Once Upon a Pose

24/08/2023

24/08/2023

All About Yoga 🧘‍♂️

24/08/2023

Once Upon A Pose has had a take a fairly long pause as many of you’ll know… 💛🦊

I have been meaning to post for a while but adulting has taken over and I have had to take a breather.

With surgery last summer, a change of school setting in my day job, buying a renovation project with my partner and getting a crazy puppy….life seemed to be rather hectic.

I have still been teaching Children’s Yoga in my school setting and will continue to do so. When my life allows, I will start offering sessions again but until then I am focusing on my own practice with the amazing teachers on island.

We all know finding a work, life balance can be a constant struggle but it is also important for us to recognise that we can’t do everything all the time!

I wanted to take this time to share some exciting yoga sessions that are being offered on island!

Check out ! It brings me so much joy to see a range of children’s classes being offered as well as teen yoga. I am so grateful to my Mum for dragging me along to Yoga every Saturday in my teens. 🙏🏻

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25/01/2023

Once Upon a Pose is looking forward to the first session of 2023!

Please message Anna on Facebook or Instagram if you’d like to sign your child up!

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26/12/2022

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It was so amazing to get back into the Yoga Studio on Friday for some Festive Fun.

We practised our Ho Ho Ho Breathing, warmed up with a game of Santa Says, played Pass the Parcel revealing a new yoga pose within each layer, balanced on ice bergs, raced our sleighs and finished with a guided meditation.

I hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas and I look forward to my next session in the New Year.

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08/12/2022

🎅 WHAT'S ON this weekend for families...

--- Saturday 10th Dec ---

🎄 All day event, Post Box Topper Trail with £50 prize, FREE to enter
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/post-box-topper-christmas-trail/

🎄 All day event, 12 Bays of Christmas, Adult £15, child (5-17yrs) £5, *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/the-12-bays-of-christmas-2/

🎄 All day event, Christmas Family Walking Cluedo Game – in St Saviours! Starting from the St Saviour’s Community Centre, FREE to play.
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/christmas-family-walking-cluedo-game-in-st-saviours/

🎄 From 8:45am Herm Christmas Shopping Trips, Discounted Isle of Herm Ferry fares, adults £5, child £2 return *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/herm-christmas-shopping-trips/

🎄 9am to 4pm Feed Nanny Goats, Golden Guernsey Goats Cheese, Le Douit Beuval, Route des Sages, St Peters, £1 per bag of feed
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/feed-nanny-goats/

🎄 9:30am MTG Escapes – Totally Scrooged, St Saviour’s Community Centre, tickets from £5 *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/totally-scrooged-escape-room/

🎄 9:30am Journey to the North Pole Grotto, Earlswood Garden Centre, £14 *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/journey-to-the-north-pole-grotto/

🎄 Christmas Market at Guernsey Market Place
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/christmas-market-at-guernsey-market-place/

🎄 10am to 3pm Le Friquet Ice Skating, Le Friquet Garden Centre, adult £11, child £9 *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/le-friquet-ice-skating/

🎄 10am Saturday Skate Lessons (all ages welcome), Jubilee Skate Park, FREE
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/saturday-skate-lessons-free/

🎄 10am to 7:15pm Magical Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride (3yrs+), Le Friquet Garden Centre, £5 per person *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/magical-virtual-reality-sleigh-ride/

🎄 10am/2pm Tin Whistle Productions presents Jack Frost, Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts, adult £20, child £15 *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/tin-whistle-productions-presents-jack-frost/

🎄 10:30am to 2pm Les Voies School Christmas Fayre with Santa’s Grotto, Les Cotils
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/les-voies-school-christmas-fayre-with-santas-grotto/

🎄 11am to 12:30pm Parent and Child German Christmas Workshop, Accent Language School, £10 per child *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/parent-and-child-german-christmas-workshop/

🎄 11am to 11:30am Family Stories, Guille-Alles Library, St Peter Port, FREE
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/family-stories/

🎄 11am to 4:30pm Christmas Market, St Martin’s Community Centre
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/christmas-market-st-martins-community-centre/

🎄 11:15am to 12:15pm Up Climbing Toddler Session (2-4yrs), Up Climbing, £7.50 *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/up-climbing-toddler-holiday-sessions-2-4yrs-780/

🎄 11:30am to 3:30pm Christmas Fayre and Narnia Grotto Experience, Blanchelande College
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/christmas-fayre-and-narnia-grotto-experience/

🎄 1pm to 1:45pm Musical Tree – Musical Families (up to 5yrs), Bright Beginnings Children Centre, £12 per child *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/musical-tree-musical-families-up-to-5-yrs-block-2-152/

🎄 1pm to 3pm Little Black Dog Xmas Fayre, Vale Parish Douzaine
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/little-black-dog-xmas-fayre-raffle/

🎄 1pm to 4pm The Big Christmas Market, St Paul’s Church Hall
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/the-big-christmas-market/

🎄 Domes at the Duke, Duke of Richmond Hotel, £50pp *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/domes-at-the-duke/

🎄 From 5:30pm Sheepy 2022 Charity Xmas Tractor Run
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/sheepy-2022-charity-xmas-tractor-run/

🎄 7pm Christmas Concert, Capelles Methodist Church, £10pp
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/christmas-concert/

🎄 7:30pm St Stephens Players presents Red Riding Hood, St Stephen’s Community Centre, Adults £15, child £10, OAP £10 *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/red-riding-hood/

