Mat2Life Yoga & Therapy

Mat2Life Yoga & Therapy Forrest Yoga, Yin Yoga, Meditation & Ceremony. Massage Therapist and Aromatherapist We offer one to one bespoke sessions and group classes/workshops.

Mat2Life Yoga & Therapy delivers yoga and meditation classes in a safe, learning environment in Norfolk and online. Each student is listened to, cared for and taught the yoga techniques and poses they need to take them from the mat into daily life. One to one tuition is a great way of building a complete practice to address your specific injuries, pain or stresses. Forrest Yoga was created by Ana

T Forrest over 30 years ago and constantly develops. This style of yoga specifically addresses physical and emotional challenges brought about by injury, old pain patterns, illness and emotional stress. Forrest yoga connects you to your core and gets you strong – every pose has a reason. There are four gateways to radiant health: Nutrition, posture, emotion, posture and structure. Posture is classed as a blockage and affects alignment and emotion resides in our tissue which affects our posture. It is energy in motion. Yoga can unwind and reverse this process. Juliet is a qualified Forrest Yoga Teacher and qualified/licensed Aromatherapist (International Institute of Health and Holistic Therapies). Fully insured by the Yoga Alliance Professionals, fully accredited and first-aid trained. Visit www.mat2life.co.uk for more details or contact us via this page.

My little 'bum' plant 🪴💖 aka Caper Spurge.😖 Moles dislike it 🐝 Bees love it It makes me smile 😊
10/07/2026

My little 'bum' plant 🪴💖 aka Caper Spurge.

😖 Moles dislike it
🐝 Bees love it

It makes me smile 😊





Another morning of beauty with this fabulous group of women 💖Today, I shared my story of how living at an unsustainable ...
04/07/2026

Another morning of beauty with this fabulous group of women 💖

Today, I shared my story of how living at an unsustainable pace led me to ask myself, "Is it me?" It was the question that changed everything.

I made the conscious decision to slow my mind through a daily meditation practice and to start saying "no" to the constant push to do more. As I slowed down internally, life around me began to feel less rushed too.

We live in a frenetic society where speed and busy-ness consume almost every moment of our day. One of the greatest lessons I've learned is that when we create space and quieten our minds, everything else seems to soften too. Time no longer feels like it's slipping away, there's more room for the things that truly matter and life simply feels better. 😊

"When everything around me is moving so fast, I stop and ask myself 'is it the world that's busy or is it my mind?'"

~ Haemin Sunim

Today, we intentionally dropped down a gear.

We began with a 10-minute belly-breathing meditation, inviting the breath to soften into the belly and lengthening each exhale to gently calm the nervous system.

Our asana practice flowed through a four-chapter Yang/Yin sequence, thoughtfully designed to slow our pace, steady the mind and create space for stillness.

After tea and cake, we became curious about the vagus nerve - our remarkable "wandering nerve" that connects the brain to the belly, travelling through many of our vital organs. We explored its role in regulating the nervous system and discovered ways to stimulate it. The vagus nerve is our body's natural antidote to the fight-or-flight response.

In pairs, we practised back-to-back breathing and gentle hands-on touch, experiencing the power of co-regulation, connection and feeling supported. 💖

We finished with Brahmari 🐝—a beautiful practice of humming that the vagus nerve loves, alongside other vocal sounds such as buzzing, chanting, gargling, and singing - before ending with a little reflective writing.

Our next session, Self-Soothe Sunday, will be held on Sunday 20 September. It's a slightly new concept and I can't wait to share it with you. 💖 It's available to book now:

https://bookwhen.com/mat2life-yoga-therapy





You'll ALWAYS win in my classes 🥇😁Join us for Forrest or Yin Yoga every Wednesday at the Old School in Quorn.Book here h...
01/07/2026

You'll ALWAYS win in my classes 🥇😁

Join us for Forrest or Yin Yoga every Wednesday at the Old School in Quorn.

Book here https://bookwhen.com/mat2life-yoga-therapy

🙏🧘🏻‍♀️🌺🍀

26/06/2026

Sitali (cooling) Breath 🧊

Do 10-15 rounds, lengthening the exhale.
Take a few moments afterwards to lie still and feel the difference 💕





Happy Summer Solstice 🌞 Happy International Yoga Day 🧘🏻‍♀️ Happy Father's Day 👨 I hope you are enjoying the longest day ...
21/06/2026

Happy Summer Solstice 🌞
Happy International Yoga Day 🧘🏻‍♀️
Happy Father's Day 👨

I hope you are enjoying the longest day 💕

☀️



"Greece is the country that offers you the discovery of yourself"Lawrence Durrell 1912-1990 This trip has been all about...
11/06/2026

"Greece is the country that offers you the discovery of yourself"

Lawrence Durrell 1912-1990

This trip has been all about self-discovery. So much has changed for me since I was last here in 2022.

