Dr Lucy Connor - Restorative Yoga, Mindful Movement & Energy Healing

21/02/2025

We have some pretty big news ♥️✨

It’s been a complete privilege to serve the Orange Bloom Yoga Studio community over these last 4 years and I am so excited to share with you its next chapter….

Orange Bloom is evolving into InspireHER, —a community hub for women at every stage of life—from pregnancy through to motherhood, career changes, menopause, and beyond. Our goal is to create a space where women feel supported, uplifted, and connected. We’ll be expanding to offer a wide range of classes, workshops, events, and community groups, alongside our existing yoga and well-being sessions. There will also be mixed gender classes as there are now.

I’ll not only still be here, teaching as always, but I’m incredibly proud to stand alongside Helen Fenton and Meg in leading and helping shape what we offer and how we best serve YOU.

Our mission means so much to me, and I’d love so much for you to be part of it.

First and foremost your wants, needs and wishes are front and centre - so please share your thoughts in our community questionnaire and help shape InspireHER into something truly special (link below).

Additionally if you’d like to support us, any donation no matter what size, will be very gratefully received via our GoFundMe (more info and link below

I can’t wait to take this next step with you!

Lucy 💛✨

Meg, Helen and Lucy are the amazing women behind inspireHER CIC, a movement dedicated to empowering women in Stockport through connection, collaboration, and well-being.

We’re building a hub for women at every stage of life—from pregnancy to menopause (and beyond), career support to crystal healing. Our goal is to create a space where women feel supported, uplifted, and connected. Yoga classes and some wellbeing sessions will be in place from our first official day in business – 1 April – and we’ll be expanding to offer a wide range of classes, workshops, events, and community groups.

But…we need your help!

We’re working hard on our business plan and grant applications to ensure inspireHER is sustainable and accessible to all women, whatever their financial background. In the meantime, if you could generously support our fundraising campaign we would be grateful. We’ll pop the link in comments/bio. Whatever you can spare and/or a share with friends and family would mean the world to us.

Your input matters!

We want to create a truly special community for you. Please take a moment to fill out our updated Community Consultation Form to help shape the future of inspireHER (also in comments/bio)

Thank you for your support as we start on this journey and beyond. We are SO excited to begin and we can’t wait for you to join us.

26/11/2024

Hello, my loves,

There will be no Still Space or Moon classes
in December, as unfortunately we couldn’t find suitable dates that aligned with everyone’s busy Holiday season schedules. Rest assured, we’ll be using this time to reflect and plan for an inspiring year ahead.

However, there’s still an incredible opportunity to join Helen Fenton and I for the most magical Winter Solstice Retreat Day!

✨ Part 1: Winter Solstice Retreat – Deep Rest & Self-Care ✨
December 8th | 09:30 AM – 4:30 PM | £85 | Edale Village Hall

This retreat is a nourishing blend of seasonal yoga, self-care rituals, and grounding activities to honor the natural rhythms of winter and prepare you for the year ahead. Whether you join for one day or both, these retreats are designed to guide you through the darker months with clarity and renewal.

Highlights include:

✨Seasonal yoga for stillness and release
✨A masterclass on the power of winter self-care
✨A meditative winter walk and talisman crafting
✨Guided deep rest meditation & sound bath by candlelight
✨Seasonal nourishment with wholesome food and herbal teas

Let us support you in carving out time for rest and reflection as the year draws to a close.

✨ Why you need this: ✨
In the holiday rush, it’s easy to forget your own well-being. This retreat gives you the space to slow down, align with the season’s quiet energy, and release the year’s tension in a supportive, nurturing environment.

Pricing:

£85 per retreat
£149 for both days - Part 2 is in January (save £21 + receive a Wintering Wellness Guide)

For another completely magical experience, you can also join me on December 15th for a Winter Energy Reset Group Crystal Healing Circle at Orange Bloom Yoga Studio. This session is perfect for letting go of what no longer serves you and stepping into the solstice energy with clarity and balance.

