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5* Yoga & Wellness studio & home of AnandaDance. A space to nurture you on a soul level. We celebrate what you can do! Bringing wellbeing back to Hartlepool.
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Rachel is a fully qualified Yoga & Barre teacher & Reiki Master teacher & Sound healer.

04/11/2026

Stillness doesn't require a quiet mind.

One of the greatest things Yin Yoga has taught me is that I can find calm, even when my mind is anything but quiet.

My thoughts can be racing, my to-do list growing by the second, & my brain jumping from one thing to another.

Then somewhere within the stillness of a beautiful Yin practice, I can find a little peace amongst all that noise.

Not because my thoughts have magically disappeared (I wish!!) & definitely not because I've managed to switch my brain off.
It's because I've learnt that I don't have to follow every thought that comes along & that's something I adore about Yin. It's a practice for the mind as well as the body.

We spend time in postures, allowing the body to settle, exploring sensation and learning to be present with whatever arises.

Some days that feels wonderfully peaceful & serene, like a deep breath that hits the spot. Other days my mind has 15 entire conversations with itself while I'm lying over a bolster!
Both are perfectly welcome, it's all part of the practice.

You don't have to arrive feeling calm to experience calm.

That's one of the most beautiful lessons we can take from our mats into everyday life.

There's room for the noise and the stillness. They can exist together. 🤍

03/11/2026

Sometimes, when you're so busy with the day-to-day running of a business, you forget to stop and see what you've actually created.

I recently asked some of the wonderful people who come through our doors what Soul Beautiful means to them.

Reading their responses genuinely made me emotional, definite leaky eyeballs. Although Jane's description of me did bring me back down to earth rather quickly! 🤣🤣

When I first dreamed of Soul Beautiful, I wanted to create more than somewhere people came to attend a class. I wanted a space where people felt comfortable, where they could leave the outside world at the door for a little while, where friendships could grow and where nobody felt they had to be anything other than themselves.

To hear that this is what people are experiencing means more to me than I can really put into words.

Of course, I love teaching & sharing everything I'm passionate about.

However, really it's the people, the conversations, the laughter, the connections and those little moments that happen between classes that make this place what it is.

So thank you so much, to everyone who took the time to share their words, and to every single person who has walked through our doors, whether you've been coming since the beginning or have only just found us.

You are such a big part of the Soul Beautiful story.

If you've been thinking about coming along but haven't quite found the courage yet, I hope these words give you a little glimpse of what you'll find here.

There's always room for another beautiful soul. ❤️

02/11/2026

November Card Guidance if you wish to receive.

Well, November certainly had something to say when I pulled the cards for our month ahead this morning!

Venus, Virgo & Mercury.
What an incredible combination, particularly with both Venus and Mercury beginning the month in retrograde before turning direct on 13th November!

There's a beautiful theme running through these cards.

Venus invites us to look at what we value. Our relationships, our sense of worth, the things and people we give our energy to, and whether we're remembering to give some of that love to ourselves - are you?

Virgo brings us back to the details. Our everyday lives, our habits, our wellbeing and the little things that might need some attention. Not from a place of criticism though, but from a need to care for ourselves more intentionally.

Then Mercury asks us to consider how we communicate. Not only with others, but with ourselves. What are we saying? What are we holding back? Are we truly listening?

With the retrograde energy woven through this reading, November feels less about rushing forward and more about revisiting, reconsidering and recognising what may have been asking for our attention for some time now. Can you believe kinder to yourself to allow the clarity to follow?

When these planets begin to move forward again, maybe then we can too, with a little more understanding of what truly matters to us.

As always, take what resonates and leave what doesn't. These cards are an invitation to reflect, rather than a prediction of what must unfold.

I'd love to know, does any part of this month's reading resonate with you?

Wishing you all a wonderful month ahead.

01/11/2026

Choose your fix!

What's it going to be this week?

A little peace and quiet? Some strength and shaky legs? A chance to unleash your inner pop star? Or perhaps you need to lie under a blanket and forget you're a responsible adult for an hour? 😂🤣

Whatever you're craving, we've got a little something on the menu just for you!

From the gentle stillness of Yin to the energy of Barre Sculpt and AnandaDance, the magic of Oracle Insight and Reiki Yoga, and everything in between.

Feeling good doesn't look the same for everyone & it doesn't always look the same for you from one day to the next!

