Yay4yoga

29/07/2026

BOOK YOUR OASIS TO UNWIND
Spaces tomorrow for the last class before a 2-week break.
After that a new 6-week block begins.
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Thursday 30/7, 7:30-8:30pm at Deeside Wellbeing Collective CIC studio in the heart of Banchory.
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I’d love to see you there 🤗
Your body and mind will thank you for the reset.
No experience needed. Booking via link https://www.yay4yoga.co.uk/schedule/ea183ff4-448d-4233-924b-3eae40037ce7_1785436200 or at www.yay4yoga.co.uk in “schedule”
Any questions at all please get in touch at [email protected]
Ali

22/07/2026

👋 Who’s joining me for class tomorrow evening - Thursday 23rd 7:30-8:30pm?

Expect a gently revitalising class, relieving stress in the shoulders, tension in the hips, lubricating the spine, allowing a softening into deep rest.

This week I have felt the strain of the classic mid-life sandwich, with travel, too much sitting, emotional stress and then trying to catch up on home life when my body craved rest. I’m guessing I’m not alone, as we typically try to embrace the summer “doing” alongside daily responsibilities as women. Yoga can help to draw a line in the sand, to reconnect with ourselves and press pause.

Gift yourself this hour and offer some balance back to your body; bring some ease to the mind.

This is a stand-alone class bookable by the week. This is a great opportunity to try a class before the next block of classes starts. No experience needed - whether you’re new to yoga, experienced or returning yogi, you are welcome.
£11
Book using this link
https://www.yay4yoga.co.uk/schedule/ea183ff4-448d-4233-924b-3eae40037ce7_1784831400

09/07/2026

~ 🦥 SLOTH YOGA! 🦥 ~
It’s so hot right now I was called to offer a theme of “slow like a sloth” this evening 😃
A favourite pose was a deluxe variation of forward facing savasana - just hanging out sloth-like on a pile of bolsters, cushions, blankets.
When the body is fully supported, the nervous system trusts it can let go of holding, tension… The mind stills. We more easily access deeply restorative rest.
Feedback confirmed the desired effect 😊💝😴
We closed the session in another Savasana relaxation pose, with a guided Cooling Stream visualisation - amazing how the mind really can cool the body.
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No class next week, but we’re back 23rd and 30th July.
Book by the week. Use this link

https://www.yay4yoga.co.uk/schedule

or email me, Ali, at [email protected]

08/07/2026

~ UNWIND ~
Book by the week during July.
Book online and come along to the cool studio on a Thursday evening at 7:30pm. Enjoy some relaxed gentle movement, easing out any tension, then settle into restorative yoga - soothing frazzled mind and body after the heat and activity of the day.
A savasana a day keeps the nonsense away.
At Deeside Wellbeing Collective CIC studio, Banchory
Thursdays 9th, 23rd, 30th July, 7:30-8:30pm.
Booking is essential but no experience is needed at all. You can book via the website schedule here
https://www.yay4yoga.co.uk/schedule

05/07/2026

~ RESTORATIVE YOGA ~
In tonight’s special extended session we took time. Time to gently release tension before tuning inwards, settling into deeply restful long lasting restorative yoga poses, with props galore - supporting, covering, weighting, hugging the body - all helping to down-regulate the nervous system and still the mind. “The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace.” Thich Nhat Hahn
We lingered over tea and nourishing home-bakes - a lovely group of women across the generations 🤗 Thank you for sharing this practise with me ladies and making time for you 💝 See you again soon!

05/07/2026

~ PRATYAHARA ~
A yogic term for the process of turning quietly inwards, tuning out the noise and inviting an inner calm. If you’d like a bit more of that to support your busy summer days, join me this evening for a special extended class at Deeside Wellbeing Collective CIC studio in Banchory. This will be the last one of these until Autumn.
2 hours just for you - restorative yoga, tea and cake 💝
A beautifully calm and gentle class with no yoga experience needed.
Come as you are and leave a little more like yourself 🤗
Booking link with full details below.
2 spaces.

https://www.yay4yoga.co.uk/schedule/7e525a1e-4a2e-4a4b-b0cc-45aa61efd73d_1783272600

04/07/2026

~ SUMMER ~
☀️ Summer can feel full of things to sort, places to be, and longer days full of activities calling for our attention. So, here’s a gentle reminder to take your time, breathe, and go slowly.
Making space for rest and reflection can help us savour what matters without feeling overstretched.
🧘🏻‍♀️Thursday evening yoga has now finished for this block, with a new 6-week block beginning mid-August. Through July, classes will be book-by-the-week, with no class on 16 July. If you’ve been thinking about trying a class, this is a lovely time to join.

💝 Tomorrow evening, Sunday, I’m offering an extended Restorative Yoga session - the last one until autumn. There are a couple of spaces left, and no yoga experience is needed.

👀 Full class details and booking links are in my bio or at www.yay4yoga.co.uk. All classes are at Deeside Wellbeing Collective CIC studio in Banchory.

🎓This week I attended my eldest daughter’s graduation, where the Dean of Glasgow University spoke about meeting life’s next steps with resilience, determination, integrity, and fairness. About the quiet power we all have to make a difference.

🤔 It stayed with me. As women, we hold so much for those around us, yet we don’t always allow ourselves time to rest and absorb the importance of that role

✍️ So, to borrow from words from author Nikki Banas whose words I often share in class: make time for you, my friend. Make time for you.

❓Questions are always welcome — email [email protected].

03/07/2026

30/06/2026

I loved teaching this session.

Really lovely to hear some of the feedback:

📣 “The venue was lovely and the instructor was very welcoming and knowledgeable”

📣 “5 ⭐️”

📣 “It was a chance to just relax and have time for myself”

📣 “Great teacher”

We all enjoyed a really lovely welcoming session at the restorative yoga, leaving soooo much more relaxed. 🧘‍♂️❤️ Thankyou Ali Yay4yoga. Anyone for another? 😁

30/06/2026

We all enjoyed a really lovely welcoming session at the restorative yoga, leaving soooo much more relaxed. 🧘‍♂️❤️ Thankyou Ali Yay4yoga. Anyone for another? 😁