Travelling alone has given me a real sense of freedom and space to breathe. South Corfu offers a welcome contrast to what can sometimes feel like a busy, fast-paced life back home. It has given me time to slow down, reflect, recharge and appreciate all that I have.

Solo travel can feel a little daunting at first but, again, it's been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had.

Some highlights from this week:

🥇 Adventure – cycling 108km over two days and making it to Chlomos, known as the Balcony of Corfu. This beautiful 13th-century village sits 300 metres above sea level with incredible views across the Ionian Sea.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Yoga – moving and stretching each morning while looking out over the sea, followed by a refreshing dip in the ocean.

🚶🏻 Exploring – wandering through Corfu Old Town and soaking up its architecture, philosophy and mythology.

⛴️ Boat trip – heading out onto the water to the south lagoon and Electra Botanical Gardens in Notos 🌺. A sign at the entrance reads, "You are entering an absolute stress-free zone" – and it genuinely feels that way.

🫶🏼 People – the local Corfu community has made this trip even more special. I've had some lovely conversations and made memories I'll treasure.

🌅 Greek swallows and sunsets – every evening brought a beautiful display of swooping swallows against skies painted with oranges, pinks, blues and lilacs.

🐟 Food and drink – fresh fish, moussaka and local Greek wine... enough said 💋

✌️ Relaxation – enjoying a slower pace and spending a little less time watching the clock.

I hope you all have a wonderful summer and get the chance to enjoy some rest, adventure and sunshine wherever you find yourselves.

I can't wait to see you back in class next week. I'll be bringing a little Greek magic with me 😉

Efharistó Corfu, until next time 🙏

Juliet 💕





I have a few spaces available for tomorrow's YIN class.A typical Yin Yoga class is a slower and softer-paced style of yo...
26/05/2026

I have a few spaces available for tomorrow's YIN class.

A typical Yin Yoga class is a slower and softer-paced style of yoga, incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine, with asanas (postures) that are held for longer periods of time than in other styles.

Yin targets the deep connective tissues, bones, joints, fascia, and ligaments in the body. During this time, there is a deep focus on breathing, release and 'relaxing into the pose'.

Yin is very beneficial to those wishing to stay mobile, flexible and healthy 💖

If you would like to join us, please book here 👉🏼 https://bookwhen.com/mat2life-yoga-therapy

Lookout 👀 we have some rare class availability!📆 Wednesday's 🕰️ 5:45-7pm📍 Quorn Old School Main HallExperience Forrest o...
11/05/2026

Lookout 👀 we have some rare class availability!

📆 Wednesday's
🕰️ 5:45-7pm
📍 Quorn Old School Main Hall

Experience Forrest or Yin yoga with strong practice intentions, essential oils, anatomical learning and awareness, human connection, quotations and story-telling.

This isn't a class, this is community 🙏

Book here https://bookwhen.com/mat2life-yoga-therapy





When heart and breathing rates align 💖. This isn't woo hoo stuff but fact 👊🏼.Beethoven's Symphony No.7 in A-Major does j...
09/05/2026

When heart and breathing rates align 💖.

This isn't woo hoo stuff but fact 👊🏼.

Beethoven's Symphony No.7 in A-Major does just this and we experienced it today in a community space in Quorn 🙏

It seems my personal story resonated with many souls today.

This beautiful group of human beings were guided into 4 types of pranayama this morning - to support them when the winds of change come knocking at their door:

💫 Soft belly breathing (3-part)
💫 Ujjayi breathing
💫 Brahmari
💫 Alternate Nostril breathing.

How does change feel for you at the moment it happens? Do you welcome it in or slam the door?

Bakasana (Crow pose) is a great test of feeling the fear and doing it anyway as demonstrated here by Fi Hollas 💪🏼

Our morning ended in beauty 🌺

Our next workshop will take place on Saturday 4 July, book here https://bookwhen.com/mat2life-yoga-therapy






deep

09/05/2026

Turn on your speakers 🔊 and listen to that harmony!

Brahmari (bee breath) pranayama 🐝

Why do we do it? This pranayama regulates blood pressure (and other involuntary bodily systems), calms the nervous system and improves memory and focus 🧠 ❤️

It also shifts one's energetic state from 'fight or flight' to 'rest and digest'.





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