Some days we need to move & some days we need to be still. There are also days when we just need some good music and a room full of lovely people.

Swipe through, find your fix and get yourself booked in!

Tell me in the comments, what's your Soul Beautiful fix this week?

31/10/2026

Blessed Samhain

The veil is thin, the magic is tangible & those who walked before us feel just that little bit closer.

On this last day of October, as we move towards the darker, quieter days of winter, we take time to honour our ancestors, those we have loved and lost, and the generations whose stories are intrinsically woven into our own.

There is something so beautiful about this time of year. The changing colours, the falling leaves, the crisp air and that unmistakable feeling of magic all around us. The earth's exhale before sleep.

Samhain is a time to remember, to reflect & to honour the natural cycles of life, death & rebirth. A reminder that there is real beauty in letting go, that not everything needs to be growing, & that the darkness has its place too.

A little Samhain ritual for tonight ✨
Find a quiet moment and light a candle. You could place a photograph, a treasured object or something from nature beside it, if you wish.

Take a few gentle breaths and bring to mind someone who has walked before you. Someone whose love, wisdom or presence has left its mark on your life.

Speak their name, share a memory or simply offer a few words of gratitude.

Then, if you wish, whisper-
To those who walked before me,
Whose footsteps helped shape my own,
I honour your lives, I carry your wisdom,
And know in love, we are never alone.

Sit for a moment in the candlelight. No need to ask for signs or messages, just allow yourself to remember and feel whatever arises.

When you're ready, gently put out your candle, watch any smoke rise & carry that connection with you.

May the wisdom of your ancestors guide you, may their love surround you & may the coming winter bring you the rest, peace & renewal you need.

Blessed Samhain, beautiful souls. May you feel the magic that is all around you. 🖤

30/10/2026

I'm not saying you need to book your classes........

but I am saying I might start appearing in random places holding this sign. 👀😂

Just a little friendly reminder from your favourite not so subtle yoga teacher!!

Spaces are limited, the booking system is open and apparently I've taken to lurking around doorways now.

Have you booked yet? 😂

You know what to do! Link in Bio ❤️

Have a bloody wonderful weekend everyone 😀

29/10/2026

We had so much fun with these 🤣🤣!

29/10/2026

There's something rather lovely about starting your day with a little time for yourself. ☀️

Introducing First Light Morning Hatha Flow with Deb, suitable for beginners or someone looking for a more slow flow to start the day.

A gentle, grounding morning practice combining mindful movement, stretching, strengthening & breathwork.

A chance to wake up the body, settle the mind and ease into whatever the day has in store.

No need to rush into the day.

Come and enjoy a little space for yourself first.

Wednesdays 9.30am from 4th November.

You can book your space on the booking system.

28/10/2026

I’ve got an idea💡

This usually ends up costing us money!😂

But I think this one is going to be worth it!!

Watch this space. 👀👀👀

27/10/2026

A little update ❤️

Sometimes life gets a little busy behind the scenes, and we all need to make a few adjustments to find the right balance.

The reality of being self employed is, if you don't work you don't get paid and that pressure can keep you running even when it isn't for the best.

Due to some unexpected personal circumstances and other commitments, I won't be available on Thursday evenings for the next 4 weeks, and as we only have 6 full weeks of this next term it made sense to temporarily pause Thursday evening sessions.

So, for the next 6 weeks, your Barre fix will be on Tuesdays as we introduce our brand new Barre Sculpt class, which I am so excited to bring to you all!

Don't worry though, our lovely Barre Balance will be taking a little pause until the New Year. I really enjoy teaching this class, and this is simply a temporary adjustment while life settles down a little and I catch up on a few things that need my attention.

And actually, the timing couldn't be better, because there's rather a lot happening behind the scenes at Soul Beautiful! (Eeek!!)

I've got some exciting plans taking shape for 2027, and I can't wait to start sharing them with you. Sometimes making a little space is exactly what we need to make room for something wonderful.

Everything else continues as normal, and our new year timetable will be revealed in December, along with a few other surprises I've been keeping under wraps!

Thank you, as always, for your understanding and support. Sometimes even the teacher needs to practise finding a little balance! ❤️

With love

Rach xx

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Address

1 Bathgate Terrace
Hartlepool
TS247QW

Telephone

+447886892698

Website

https://directory.yogaallianceprofessionals.org/yoga-teacher/rachel-wilkinson, https://bookwhen.com/soulbeautifulhartlep

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