Lucy Scott Yoga

06/09/2026

If you get to the end of the day feeling stressed or tense, like your lower back needs a good stretch and release, or you just wish you could let go of some of the busy-ness in your brain, then yoga could help you!

I started yoga because I was struggling with back pain from working at a computer and because I was constantly taking thoughts about work home with me. I loved learning the poses and I started noticing changes in myself too. Physically, I became stronger and more flexible, and my back felt so much better. Mentally, I felt calmer, more present and more connected to myself.

This six-week beginner course will introduce you to some of the common yoga poses and how to adapt them for you, plus we’ll have a little look at some of the philosophy behind the poses (which I love).

It will be a small group with plenty of support and guidance, all at the lovely Eastthorpe Hall ✨

If you have any questions, just drop me a message, there’s also more info on my website where you can book your space 🧘‍♀️

04/09/2026

Friday wrap up… 🥐

After the excitement of last week and my self-employed biz birthday, this week has been a little quieter. For the last few weeks my knees have started to hurt, getting to the point where it’s too painful to put weight on them. It’s called prepatellar bursitis (otherwise known as “housemaid’s knee” 👀) where the bursa sac on the front of the kneecap gets inflamed, and the main cure seems to be…rest.

I’ve tried to rest as much as possible and I’ve found it really frustrating! It’s been such a lesson in patience. Not being able to go out as much, or go to my usual reformer classes or even do my own yoga practice at home, has really confirmed how much I need them for my wellbeing. Turns out I definitely can’t practice what I preach when it comes to listening to your body and rest! Never listen to me again.

This injury has been my entire personality for the last few weeks, so apologies to everyone who has had to listen to me grumble 🙈

Some things I have done this week: embraced the start of September and looking forward to Autumn! I finished reading The Compound by Aisling Rawle this week, which really is Love Island meet Lord of the Flies, and I found quite addictive. I made a start on Autumn-film watchlist (first was up, 9-to-5 in honour of Dolly, which I loved), and I’ve also made a start on an autumnal patchwork quilt. So, I’ve been keeping busy 🪡

I’ve also been having a think about pricing options for my classes and as well as drop-ins and memberships, there are now class pass options that offer more flexibility and value. Plus the Autumn Retreat is now nearly sold out 😀🍁

Finishing Friday with a quick trip to slaithwaite to play about with some clay - excited to see what comes back from the kiln!

01/09/2026

Guess what I’m working on today… 🍁🍂🌰

I’m getting some more inspiration and plans in place for the Autumn Retreat Day.
So far we have:
The date: 17 October ✅
The location: Eastthorpe Hall ✅
The catering: Hannah - Caterer in Leeds ✅
The itinerary: yoga and meditation in the morning ✅✅ autumn ramble in the afternoon ✅
Today I’m thinking about the wet weather plan (just in case 🤭)

If you love getting out in nature in autumn, crunching through leaves and noticing all the changes in the colours, if you like good food, and gentle yoga - I would love to invite you to join us for this cosy day 😊🍂

Also the crumpets are making me think about Bake Off! Not long now 🥰

30/08/2026

We are practising Big Toe Pose (Padangusthasana) this week, one of my faves! The sequence includes lots of movement and stretches leading up to this pose as well as balance practice - balance is something we’ve all got to keep working on, some day it’s great some days it’s not so great, we just keep practising 😊

This my timetable this week:

🤎 Monday
9.30am Gentle Yoga at Birstall Community Centre
6.15pm Vinyasa at Eastthorpe Hall, Mirfield

🤎 Tuesday
5.45pm Slow Flow Vinyasa
7.00pm Pilates both at WellNest Kirkstall

🤎 Thursday
6.30pm Vinyasa
7.45pm Slow Flow to Calm both at Eastthorpe Hall, Mirfield

🤎 Friday
9.30am Gentle Yoga at Eastthorpe Hall, Mirfield

29/08/2026

It was my little biz birthday this week! 🎈🍰🎉

Four years altogether, three of which have been fully self-employed.
(Why did I put three candles in my cake on not four, who knows. But it’s too late for a re-do, as I’ve eaten the cake anyway.)

Although I love my job and I love being my own boss, my first reaction to realising it was my third year of being self-employed was HOW IS IT ONLY THREE YEARS?
It feels like it has been so much longer!
In both a good and a, gosh it’s really been a lot of work, kind of way.

