Yoga with curvaceous carla

25/08/2026

To all my yogis joining me on the mat… 🧘‍♀️❤️

Whether you arrive at class feeling strong, energised and ready to move, or you turn up carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders you belong here.

Yoga isn’t about having the perfect body, the deepest stretch or the prettiest pose.

It’s about meeting yourself exactly where you are.

Some days your practice might feel strong.
Some days it might feel wobbly.
Some days you might simply breathe, stretch a little and lie down.

And every single one of those days counts. ✨

Give yourself grace.
Listen to your body.
Breathe.
Let go of comparison.
And remember your yoga doesn’t have to look a certain way to be valuable.

Real yoga. Real people. Real life.

That’s what we do on my mat. ❤️

20/08/2026

✨Two New Qualifications Two New Up-Levels ✨

✨ Sound Healing Practitioner 🎶
✨ Reformer Instructor with David Lloyd 💪🏼

And I’m feeling VERY proud! 🥹❤️

The Reformer training was definitely a challenge, and there were moments when I doubted myself.

“Am I really the right body shape for this?”
“I’m curvaceous… can I really do this?”
“I’ve had a hip replacement… will my body cope?”

But guess what?

I DID IT ANYWAY. ❤️

I’m 50. I’m curvaceous. I’ve had a hip replacement. And I’m stepping into the Reformer world! 💪🏼

Reformer movement is a beautiful way to develop strength, mobility, stability and alignment, while connecting more deeply with our bodies.

Our bodies are our temples to our souls. ❤️

They deserve to be nurtured, respected, strengthened and celebrated whatever our age, shape, size or history.

Because it’s not about image.

It’s about SHOWING UP.

Showing up for your mind.
Showing up for your body.
Showing up for your physical abilities.
Showing up for your health and wellbeing.
And showing up for YOU. 🫶

And Sound Healing has opened another beautiful dimension to my work exploring sound, vibration and frequencies to support relaxation, connection and wellbeing. 🎶✨

I LOVE that I can now bring both practices into our wellness community movement and sound, strength and stillness, body and mind. 🧘🏽‍♀️🎶

So if you have a dream or a goal, please don’t let your age, shape, size, experience or that little ego voice in your head tell you that you can’t.

SHOW UP.

You don’t have to be perfect.
You don’t have to look a certain way.
You don’t have to wait until you feel ready.

JUST START. ❤️

Keep learning. Keep growing. Keep moving forward.

Because this is my 50th year… and I’m proving that the sky really is the limit. ✨

And if Curvaceous Carla can do it…

YOU CAN TOO. 🫶❤️

I’m SO chuffed with myself today! 🥹🙌🎉

SAT NAM 🕉️
I am truth. I am my true, authentic self.

✨🫶❤️🎶💪🏼🧘🏽‍♀️🙌🎉

17/08/2026

Good Afternoon Yogis

I hope you are all having a lovely summer? 🌞 it’s high vibes my end & my lovely mums birthday today, we have just got back from an afternoon tea at Solent hotel very nice 🎉🫶

I’m missing my AristiA weekly k***alini & sound workshop so I wanted to get planning for September and before I head off to Tuscany for my 8th Yoga Retreat there in 2 weeks!:-

My Next course will be ….

🌈✨ KUNDALINI: THE CHAKRA AWAKENING JOURNEY ✨🌈

A 7-Session Journey from Root to Crown starting September 1st
📍 Aristia
🕥 10.30am–12.30pm

I’m so excited to take you on a beautiful journey through the seven main chakras, weaving together K***alini Yoga, mantra, meditation, breathwork, nourishing fruit and deeply relaxing crystal sound healing. 🎶✨

Each session will be lovingly centred around the chakra we’re exploring, with the movement, meditation, mantra, sound and energy practices all working together to support balance, release and alignment.

❤️ WEEK 1 — ROOT | GROUND
Tuesday 1st September

We begin by grounding, stabilising and reconnecting with our foundations. 🌿 We’ll work with practices to create a sense of safety, support and presence, accompanied by grounding meditation and resonant sound healing. We’ll enjoy nourishing red fruit to complement our Root Chakra journey. 🍓

(No classes 8th/15th sept)

🧡 WEEK 2 — SACRAL | FLOW
Tuesday 22nd September

After our two-week pause while I’m in Tuscany, we return to explore creativity, emotions, pleasure and flow. 🧡 We’ll use flowing K***alini movement, mantra, meditation and sound to encourage us to soften, release and reconnect with our natural rhythm. 🍊

💛 WEEK 3 — SOLAR PLEXUS | EMPOWER
Tuesday 29th September

We connect with our inner fire, confidence, courage and personal power. 🔥 Through K***alini, mantra and sound healing, we’ll awaken our energy and reconnect with our inner strength. 🍋

