Lena Grace Yoga

Lena Grace Yoga My passion is to get everyone moving. Bodies needs movement. Whatever your starting point is perfect for you. All about yoga :-). Come yoga with me

Community classes every Tues and Weds in BS5

Check this link for more details:
https://bookinghawk.com/events-overview/lena-grace-yoga/824 I offer weekly classes, one to one sessions, and workplace yoga on a fixed term or ongoing arrangement. I can come to you, or you can come to me.

17/07/2026

The many sides of Morocco.
I had the most wonderful time there with many beautiful experiences that will stay with me.
It was my first time visiting and I'm so looking forward to returning and discovering more about this magnificent melting pot.
To spend time at Gnaoua festival and absorb the music, the surroundings, the vibe and the atmosphere. And after that yoga retreating for a good few days. My kinda perfect 🤗
Observing horses moving with ease alongside cars and mopeds on the sometimes busy streets, donkeys carrying goods, the diversity of the people, goat herders, the Medina, the Senegalese community, the bustling night Market which I found amazing which was super busy with soo many people- I guess temperatures are cooler at this time. L.. Anyhow, I loved it.
Magical Morocco. I do believe I've left a little of my heart there....
My reminder to myself is to keep discovering new places.
The joyful person in one of the photos is Debbie who shared some beautiful yoga practices with us - thank you 🙏🏾




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30/06/2026

In a fast paced world that encourages us to keep going and keep doing, I encourage you to do the opposite and be ok with it.
The yoga practices I share is an invitation to slow down, turn inward abd take the time to (re) connect a little more to you.
Get to know yourself a little more with some body breath connection.
No class this week as I'm replenishing - yoga retreating in Morocco.
Get in touch for more information or check the link in my bio where you can find out more about our Self care Sessions- the next one is happening in Oct.
(Almost) every Weds 6pm Church Road BS5.
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28/06/2026

Soaking up the atmosphere and having one of many beautiful moment at a Gnawa festival in Morocco.
An absolute treat and new experience for me having never experienced Morocco or the festival before.
I don't much about the roots of Gnawa as a tradition however I know it to be both spiritual and devotional at its roots.
To watch families, folks of all different ages fully immersed was a awe inspiring to be a part of.
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I'd completed 6 months of my first yoga teacher training course when I decided to quit my job as I'd come to realise tha...
08/06/2026

I'd completed 6 months of my first yoga teacher training course when I decided to quit my job as I'd come to realise that it was making me really unwell.
I didn't realise to what extent until I left.
And upon leaving, my body broke down. Fully. Unapologetically.
Up to that point, I didn't realise how much stress and tension I was holding in my body until I resigned from a job that I'd held for 11 years. My body simply took a deep exhale and LET GO COMPLETELY.
I was barely able to do the physical postures/asana. I believe the universe had a plan! And part of that plan was to stop me completely in my tracks.
And because I could barely move, I started to focus my study on Pranayama. I started to practice various breathing exercises every day (I wasn't working because I simply couldnt). I realise it was 'burn out' thet I was going through.
I'd practise whilst rotating my hot water bottle from my back, to my hamstring, to my quad muscle! - the 3 areas I was experiencing stuff like tightness and pain that I'd previously not experienced before.
Focusing on breath work meant I was fully immersed in learning and practicing; it took me in an inward journey where nothing else mattered in that moment.
I'm uncertain how long, however over a period of time I experienced a gradual transformation; the tension and tightness started to dissipate and eventually, I got to a place where I was able to resume my physical practice.
What I share in my classes is informed my this experience. The process of slowing down and tuning into the body and the breath. I love to share breath work because I know it works.
This was the beginning of my journey of getting to know myself. It took a long time to come back to me, but I did....
Final part to follow soon.
Do you have a challenging time in your life that you've overcome? That you've come out on the other side of? Maybe you're not quite there yet? Let me know in comments.
Yoga is happening this Weds 6-7 pm . It's a beautiful community where you'd be so welcome.
Love Lena 🦋🙏🏾💜



02/06/2026

How did I get here?
The question I was asked about my journey that led me teaching yoga...
It was a great question to be asked by someone that had recently embarked on her own journey to become a physiotherapist.
It was a timely reminder that I've come a long way and where I am in this moment is exactly where I need to be.
But, I really did ponder the question of how I got here, and how I arrived at this place in my life journey....
Back in 2015/16 I decided with the encouragement of a friend to embark on my first Yoga teacher training - a foundational 200 hours with Soma Yoga now known as Soulworx.
My foremost intention wasn't to teach yoga, it was more about deepening my knowledge. Truth be told, I didn't feel I was disciplined enough to become a yoga teacher with lifestyle choices, that sort of thing. Anyhow I did it and it was amazing, and was to be the start of a wonderful journey of transformation.
And that was the thing... before embarking on my teacher training, I told myself I needed to a certain type of person with a certain mindset and way of living and being; however, I came to realise that this wasn't the case as yoga invites you to come as you are with your perfect imperfections because it's simply part of the journey to becoming.....
So, I guess what I'm saying is don't wait for the perfect moment before embarking on your hearts desires- that moment may never come. Take steps towards it and see what happens. And, let me know if you do 💜
Yoga is happening tomorrow 6-7 pm at St George Community Centre where the invitation is always to come as you are, to do what feels right for you, to get to know your body, and develop your relationship with yoga.
If you've never practiced with me before, your first class is £5.00 💜🙏🏾🤗




11/05/2026

Hey Beautiful People

I just wanted to remind you of our Gathering happening this Saturday at the usual time of 12:15 to 15:15 at St George CC Church Rd BS5; it's the most wonderful space as it overlooks St George park.

