My Relaxation Coach

11/05/2026

A little reminder that rest is not something you have to earn. Sometimes the most productive thing we can do is pause.

June 2nd Thai Foot Reflexology is completely booked out, thank you so much for the support, trust and lovely messages.

There are still a few spaces available for:

Tuesday 16th June: there’s a couple@of spots left. Hurry!

Snap Fitness Therapy Room, Aberystwyth

This 60 minute deep relaxation experience includes:

• Guided relaxation
• Gorgeous music through headphones
• Thai foot reflexology massage
• Hot stones on the feet
• Mini head massage

Designed to help calm a busy mind, soothe tired bodies and create space for you to fully switch off for a while.

Snap Member special offer:
First session only £45

Limited appointments remaining.
Booking link in bio. Or DM me as I can send you the link

I cannot wait to welcome you into this space of rest, calm and care.

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09/05/2026

Tomorrow’s Chair Yoga class is for the people who are tired.
Tired of stress.
Tired of overthinking.
Tired of feeling stiff, disconnected or emotionally wrung out.

This is your reminder that you do not need to be flexible, fit, confident or “good at yoga” to begin feeling better.

You just need a chair.
A breath.
And one hour for yourself.

Tomorrow | 11:30–12:30
LIVE on Zoom
Open level Chair Yoga with Ro

Expect:
Gentle movement
Breathwork
Mobility & stretching
Nervous system reset
Guided relaxation
And a welcoming space where you can simply arrive exactly as you are.

No pressure.
No judgement.
No experience needed.

Thousands of people wait until burnout before they start listening to their body.
Let this be the moment you start sooner.

Comment “I’M IN” below or DM me for the Zoom link and come join us from the comfort of home.

You deserve one hour for you.

05/05/2026

Chair Yoga — Live Online this Sunday at 11:30am

Looking for something gentle, accessible and genuinely nourishing for your body and mind this weekend?

Join me for a live Chair Yoga session on Zoom this Sunday at 11:30am — just £5 to take part in this taster session.

Led by Advanced Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Trainer, Ro Harstad, this session is designed to be safe, supportive and inclusive — whether you’re brand new to yoga, returning after a break, or simply wanting to move in a more easeful way.

🪑 All you need:
• A chair
• A mat if you have one (carpet is absolutely fine too)

We’ll move, stretch, breathe and unwind together — seated and supported, at your own pace.

You can expect to:
• Ease tension and stiffness
• Gently improve mobility
• Calm your nervous system
• Feel more grounded, relaxed and connected

No pressure, no perfection — just a welcoming space to move and feel better in your body.

Book your space here:

Chair yoga is a really accessible way to build strength, mobility, and confidence without needing to get up and down from the floor. Ideal if you’re newer to yoga, working with injuries, or simply want something supportive and effective. What you’ll need: A sturdy chair (no wheels ideally), c

30/04/2026

Afternoon x

I’m writing this from Turkey while teaching this week’s yoga holiday, and having this space away has given me a moment to pause and really reflect on the past year.

What we’ve created together in class has felt genuinely special. The way you show up, in all your different seasons and energies, has shaped something that goes far beyond just movement. It’s connection, it’s care, it’s those small but powerful moments where you come back to yourself.

I’d really love that to continue beyond the studio and into your home practice.

If you’ve been thinking about building something a little more regular, or you’re craving a softer, more supportive way to move, I’m now teaching online each Sunday morning from 10 to 11. It’s a gentle floor based class where we focus on releasing tension, improving mobility and giving your nervous system a chance to properly settle. Nothing rushed, nothing forced, just space to arrive as you are.

You can join through my on demand membership here:
https://www.fitwith.io/myrelaxationcoach
The Sunday class is included.

I’m also offering a couple of chair yoga taster sessions this month on
Sunday 10th and Sunday 31st from 11.30 to 12.30. These are open to everyone and are a really lovely way to build strength and confidence in a way that feels supported and accessible.

You can book those here
https://myrelaxationcoach.co.uk/shop

Everything is run on Zoom, so you can join from wherever you are. Just give yourself a little time beforehand to get settled.

If you’re unsure about the tech or need a hand getting started, just message me. I’m always happy to help.

It would be so lovely to see you online and continue this journey together in a way that fits into your life.

With warmth,
Ro x

29/04/2026

Day 2 in Dalyan yoga holiday and something has already shifted.

The edges have softened. Shoulders a little lower, breath a little deeper, laughter a little easier. There’s that quiet magic that happens when people begin to arrive not just to a place, but to themselves.

