Gemma Yoga

28/07/2026

Some great opportunities to practice yoga with me this summer. I have 3 spaces in Essential Rest on Friday 31st July and a few left for my outdoor sunset yang to yin class on 14th August!

See you on the mat!
Gem x

26/07/2026

*Trigger warning breast cancer*
Meet Dr Debbie Thackray, my co-host on Moving Through Menopause Day Retreat on 13th September!
Here’s a bit of her story and why we’ve decided to team up for this special day that’s close to both our hearts 💕

Debbie:
“Sometimes the best ideas come from lived experience.
Following my breast cancer treatment, I started taking letrozole, a medication that lowers the amount of oestrogen in my body to help reduce the risk of my cancer returning.

Like many women, I wasn’t fully prepared for the impact this would have. Almost overnight, I found myself navigating a second menopause. Joint pain, stiffness, fatigue, poor sleep and a body that suddenly felt unfamiliar became part of everyday life.

As a physiotherapist, I understood the importance of movement, but knowing what to do and feeling able to move with confidence were two very different things.

That’s when I returned to yoga and Gemma gently introduced me to chair yoga - it wasn’t about pushing harder or getting back to where I was before. It was about reconnecting with my body with kindness, curiosity and compassion.

As my confidence grew, I gradually began to do normal yoga classes and I then undertook a 6 week programme that introduced strength into my yoga practice. From this combination I gradually rebuilt my physical strength, and also my confidence to trust my body again.

Through this journey, Gemma and I found ourselves having many conversations about menopause, movement and the lack of opportunities for women to explore both in a supportive, evidence-informed way.

That’s why we’ve created Moving Through Menopause.

Together we’ve designed a day that brings our different expertise together. Gemma will guide you through yoga, breath-work and mindfulness, and we will introduce using weights with common yoga poses and we’ll share practical, evidence-informed approaches that can be adapted to suit your own body and circumstances.

Most of all, we’ve created the day retreat we both wish had existed when I was beginning my own journey”

24/07/2026

If you can believe it, this wonderful woman is 80 today! My mum, my unwavering source of support, my best friend.

Mum you once said to me that you’d love me even if I murdered someone. And whilst we all know that’s not a very likely scenario!, going through life knowing that someone loves you unconditionally is truly the most precious gift 💝

You are the most unselfish soul, always putting yourself out for others, always going out of your way for your family and friends.

There’s not a day goes by that I don’t thank my lucky stars that you’re my mum and that my children get to know you and experience your cuddles. You bring us so much joy, safety and unwavering love. 💕

So here’s to you Daphne Kean, 🥂the best mum, most wonderful Nanny, loyal friend, kindest and caring soul and dancing queen! Hope you have the best 80th birthday, I don’t think anyone will believe it as you still act and look about 65!

Keep being the most wonderful you. Love you always and forever.

Gem ###x

22/07/2026

Pop-up! Sunset Yoga on the Deck!
Let’s make the most of this lovely weather and do some outdoor yoga in nature!

Watch the sunset as you flow from Yang to Yin. A outdoor class in nature on the beautiful deck at Damson Hill Cottage.
Friday 14th August 7.30pm - 9pm £18
To book follow the link in my bio or get in touch.

13/07/2026

Excited to launch this new Day Retreat with Dr Debbie! We really need more support to navigate these big changes in our lives 💕

Sunday 13th September 2026 10am – 4pm

Damson Hill Cottage, Upper Swanmore SO322QR

A wellbeing day- retreat designed for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, post-menopause and medically induced menopause.

Life during menopause can feel overwhelming. Many women describe feeling disconnected from their bodies, uncertain about how to manage changing symptoms and unsure where to turn for support. Our goal for this day is to leave you feeling empowered, informed and inspired with a clear idea of how to move forward to manage and improve menopause symptoms.

This retreat offers an opportunity to step away from the demands of everyday life, pause, reflect and reconnect with yourself in a safe and supportive environment.

There will be a delicious and nutritious lunch, especially crafted to support hormonal wellbeing.

Who Is It For?

• Women experiencing perimenopause, menopause or post-menopause
• Women experiencing medically induced menopause following cancer treatment or surgery
• Women seeking practical and sustainable wellbeing strategies
• Women wishing to feel more confident in their bodies and movement
• Women looking for connection, reflection and time for self-care

What will the day include?

✿ Feel good yoga flow - gently energising to enhance mobility and reduce stress
✿ Introduction to Yoga With Weights - to improve strength and bone health
✿ Discussion, reflection, journaling and goal setting
✿ Nutritious lunch, tea and snacks
✿ Nature walk through beautiful local woodland
✿ Guided Relaxation

Please get in touch with any questions
[email protected]
07789774416
Or book online via the link in my bio!

06/07/2026

Feeling deep gratitude to Kim .imkota.massage for the most wonderful few days!
I really needed this space and time to reset, to learn and to grow.

It’s the most time to myself I’ve had for 7 years! Being a mum is wonderful but it’s easy to loose yourself in meeting everyone else’s needs. But for 5 days, I just let myself be looked after, and they did that so well!
The food was insane, , the setting idilic and the other gorgeous women on the course made it so special.

And….I learned a beautifully nourishing and connected style of deep tissue massage that I can’t wait to begin offering along side my yoga classes. (Was also massaged a fair bit too - which was heavenly!)

Thank you to my hubby and both sets of grandparents who held the fort and kept everyone fed! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

I’m in practice mode right now but will be offering appointments for Deep Flow Massage from September 😊

Finally, thank you me. For allowing myself the time and valuing myself enough to prioritise my own wellbeing and future self. 💜

22/06/2026

This week I’m in Spain learning Deep Flow Massage with the beautiful Kim Massage Course - Massage Therapist 🌿 and I’m loving soaking up the new information, sun, and delicious food! We had the opportunity to practice yoga this morning and it made me feel so at home in my self to step on the mat. Learning always puts you outside your comfort zone, back in the beginners mind, the uncertainty, the “how will I ever remember all this?” And the “what if I’m not good at this?” But I felt like that with yoga once and now it feels so natural, like my true state of being. So if you’re beginning something new, learning, finding your way, remember to lean into the not knowing and trust your body, stay with it and all is coming.

20/05/2026

I have 3 spaces in this beautifully relaxing and restorative class on Friday My Inner Space Yoga Studios aka The Yoga Shed in Wickham.
We will be supporting the lymphatic system with self massage, gentle movement and deep rest. Message me to book or go to www.bookwhen.com/gemmayoga
Xx

This is a reminder to look after yourself this bank holiday weekend and if your body has been asking for a pause, this is your invitation to finally give it one.

Bank holidays (and let’s not forget half term for those with kids) can easily become just another busy time filled with plans, catch-ups, and endless to-do lists.
But rest is productive too. Slowing down, breathing deeply, and allowing your nervous system to soften is just as important as everything else on your calendar.
This class is designed to help you fully switch off:
✨ Gentle supported poses
✨ Deep relaxation
✨ Space to release tension and reset
✨ A chance to reconnect with yourself

If you’ve been feeling tired, overwhelmed, stretched thin, or simply in need of a moment to exhale, I’d love for you to join us.
There are just a few spaces left, so this is your last chance to book your spot.
Prioritise yourself this bank holiday, your body and mind will thank you for it.

Friday 22nd May 7PM - 8.30PM
The Yoga Shed Wickham