--- Sunday 11th Dec ---

⛄️ All day event, Christmas Family Walking Cluedo Game – in St Saviours! Starting from the St Saviour’s Community Centre, FREE to play.
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/christmas-family-walking-cluedo-game-in-st-saviours/

⛄️ All day event, Post Box Topper Trail with £50 prize, FREE to enter
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/post-box-topper-christmas-trail/

⛄️ All day event, 12 Bays of Christmas, Adult £15, child (5-17yrs) £5, *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/the-12-bays-of-christmas-2/

⛄️ 10am Journey to the North Pole Grotto, Earlswood Garden Centre, £14 *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/journey-to-the-north-pole-grotto/

⛄️ 10am to 4pm Candie Christmas, Guernsey Museum at Candie, normal admission applies, FREE with Discovery pass
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/candie-christmas/

⛄️ 10am to 4pm Le Friquet Ice Skating, Le Friquet Garden Centre, adult £11, child £9 *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/le-friquet-ice-skating/

⛄️ 10am to 7:15pm Magical Virtual Reality Sleigh Ride (3yrs+), Le Friquet Garden Centre, £5 per person *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/magical-virtual-reality-sleigh-ride/

⛄️ 10am/2pm Tin Whistle Productions presents Jack Frost, Princess Royal Centre for Performing Arts, adult £20, child £15 *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/tin-whistle-productions-presents-jack-frost/

⛄️ 11am Santa Fun Run, Pembroke Bay, Over 12yrs £10, under 12yrs £5, family £25 *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/santa-fun-run/

⛄️ 11am to 11:45am Christmas Carols at Waitrose Cafe, Waitrose Admiral Park
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/christmas-carols-at-waitrose-cafe-admiral-park/

⛄️ 12pm to 5pm Alpine Lodge Family Sunday, The OGH, £55 per adult, £25 13 - 17 years, £20 for under 12’s *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/alpine-lodge-family-sundays/

⛄️ 12pm to 6pm Rock ‘n’ Roast at the Mermaid, Mermaid Tavern Herm *TABLE BOOKING ADVISED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/rock-n-roast-at-the-mermaid/

⛄️ 12pm to 4pm Guernsey Small Business Christmas Market, Rohais Badminton Halls
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/christmas-market-6/

⛄️ 1pm to 3pm Mulled Wine and Mince Pies in Lihou House with Santa’s Grotto, Lihou Island, Santa’s Grotto £5 per child
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/mulled-wine-and-mince-pies-in-lihou-house-2/

⛄️ 1pm to 3pm Guernsey Raiders Christmas Party, Footes Lane
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/guernsey-raiders-christmas-party-2/

⛄️ 6pm to 10pm St Peter Port Christmas Lights Drive Through
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/st-peter-port-christmas-lights-drive-through/

⛄️ 6:15pm The Polar Express with Petit Train and Iris & Dora, departs Albert Pier, £25 *BOOKING REQUIRED*
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/the-polar-express-with-iris-dora-and-petit-train-guernsey/

⛄️ 7pm Christmas with the Glees, Town Church, St Peter Port
https://guernseywithkids.com/events/christmas-with-the-glees/

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Up Climbing Guernsey Musical Tree Duke of Richmond Hotel Guernsey Glee Singers The Lihou Charitable Trust Herm Island Golden Guernsey Goats Cheese Petit Train Guernsey Tin Whistle Productions Sprinkle of Magic MTG Escapes

06/12/2022

What's on Guernsey 10th Dec: Head to Accent Language School for their Cultural Workshop about German Christmas traditions!

01/12/2022

🎄🦊Festive Children’s Yoga 🦊🎄

Once Upon a Pose is eager to get back into the studio and what better time of year than Christmas!

Sign your child up for a Festive themed session of movement, storytelling, play and relaxation.

The class will take place at the wonderful in St Peter Port. The perfect spot to drop your little being off for an hour and a half of fun whilst you can buy any last minute gifts or quite frankly enjoy a coffee in peace before the festive madness begins.

Please contact Anna on onceuponaposeguernsey@outlook.com or message using fb/insta.

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11/07/2022

🦊Once Upon A Pose Update 🦊

I have had a few messages enquiring about Summer Yoga Sessions. Unfortunately, I am unable to run any classes this Summer.

Thank you to all my loyal supporters. I will very much miss my mini yogis but will of course update my page as soon as I’m back to the mat.

If your little one cannot wait that long. I know they’re some wonderful Yoga coaches on island who cater for children as well such as .

Namaste 🙏🏻 and enjoy the ☀️

12/05/2022

Every session intends to teach children positive, mindful habits that allow them to develop ways to manage difficult moments.

Tools such as breathing, movement, storytelling and play can help to promote calm in the everyday go, go, go!

Let’s help children become aware of the beautiful art of self-care. This is likely to help them navigate the complex journey through to adulthood.

25/04/2022

Stillness Meditation is a very big ask of anyone but particularly children. Let’s be honest adults, who finds it difficult to relax?

The more children practise relaxation, the more familiar and comfortable this feeling becomes. Children are often over scheduled, overstimulated and overwhelmed.

Ways to support Stillness Meditation:

🦊 Start with a short practice and slowly increase the time.
🦊Use visualisations to guide the mind incorporating all the senses.
🦊 Allow children to choose a comfortable position or whether they want an eye pillow or blanket.
🦊Use a breathing buddy or sensory tool.