Derwentside Yoga

07/09/2026

Really enjoyed tonight's sessions, thank you so much to those who came along. Lovely to spend time exploring lizard with you 🦎 🧡

04/09/2026

03/09/2026

Curious about yoga, but not sure if it's for you? Join me in Blackhill at 10am this Sunday for a chance to find out 🧡 Eight spaces available, no need to bring anything but yourself.

The link to reserve places is here: https://bookwhen.com/derwentsideyoga/e/ev-s959w-20260906100000

02/09/2026

Been quiet on here recently, but a very busy bee in the real world.

From this weekend, I'm delighted to be able to offer *new classes* at *new times* - from a gorgeous *new space* on Derwent Street in Blackhill ✨

Thank you so much to the Monday night gang for trying it out this week ❤️

New timetable starts this Sunday, 6 September at 10am with a 'pay what you feel' class that's suitable for beginners. Details and booking link in comments 🧡

29/08/2026

You don’t have to be the most flexible, strongest, or most advanced person in the room.

What matters is whether you’re paying attention.

Can you notice when something feels right, and when it doesn’t? Can you feel when a pose needs adjusting, when you have the space to go a little further, or when your body is asking you to slow down?

That kind of awareness takes time to build.

At first, many of us are so used to pushing through that we don’t notice the smaller signals. We hold our breath.
We grip. We rush. We compare today’s practice to yesterday’s and assume that going deeper means we’re doing better.

But the body is always giving us information.

The more you practice, the more you begin to notice those details. You learn when effort is useful and when it becomes too much. You start to understand where you’re compensating, where you’re holding tension, and where a small adjustment can completely change how a pose feels.

In Forrest Yoga, that kind of listening is a big part of the practice.

The goal isn’t to perform the most impressive version of a pose. It’s to build enough awareness that you can work with your body intelligently and honestly.

Some days that means going further.

Some days it means staying exactly where you are.
And some days it means backing off completely.

Learning to recognise the difference is its own kind of skill.

The more you listen on the mat, the easier it becomes to trust yourself off it too.

25/07/2026

Massive thank you to everyone who came along to celebrate the Spirit of Summer: with us today. It was such a treat to spend time with you 🧡

More fun with Just Be and Lunar Moon Tranquil Sounds on the way in October 🍁 🍂 🍁

19/07/2026

Somebody asked me a question about this yesterday, and I had a little 'eek!' moment... But grateful for the chance to clarify what's on offer.

Yes, this is yoga in a setting where there are some very happy and mellow horses. They kindly let us share their home.

Sometimes they're curious and come up to say hello, sometimes they ignore us completely - and when they do, that's 100% fine. Lovely Mandy Kelly is always around to check that we're all getting on in harmony and nobody (horse or human) is feeling uncomfortable or invading each others' space. After the yoga, there's the option to find out a bit more about the gorgeous herd that call Random's Retreat CIC home - but it's totally optional.

What I hadn't realised - and now do - is that the offer might read like when people offer kitten yoga or puppy yoga or baby goat yoga - (yes, that's actually a thing) - where the animals kind of become 'props' to the practice. And that made me feel sad.

So in case that's how it's been reading to you... No, we don't 'use' the horses in our yoga. We offer them respect and gratitude. We don't change our practice - we hold that with respect too - just in a beautiful outdoor space that we're super-lucky to have on our doorstep. The horses might drift by (like the swifts and the swallows and the sheep and the chickens and the ducks) But only if they choose.

So gratitude for the question being asked, because I hadn't even thought of it like that.

And apologies for the long post! ~ Debbie x 🧡🙏

🧘‍♀️ Soften into Sunday – Yoga in Nature 🐴

Treat yourself to a peaceful morning of relaxation and reconnection at Random's Retreat.

Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Derwent Valley and the calming presence of our holistic herd, this gentle yoga session with Debbie from Derwentside Yoga is the perfect opportunity to slow down, breathe deeply, and embrace the tranquillity of nature.

Suitable for beginners, the session includes gentle yoga, breathwork, and meditation, leaving you feeling refreshed, grounded, and ready for the week ahead.

📅 Sunday 9th August
🕙 10.00am – 12.00pm

Bring your yoga mat or blanket, and let nature do the rest. 💚

Spaces are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.

https://bookwhen.com/randomsretreat

09/07/2026

Can’t wait to work with these two, it’s going to be a real treat 🧡 Lunar Moon Tranquil Sounds 🧡Just Be