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BeHappyYoga offers yoga therapy, 1-1 yoga and meditation teaching plus small group yoga classes to th

04/03/2026

What happens when yoga meets strength training? The research says: Everything! That’s why hybrid training approaches are having a moment.

Hybrid training like yoga and weights build strength AND aerobic capacity simultaneously - and you get to keep on doing what you love. Yoga.

Yoga Strong helps you to add resistance training into your movement mix without having to let go of what keeps you mentally balanced and calm. It is the smartest way to practice yoga and train your body at the same time.

If you are keen to get started with weight and resistance training, join me on my 8 week programme - Yoga Strong Total Transformation starts again on 13 April (studio) and 16 April (online) and if you’re not sure, here’s what the current cohort are saying about their journeys!

“I feel so much stronger than before, it’s been really amazing. I love it. The online classes are great and the what’s app group was really good, so nice to feel part of a team. I will be sad when it ends.”

“Definitely feeling a lot stronger and yoga when not wearing weights is so much easier now! The home videos are great and it’s good to know they are there when some extra practice is needed. The level of progression was good and steady and really liked belonging to the what app group.”

Learn more about the Yoga Strong Total Transformation programme https://behappyyoga.fit/yoga-strong-transformation-programme/

Book by March 31 and save £50 off the total cost. You’ll get live studio classes, wearable weights, on demand classes, weekly nutrition coaching and a fantastic supportive community to help you stay on track.

12/02/2026

Look at these incredible testimonials! When I saw the yogis on my 8 week Yoga Strong Programme this week I was so delighted with their transformations. And judging by this feedback, so are they! They are looking visibly stronger and more toned.

Weekly weighted yoga classes plus at home practices and targeted nutrition coaching is paying off. They look fantastic and are feeling it too.

And the benefits? Functional strength. More energy. Feeling good in their bodies and minds. Things like

😊Being able to hold shopping bags with ease
😊Not feeling tired carrying clubs on the golf course
😊Picking up grandchildren and more energy to play with them
😊Clothes feeling looser, arms and abs more toned
😊Feeling motivated to make more healthy choices
😊Sleeping more soundly and feeling more rested in the morning

In Yoga Strong we are focused on building functional strength and resilience, looking after our bodies and minds and boosting our bone health.

Would you benefit from something like this? The next programme starts in April, week commencing 13th with a pause for the school half term holidays.

There will be a new online only group, plus the usual in studio options. We will be meeting weekly for a 75 minute class with sessions boosted by targeted on demand classes you can do at home. Added to this you get tailored nutrition coaching and community support to set you up for success.

See the Courses page on my website www.behappyyoga.fit for full details and the session dates. There’s a £50 saving on the programme price if you book before March 31.

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09/02/2026

Men who practice yoga move better, sleep better and breathe better. My original men’s group have progressed so much since we began just over a year ago that I’m starting a new beginner’s group. Just for men. It’s a friendly and relaxed space to learn the foundations of yoga.

There are 2 spaces left in the group now - are you interested? Maybe for yourself or for someone you know who would benefit.

If you are interested and wondering what my men’s group think of these classes here’s some of their comments

“Changed the sessions each week as my skills developed or I had tweaks or pains that needed addressing”

“After a few weeks my back started to feel better than it has in decades”

“Fantastic yoga teacher who enables me not only to grow in my yoga but supports my whole wellbeing journey”

“Challenging yet relaxing all at the same time”

“Great place to practice in a small group, experienced and patient teacher”

“Provides just the right level of hands on approach and intensity that revitalises and refreshes me”

“Thank you for your support and encouragement plus the benefits yoga have brought me”

“Brilliant yoga class in a very relaxing studio”

To learn more about my men’s yoga classes visit my website:
https://behappyyoga.fit/yoga4men/
...and just contact me directly to secure your space. This new course is not listed on my studio booking system as it’s already almost full!

We start on 19 February, 8.15-9.15pm. You can come in person to my Kingston studio or join us live online from anywhere.

