Vibrantly Alive Nicola

28/09/2025

If you love being active and exploring new places then I can highly recommend a walking holiday! 🥾☀️

My husband and I have just enjoyed a week hiking in Tuscany, mostly along the ancient Via Francigena. We started in Volterra, walked to San Gimignano, then Colle de Val D’Elsa and Sienna before finishing the holiday with a couple of nights in Florence.

Each day was about 20km of walking so we got to see the beautiful Tuscan countryside but also had plenty of time left over to explore our destination towns (and their food and wine!) 😜
We even had time for an Italian cookery course and a wine tour 😋🇮🇹🍕🍝🍷🍇

All in all, a great way to explore several different places within one holiday and to enjoy the beautiful countryside which connects them 🥰

05/09/2025

Update: now fully booked 🙏🌕🎇🍁🍂🎆

25/08/2025

Full Moon Day & Night Retreat
9.30am November 5th - 11.00am November 6th - The Tree Relaxation Retreat Rosedale - £275pp (sharing); £325pp (single occupancy)

Join me in the heart of the North York Moors for a whole day and night of deep self-care...

This retreat combines Yoga, Pilates, facial skincare, hiking with breathtaking views, nourishing home-made food, gong sound therapy, a spa experience, and a full-moon meditation around the fire pit.

I'm delighted to be joined by three amazing guest practitioners to make this event extra special. Highlights include:

- Facial masterclass, led by guest expert Ruth Gordon, using organic Tropic skincare products, tailored to your skin type
- Gong Sound Bath, led by Edward Harpin, founder of The Tree Relaxation Retreat
- An evening of moon-lit activities, including use of the hot tub, sauna, cold plunge, and fire circle
- A guided full moon meditation under the stars led by founder of Meditate to Elevate - Jo Pickard
- Yoga & Pilates Fusion, and a Restorative Yoga Class, all led by me
- Delicious home-made lunch, dinner, breakfast and snacks lovingly prepared by me
- Overnight accommodation at the wonderful Tree Relaxation Retreat in Rosedale

Join me on bonfire night for this transformative retreat experience!

For more information and a full itinerary of the day, please see https://vibrantlyalive.co.uk/retreats

20/08/2025

UPDATE: Now fully booked

Autumn Day Retreat
October 8th 2025 - 9.30am-4.30pm - The Tree Relaxation Retreat £160

Last two spaces remaining!

Join me for a Women's Day Retreat in the heart of the North York Moors to enliven and soothe your senses.

This retreat includes energising and restorative Yoga, an essential oils workshop, a gong sound bath, an invigorating walk with breathtaking views, and a nutritious home-made lunch.

Learn about the power of essential oils from Jody Lam, doTerra Wellness Advocate & Accupuncturist, and create your very own signature blend to take home.

With your senses enlivened, enjoy bathing in the sounds of the Gong, led by Edward Harpin, founder of The Tree.

If you love Yoga, being outside in nature, meditation and essential oils, then this is just for you.

For more information and a full itinerary of the day, please see https://vibrantlyalive.co.uk/retreats

11/08/2025

I had the most beautiful request for a set of mala beads last week…

A lady wanted to create a very special gift for her sister’s 40th birthday. She wanted the mala to reflect quite specific qualities and to match her sister’s preference for colour and texture. So we chose the stones and the tassel together and this was the end result…

A beautiful mala with matching bracelet, made from white jade, moonstone, golden tiger eye, blue tiger eye, blue sea sediment jasper, blue cracked fire-dragon agate, citrine, Persian gulf chalcedony, wooden beads, white lava stone, and a golden silk tassel ❤️

These stones are believed to bring good fortune, change, grounding, abundance, stability, calm, creativity, emotional balance, peace, and inner harmony.

A beautiful gift, hand-made, gift wrapped and posted with love. 🥰

If you would like a special gift making for your loved-one, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I love creating malas and bracelets with meaning.

05/08/2025

A few shots from Yesterday’s day retreat, which saw a wonderful group of women come together in the beautiful surroundings of Ampleforth Abbey.

We enjoyed Yoga, breath-work, meditation, a walk in nature, a delicious healthy lunch, and a mala-bead making workshop. A gorgeous day 🥰

15/07/2025

If you’re a Yogi or perhaps you’re just interested in breath-work then you might find my latest blog interesting. I take a deep dive in to the subject of pranayama - Yoga breath-work. This is the second in a series of blogs I have written exploring the various aspects of Yoga lifestyle.

This one is the result of years of practice and teaching, and months of re-reading books on the subject! I hope you find it interesting. 🙏

This is the second in a series of blogs I have written exploring the many rich components of a Yoga lifestyle. With this blog, I hope to introduce you to the subject of Yoga breathwork, known as Pranayama. This isn't a ...

10/07/2025

Due to a last minute cancellation I have one space available at my Women’s Day Retreat on August 4th at Ampleforth Abbey in North Yorkshire.

Join me for a day of Yoga, meditation, breath work, mindful walking, a delicious homemade picnic, and learn how to make your own mala meditation beads to take home.

For more information see my website: https://vibrantlyalive.co.uk/retreats

Please contact me on 07793021155 to book 🙏

25/06/2025

And so followed a magical day retreat, set in the gardens of Nunnington hall…

12 wonderful women arrived to welcome drinks, yoga and meditation, followed by a mindful walk through the gardens, some quiet journaling and reflection time, before the second part of the day began - a watercolour painting workshop with Ione Harrison.

Everyone embraced their creativity and learnt new skills, before breaking for a healthy and delicious homemade lunch. Once nourished and satisfied, the art workshop resumed and they all completed their beautiful paintings before final refreshments and goodbyes. What a special day 🥰🙏

Images beautifully captured by Jodi Johnston Photography

For more information about future retreats, please see my website https://vibrantlyalive.co.uk/retreats

25/06/2025

The first part of the set up for my retreat day at Nunnington hall…
Ready for guests to arrive for their welcome drinks, followed by morning Yoga and meditation…

25/06/2025

On Monday morning I arrived at Nunnington Hall to set up for my day retreat. I thought you might like to see the process, so here is the pre-event video… (photos of the event to follow!) 🥰

01/06/2025

8 years ago today I posted this. I am pleased to say that I kept trusting the universe and stayed on that journey. It’s been an incredible 8 years!