💚 WEEK 4 — HEART | OPEN
Tuesday 6th October

We move into the heart space — exploring love, compassion, gratitude and forgiveness. 💚 A beautiful heart-opening practice with meditation, mantra and soothing sound healing will invite us to soften, open and connect. 🥝

💙 WEEK 5 — THROAT | EXPRESS
Tuesday 13th October

We’ll explore authentic expression, communication and finding our voice. 💙 Through breath, mantra, vibration and sound, we’ll create space to speak our truth and express ourselves more freely. 🫐

💜 WEEK 6 — THIRD EYE | AWAKEN
Tuesday 20th October

Turning inward, we’ll explore intuition, clarity, inner wisdom and deeper awareness. 💜 Through meditation, visualisation, mantra and sound, we’ll quieten the outside world and create space to listen within.

🤍 WEEK 7 — CROWN | CONNECT
Tuesday 27th October

Our journey culminates with the Crown Chakra — connection, consciousness and spirituality. 🤍 We’ll bring everything we’ve explored together through K***alini meditation, sacred mantra and deeply immersive sound healing, finishing with a beautiful closing meditation and integration. ✨

🌈 GROUND • FLOW • EMPOWER • OPEN • EXPRESS • AWAKEN • CONNECT 🌈

Investment:
✨ £35 drop-in pre booking & payment is essential.

✨ Block bookng fee for the full course with a VIP discounted rate for everyone on this page is £208.25 for the full 7-session journey — 15% saving

And can be paid in two instalments. £104.20 by 24th August to secure your place and second payment due on 6th October

Places will be limited so we can create a beautiful, intimate and supportive space.

If you feel called to journey with me from Root to Crown, message me to secure your place. 💫

🕉️ K***alini • Chakras • Mantra • Meditation • Sound Healing • Energy • Connection 🕉️

Please message me to confirm your place
love Curvaceous Carla xx

Namaste 🙏🏽

***aliniyoga

14/08/2026

Hope you’re all having a lovely summer! ☀️💛

There are still a few places left on my Align & Shine Retreat Day at Champneys Forest Mere next Sunday, 23rd August ✨

If you’re not coming away with me on one of my retreats abroad this year, this is the next best thing! 🥰

I’m heading off to Tuscany in just a couple of weeks, taking a wonderful group of yogis on a magical adventure through the rolling Tuscan hills 🇮🇹, and then in November we’re heading back to Suryalila in Spain for some winter sunshine, yoga and relaxation ☀️🇪🇸 21st-26th November. Email me if you would like details for the three remaining places.

23rd August Retreat Day at Champneys Forest Mere is shaping up to be a lovely, small and exclusive group of just 7-10 clients, which means I’ll be able to give you lots of personal attention throughout the day. 🧘‍♀️✨

Expect yoga, beautiful grounds, full use of the Champneys facilities, delicious food, refreshments and a gorgeous Sound Bath to finish the day. 💫

Sunday 23rd August | 10.30am–5.30pm | £159pp investment

If you’ve been thinking about self care, now is the time! Final bookings by Thursday 20th August.

DM me if you’d like to come along or want any more details. 💕

Namaste 🙏🏽

Love Curvaceous Carla xx

11/08/2026

Hi my lovely yogis 🥰🧘‍♀️

I’d love you to join me at Champneys Forest Mere on Sunday 23rd August for my Align & Shine Retreat Day ✨

It’s going to be a beautiful day filled with all the things I know are right up your street yin yoga, flow yoga, k***alini essence movement, relaxation, connection and a gorgeous Sound Bath. 💕🔔

A little bit of joy, self-care and feel-good energy for your life! ✨
I was there last weekend the grounds are absolutely stunning in the summer and the new menu is delicious.

To book, just email [email protected].
£159pp investment

I’d absolutely love to see you there! 💕
Carla xx 😘

09/08/2026

✨ Nine years at Champneys Forest Mere & what a journey! ✨

What a beautiful weekend celebrating high vibes & it’s been nine years of collaboration for me with this very special place. 💕

I first arrived as a fitness instructor, and over the years, with the encouragement of the wonderful director Louise, I went on to create and run my own retreats and retreat days here, and at the other Champneys establishments.

Along the way, I’ve met some incredible people who have become lifelong friends my beautiful Chill Out Sisters, Mel, Lucie, & Nat, & made other great friends Zoe & Evelyn, and so many more. Collaboration with my Chillout sisters in Thailand to Tuscany, Virtual Yoga, Nutrition, K***a Dance, Sound Healing and everything in between, we’ve shared so many wonderful memories. ❤️

And, of course, I met my love, Jeff, here too. ❤️

This weekend was filled with high vibrations, yoga, meditation, sunshine, ☀️ delicious food, beautiful friendships and even a little friends wedding 💒 celebration!

