Shine Yoga & Pilates with Dawn

21/09/2026

Yesterday’s view from the yoga room 😍

Being surrounded by this countryside, with nothing but the sound of birdsong coming through the windows, is pretty relaxing all by itself – before we even add any of the yoga stuff!

I actually really cherish the hour I have here on my own before everyone arrives, setting up the room, laying out the mats and getting everything ready for the day. There’s something about the peace of this place that puts me in exactly the right space to welcome everyone in and guide them through a day dedicated to slowing down, resting and finding a little calm.

Yesterday we moved through gentle Hatha yoga, breathwork, meditation, restorative yoga and Yoga Nidra before finishing the day tucked up on our mats for a sound bath.

Such a lovely group of people to spend the day with, and a beautiful setting for our Autumn Yoga Day. 🍂

I think I probably leave feeling almost as relaxed as everyone else does!

Sound Bath Kent

20/09/2026

09/09/2026

🍂 JUST 2 SPACES LEFT – AUTUMN YOGA DAY 🍂

If you’ve been thinking about joining me for my Autumn Yoga Day at Shorne Woods on Sunday 20th September, there are now just two spaces remaining.

A whole day to step away from the usual routine and give yourself some proper time to slow down, move, stretch and relax.

🌿 Gentle Hatha Yoga
🌿 Restorative Yoga
🌿 Breathwork
🌿 Yoga Nidra
🌿 Sound Bath

The day runs from 10am–3.30pm in the beautiful surroundings of Shorne Woods Country Park.

No pressure to perform and no need to be super-flexible – just a lovely, relaxed day of yoga and wellbeing.

If you’ve been sitting on the fence, now might be the time to grab one of those last two spaces. 💜

👉 Full details & booking: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-saou-20260920100000

Sound Bath Kent

04/09/2026

🍂 A change of season, a little more time for you…

As summer begins to give way to autumn and routines start to settle back in after the holidays, it’s a good time to think about making a little space in the week for your own health and wellbeing.

Life is busy, and it’s very easy to let looking after ourselves slip to the bottom of the list. But finding just one hour a week to move, stretch, breathe and switch off from everything else can make such a difference — helping you feel stronger, more mobile and a little calmer too.

My weekly Yoga, Pilates and Chair Yoga Fitness classes are friendly and welcoming, with options to suit different levels and abilities. There’s no pressure to keep up or perform — just an hour that you’ve set aside for you. 💙

Take a look at the schedule and see if there’s an hour that could become yours this autumn.

Full class details & book here: www.bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates

📞 07497 436045



Shine Yoga & Pilates with Dawn

03/09/2026

🌿 A LITTLE YOGA COURSE REMINDER
Just a little reminder that my 4-week Yoga Course for Beginners & Beyond starts this Monday at 5.30pm in Gravesend.

There are now just a few spaces left, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now would be a good time to book before the remaining places are snapped up.

If you’re a little nervous about giving yoga a go or wondering whether the course is right for you, click the link below and have a read of the full course details. I’ve included plenty of information about what to expect, what we’ll be doing and who the course is suitable for, so hopefully it will put your mind at ease. 😊

If you can’t make all four classes you can still join. You won’t miss out on anything, as the classes aren’t progressive and each session can be enjoyed independently. Just message me before booking and I’ll give you a discount code so you only pay for the weeks you can attend.

📅 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th September
📍 Gravesend Veterans Club
🧘 Suitable for beginners and those with some yoga experience

👉 https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-sp1je-20260907173000

Dawn 🫶

31/08/2026

A little pause for tea, cake and fresh air between our Gentle Stretch & Flow Yoga and Sound Bath yesterday.

We were lucky enough to enjoy about 30 minutes out on the terrace overlooking the vineyard and the cricket, with tea, cake and time to sit and chat, before the rain arrived and sent us all back inside! ☔️

A lovely moment from a really special afternoon — gentle movement, time to slow down, good company, plenty of cake and a deeply relaxing Sound Bath to finish.

If this looks like your kind of way to spend a Sunday, my next retreat day is my Autumn Yoga Day at Shorne Woods Country Park on Sunday 20 September. 🌿

We’ll have a full day to slow down and switch off, with Gentle Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, meditation, breathwork, Yoga Nidra and a Sound Bath, surrounded by the beautiful woodland at Shorne Woods.

You can find all the details and book your place here:
https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-saou-20260920100000

Sound Bath Kent

12/08/2026

**“Am I doing this right?”**

It’s probably one of the most common questions I hear in yoga — and it got me thinking about how much more can be sitting underneath that simple question.

Because sometimes we’re not really asking about the pose.

We’re wondering:

*Am I flexible enough?*
*Am I keeping up?*
*Why does everyone else seem to find this easier?*
*Am I good enough?*

And if you’ve ever looked around a yoga class and wondered whether everyone else has somehow got the hang of it except you… this one is definitely for you

I’ve written my latest blog about why we so often feel the need to get yoga “right” — and what happens when we stop worrying about how the practice looks and start paying attention to how it feels.

I’ve called it **“Am I Doing Yoga Right - What Your Yoga Practice Is Really Asking of You”** and I’d love you to read it.

You can find it over on my Substack 👇

https://dawnclerkson.substack.com/p/am-i-doing-this-right?r=2ggxzv&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Maybe yoga isn’t asking you to perform the perfect pose after all.

Maybe it’s asking you to listen.

What Your Yoga Practice Is Really Asking of You

05/08/2026

When was the last time you took a whole day just for you? If life is busy and you have been putting everyone else first, this is your chance to switch off slow down and recharge.

Join me for a relaxing day surrounded by the beautiful woodland and lake at Shorne Woods Country Park. We’ll enjoy gentle Hatha Yoga, deeply Restorative Yoga, guided meditation, calming breathwork and a blissful Sound Bath, with plenty of time to simply rest and breathe.

Whether you’re feeling stressed, tired or just know you need a little time to reset, you’ll leave feeling calmer, lighter and more like yourself.

No experience is needed—everyone is welcome.

✨ Limited spaces available.

📅 Sunday, 20 September 2026
⏰ 10am-3.30pm
📍 Shorne Woods Country Park
💰 £60 EARLY BIRD PRICE until 20 August £65 thereafter
🎫 BOOK HERE: https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-saou-20260920100000