Claria Yoga Life

Claria Yoga Life Calm stress and gain more ease of movement. My methods are adaptive and kind ❤️ Unlock your body's natural ability by moving with it, not against it.

With Gentle Yoga and Self-Care that is simple, supportive and manageable, I help you reclaim time for yourself, and move through life with more ease in body and mind. By respecting your body, its structure, shape, life-cycle and individuality, you develop a more peaceful relationship with your body and yourself. Applying movement that suits how you are built will help you to access the healing ben

efits of that movement:

** To relieve tense muscles, aching joints, general physical discomfort and tightness
** To achieve inner calm, experience deep relaxation, and gently relieve stress and anxiety

With body awareness and mindfulness, which are at the core of practising yoga with a functional approach, you can embrace and support your uniqueness with a practice that will help to strengthen, challenge, stretch and balance your body safely, and calm, relieve and ground your mind.

07/08/2026

Life with this little bundle has reminded me that I don’t need a long, uninterrupted practice to care for my aching body or restless mind. One stretch whilst on baby duty or running through the daily chores, is enough to help relieve some of my physical discomfort. One mindful breath helps to soften the mental overdrive which is always a step ahead grasping at the next item on the to-do list.

Just one “something”, whatever it may be for you, really can make a difference.

✨ I’m getting back to my 30-minute Zoom classes and I’m really looking forward to it. It’s my way of carving out a short slice of time at the start of the week, to prioritise my body and mind. If you’d like to experience how small, consistent moments of movement can help you feel more like yourself again, you’re very welcome to join me 💙 (https://www.clariayoga.com/schedule)

30/05/2026

When your shoulders feel tense and tight, it’s easy to think you need a full yoga class, a deep stretch session, or an hour set aside for self-care.

But sometimes, relief begins with just one movement, one stretch, or one minute of paying attention to what your body needs right now.

Self-care doesn’t need to be complicated. It doesn’t need perfect conditions or lots of spare time. It can be simple, short, and woven into the day you’re already having.

Remember that just one small pause can help ease physical tension, interrupt the stress cycle, and remind your nervous system that it’s safe to soften a little ❤️

The movements in this reel are quick, gentle, and can be done wherever you are. See which one feels best or more manageable for your shoulders today. If you’re happy to share, let me know in the comments.

A gentle invitation to slow down and reconnect this May 💛Whether you have 30 minutes to ease into mindful movement, soft...
03/05/2026

A gentle invitation to slow down and reconnect this May 💛

Whether you have 30 minutes to ease into mindful movement, soften some tension, or simply lie down and be guided into deep rest, these sessions are here for you.

Just arrive as you are… 🙏🏻

www.clariayoga.com/schedule

16/04/2026

There’s sometimes a quiet expectation that pregnancy, especially a long-awaited one (over 12 years of loss and heartache to get here) should feel glowing, joyful, and natural.

While I feel so much gratitude, disbelief and excitement, there is also pain, discomfort, frustration, and a constant physical and mental adjustment.

Right now, my body feels unfamiliar in so many ways from clunky movement and a 20kg weight gain, to unpredictable energy levels and debilitating round ligament pain. And yet, sometimes my mind still expects me to move like I used to (yes, it happens, even for a functional yoga teacher 🙂).

So this is me, teaching my Monday class but also adapting, pausing, and working with a body that needs something completely different.

Some days adapting and moving functionally feels supportive. Other days, it takes effort to accept. But this is where functional movement really matters; not as a concept, but as a practice. You’re meeting your body where it is, even when your mind hasn’t quite caught up yet.

So if your body feels different right now, through injury, pregnancy, ageing or whatever other reason, your body might be asking you to move differently.

And it is allowed to feel tough on certain days and for the adjustment to take some time… 💛

24/03/2026

Some mornings feel rushed before they’ve even begun. This is the simplest way I know to come back to myself.

A stretch. Three breaths. My cup of tea. A few moments my book. Or slowly outlining a plan for the day ahead. All from the comfort of my much-loved bed.

It’s not a long or complicated routine. But it helps me begin from a place that feels calmer, steadier, and more like me.

If your mornings feel full, you don’t need to do more. You might just need a softer or kinder place from which to start… ☀️ What could you try tomorrow?

08/03/2026

A reminder today that strength isn’t only loud, bold or forceful. It can be gentle… It can soft… It can be patient, caring and quietly resilient.

However your strength looks today, it’s enough 🧡

You’re allowed to keep self-care simple. It doesn’t need to look a certain way or last a certain length of time. Ease gr...
26/02/2026

You’re allowed to keep self-care simple. It doesn’t need to look a certain way or last a certain length of time. Ease grows from consistency, not perfection. Sometimes “good enough” is just… “good” 💕

If patience feels out of reach, it’s not a personal failing.It’s often a sign you’ve been carrying too much for too long...
14/02/2026

If patience feels out of reach, it’s not a personal failing.
It’s often a sign you’ve been carrying too much for too long.

Small pauses, softer expectations, and moments of rest and gentleness can slowly bring patience back online 🌿

If you’d like ongoing support with that my Self-Care Circle is always open to you - a calm space to practise slowing down and regulating your nervous system, kindly and gently 🌸

You can start with a free 7-day trial - a simple way to experience the space yourself (see first comment and my bio)


Self-compassion can feel unfamiliar, especially if you’re used to pushing through or holding it all together. But it’s n...
31/01/2026

Self-compassion can feel unfamiliar, especially if you’re used to pushing through or holding it all together. But it’s not weakness, it’s support.

The way you speak to yourself matters. And you deserve the same gentleness you offer others.

If you would like some gentle guidance today to help you back towards feeling a little kindness towards yourself, try my free meditation (see link in first comment or in my bio) 💕

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