Thank you to all of you that have booked so far; there are still some spaces available for anyone still thinking about it. This will be the last one until we gather again in Autumn- however, let's look to the Now - the Present Moment!!

We're currently in Flower Moon Season; on the day of our coming together we will be entering the first day of Blue Moon Season and it's also a New Moon which is a perfect time for Intention Setting- bringing in the new, making stuff happen, tapping into your creativity, taking steps towards your dreams, goals, desires and the like......

Our last Self care Session in March reflected on it being the year of the Fire Horse in the Chinese calendar and some of the things associated with it which include movement, momentum and forward motion...but also a little reminder that a canter or a slower pace is just as good as a gallop!

I find this to be the most beautiful time of year; it's a time of plenty where everything in Nature is flourishing, everything around us is bursting with life.

There is sooo much available to us at this time of year- if you look to plants to offer you guidance. I believe plants come at just the right time when we need them.

In a fast paced world that seemingly encourages us to keep going and keep doing, this is your invitation to come as you are, where you can give yourself permission to retreat and come home to yourself, to (re)connect with yourself and have some 'head in the clouds' time...

If you've never experienced one of these gatherings before, know that they are magical. It's You that creates the magic ✨💜✨
If you'd like to know more of what to expect comment 'MAGIC' in the comments - I'll send you more info. Also you can check my link in the bio.




04/05/2026

Sometimes it's easy to forget what's available to us that can provide us with what we need. For example:

My skin was tingling and a tad sore in places- possibly due to bites (bugs love my skin), maybe a touch of heat rash.. Whatever the reason my skin was reacting.

I thought about buying an antihistamine cream to help relieve my symptoms, and then I remembered that I'd bought a small amount of aloe vera gel with me. I rubbed it on my skin and its cooling effect was soothing, offering me some relief. Yay.

AND what grows in abundance here in Gran Canaria? Yep you guessed it- Aloe Vera. A little reminder for me that sometimes exactly what we need is on our doorstep- literally!

In case you're interested, here are some of its benefits:

✨It acts as a natural antibacterial.
✨Speeds up wound healing.
✨Deeply hydrates the skin.
✨Soothes minor burns and sunburns.
✨Calms skin irritations.
✨Relieves eczema symptoms.
✨Reduces redness.
✨Fades dark spots
I'm not familiar with all these benefits, if it's worked for you do let me know...
Btw, I'm not saying you should disregard what you might have in your medicine cabinet, I simply feel it's good to be aware of alternatives or what you might use in addition 🙏🏾



02/05/2026

Although I'm without a doubt a sun person (worshipper) and come alive when I feel the warmth of the sun on my skin, I feel a real affinity with spring, which coincides with my Birthdate. However, regardless of whether one is born at this time of year or not, I think many would agree that this truly is a magical time of year. And when the sun shines and we are blessed with blue skies, blossom become more blossomy (!), the various shades of green seem greener, the scents, the smells are moreso. It's a time of plenty.....
New growth gives way to feelings of hope, of new beginnings, amongst these times of uncertainty.
Thankful yes, but not forgetting or bypassing what it's like for others experiencing suffering, trauma, loss on a grand scale, on so many levels. To pretend all is well as a yoga teacher and a human is not an option.
It sometimes seems hopeless in a world of trigger happy, larger than life egos who invariably give no thought to the suffering of the people on the ground to fulfil their own ambitions.
I pray for world peace, I give to the world Food programme (WFP) who focus on many nations not just one in particular. I consciously make a decision to not support Organisations who play a part in supporting war, genocide and contravene basic human rights and justice.
And what else might I do is something I've been asking myself more and more... I'd welcome any suggestions....
In the meantime, I am grateful for yoga- it calms the busyness and the noise, it truly sustains me.
And you, what do you do to sustain yourself and stay well in these uncertain times?

21/04/2026

Having some downtime has been invaluable, just the tonic needed.
I returned to work feeling replenished and refreshed, with fire in my belly! ☺
And loving being back at work. 'Find something you love, you'll never work another day in your life' - I love this quote.
I've done stuff, thought about stuff, created stuff and gotten rid of stuff! When you're freelance like I am it can be challenging taking proper time off and putting work on hold with its various implications including financial etc, however, the sense of renewal that comes with it is so worth it.
It's been both a restful and fruitful time, which has included a visit to the beautiful Woodchester park in Stroud where as well as breathing in the awe inspiring surroundings; I collected cleavers, nettles and wild garlic.
Some chill time in the sunshine (vit D is a non negotiable!), committed to a project I'm working on where tbh I'd got a little stuck, in part recognising that a level of fear was holding me back- thankfully I'm now pressing on with it. I also had a joyful and fun time babysitting my nephew and niece, as well as a catch up with my good friend sweet .sherman.5 💜
And the day before returning to work I went to an evening with Akala and David Olugusa at the Bristol Beacon. So so worth it. I walked away feeling inspired and reminded why it's important not to lose hope. The Hall was full to capacity, 1,800 I believe. That's a lot of folk also full of hope, some perhaps curious, some desiring change and perhaps a feeling that we can make it happen. They spoke of many things in regards to history, the political and social system.

One of the things Akala which is something I've always believed myself is to do with the news- how would it be to share some of the good stuff that's happening locally and in the world- because to focus on the news that's broadcast alone, we'd probably be filled with nothing but despair.
If you've not come across these formidable gents, do some research and find out some more about them 🔥🔥

15/04/2026

Just saying hi beautiful people. I'm still here. It was wonderful to have some time out, I'm now feeling refreshed and replenished.
So good to be back sharing yoga with patients at the Priory yesterday and today.
Yoga is happening this evening at St George CC 6-7pm. Come as you are 🙏🏾💜🙏🏾

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