This morning’s practice felt less like “doing yoga” and more like remembering. Remembering how to flow and feel without force, to simply be without needing to fix or improve anything.

Connections are forming in the most natural way over mats, shared meals, and those in-between moments where stories slip out effortlessly. Strangers turning into something softer… familiar.

And the real beauty? It’s only day two.

There’s a whole week of unfolding ahead ✨

Would you like to join me this October for a week of yoga, sunshine, and Turkish warmth?
DM me or drop a comment and I’ll send you the details xx

23/02/2026

Yesterday’s Mini Retreat Day

Community.
Connection.
Care.

And it truly was that.

No fixing.
No performing.
No pressure to have it all together.

Just real humans sharing space.
The deep hum of the gong.
Crystal bowls softening the edges of the room.
Journals open.
Soothing eye pillows placed on tired eyes
Warm, simple bowls of soup in steady hands.
Breath slowing. Shoulders dropping.

There was laughter.
There were tender moments.
There was that quiet relief of not holding everything alone.

No big performance.
Just presence.
Just care.

Every time we gather like this, I’m reminded how powerful it is to pause together, without rushing, without proving, without pretending we’re fine when we’re actually beautifully human.

If you’d like to be part of the next Mini Retreat Day on March 22nd, 11–3, I’d love to welcome you. Your mini retreat day will take place at our retreat space At Ascension in the Fields, LLanfair Clydogau, Lampeter.

Comment RETREAT below or send me a DM and I’ll share the link with all the details.

Come as you are. Always. Ro x

22/02/2026

Not just a holiday… but a reset.

We’ll gather in the peaceful riverside town of Dalyan on Turkey’s southwest coast, staying at the beautiful Dalyan Live Spa Hotel, with spa facilities, an outdoor pool, mountain views and easy walking distance to the river, cafés and local markets. April here is golden: warm sunshine without high summer intensity, blossoms in the air, long soft evenings and space to breathe.

Morning – Inside Flow
Music-led, choreographed vinyasa blending breath, rhythm and expression. Expect energising sequences, fluid transitions and the powerful feeling of moving in sync.

This isn’t just fitness.
It’s confidence.
Trusting your body again.
Remembering what it feels like to take up space.

Afternoon – Restorative & Yin
Long-held, floor-based shapes to gently open hips, shoulders and heart space. Slow fascia release. Deep nervous system repair.

Many say this is where integration happens — where the body catches up with the mind.

Beyond flexibility or strength, this week supports:
• Rebuilding trust in your body
• Regulating your nervous system
• Stepping out of chronic busyness
• Gaining clarity on what matters
• Reconnecting with joy and play
• Feeling supported in community
• Returning home lighter, physically and emotionally

As a coach and therapist, I gently weave reflection prompts and embodied awareness into the practices. Nothing heavy. Nothing forced. Just subtle invitations to notice:

When you’re not on the mat, Dalyan offers exploration and ease:
• Boat trips past ancient Lycian rock tombs
• Lazy days at Iztuzu Beach (the protected turtle beach)
• Mud baths and thermal springs
• Traditional hammam rituals
• Riverside walks and sunset dinners
• Poolside rest with mountain views

Peaceful, scenic and beautifully unhurried. Join in as much or as little as feels right — this is nourishment, not pressure.If you’re craving sunshine, embodied movement, deep rest and a meaningful reset before summer… this is your invitation.

Booking & Enquiries
Free Spirit Yoga Holidays
📞 +44 1234 567890

Spaces are limited — and April in Dalyan is something special.
· Free Spirit Travel

17/02/2026

✨ Thai Foot Reflexology Training – Zoom Info Call ✨
Sat March 7th 11:40-12:00
I’m opening up a new Thai Foot Reflexology Training… and before I confirm the dates, I’m inviting you to a short Zoom gathering to explore it with me.

If you’ve been feeling called to:
👣 Add a powerful, hands-on modality to your practice
👣 Deepen your understanding of reflex points and energy flow
👣 Expand your wellbeing offerings with confidence
👣 Train in a supportive, grounded, trauma-aware space

This call is for you.

On the Zoom we’ll cover:
• Proposed training dates
• Course structure & assessment process
• Certification & insurance
• What’s expected of you (and what you’ll receive)
• Space for your questions

This is a practical, confidence-building training designed to leave you ready to offer beautiful, flowing Thai foot reflexology treatments safely and professionally.

No pressure. Just information, connection and clarity.

