Bespoke Yoga

14/06/2026

☀️ Summer Yoga Term Begins Tomorrow ☀️
I’ve just returned from a beautiful few days in Milano, a very active city break where we walked around 24,000 steps a day exploring the streets, soaking up the culture and enjoying everything this wonderful city had to offer.
But one thing I came home reflecting on was the Italian expression: Il dolce far niente ✨
The sweetness of doing nothing.
How often do we find stillness difficult?
That little voice that says… “I should be doing something…”
Because there is always something to do, isn’t there? Another task, another goal, another reason to keep moving.
And yet our nervous system needs moments of pause too.
Stillness isn’t about being unproductive, it’s an opportunity to down-regulate, reorient and reconnect. It gives our body the chance to move out of constant doing and into a place of rest, awareness and presence.
I often talk about the green light reflex in class, that part of us that is brilliant at moving forward, achieving and getting things done. These qualities serve us well, but when we are always in that forward gear, we can forget the importance of slowing down, softening and simply being.
This is why our yoga practice matters.
A place to breathe.
A place to listen.
A place to come home to ourselves.

The summer term begins tomorrow ☀️
And there are a few places still open for anyone feeling called to join us.
✨ 7 weeks of Yoga & somatic movement, breath, connection and time for you.
Summer Term: 15th June – 3rd August
Investment: £70
Pre-recorded Zoom option available
If you’ve been thinking about joining, this is your gentle invitation
Message me to reserve your place.
I'm looking forward to welcoming you onto the mat.
Tara 🙏

20/05/2026

Hi everyone, and welcome!

Have you ever felt like a standard yoga class doesn't quite fit your unique body or needs? That's where bespoke yoga and Somatics come in. Imagine a practice that feels like it's been crafted just for you, designed to address your specific concerns, whether it's chronic pain, stress, or simply a desire to move with more freedom and ease.
This isn't a one-size-fits-all approach. I focus on your individual journey, helping you gently release tension, improve body awareness, and rediscover a sense of calm and strength from within.
It's about truly listening to your body and finding movements that support your well-being, leading to lasting comfort and a deeper connection to yourself.

Thank you so much for watching/listening. If this resonates, consider exploring how a personalised approach could transform your practice. I'd love to hear from you. DM or email 📧 [email protected]

Summer term classes start 15th June Pilates & Beyond
1-2-1 appointments available upon request

Tara 🙏
Thank you MT PRINT I love my new-look cards and leaflets 👌

30/04/2026

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You are warmly invited to join me at Durham Yoga Group
Saturday 16th May 10-12pm

The next session with Durham Yoga Group at Belmont Parish Hall is at 10am to Midday on Saturday 16th May with Tara Sellars.

Tara is an experienced teacher devoted to movement and wellbeing, with roots in yoga and a deep focus on somatics. Trained with the British Wheel of Yoga and a certified Gentle Somatic Yoga® practitioner, she shares her work through regular classes, workshops and retreats in the UK & Italy. Her approach blends yoga, somatic movement, breath, and functional movement to support longevity, vitality, and ease in every day life.

For the first half of this workshop, you will be guided through a somatic movement journey, supported by the ground, allowing you to gently let go of the outside world and arrive fully into your body.
In the second half, we will transition towards standing—exploring uprightness as a foundation for everyday life. Through exploratory movement, we will cultivate stability, resilience, and longevity, inviting greater awareness, curiosity, and connection within the body.
A yoga brick/block is required for the session.

29/04/2026

love british summer time and late evening daylight, here are a few reasons why:

☀️ Supports your circadian rhythm – Evening daylight helps regulate your internal clock, which can improve sleep quality and energy levels.

🧠 Boosts mood and reduces stress – Natural light and gentle movement increase serotonin and reduce cortisol, supporting emotional balance.

🚶‍♀️ Aids digestion – Light movement after eating has been shown to support blood sugar regulation and digestion.

💛 Enhances mind-body awareness – Walking mindfully helps you drop out of the thinking mind and into sensation — a core somatic practice.

🌿 Improves overall health – Regular walking is linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and improved metabolic health.

Let this season be a reminder: your wellbeing doesn’t always require more effort — sometimes it simply asks for a little more presence, a little more light, and a willingness to step outside.

Tonight, if you can, take a walk. Feel your feet. Notice your breath. Let the day land gently.

With love & light
Tara 💫

24/04/2026

Sometimes the most productive thing we can do is slow down.
There’s something about being in nature — the sound of water, the stillness, the space — that gently calms the nervous system and brings us back to ourselves. It reminds us that we don’t always need to push forward at full speed. Sometimes, we need to pause… so we can move forward with more clarity and intention.

