Louise Burchell - Yoga, Birth & Wellbeing

Apparently the similarities between us are getting a little out of hand... 😜

Similar names (Louise & Louisa)
Similar yoga (pregnancy, postnatal, womens).
Similar hair.
Similar style & colours today for our lunch date.
Similar logos (complete accident!)
Same area (Corstorphine).
Same passion for women's health and creating supportive communities, whilst moving our bodies.
1 year apart in age 👶

At this point, we’re not sure whether our clients are getting us mixed up… or whether we’re getting ourselves mixed up. 🤷‍♀️😂

Luckily, we’re very happy to be each other’s competition, colleagues and cheerleaders — even if we apparently can’t coordinate a lunch date without accidentally twinning. 😜

Left - Louise - Yoga Birth Wellbeing ❤️
Right - Louisa - Humming Tree Yoga ❤️

If you've been to both of our classes and loved them, let us know in the comments 🥰

Pregnancy Yoga in Edinburgh

My Pregnancy Yoga classes are in Corstorphine, Edinburgh West, and are about so much more than just yoga (although the yoga is good too!).

Book by 31st August (to start on any date this year) and get the current price of £12.25 a class. From 1st Sept, classes are from £13.

Want to try a class first? Just use PREGTRIAL when booking your trial class.

Know someone who's pregnant in or near Edinburgh? Tag them or send this their way 🙏

https://www.louiseburchell.com/pregnancyyoga

Anyone else sometimes miss their bump? 🥲 Anyway, the reason for this post is not to reminisce, but to let you know that I have spaces coming up in my Pregnancy Yoga Class!

This is the first time in months that I have been able to close the waiting list, so if you are keen to try pregnancy yoga, now is a good time to join. Plus, if you book before 1st September, you'll get your block at my current price before a small increase comes into effect.

My classes include:
• pregnancy-safe yoga
• breathing and relaxation techniques
• practical preparation for birth
• a supportive community of other pregnant women
• real-life birth stories and experiences from women in the group who have their babies before you
• access to my Pregnancy Resource Hub (including what to pack in your birth bag, birth preferences templates, relaxation tracks and much more!)

You can start any time after your 12 week scan and continue right up until birth. I can also offer modifications for PGP/SDP and any other pregnancy-related aches or pains.

Pregnancy Yoga
⏰ Tuesdays 6:30-7:45pm
📍 St Anne's Church, Kaimes Road, Corstorphine

If you're looking for Pregnancy Yoga in Edinburgh and would like to join us, send me a message or head to the link in my bio to book. Or share this post with a pregnant friend 💜

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𝐀 𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐠𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐫...⁣
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None of us have it all figured out.⁣
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I have days where I doubt myself, feel overwhelmed, snap at my children, or wonder how I'm going to find the time to do everything that needs to be done.
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Teaching yoga doesn't mean I'm always calm and zen.⁣
Being a counsellor doesn't mean I can control my emotions and never struggle.⁣
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What my training has given me isn't perfection. In fact, my daughter would tell you, "𝘔𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘮 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘯𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵," and I stand by that.⁣
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Perfection is, at best, unrealistic. More often than not, the pursuit of it leaves us feeling like we're falling short.⁣
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We're all perfectly imperfect, doing the best we can with what we have in that moment, and hopefully finding people, places, and moments that bring us happiness along the way.⁣
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For me, today, one of those moments is a hot cup of coffee in my little sanctuary of an office ☕️⁣
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I hope you find a moment that brings you joy today, too, no matter how small (...or imperfect).
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There’s something about this space…

This couch holds stories, emotions, pauses, and quiet moments of understanding. It’s a space where you don’t have to have it all figured out.

I currently have a small number of counselling appointments available:
• Mondays 1:30pm
• Wednesdays 10am
• Thursdays 12:30pm (fortnightly)

Counselling offers a confidential, supportive space to explore whatever you’re carrying - whether that’s feeling overwhelmed, navigating change, processing past experiences, or simply a desire to understand yourself more deeply.

If you’re curious about working together, you’re very welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial consultation.

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 www.louiseburchell.com

✨ 2 spaces available ✨
Baby Yoga | Tuesdays 10–11am
From February 3rd
St Anne’s Church

Gentle movement, connection & time just for you and your baby 🤍

Message me or book on my website:
www.louiseburchell.com/babyyoga

📸 by the very lovely and talented Susie

I had intended on sharing some photos of my new counselling space by now, but a few days after my last post, my Mum was admitted to hospital. 

As many of you know, she was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer 3 years ago. She had major surgery, multiple rounds of chemo and various other treatments throughout that time - each one handled with grace, strength and positivity.  Last month it was determined there were no further treatment options, and after just 10 days of palliative care my beautiful Mum died, aged 64, on Sunday 23rd November 💔 the day after my eldest daughter's 9th birthday. I have no doubt that she was determined not to die on the 22nd. Plus, it had to be a Sunday - her favourite day of the week, when we gather as a family.

It was her funeral yesterday. Such a large number of people came that some stood outside the chapel at Warriston Crematorium, and we had to use the overflow area at the hotel afterwards. It was a sad but unexpectedly joyful day, surrounded by so many people that love my Mum. She would have loved it.

My Mum was a Sunshine Soul. Beautiful inside and out. Warm, welcoming, nurturing, loving, supportive, generous, loyal and strong. The best Mum and Grandma. Renowned for her Big Hugs, ability to conjure up a homemade meal for 20+ people with ease and for making the most of every day and the best of every situation. Just 3 months ago, she raised £6350 for Target Ovarian Cancer by cycling 30km for the Tour de Four, and it looks like we can add another £2k to that total from the collection at the funeral.

My family and I have been so moved by the number of beautiful messages, cards, flowers and food parcels that we have received in the last couple of weeks. I'm not sure what the next wee while will have in store, but I'm returning to work tomorrow and have my girls' nativity and carol concerts coming up. I'm trying to embrace the 'both/and' of grief: I can feel both heartbroken about my Mum and still find joy in the everyday moments, just as she would want us all to do.