I feel incredibly grateful for this journey and everyone who has been part of it. And long may it continue! Thank you universe 🙏🏽 ☺️ ✨

I’ll be back at Forest Mere on 23rd August for my next beautiful retreat day, bringing together K***alini, Flow & Yin Yoga, meditation and sound healing.

And I’m so excited to be hosting Sound Baths here soon on 10th October, 7th November & 12th December. 🎶✨

DM me if you’d like to join me at Champneys. 💕

RealYogaRealPeopleReallife

05/08/2026

*NOTE*

Good morning everyone,
I hope you’re having a good week so far?
Here is my August newsletter lots of great offerings on the horizon…. 🙌✨💞 😘

See you on the mat soon
Love Carla xx

Hello Lovely Yogis,Can you believe we're already at the beginning of August? It honestly feels like this year is flying by in the blink of an eye!It's already been such a special year, filled with so many high-vibration moments that I'm incredibly grateful for. I celebrated my milestone 50th birthda...

31/07/2026

✨ Align & Shine Summer Retreat Day ✨

Sunday 23rd August | Champneys Forest Mere | £159

Gift yourself a day of true restoration in the serene surroundings of Champneys Forest Mere a luxurious escape to move, breathe, and reconnect. 💛

Your experience includes:
💫 K***alini Yoga
🧘‍♀️ Flow Yoga
🌙 Restorative Yin Yoga
🎶 Crystal Sound Bath
✨ Meditation, chakra balancing & mindful practices throughout

Enjoy full access to Champneys’ exceptional spa facilities, including the outdoor pool—perfect for a refreshing summer pause between sessions. A nourishing healthy lunch is also included, completing this elevated day of wellbeing.

Whether arriving solo or with a friend, you’ll be welcomed into a warm, like-minded community and leave feeling deeply restored, rebalanced, and radiant.

🌿 Limited spaces remain early booking is highly recommended.

Reserve via [email protected], message me directly, or book through the link in the comments.

I would love to share this beautiful day with you. Let’s align, shine, and savour summer at its finest. ✨💛

13/07/2026

✨ Align & Shine Retreat Day – Sunday 23rd August at Forest Mere ✨

Treat yourself to a full day of movement, relaxation and self-care in the beautiful surroundings of Champneys Forest Mere. We’ll journey through K***alini Yoga 💫,
Flow Yoga, Yin Yoga and a deeply restorative Crystal Sound Bath, all centred around balancing and awakening your chakras.

Enjoy full use of the luxurious spa facilities, including the outdoor pool perfect for cooling off during the summer heatwave! 🌞

Spend the day with wonderful like-minded people, soak up the good vibes, nourish your body and mind, and leave feeling refreshed, recharged and glowing.

What more could you ask for? 💛

To book, email [email protected], use the booking link below, or send me a message if you’d like any further information. I’d love to share this special day with you! 🌿✨



https://www.champneys.com/retreats/yoga-pilates-meditation/align-shine-summer-retreat.html?fbclid=IwRlRTSATCVTZwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKdD9BpyBzVNBTaBYH8KXaABEfaUE2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4vFGdcffIjf0T-lGqxWM5hlkw5uN-lx5pK76f_LY-BpxWudIdmeivQhgEvgw_aem_-v6QtsUqxJz7T6IH9mfP3A

02/07/2026

✨ What a truly magical week. ✨

Last week I had the absolute joy of co-hosting another beautiful yoga retreat with my lovely friend, We have been so blessed to run this retreat together for the past 10 years, and every single one feels just as special as the first. is a magical place ✨

Celebrating World Yoga Day together by completing 108 Sun Salutations ( I did 48 and was very happy with that 😉) was such a powerful and unforgettable experience. A beautiful way to honour the practice of yoga, our bodies, and our connection to one another.

The week was filled with everything the soul could wish for… nourishing food, two yoga practices each day, deep conversations, laughter, breathtaking sunsets, peaceful countryside walks, and the most wonderful company.

A heartfelt thank you to the other beautiful retreat host from Ireland for creating such a warm, welcoming and nurturing space, for us all to share together and to all of the amazing yogis from both retreats who shared this incredible journey. Every retreat reminds me why I love this work so much. 💛

I loved it so much that I’m already going back this November!

I already have a wonderful group of 9 lovely ladies booked, which means there are now just 3 exclusive spaces remaining. I’m keeping the retreat intimate with only 12 guests, creating plenty of space for connection, relaxation and personal attention.

If your heart is calling for a week of yoga, nature, rest, laughter and deep nourishment, I’d absolutely love for you to join us.

💌 Send me a message for more information.

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