported by actor Jeremy Irons. As he says, "It’s such a simple way to give people the structure and the grounding to begin to get themselves right." 💪💙 Find out more about the charity's work below

The Prison Phoenix Trust supports yoga and meditation for the rehabilitation of people in prison, training teachers and supporting individuals

29/04/2025

I ordered some beautiful primula dodecatheon last year at Chelssa Flower Show from the gorgeous stand by . When they arrived, they'd suffered a bit from unforeseen local postal delays, so I potted them up and hoped for the best. All have overwintered, died down as they were meant to, and grown strongly through spring, with these two beauties the first to flower ❤️

21/04/2025

Hasn't the cherry blossom been amazing this year? It is a wonderful and welcome sight I think. Glorious. And a good reminder to pause and enjoy the simple pleasures that life can bring. 2025 classes continue this week, starting tomorrow, Tues 22nd April at Woodcote Village Hall for a 5-week term (22nd April - 20 May inclusive), £9 drop-in or £40 for the term. All welcome!

I shall, though, be away on Tues 6 May, and I hope that one of my yoga colleagues can cover this class. If I am unable to find cover, then those of you who pay for the term can carry that class over into the following term, which runs from Tues 3 June - Tues 22 July (an 8-week term).

Do bring or wear warm layers and a blanket to help keep you cosy for relaxation. It's easier to peel off a layer if you get too hot than not have enough to keep you warm.

12/04/2025

During this 2-week break from Tuesday classes, I've been helping Withymead Nature Reserve, between Goring and South Stoke, get ready for its open season. Yesterday, I was spring cleaning the study centre with a colleague, in advance of our first Cream Tea Sunday (27th April 🥰) and afterwards we took a walk around the reserve. It's looking so, so beautiful at the moment. Do visit if you can. Open every Sunday til the end of August, and on Fridays for bookable 2-hour private visits. Entry is free, donations welcome.

26/03/2025

Hobnob yoga. They do like to get involved 😁❤️🐈