December 15th 3-4:30pm | £19 per person
Book directly through Orange Bloom Yoga Studio, Hazel Grove

And finally, exciting news—Still Space dates for 2024 (January to June) are now available for booking!
📔 Here they are for your diaries:
January - 5th
February - 2nd
March - 2nd
April - 6th
May - 11th
June - 1st

Sending you love, warmth, and winter magic,

Lu x x x

12/11/2024

Hello lovely Souls ♥️👋

Our 2025 retreat schedule is now finalised and has just landed in the inboxes of all those that requested it 💌

We’re beyond thrilled to share our 2025 retreat season with you—it’s our most heartfelt, transformative lineup yet!

After three beautiful years of guiding healing journeys, Helen and I have crafted six unique retreats for the year ahead, each offering a space to reconnect, restore, and embrace your true self.

Here’s what’s in store:

✨ Winter Solstice Day Retreat: Deep Rest & Self-Care
✨ New Year Visioning Day Retreat: Dream & Renew
✨ Awaken the Healing Within
✨ Reconnect to Your Roots
✨ Fall into Balance: An Autumn Reset Day
✨ Rise of the Witch

Plus, this year we’re bringing in something special: 1:1 therapy options, including Reiki, crystal healing, massage, and womb therapy, for even deeper, personalised support.

We’d love to have you with us in 2025 to share in these experiences.

Comment or message us for the full brochure—I can’t wait to see where this journey takes us!

Fenton

09/09/2024

We’re just going to leave this here… 🥰☺️😋

With under two weeks to go now, we’re so excited to welcome you for our Autumn Equinox Retreat Weekend 🍂

Due to two late cancellations we have two spots available on this previously fully-booked Autumn Retreat in Edale, happening September 22nd-24th. This retreat is truly special—a weekend of deep nourishment, intuitive yoga, and soul-soothing practices in the stunning Peak District. We’ll celebrate the Equinox together, marking the transition from summer to autumn with intention and care.

These two spaces are in the shared family room at £380 per person, and we’d love to make it easier for you to join. If you can bring a friend along, you’ll both receive £50 off (this applies to those of you already booked on too!)—a little incentive to share this magical experience with someone you love. 💫

Just get in touch ♥️

30/07/2024

Join Helen Fenton and me for an unforgettable weekend retreat filled with nourishment, relaxation, and connection. This unique experience, nestled at the foot of Kinder and along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail, offers the perfect setting for a rejuvenating escape.

Immerse yourself in nature while exploring a variety of healing modalities, including therapeutic yoga, breath practice, and a rejuvenating sound bath. This retreat is designed to honor the rhythm of the year, providing a perfect reset for your body and soul.

Our gentle yoga sessions are tailored to your comfort, encouraging movement that feels right for you, so no need for an ‘physically advanced’ practice. Additionally, enjoy nutritious and healthy meals loving prepared by our gorgeous chef Naomi that nourish your body and complement the healing atmosphere of the retreat.

This is a rare opportunity, as we have just one spot left on what was a fully booked retreat. We'd love for you to join us ♥️

10/07/2024

We’ve had a last minute spot pop up for our Autumn Equinox Weekend Retreat, 20th-22nd September in beautiful Edale and we would absolutely love to have you ♥️✨

Previously fully booked, it’s a family (sharing) room spot that’s become available. Think beautiful relaxing yoga (suitable for everyone, even if you’ve never stepped on a yoga mat in your life!), women’s wisdom, sound healing, nature, connection and the most delicious menu from our lovely Naomi.

It’s just £390 for the weekend and we can promise that you’ll leave feeling completely nourished, mind, body and soul.

Please just message me with any questions, I’m here to answer them 🙋🏻‍♀️💫

13/05/2024

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24/03/2024

What a lovely workshop yesterday ♥️✨

So lovely to share some Spring equinox themed gentle movement ♥️✨

Good morning ♥️✨

We’ve been lucky enough to share lots of events lately so for those that haven’t joined us, here’s a little insight into us doing our favourite thing ✨💫

A big thanks to and for inviting us to share crystal and movement magic in their workshop yesterday 🖤✨ and of course the wonderful ladies that joined us 🫶🏻

We still can’t believe we get to call this work 💫

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