If you’d like the Zoom link, comment “REFLEX” below or send me a DM and I’ll add you to the list.

Let’s see who’s feeling the pull 👣✨

MyRelaxationCoach

04/02/2026

3-Day Duo Foot Reflexology Training
Thai and Western approaches
Lampeter, West Wales

I’m opening bookings for my in-person Duo Foot Reflexology Training, a three-day immersion blending Thai foot reflexology with Western reflexology principles.

I’ve been a reflexologist since I was 21 (ahh the memories), and I’ve been training reflexologists for over 13 years. This training brings together decades of clinical experience, teaching, and real-world practice, with a strong focus on sustainability, ethics, and confidence in your hands.

No previous reflexology experience is necessary.
This training is suitable for complete beginners as well as yoga teachers, therapists, bodyworkers, and wellbeing practitioners looking to add a low-impact, deeply restorative modality to their work.

What you’ll learn includes:
Thai and Western foot reflexology foundations
Full treatment sequencing and safe pressure
Joint-friendly practitioner body mechanics
Hot stone integration within reflexology treatments
Client care, consent, and contraindications
DEIJB and trauma-aware clinical practice
Marketing, promotion, and client retention

Why reflexology, and why now?

More than ever, clients are seeking low-impact, restful therapies that support stress, nervous-system overload, and burnout. Reflexology is a well-established, respected therapy that offers deep relaxation without force, effort, or overstimulation.

It’s also a more sustainable option for practitioners. Many hands-on therapies can take a toll on wrists, thumbs, shoulders, and backs over time. Reflexology allows you to offer effective, nurturing treatments without sacrificing your joints later in life.

Training details:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Lampeter, West Wales
Accommodation available on site
All materials provided
Certification included
Professional photos taken over the weekend

Investment: £895 per person

If you’re curious or have questions, you’re warmly invited to DM me or email back to arrange a short video-call conversation.

02/02/2026

I’m really glad to be supporting this event

In February 2026, Divergents Unmasked LIVE is happening. A two day online gathering created by and for neurodivergent people, centred on lived experience, nervous system awareness, identity, work, leadership, menopause, communication, and unmasking safely.

I’m supporting this event as a whole and also contributing gentle yoga sessions on replay, because it aligns deeply with how I work and what I stand for.

This space isn’t about labels, fixing yourself, or fitting into medical frameworks.
Diagnosis isn’t the focus here.

It’s about:
🌱 acknowledging where you’re at
🌱 making sense of your experiences in context
🌱 sharing lived experience without having to justify it
🌱 being met with respect, not correction

There’s a thoughtful mix of talks, workshops, and roundtables across the two days, and if live attendance doesn’t work for you, replays are available as a small add on with bonus material, a forum space, and lifetime access.

📅 24th & 25th February 2026
🔗 Register your interest via .me #
(Doors aren’t open yet. Registering interest means you’ll get early access and a 10 percent discount code when booking opens.)

Huge love to and for creating and holding spaces like this

27/01/2026

Chair Yoga Teacher Training – Levels 1 & 2

Chair yoga is not a “lighter” practice — it’s precise, intelligent, and deeply impactful when taught well.

I’m running the Chair Yoga Teacher Training pathway designed for teachers and professionals and those interested in holistic movement who want to deliver accessible, inclusive, and safe seated movement/yoga in real-world settings.

Level 1 – Seated Foundations
A 3-day in-person training held at our retreat space in West Wales
(Training can also be arranged at your studio or organisation)

Level 1 focuses on:
• Fully seated chair yoga practices
• Safe alignment & functional movement
• Inclusive language and accessible cueing
• Teaching people who can’t or don’t want to get on the floor
• Building confidence working with diverse bodies

Level 2 – Applied & Specialist Chair Yoga (coming later this year)
Level 2 builds on the foundations of Level 1 and cannot be taken without completing Level 1 first.

Level 2 will include:
• Chair yoga for specific health conditions
• Nervous system regulation & pain-aware practices
• Progressions, regressions & supported standing
• Teaching in care, community & clinical environments
• Trauma-informed, consent-led delivery
• Case studies and real-world teaching scenarios

This pathway is for yoga teachers, wellbeing professionals, carers, and facilitators who want to expand access without diluting quality. You do not need to be a yoga teacher to attend this training but the training does not qualify you to teach traditional or floor based yoga.

If you’re ready to teach chair yoga with clarity, confidence, and integrity — this is for you.

DM to express interest, host a training, or be first to hear about dates. Comment and share for info