AnjaYoga

Love yoga&hiking?

My first 2027 retreat is here!

Our annual 6 day/5 night retreat takes place next year from Wednesday 3rd to Monday 8th March.

💚 twice daily yoga - morning awakening, evening relax&restore

💚 full board of home cooked food by the amazing Zarena Zedz foods

💚 3 guided mindful hikes in Eryri (Snowdonia) with our expert guide Emma Emma Burrows

💚 plenty of time to rest and take time for yourself or connect with like minded people

💚 optional wild swimming

💚 wooden heated hot tub

💚 and those gorgeous mountain views from our base

This retreat is strictly limited to 10 people. Prices start at £750pp all inclusive for 6 days.

DM me to express your interest.

Finnish has a lot of sayings linked to nature and this is one of my favourites.

I'm a big advocate for authenticity and sharing kindness. There is a lot of darkness in this world and there will always be, but if we are kind to others, authentic to who we are and genuine, we can spread some of the message of kindness around the world.

And of course I love trees, I always head to seek answers in nature.

I have just sent out a newsletter about my autumn events and retreats - I'm focussing even more on my passion around nature connectivity and seasonal cycles, my Nordic heritage and creativity this autumn.

If you want to know more, DM me and I'll send you the latest newsletter!

I love how my Home Retreat online community has evolved over the years. Born from a necessity of moving my business solely online in 2020 to absolutely loving sharing practices from my home to yours.

I enjoy connecting with people from all over the country (and world!) to move and breathe, to connect and ground. There is real beauty in sharing in this way.

I love sharing practices from my home because:
💜 from my home I can share to you wherever you are
💜 my home is my safe space where I feel connected and my nervous system feels supported.
💜 I can be flexible about location
💜 I'm happiest when I'm at home

Because of this, I'm able to share from a place of authenticity and presence.

An online world can feel a little anonymous and impersonal, but I aim to create an authentic and grounded community with a personal touch. You don't only get a weekly hello email from me, you also have a dedicated members email and WhatsApp group if you wish to join it.

Prices start from £14 per month with no contracts or minimum terms and there is a 7 day free trial too!

DM me for any questions or join at members.anjayoga.co.uk (link in bio)

It was so lovely to be back at niku-naku sauna today, welcoming people to enjoy a proper Finnish löyly 🧖🏼

Beautiful late summer skies, calm lake and that mountain and of course the scent of the wood heated sauna. Perfect way to unwind and relax.

My monthly yoga&sauna sessions start here again in the autumn. There are 2 monthly sessions to choose from:

🌅 aamusauna - morning movement and sauna once a month on a Sunday morning 08:45-11:30. Start your day with movement in nature inspired by qigong and yoga. After waking up our bodies gently, there is time for a swim in the lake and we have a 80 minute private sauna&cold plunge session.

😌 saunarauha - peaceful silent sauna and restorative yoga once a month on Friday late afternoon 16:00-19:00. Watch the day turn into evening and start your weekend with a mindful gathering around the fire followed by a 60 minute private silent sauna session. We will then move next door to a 90 minute seasonal restorative yoga and yoga nidra session.

Want to know more? Head to www.anjayoga.co.uk/sauna

Want to be the first to know when bookings open? Comment 'sauna' and I'll send you info

In a world that is constantly trying to tell us we are not good enough, be the change.

This is something I'm incredibly passionate about and the so called 'wellbeing industry' is one of the worst offenders in trying to tell us we're not good enough and that we need specific products or techniques to fix us.

It all comes back to connection. A simple, grounded connection to yourself, your needs and your inner guidance.

I went for a walk with my friend in the woods here in Finland today and we chatted about retreats. I always wanted to create retreats that feel spacious and relaxing - retreats that I would like to go on myself.

On my retreats, I invite you to connect with yourself and the beautiful surroundings in specially selected spaces, always located where nature is at the heart. There are no 6 am alarms or constant activity, busy schedules or rushing. The programme is specially designed with two key aspects in mind: connection and spaciousness.

🌾Connection:

connection to self, nature and your fellow retreat attendees through yoga&qigong classes, guided walks or special seasonal workshops

🌾Spaciousness:

programme which allows you to take time to reflect between classes or activities and really indulge in the time you have

My 2027 retreats will open soon, but you don't have to wait until then - I have one more retreat left this year: a beautiful autumnal yoga&wildlife retreat at Cwm Connell Coastal Cottages on the stunning Pembrokeshire coast in October. Due to a cancellation, I have 1 cottage/up to 3 spaces left! Link for more info in bio. If you have any questions, please get in touch via [email protected]

The waters that call me home.

This is my place for peace and re-set.

Swimming has become such an important part of my life recently. I've always enjoyed dipping in open water, especially in cold water, but I also wanted to get into length swimming in the outdoors.

I have recently taken part in an amazing open water swimming course with Sheena Corry | The Forge and Harriet Ballantyne - I can't thank them enough for helping me overcome my fear of putting my head in the water and getting me into open water swimming. If you have wanted to get into swimming, look no further - the coaching, personal support and feeling of safety are just a few things that made me feel at ease on this course. I've learned so much and there is no stopping me now!

I love finding different things to help support my wellbeing in addition to yoga&qigong. All of these things help me feel connected with myself and the nature around me, supporting me through the roller coaster of life.

Time to rest and recharge.

I'm currently on my summer holidays in my native land and enjoying the little moments of joy in every day. Especially awakening my childlike curiosity for the small things and spending time with restful things like sauna and wandering in the woods next to my childhood home.

This is a reminder that things that make you feel rested or bring you joy don't have to be big or life changing, in fact, I've noticed its more the little things that make the biggest difference.

What small thing could you connect with today that brings you a moment of ease and spaciousness?

Online classes resume from next Monday 17th August and in person classes from Wednesday 26th August. There are some new things in the pipeline in the autumn which I will share with you soon.