Course dates:
February - 19, 26
March - 5,12,26
April - 2, 9, 16

08/05/2025

🌱 Struggling with digestive issues from a busy lifestyle?
Find the answers to your personal digestive issues at our Yoga & Gut Health Workshop on 18 May in Kingston.

Here’s what past participants are saying:

“It was inspiring and informative on many levels, with two experts to guide and answer our questions. The calming yoga practice helped my digestion, and the nutritious afternoon tea made me rethink my food choices. I left feeling positive and happy!”

Don’t miss your chance to experience expert guidance, soothing yoga, and mindful, personalised nutrition -all designed to support your digestive health.

Spaces are limited-book your spot for 18 May now! Check bio for link to book

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07/05/2025

🧘‍♀️ Can Yoga Alone Prevent Bone & Muscle Loss? 🦴💪

Do you love yoga but think you should be doing resistance training too? Do you worry whether your yoga practice is enough to keep your bones and muscles strong as you age?

You are right to be thinking about this issue. Here’s what the latest research says and it might be different to what you previously thought…

✨ Bone Density:
A 10-year study found that just 12 minutes of daily yoga can increase bone density in the spine and femur! Yoga also boosts your balance, reducing your risk of falls and fractures. But the study wasn’t conclusive and it suggested that yoga wasn’t enough on its own.

✨ Muscle Mass:
Another study found that older women practicing yoga at least twice a week had higher muscle mass and lower body fat than non-exercisers. Yoga is a form of body weight training and it helps your body use protein more efficiently, which is key for keeping muscles strong.

⚠️ But here’s the thing….
is amazing and makes you feel fantastic. It is excellent for improving flexibility, posture, and joint health, but it may not offer the same bone-strengthening and muscle building benefits as weight training or resistance exercises.

That’s why now, experts are recommending you combine yoga with other weight-bearing activities for the best results - especially if you’re at risk for osteoporosis.

What’s the bottom line?
Yoga is a powerful tool for healthy aging, but for optimal bone and muscle health, experts recommend mixing it up with other forms of exercise! 🏋️‍♂️🚶‍♀️

And that’s why I’ve created YogaStrong to combine yoga and weights for the perfect total wellbeing practice combination.

Try it for yourself. Classes are every Wednesday at 6.30pm and Friday at 9.30am. Live online and in my gorgeous studio. Link in bio for booking and info.

14/04/2025

Just finalised my new timetable adding lots of fantastic new classes - Yoga Strong with weights, Yoga Chill - Restorative Yoga, extra Yoga & Pilates Fusion and Chair / Gentle Yoga classes. Plus all my original classes - Yoga Flow on Tuesdays and Saturdays and Hatha Yoga on a Thursday evening.

Chair Yoga now runs twice weekly on a Monday and a Friday at 10.30.

Yoga for Men is running every Monday now at 7.30pm.

All my chair yoga classes follow the Yoga4Health programme, the yoga model developed in partnership with the NHS and used by GPs for social prescribing.

One to one yoga and personalised yoga therapy courses are also available - please contact me to discuss your individual circumstances.

For more info visit www.behappyyoga.fit or email me - lesley@behappyyoga.fit

09/04/2025

Yoga Strong classes start TODAY!

By the time you hit your 50s, muscle loss accelerates and you could be losing up to 10% per decade! This is why for most people, yoga alone isn't enough to really maintain your muscle mass. But if you combine strong yoga practices with weights and strength training you've got an amazingly powerful combination.

That's why I have created Yoga Strong and I am so excited to be sharing this news with you today.

Every Wednesday at 6.30pm and Friday at 9.30am - in my Garden Room Studio, Surbiton or live online.

Yoga Strong includes poses that build strength, like planks, warrior sequences, and chair poses, it can be part of your muscle-maintenance routine and you'll get all the benefits of yoga with strength training too. 💪🔥

Book online to see the difference for yourself - https://www.behappyyoga.fit/book-yoga-class-yoga-therapy

02/04/2025

7 days to do before the first Yoga Strong class!

By the time you hit your 50s, muscle loss accelerates and you could be losing up to 10% per decade! This is why for most people, yoga alone isn't enough to really maintain your muscle mass. But if you combine strong yoga practices with weights and strength training you've got an amazingly powerful combination.

