Vibrantly Alive Nicola

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!

01/06/2025

This afternoon’s creations. Each for a different woman…

One for a friend in need of some extra strength and wisdom during a very challenging time of deep change, so her bracelet contains moonstone, lapis lazuli, green dragon agate and aventurine.

Another for a friend who deserved a thank you, so her bracelet contains the crystals that jumped out to me when I thought of her - jasper, quartz and rhodochrosite - all reds and vibrant pinks. Plus, I’ve included porous white lava stone which I’ll infuse with essential oil before sending it to her, so it’ll act as a scent diffuser too 🥰

And another for a birthday girl turning 12 who adores green, so her bracelet contains green peridot, epidot and Jade, reflecting growth, individuality and strength.

Beautiful gifts for beautiful women ❤️🙏🥰

If you would like a personalised crystal bracelet making for someone special to you, just drop me a line 😊

26/05/2025

I am so honoured to have my mala beads and bracelets displayed for sale at The Tree Relaxation Retreat in Rosedale. 🌲💎

I can’t think of a more beautiful space to have them in.

For more information about my beads, please visit my webpage https://vibrantlyalive.co.uk/mala-beads

19/03/2025

Come to The Plough at Wombleton this evening and enjoy their Spring Maker’s Market, showcasing local artisan products and crafts.

I will be there selling my mala beads, alongside stalls offering arts and crafts, beauty products, clothing, sculpture, and ceramics.

7-9pm at The Plough in Wombleton.

See you there after I have taught my women’s strength classes this evening ❤️

My handmade mala beads come with their own gift bag and information sheet. All malas are hand made by me using semi precious and natural wooden beads. Payment can be taken in cash or by card 🥰

12/03/2025

Only in North Yorkshire… this morning a chicken appeared behind me when I was teaching a yoga class🤣