Oakwood Yoga

12/04/2026

Today we did a Yogis Walk for Nepal route from Alport near Youlgreave. It took in paths I have never been on before. We were in dales and wide open fields...lots of variety. What was particularly lovely was listening to the birds and especially the skylarks. So I wanted to share this poem, as the bird song makes me smile whenever I take the time to listen.
Much to Mourn

The mourning dove's call
floats from tree to ear.
She's clear there is much
to mourn in this world,
yet she flies with
lightness and grace,
backlit by sunlight.
I'm grateful for any bit
of hope that comes
to me these days.

Danna Faulds

06/04/2026

I like this ….

What if the last judgment is simply the moment you stop judging yourself?

21/03/2026

Love this. May you have stillness in your day. 🙏🌻🙏

Stillness is vital to the world of the soul. If as you age you become more still, you will discover that stillness can be a great companion. The fragments of your life will have time to unify, and the places where your soul-shelter is wounded or broken will have time to knit and heal. You will be able to return to yourself. In this stillness, you will engage your soul. Many people miss out on themselves completely as they journey through life. They know others, they know places, they know skills, they know their work, but tragically, they do not know themselves at all. Aging can be a lovely time of ripening when you actually meet yourself, indeed maybe for the first time. There are beautiful lines from T. S. Eliot that say:

'And the end of all our exploring
Will be to arrive where we started
And know the place for the first time.'

JOHN O'DONOHUE

Excerpt from the book, Anam Cara,
25th Anniversary Edition.
Ordering Info: https://johnodonohue.com/anam-cara

County Kerry, Ireland
Photo: © Ann Cahill

22/02/2026

Classes all back to normal 23rd Feb. Yippeee! See you on the mat 🙏🪷🙏

13/02/2026

We will be doing this tomorrow 🙏❤️🙏

13/02/2026

A little reminder…I’m hosting a class on 14th Feb based around Anahata Chakra (heart) if you would like to join me. Details in comments. 🪷🙏🪷

05/01/2026

Darley Abbey class this morning (5th Jan) has moved onto zoom. Better than cancelling totally. And it'll be warmer! xx

24/12/2025

Thank you 🙏
Thank you for being you; for supporting me so much this year.
Thank you for making me laugh; and ponder.
Thank you for making my life richer in every way.
I want to send you the merriest of Christmas wishes and the most joyous and healthiest wishes for 2026.
I so hope our paths come together again soon.
Take care. Rest well. Smile often 🕉️💞🪷💞🕉️

29/11/2025

If you are at a loose end this afternoon Kathy and I are running a workshop on Element of Water. Got so much to share (including cake!!). We are allowing you to go with your own flow within a little boundary. Come and join us. It’s at Breadsall Memorial Hall.
Love and OMs ###

24/10/2025

See below!!

All the details you need to join our classes this Autumn and an update from Phillipa

08/10/2025

There are no classes Wednesday 8th Oct or week of 13th Oct. So sorry 😢 🪷🙏🪷

29/07/2025

All the details you need to join our classes from September 2025, as well as details of our fundraiser and retreat for Nepal in late August.