Yoga with Lesley

23/09/2026

Yoga is back at the dance studio Bournemouth School for Girls on Tuesday evenings - Gentle Flow at 6pm and Power Flow at 7pm. Sign up to my new online booking system and you will automatically receive a free pass to a class of your choice. I look forward to welcoming you to our group ❤️

19/09/2026

BALANCING is where it’s at this month. Come and join me for a deeper, more focused look at balance and how to do it. Tuesday nights at the Dance Studio, Bournemouth School@for Girls. Beginners welcome 🥰

14/09/2026

THIS September it’s all about balance! Whether you’re an expert at Tree Pose or someone who clings to the bannister going up and down stairs…. We’re working on it! Balance is an important part of our overall wellbeing and fitness. We start with simple, short balances and build our strength and stability over the next few weeks. Classes from Tuesday September 22 at the Dance Studio, BSG. DM for more info 🥰

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

CHILD’S pose. One of the most simple yet most effective postures in yoga. Physically, it opens the hips and stretches the back. But it’s the emotional effect that’s mind blowing.

Take this pose any time you feel stressed, or you can’t sleep. Hold it for five long slow breaths. Make your exhale a bit longer than your inhale. It’s an instant stress buster.

Why? Because your head is below your heart which slows everything down. And because resting your forehead on the floor (or on a block) helps to calm the mind.

We all live with so much stress these days. Sometimes, we can feel overwhelmed. Modern life with all our gadgets, screens, and a constant merry-go-round of information and advertising can make us feel burnt out and inadequate.

For me, yoga is the way back to a place of calmness and feeling good about yourself. And I love sharing this simple practice with other people.

If you’re struggling with stress, or would like to find out more, send me a DM. Classes at BSG start again on September 22nd 🥰

09/09/2026

YESTERDAY’S post was all about the many benefits of yoga… and the biggest hit is surely becoming more happy 😊 But how can that be? How can a bit of stretching on a mat make you happier?

First of all there’s the fact that exercise of any kind releases endorphins or happy hormones. That’s why, if you go for a walk, a run or a bike ride you feel more positive and upbeat, maybe even energised.

The ancient yogis knew this before endorphins had even been discovered. They talked about moving energy - or Prana - around the body, and that’s why any physical yoga practice will leave you feeling great.

But yoga goes even deeper than this and that’s because, unlike other forms of exercise, we focus on the breath. We start every movement with an inhale, and as we exhale we flow to the next movement. In some postures that are held for a while - like Tree Pose for example - we focus our eyes on one point and bring our attention to the breath. This helps us to hold the balance. But it also helps us to calm the mind.

The more yoga we practice, the easier it becomes to access that inner calm. Because inner peace is not something that belongs to the lucky few. It’s something that’s inside all of us. It’s just that most of us don’t know how or where to find it.

Yet.

Once your start to access your inner peace you are on a journey of self awareness, and even self transformation, to a place of happiness.

That’s the magic of yoga.

Classes start again on September 22nd at Bournemouth School for Girls. Visit my website www.yogawithlesley.co.uk or send me a message. I’d love to hear from you ❤️

08/09/2026

PEOPLE often say to me: “I can’t do yoga. I can’t even touch my toes.”

But that’s like saying: “I can’t have a bath. I’m too dirty.” 😅

A regular yoga practice will definitely make it easier for you on your toe-touching journey, if that’s your goal.

But what are the other benefits? Why choose to do yoga instead of, say, going to the gym?

After 12 years of practice and five years teaching, here, in no particular order, are the benefits that I’ve noticed in myself and in my students….

Stronger
Better balance
Better sleep
More calm
Kinder to other people
Less judgemental
More in control of emotions
Less joint pain
Healthier lifestyle choices
More flexible

Finally and most importantly - more happy! Yes it’s true! Because after all that’s our main goal in life isn’t it? To be happy 🙂

If you’re looking for a yoga class, check out my website. Classes start again at The Dance Studio, Bournemouth School for Girls on Tuesday September 22nd. You can book online or DM me for more info.

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07/08/2026

ITS been a great summer for yoga on the beach… and today was our third and final Acro session at Fisherman’s Walk in Southbourne. Deep stretches, partner balances and some crazy postures. Thanks for coming everyone - it was a blast 💥 There’s more yoga with until end of September but for the budding acrobats… see you next year! 🥰

02/08/2026

ACRO on the beach is back! This Friday, 8.45am, Fisherman’s Walk in Southbourne. Come and join us for some fun partner moves. We start with a gentle flow. Then we partner up for some stretches. Some more challenging poses follow for the more adventurous. And we finish with a relaxation and sound bath. There are always lots of laughs 🥰 If you’d like to give it a go but you think you’re too old… think on! Our friendly gang includes people from their 30s up to their 70s. And as it’s school holidays you are welcome to bring accompanied children over 11 to join in. No need to be an acrobat or gymnast. Lyn and Lesley are experienced yoga teachers who can break down the postures and offer lots of variations. The great thing about Acro yoga is trying something new and having a laugh doing it. For more info or to book send us a DM. We’re looking forward to seeing you on Friday ❤️