In that last year of corporate work, I was slowly building my business. Sneaking out to teach whenever I could, focused on finding my confidence as a teacher.
I knew I wanted to go full-time with teaching as soon as I qualified, and I’m so glad I took the leap. Should I have tried to go part-time first and then all in? Maybe… But if I had my time again, I still would have made the same decision. It forced me to learn fast, try things before I felt ready, and really live and breathe my business. If I’d have known how hard it would be, I don’t know if I would have had the courage to try. Sometimes ignorance is bliss!
And it did make me laugh, when looking back through my old pics, I realised that in that first month of being self-employed I took three trips abroad - being in charge of my own annual leave has been both a blessing and a curse 🤭✈️

But here I am and I feel like I’ve learnt a few things on the way… so here are three thoughts from three (four) years 💜

God gave you a gut for a reason - listen to it.
There have been so many times when I’ve said yes to something when I know I should have said no. Known immediately upon arriving at a new studio that it’s not my vibe, or too far to drive, but not wanted to turn down the opportunity. Every decision I’ve made in my business has been a lesson - some took longer to learn than others, some cost me more money/sleep than others; my only ‘regrets’ have been the times when I have known, deep down, that I’m making the wrong choice but ignored my intuition. That in itself has been such a lesson.
There will always be people who know more, have done more, been in business longer, or have more follow

24/08/2026

What are you bringing into this new Monday?

For me, I have this lovely bouquet I made yesterday at a floristry workshop in Horsforth, and the lovely memories that go with it. At the workshop we learnt all about spiral bouquets and arranging stems at an angle to create a lovely shape. We used calming greens like eucalyptus, big colours like dahlias and also sweet strands of fennel and grass. I didn’t appreciate the finger dexterity you need to hold so many stems at once!

And it was nice to get lost in something new - playing around with different heights, colours and textures. I definitely want to find time for some creativity and exploration this week 💐🤗

What are you bringing in? Is it a bit of calm or focus, some creativity, connection or energy?

Whatever it is, I hope you have a lovely week.

My class timetable this week:

💐 Monday
9.30am Gentle Yoga at Birstall Community Centre
6.15pm Vinyasa at Eastthorpe Hall, Mirfield

💐 Tuesday
5.45pm Slow Flow Vinyasa
7.00pm Pilates both at WellNest Kirkstall

💐 Thursday
6.30pm Vinyasa
7.45pm Slow Flow to Calm both at Eastthorpe Hall, Mirfield

💐 Friday
9.30am Gentle Yoga at Eastthorpe Hall, Mirfield

22/08/2026

Just sold another space on the Beginners course starting in September! Only 5 spaces left and I’d love to welcome you to Eastthorpe Hall to start your yoga journey 😊

You can book your space online: https://lucyscottyoga.co.uk/book-a-class/

Never tried yoga before? Maybe you've always fancied giving yoga a go but have no idea what downward dog is supposed to look like, or you're worried you’re not flexible enough, or you simply don't fancy walking into a class full of people who already seem to know what they’re doing?

Good news: you don't need to be flexible or already know the poses to start yoga!

My 6-week Yoga for Beginners course is designed to give you a gentle introduction to the basics, build your confidence and help you discover the benefits of yoga.

Over the six weeks we'll explore:
✨ yoga poses and the foundations of a practice
✨ breathing and relaxation techniques
✨ strength, mobility and balance
✨ how to adapt poses for your own body
This is a small group class and we'll take things at a friendly, manageable pace, with plenty of guidance along the way. I love teaching this course, and the lovely thing is people who have joined one of my beginners' courses in the past have gone on to become regular students, continuing their yoga journey with me long after those first six weeks!

Join me at the peaceful studio at Eastthorpe Hall, from Monday 21 September. The course is £60 pp.
More info and to book here: https://lucyscottyoga.co.uk

If you have any questions about the course, please do drop me a message and I’ll be happy to help 😊

22/08/2026

I was completely swept up by this story - it pulled me and refused to let go! 🍓

The Correspondent is about Sybil, a retired lawyer, who has spent her life writing letters; letters to family, friends, friend’s family, authors she likes, people she’s met and complete strangers. The story is told through the letters Sybil writes and receives (and a couple of emails), that let you piece together her life. It explores loneliness, aging, friendship, grief. It’s funny in some places and heartbreaking in others. It’s also a book about books - and a couple of the novels she talks about have ended up on my TBR list (hey of Sybil recommends Outlander, I’m going to have to give it a go)!

It was recommended by a member of the book club I run, and a few of us have read it now and all loved it - so if you’re looking for something lovely to read, I really recommend The Correspondent ✍️📮

The second photo is of the lemon, pistachio and white chocolate blondie from the other day - so delicious it deserved a space on the grid 😋