That's why I have created Yoga Strong and I am so excited to be sharing this news with you today.

First classes start on Wednesday 9 April at 6.30pm and Friday 11 April at 9.30am - in my Garden Room Studio, Surbiton or live online.

Yoga Strong includes poses that build strength, like planks, warrior sequences, and chair poses, it can be part of your muscle-maintenance routine and you'll get all the benefits of yoga with strength training too. 💪🔥

Book online to see the difference for yourself - https://www.behappyyoga.fit/book-yoga-class-yoga-therapy

31/03/2025

By the time you hit your 50s, muscle loss accelerates and you could be losing up to 10% per decade! This is why for most people, yoga alone isn't enough to really maintain your muscle mass. But if you combine strong yoga practices with weights and strength training you've got an amazingly powerful combination.

That's why I have created a new class, Yoga Strong and I am so excited to be sharing this news with you today.

First classes start on Wednesday 9 April at 6.30pm and Friday 11 April at 9.30am - in my Garden Room Studio, Surbiton or live online.

Yoga Strong includes poses that build strength, like planks, warrior sequences, and chair poses, it can be part of your muscle-maintenance routine and you'll get all the benefits of yoga with strength training too. 💪🔥

Book online to see the difference for yourself - https://www.behappyyoga.fit/book-yoga-class-yoga-therapy

19/03/2025

Your breath is the most powerful tool you have for transforming your wellbeing? And that’s why anyone and everyone can do yoga. If you can breathe you can do yoga and we can all breathe. Just some people need help to really make the most of their breathing.

Without the breath there’s no difference between yoga and going to any old fit class. So whilst many people just focus on perfecting yoga poses, the truth is that conscious, coherent breathing is where the real magic happens!

Your breath is the only bodily function that operates both automatically AND under your conscious control. This unique quality makes it the perfect bridge between your conscious mind and your autonomic nervous system.

🧠 THE BREATH-NERVOUS SYSTEM CONNECTION:
When you’re stressed, your breathing becomes shallow and rapid, triggering your sympathetic nervous system (fight-or-flight response). But when you consciously slow and deepen your breath, you activate your parasympathetic nervous system (rest-and-digest mode), literally changing your biochemistry within minutes! Learning how you can control these responses using your breath is what yoga therapists call developing vagal tone. It makes you more resilient, calm and confident. Amazing really.

💫 THIS IS WHY:
• Long exhales stimulate the vagus nerve, releasing calming neurotransmitters
• Diaphragmatic breathing increases oxygen exchange and lowers cortisol levels going you energy
• Rhythmic breathing synchronises heart rate and brain waves, creating coherence
• Breath awareness brings you into the present moment, reducing anxiety about past/future events.

In yoga therapy we don’t just move with the breath—we transform THROUGH the breath. It’s not just about doing yoga; it’s about becoming more aware, regulated, and present in every aspect of life.

👇 SPECIAL OFFER: Comment “BREATHE” below and I’ll DM you to book a FREE personalized breath assessment to discover your unique breath pattern and how it might be affecting your wellbeing! Limited to the first 15 people who comment!

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23 CRANES PARK Avenue
Surbiton

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http://www.behappyyoga.fit/

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Why Be Happy Yoga?

Hello, I'm Lesley Muir and a Yoga Alliance Qualified Teacher specialising in active, Vinyasa Flow style yoga classes.

I love yoga. It has helped me discover how to be happy and live in the moment, which is something I think everyone can relate to today. After enjoying a daily practice for many years, I decided to train as a teacher and completed my 200 hour teacher training course in July 2018.

My classes are designed to combine physical training with the chance to re-balance and de-stress. They are ideal for runners, cyclists and anyone else who wants to combine their sports training with yoga classes to improve flexibility and strength. People who want a yoga class that's slightly faster paced and more challenging will also enjoy my sessions.

Tailored for all abilities, each class starts and ends with pranayama breathing and a short meditation to calm the mind and help you to develop a greater ability to focus and concentrate.