I’ve taken this past week off to do exactly that. While it may have looked quiet from the outside, there’s been so much happening behind the scenes — planning, creating, refining. Workshops, classes, lesson plans, and something I’m really excited about… an upcoming retreat in Italy 🇮🇹 2027

There are a few places available in my regular classes, so if you’ve been feeling the pull to step away, reset, and reconnect, send me a DM

Classes restart next week, and I’m really looking forward to being back on the mat with you all 💚
In health & vitality
Tara

22/04/2026

A very special announcement 📣

🇮🇹 LA BELLA RETREAT 🇮🇹
September 19th–25th, 2027

I’ve poured my heart into creating this, and it has been a dream of mine for years—to finally offer a cultural yoga retreat.
Come with a friend you would love to share this experience with, or I can thoughtfully pair you with someone.
Limited twin-occupancy rooms available.
Step into a luxury escape in the Italian countryside, just one hour from Rome…
A breathtaking private estate surrounded by rolling hills, olive groves, and complete tranquillity.
At the heart of the experience is a world-renowned outdoor yoga platform overlooking an incredible vista.
This is where deep rest meets refined Italian living.
Expect:
Daily yoga, somatic movement, and meditation
Breathwork and deep relaxation
A pasta-making experience
A guided nature walk
A special evening embracing la bella figura
Nourishing, chef-prepared Italian cuisine
Hidden gardens and peaceful corners to unwind
Poolside lounging under the Italian sun

All within a private, beautifully restored estate designed for comfort, elegance, and space to unwind.

6 nights from £1,550 -£1,650 per person
£300 deposit to secure your place

Flexible payment plans available
If you feel the pull… 📩 email to reserve your space
Tag your retreat partner in the comments
[email protected]

visit my new-look website for more information…
https://bespokeyogawithtara.co.uk/la-bella-retreat-italy-2027/
Thank you SuperDivine Web & Tech for giving my website the love and attention to detail it needed 💚

11/04/2026

Our Very First Book Club Meeting 📚

Here is a glimpse of our very first gathering .
We explored The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins (thank you, Mel Robbins , for such a powerful and thought-provoking read 🙏).
As a Somatic Yoga teacher, I chose this book because it beautifully aligns with key yoga philosophies, in particular Svadhyaya (self-study) from Patanjali’s Eight Limbs of Yoga, the Yamas and Niyamas.
Svadhyaya invites us to observe our thoughts, habits, and patterns with curiosity and honesty, rather than judgment. Alongside this, the principle of Aparigraha (non-grasping) reminds us to let go of attachments, expectations, and the need to control outcomes or how things “should” be.
These teachings aren’t rigid rules, but gentle, practical tools to calm the mind, create inner peace, and reconnect with our authentic Self.
This is important for me, as not only do I want my clients to move and feel better physically, but I also want them to explore the potential of mental and emotional freedom. To feel empowered, to set healthy boundaries, to live as their true authentic selves, without the need to control others or outcomes.
It was so special to sit together and hear everyone share their personal interpretations and journeys with The Let Them Theory and how they’re applying it in their lives.
Thank you to everyone who came along, and again thank you, Mel. I highly recommend this book to anyone on a journey of mind-set growth and self-discovery.

In health & Vitality
Tara 💫
Thank you Influence Cafe for hosting us 🙏

22/03/2026

Pause for a moment…check in with yourself, not your to-do list, not your messages- You

How do you feel in your body right now?
Is there tension or ease?
Is your heart rate slow or fast?
Is your breath shallow or deep?
What are your energy levels like?

This simple act of awareness is a fundamental form of self-care.

Yet we live in a world that rarely encourages stillness, it celebrates constant doing, producing, achieving. And for many of us, stillness can feel unfamiliar… even uncomfortable. The stories we carry and the ways we’ve learned to cope can pull us back into busyness, into what feels “normal.”

But coming back to your body is how you come back to yourself.

It’s how you begin to feel safe.
It’s how you regulate your system.
It’s how you reconnect with what you truly need.

I share these practices in class and on zoom to support you in returning home to your body, your breath, your presence.

So this is your gentle reminder to please check in on yourself 🙌

In health & vitality always,
Tara

08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 📣
A heartfelt thank you to the amazing women who show up to my classes week after week. Even when life is busy and you’re being pulled in many directions, you still make the time to step onto your mat and take care of yourselves.
That time truly matters. When you leave the studio and return to the outside world, you do so feeling calmer, stronger and more grounded.
I’m so proud of you all. Let’s keep supporting each other, lifting each other up, and growing together.
There are a few spaces available in my classes, so if you feel the pull to take some time for yourself and join a supportive, welcoming space, please reach out, know that you will be warmly welcomed.
Tag a friend who might love to join you on the mat 💛

03/03/2026

Spring is the season of unfurling, softening from what felt tight and gently releasing the holding patterns that kept us safe, but maybe now are keeping us stuck.
In class we talked about that sense of enduring rather than expanding, feeling heavy, constricted, as though we have been holding our breath, feel familiar?

Seasonal shifts affect the nervous system as much as they do our environment and you may sense a subtle shift with the return of light ✨️ This is a time to re-emerge, to reconnect to your body, to create space where there was contraction, to breathe, to re-orient.

As a Somatic Yoga teacher, I guide you back to yourself, not through force but through sustainable intelligent movement.

There are a few opportunities to join Pilates & Beyonda class this spring term, if you're feeling a quiet nudge that its time to grow and unfurl please reach out 🌱

Tara 🙏
📧[email protected]
📲 07974 677693