The lovely catalyst

17/03/2026

In films, when the besties go to yoga and vent/ gossip about life, the teacher and other students scowl at them and shush at them. In real life at studios it can feel like even making the floorboard creak under your feet or placing your water bottle down too loudly is a massive no no. Then there’s online yoga with me-
Here at tlc not only do we chat and have a quick catch-up at the start of class, but there’s even one class a week that is entirely talking! Every Tuesday we chat in Yoga Philosophy- a full hour of beautiful conversations, we talk life, death, grief, inspiration, positive action, difficulties and wonderful tangents.
Yoga encompasses so much about life, far beyond the movements. If you want to learn more about yoga, break the “no talking” rule and come along to Yoga Philosophy live online every Tuesday 6:45-7:45 pm UK. If you want to teach your own yoga classes your own way someday dm me “ytt” and I’ll tell you more about this year’s yoga teacher training.
https://www.thelovelycatalyst.com/classes
Photo by Susan Heaton

14/03/2026

Thank you to Held In Our Hearts for inviting me to be a part of this beautiful event. The work they do is so important and so needed. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums

26/11/2025

From Student to Teacher: tlc’s 200 hour yoga teacher training is officially open!

Have you been thinking of training to become a yoga teacher?

It can be an overwhelming prospect! That’s why I’ve created a guide to help you understand what to look for as you choose your training. I’m always passionate about helping people so whether or not my training sounds right for you I’d still love to chat all things yoga teacher training with you and help you find the best fit for you.

For now check out this blog all about things to consider when choosing the training for YOU!

First things first, to get started, you have to get past the self-doubt. “I can’t even do crow pose or headstand. No yoga teacher training will ever accept me until I can do all the poses.”

23/04/2025

This time next month I’ll be welcoming a beautiful group to my first retreat of 2025, and I couldn’t be more excited!

Before you book, I want to be clear about who this retreat isn’t for:

It’s not for 6am intense yoga practices, we prioritise rest, starting slowly around 8 or 8:30.

It’s not for juice cleansers, our private chef keeps us well fed with hearty meals (and desserts!).

It’s not for detoxers, there will be coffee, prosecco, and a touch of wh**ky available for those who want them.

It’s not about being strict and serious, our yoga practices are playful, set to soul & Motown tunes with space for laughter.

And it’s definitely not for influencers, there’s no Wi-Fi on our farmstead. This retreat is about slowing down and enjoying fireside chats, books, and nature.

There are a few spots left, starting at £965. If you're looking for a retreat that’s about more joy, more food, more fun, and more rest, this is your sign.

I’d LOVE to have you there!

16/03/2025

weekly classes

At the lovely catalyst there are four very different live online yoga classes per week:

Mondays 6:15-7:15 pm UK Intermediate Flow
Probably what most people imagine when they think of a yoga class. Each month there's a new peak pose we are working towards. This class is an opportunity to challenge yourself and grow physically and mentally.

Tuesdays 6:45-7:45 pm UK Yoga School
This might be the LEAST like what people imagine when they think of a yoga class and it is downright magical! Born out of a time when I was nursing a couch to 5K injury this class is completely discussion-based. Each month there's a new theme from yoga philosophy that we chat and learn about. This class is for EVERYONE. No yoga philosophy knowledge required. I always kick off the class introducing the topic and we allow the conversation to flow from there. The regulars of this class have transformed their ways of thinking and learned so much about themselves as people. We have a mix of religions, cultures and countries on the call each week and that is what brings the depth and richness to this class.

Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm UK Sleepy Yoga
The benefits of this class range from: giving you better sleep, increasing your flexibility, aiding muscle recovery from your workouts, easing your body back into movement post injury/ surgery. We use pillows, cushions and blankets to give the body deep stretches and rest. (This class also seems to be a favourite amongst everyones pets as there are always dogs and cats cozying up nearby when we sign on!)

Fridays 12:15-1:15 pm UK Friday Flow
A beginner friendly class that is as dynamic or gentle as needed. We use cushions, and books as our yoga props and flow into Friday feeling calmer, lighter and ready for the weekend.

Want to give yoga a go? Start your 7 day free trial today! https://www.thelovelycatalyst.com/classes

13/02/2025

When asked, What were your biggest takeaways from the training?
Here’s what one of my trainees had to say:
“EVERYTHING!

To be myself as a teacher. Not a teacher I think I should be. This makes me cry. You taught me and your training taught me that I am OK. I am actually more than OK to be authentically me and that is what makes me a good yoga teacher.

The 8 Limbs were priceless life lessons and it’s almost like I want more and more of it on the training. I have a thirst for exploring this more which is great.

The Fire Side chats were huge take-aways for me. I think mainly due to the way I learn, but they brought up such amazing ideas, passions, and learning about humanity that I felt they were something that was unique and so so special that I took away.

That teaching Yoga is an honour and should always be considered as such!

That actually yoga teaching can bring so much to peoples lives and it is a huge responsibility to be a yoga teacher and I almost didn’t expect this realisation. It is absolutely not that I thought it was not a responsibility, but the huge responsibility and the privilege of that responsibility I really took from the training.

Thank you. I love you for every takeaway you so generously showed me.”

Tomorrow is the deadline to register for tlc’s 2025 yoga teacher training. If you are thinking about it get in touch. It’s a privilege for me to share yoga with you!

05/02/2025

Back when I was first falling in love with yoga I had this feeling that someday I wanted to teach it. I wanted to share the calm, the joy, the beauty of it with others.

Knowing that I wanted to become a teacher wasn’t the same as feeling ready to become one. In my naive view, yoga teachers were magical. They were serene almost monk-like perfect beings. They seemed to be forever calm, with vast anatomical knowledge and a green smoothie at the ready. Then there was me, anxious, stressed out with a takeaway coffee in my hand. The timeline for me becoming a yoga teacher was always on the horizon- forever just out of reach.

Then one day while working the front desk at my local yoga studio a teacher I idolised was late. When he managed to get to the studio he was understandably STRESSED. Apparently there had been terrible traffic, road works, every red light- the perfect storm of Murphy’s Law making him late. Once he went into the room to teach I said to his partner “Wow, I’ve never seen him stressed before- I didn’t think yoga teachers got stressed.” His partner laughed at this and assured me that they absolutely do. (Ben can tell you the same about me!)

In that moment I realised I could be a teacher too. I didn’t have to be endlessly calm, and unattainably perfect- I mean, perfection doesn’t exist anyway!

Seeing my teacher as a fellow human was the start of my journey. I realised that to teach, not only could I be myself, but that I had to be myself. Imperfect. Vulnerable. Real.

We are all in it together. As students, as teachers. Not a single one of us is or ever will be “perfect” but all of us can practice, all of us can grow and what a gift it is to do that together.

If you are thinking about becoming a teacher now, take this as your sign- you don’t need to wait to be something you’re not, you are enough just as you are.

Just 9 days left to register for this year’s yoga teacher training! Check the comments for more info 💛