Yoga and Pilates

Yoga and Pilates Teaches Yoga and Pilates classes in North West Kent and online.Also runs day and weekend retreats. Emma Churchill is a professional Yoga and Pilates teacher

For around three years now, I’ve made a conscious decision to stop watching the news.It wasn’t a decision I made lightly...
06/08/2026

For around three years now, I’ve made a conscious decision to stop watching the news.

It wasn’t a decision I made lightly. I’d heard it recommended time and time again by respected voices in the wellbeing space, all talking about the positive impact it had on their mental health. Eventually, I decided to give it a try...

That doesn’t mean I’m completely disconnected from what’s happening in the world. News still finds its way to me through social media, conversations, and the radio. I know what’s going on, just not through a constant stream of headlines.

I also know some people may think that’s naïve or that I should be consuming more news and raising awareness of everything happening around the world. I completely respect that perspective, but I’ve realised something important about myself.

I’m an empath.

When I watched the news every day, I often carried the weight of the world’s problems with me. I felt anxious, overwhelmed, and constantly in a state of fight or flight. It affected my mood, my energy, and ultimately the version of me that showed up for the people who needed me most.

I’ve come to accept that I can’t solve every problem in the world.

What I can do is look after my family, be present for my two children, and show up each day for the wonderful people who come to my yoga and Pilates classes and events.

Because that’s the difference I can make.

Since stepping away from the daily news cycle, I’ve noticed a huge shift in my mental wellbeing. I feel calmer, less anxious, and more able to focus my energy on the things I can genuinely influence.

This isn’t me saying everyone should stop watching the news. We all have different ways of processing the world around us.

But if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately, perhaps consider whether constantly consuming the news is helping you—or harming you.

Sometimes protecting your peace isn’t about ignoring the world.

It’s about creating enough space within yourself so you can show up as your best self for the people who matter most. 💛

For around three years now, I've made a conscious decision to stop watching the news.It wasn't a decision I made lightly...
06/08/2026

For around three years now, I've made a conscious decision to stop watching the news.

It wasn't a decision I made lightly. I'd heard it recommended time and time again by respected voices in the wellbeing space, all talking about the positive impact it had on their mental health. Eventually, I decided to give it a try...

That doesn't mean I'm completely disconnected from what's happening in the world. News still finds its way to me through social media, conversations, and the radio. I know what's going on, just not through a constant stream of headlines.

I also know some people may think that's naïve or that I should be consuming more news and raising awareness of everything happening around the world. I completely respect that perspective, but I've realised something important about myself.

I'm an empath.

When I watched the news every day, I often carried the weight of the world's problems with me. I felt anxious, overwhelmed, and constantly in a state of fight or flight. It affected my mood, my energy, and ultimately the version of me that showed up for the people who needed me most.

I've come to accept that I can't solve every problem in the world.
What I can do is look after my family, be present for my two children, and show up each day for the wonderful people who come to my yoga and Pilates classes and events.

Because that's the difference I can make.

Since stepping away from the daily news cycle, I've noticed a huge shift in my mental wellbeing. I feel calmer, less anxious, and more able to focus my energy on the things I can genuinely influence.

This isn't me saying everyone should stop watching the news. We all have different ways of processing the world around us.

But if you've been feeling overwhelmed lately, perhaps consider whether constantly consuming the news is helping you—or harming you.

Sometimes protecting your peace isn't about ignoring the world.
It's about creating enough space within yourself so you can show up as your best self for the people who matter most. 💛

Are you in need of a REAL break? To get away from everything, to truly rest, be in nature, care for you, enjoy some yoga...
05/08/2026

Are you in need of a REAL break? To get away from everything, to truly rest, be in nature, care for you, enjoy some yoga and Pilates and some amazing Italian food…
My Tuscany retreat could be the answer… flights are still reasonably priced..

Tuscany September 2026
I have a couple of rooms left!
Lots of yoga and Pilates in this stunning location.
Plus sightseeing in Pisa and Florence
Head to my website for all the info - link in bio

Taking care of your people isn't a perk. It's the foundation of everything. Wellbeing at work changes everything — focu...
03/08/2026

Taking care of your people isn't a perk. It's the foundation of everything. Wellbeing at work changes everything — focus, energy, morale, creativity. 🧘‍♀️

When people feel well, they do well.

I offer corporate wellbeing sessions that bring yoga, Pilates, breath work, meditation and sound baths directly into your workplace.

Accessible, inclusive, and genuinely enjoyable — no experience needed.

If your workplace would benefit from some wellbeing sessions then do get in touch.
https://yogaandpilates.co.uk/corporate

03/08/2026

Keep finding your inner child! Play! Do things that scare you!
They all help to keep you young!

This morning I headed to the gym while on holiday.I know some people probably think I’m a little mad for exercising on h...
02/08/2026

This morning I headed to the gym while on holiday.

I know some people probably think I’m a little mad for exercising on holiday, but for me, movement isn’t a punishment or something I have to do—it’s something I genuinely love.

Exercise is my therapy. It gives me energy, lifts my mood and helps me feel like the best version of myself. I can literally feel the endorphins kick in while I’m exercising, and that positive feeling stays with me for the rest of the day. It’s one of the best things I do for my mindset and mental wellbeing.

Whenever I book a holiday, I almost always choose somewhere with a gym. I also pack my yoga mat so I can fit in some Pilates or yoga whenever I feel like it. Of course, there are plenty of moments spent relaxing on a sun lounger too—it’s a holiday after all! But most days I’ll still reach my movement goal on my watch, whether that’s through walking, yoga, Pilates, a run or a gym session.

For me, exercise isn’t something I switch on and off depending on where I am. It’s simply part of my lifestyle. It’s woven into my daily routine because of how it makes me feel, not because I feel I have to.

And I suppose that’s no surprise really… when you love something enough to make it your career, it naturally becomes a way of life too. ❤️

29/07/2026

“In 10 sessions you’ll feel the difference. In 20 sessions you’ll see the difference. And in 30 sessions you’ll have a whole new body.”

We love this quote because it’s not about quick fixes — it’s about consistency and trusting the process.

In this reel we’re using a looped resistance band to really challenge strength and control. It’s such a simple tool, but it adds resistance in a way that deepens the work and helps build that steady, whole-body strength Pilates is known for.

And what’s exciting is that Pilates isn’t just having a moment in the fitness world — it’s genuinely being recognised more and more in medical and rehab settings too, for how it supports recovery, healing, and long-term wellbeing. It works with the body, not against it.

Ten sessions. Twenty. Thirty. The difference is there if you commit to it. 💪

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Monday 6:45am - 9pm
Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 10:15am

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