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The Witch Wound and the Turning of the Wheel
As I prepare for the next Turning of the Wheel workshop, I’ve been reflecting on why Samhain is such a potent time to explore both the...
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13 hours ago4 min read


October 2025 News
Hello, my lovely. Have you noticed how the trees so generously share their beauty at this time of year? Even the recent storm couldn’t...
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3 days ago2 min read


Awaken Your Spiritual Warrior at the Autumn Equinox/Mabon
When most people think of yoga, they picture making shapes on a mat. Many approach it purely from the physical side. Yet yoga is so much...
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Sep 61 min read


September News 🍂
Namaste, I hope this message finds you well and that you’ve enjoyed a nourishing summer, whatever adventures (or restful pauses!) it...
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Sep 13 min read


Summer News August 2025
Why not take a peaceful pause with your favourite brew and see what’s unfolding at the Streetly Yoga Shala? Read on to discover my new...
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Aug 153 min read


New Spring Updates March/April 2025
A Happy Spring Equinox & Ostara. We had a beautiful morning celebrating the balance of nature's energy over the Spring Equinox and...
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Mar 283 min read


Spring News
So long...fair well.... It was with a heavy heart that I said auf wiedersehen, good-bye to my beautiful Yogi Christmas tree. But ,...
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Feb 103 min read


Hello Darkness, Let us Pause & Embrace.
As the sun sets on December 30th the last New Moon of 2024 rises I'm a big believer in following the rhythms of nature. Whether that be...
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Jan 12 min read


Winter Catch Up...
December News 2024 And the winner is....... Me! Ha, Ha! I am now the very proud winner of The Streetly Christmas Tree Festival 2024. ...
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Jan 12 min read


Autumn News
Namaste, ...The rain came down and the floods came up... Last week's rain was pretty impressive! I am incredibly grateful that the Shala...
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Oct 4, 20242 min read


How were you feeling last week around the full moon?
On Thursday, we calmed and grounded ourselves in a slow and stretchy Vinyasa Yoga session. Check out the highlights..... Fancy joining...
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Sep 22, 20241 min read


Feeling Grateful
It’s been a wonderful week reopening the doors of Streetly Yoga Shala for the Autumn Term. It’s so lovely so catch up with everyone’s...
alisonfosteryoga
Sep 8, 20241 min read


Late Summer/Early Autumn News
Hello, and Late Summer/Early Autumn Greetings to you. I hope you are well? Meet Oreo, he's Toffee's older brother. Both my cats love a...
alisonfosteryoga
Aug 21, 20242 min read


Summer News
I loved my Indian adventure. It was sooo good. Every morning, my yoga practice was either up in the mountains or on the roof-top...
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Jul 2, 20243 min read
Yoga Philosophy and the Yoga Sutras. The Niyamas
The Second Limb. Observances The Niyamas are observances that encourage the well-being of ourselves. Practicing the Niyamas helps us...
alisonfosteryoga
Nov 22, 202312 min read
Yoga Philosophy and the Yoga Sutras. Aparigraha
The Yamas: part 5. Aparigraha: Freedom from greed and desire, learning to let go, non-attachment, stop hoarding What does it mean? In...
alisonfosteryoga
Nov 22, 20232 min read
Yoga Philosophy and the Yoga Sutras. Brahmacharya
The Yamas: part 4. Brahmacharya: the divine nature of desire, Integrity around sexuality, celebacy, right use of energy What does it...
alisonfosteryoga
Nov 5, 20232 min read


October Half Term Newsletter
The nights are drawing in, the squirrels are busy hoarding their bounty and Samhain (All Hallow's Eve, Halloween, Day of the Dead- where...
alisonfosteryoga
Oct 26, 20233 min read
Yoga Philosophy and the Yoga Sutras. Asteya
The Yamas: part 3. Asteya: Non-stealing What does it mean? Asteya means so much more than not physically taking something from someone...
alisonfosteryoga
Oct 26, 20234 min read
Yoga Philosophy and the Yoga Sutras. Satya
The Yamas: part 2. Satya - Truthfulness What does it mean? Satya guides us to think, speak and act with integrity. Seeing and...
alisonfosteryoga
Oct 18, 20233 min read
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