Oxfordshire Hatha Yoga

06/09/2026

Today is and the book I totally loved this year is Still life by Sarah Winman, moved to laughter and tears and just magical in its woven stories from Second World war and East of London to Italy. What are you reading and can recommend?

We're so lucky to have our to browse and find your next read! It’s always good to check the displays and this one was a Sunday Times best seller so some light reading planned for my relaxing Sunday. Emma is the smiley helpful person if you want a recommendation!

Monday is literacy day so maybe time to get a book for young person you know and keep their eyes on pages and inspire love of words? There are also great charity shops here in Wantage so do gift your books once you’ve enjoyed reading them and pick up a bargain for a good cause.

02/09/2026

Thank you 🤩 all 🙏 for following, liking & commenting and making this a friendly and supportive page! My mixed bag of yoga tips and breath work with upcoming yoga classes; my pottery that’s sneaking up in my life & mind space! Plus local events & happenings.

fans and special thanks for the poster from the Cumnor After School Club

02/09/2026

Ready to be brave and start yoga? Why not start next Wednesday? This yoga class is perfect for beginners and those wanting to ease back into yoga after a lapse. I call it Mindful Yoga as we get a little longer to get into poses and tips to make it easier, if you need them. I can lend you a mat to try out. These five weeks we will learn the basics with lots of variety each week. Bring a blanket or towel for the relaxation, layers you can move in and peel on or off as temp changes through the 75minute class.

Wednesday 75 minutes
9.30am to 10.45pm
9 September 2026
The Beacon, Middle of Wantage in the Portway carpark

01/09/2026

An exciting small maroon envelope with my name on arrived in the post! This beautiful hand painted card by an artist friend was such a treat, doubling the pleasure of receiving a hand written thank you. Why not pick up a pen and write to a loved one today, or reach out to that person further afield or too busy to phone you. Nothing beats a thoughtful letter, the anticipation of that colourful or crisp cream envelope arriving by post and surprise of your words within!

In yoga we encourage these mindful practises, enjoying taking time to write and for me neater slower italics to keep my scrawl legible!

31/08/2026

Trying to work out what to pack for upcoming shows. Want a mix without looking too cluttered! What do think?🤔

30/08/2026

Enjoy this long weekend! I did get to the Beach 🏖️ this August, a real treat visiting my Aunt (technically Mum’s cousin) for a lovely dip in the sea at the golden sands of West Wittering. With this super hot summer the water was really warm and the joy of giggling kids and calm sea in the cooling afternoon.

Thank you to some lovely guys came and helped my Aunt lift back up from the beach, tricky with a broken arm, so really appreciated their attentiveness.

Hope you have or are enjoying the summer, our Autumn term of yoga starts up again from 9 September, giving everyone time to settle into the school term and back to daily commutes.

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28/08/2026

What a treat! I’ve been spoilt with gift of mini red and black/purple tomatoes. 🍅 My own yellow tomatoes have been reluctant to ripen so like Karen’s tip of cutting them off with stems and leaving to ripen indoors as damp weather has definitely set in! The squash self seeded so will see how cooks up as a little dull looking…

A good excuse to use my thrown bowls and show the alien Amaranth’s throwing out side shoots!!! My gardening win this year. Enjoy your weekends whatever

28/08/2026

Hope we can all continue Dolly’s positive drive & embrace good in folk. Share your smile 😀 😊 😃 today

"If you see somebody without a smile, give 'em yours"
- Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

27/08/2026

Free Friday tomorrow morning? Why not join our last of the merged 10am summer class tomorrow morning, a wonderfully mixed ability group until Autumn term the two classes reform.
Friday Hatha Yoga ~ 10am – 11.30am
Old Headington Village Hall. Last 10am session 28/08/2026!

Starting from 11 September: Fancy starting your weekend early with Hatha Yoga? Two classes give option to find your level. Experienced and want to challenge yourself then 9.30am gives you just that. Wanting to try yoga for first time, return after a lapse or find you want to have a just a little longer to arrive in poses then 11.10am is your new Friday in Old Headington Village Hall!
Friday Hatha Yoga ~ 9.30am – 11am
Friday Mindful Yoga ~ 11.10am – 12.25pm

Both classes offer drop in, so if you have a long weekend you can hop onto your mat before you head off on your travels. Yoga can be a great de stressing and give your body some TLC before crumpling into a plane seat, or which transport are you choosing? Folding your self into a car or train seat?

There's a bike rack at the hall too. Two intrepid folk cycled from UK and joined our summer yoga retreat in Italy last summer. They really appreciated undoing all the miles they had criss-crossed Europe. Come and lengthen your tight legs if you cycle regularly, yoga can ease discomfort and help avoid muscle cramps.

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