Wishing all members of Aura yoga and Homoeopathy family and their loved ones a Happy Winter Solstice.

May the brightness and warmth of sun rays
enlighten every corner of your heart and home

and

May the Christmas Season bring only
happiness and joy to you and your family.

Much love and blessings to all.

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Aura Yoga with Geri will be attending this event if you fancy popping along for a chat and some well deserved respite from your role as a carer. There will be be information, support, entertainment and delicious food available.

I know first hand how rewarding and difficult caring for loved ones can be. Yoga and Homoeopathy helped me cope with some of the many emotions that overwhelmed me as a care giver.

My mental and physical health suffered and as a result, impacted my family and friends too. I often felt exhausted, from worry, lack of sleep, juggling work, family life and role of carer.I lost interest in activities that once brought me joy. In fact I became full of apathy, irritable, angry and frustrated.

I found my encounters with healthcare providers and various professional agencies frustrating while sourcing care, much needed help and advocating for my loved one.

Caring can be extremely isolating, so why not give yourself a well deserved break and pop along to this Carers’ Rights Day event, organised by CCBC, at Blackwood RFC., Thursday 24th November, anytime between 10:30am – 3pm

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We all had so much fun in the sun at Rest Bay, Porthcawl, to celebrate the occasion of Aurayoga with Geri’s Silver Jubilee..

16 of us for Yoga on the Beach
A few less for a Sea Swim
All of us walked 13k+ steps
Enjoyed a delicious lunch at Beales Chip Shop
Ice cream, coffee, hot chocolate as we walked back to Rest Bay.

I consider myself richly blessed and am so grateful to you all for being part of the journey.

Thank you to those who attended the celebrations. I think everyone enjoyed immensely as we ended up staying all day! Plus the smiles and shenanigans are plain to see on these photos.

They say ‘your vibe attracts your tribe’ and this is certainly true of our Aura Yoga with Geri community.

My yogi tea quote today:
“Love is life. Life is love”
I certainly feel the love.

Thank you for all your messages, cards, gifts, lunch and sweet treats.

I thought I’d share a few of the messages with you:

`I have not known you very long but enjoy your classes and the warmth you create… in life, love and emotion. Thank you for sharing your joy.`

‘Congratulations – what a huge achievement, it demonstrates how successful you are. I have only been enjoying your yoga classes for a few weeks but can see why it has been running for so long. Thank you and well done.`

`Big congratulations Ger, what an amazing achievement. I’m so happy that I’ve joined your Yoga Family and am absolutely loving it! You are a beautiful person both inside and out and this shines through. Thank you for welcoming me.`

`Thanks for the last 18 months of classes. I’ve really enjoyed your friendly teaching style and warm, welcoming manner. Also I love the friendships that the classes engender. Thank you.`

`Congratulations I have only been attending a short time but really enjoy and look forward to class.`

`I am so glad I found Geri’s yoga class and wish I had found it years ago. I always feel uplifted after class, it’s such an enjoyable experience, we laugh and chat as well as do yoga. Congratulations on 25 years. You are truly an inspiration.`

`I’ve been coming to yoga for many years but Geri’s class is certainly the best. She is very mindful of anyone’s limitations and will suggest alternatives to enable us to stay safe. I enjoy the comaraderie of the others so much, it is a very enjoyable experience.`

We hope to revisit Rest Bay in January for more of the same.

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Due to the Bank Holiday for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, there will be no Yoga classes next Monday, 19th September 2022.

Those who have blocked booked are welcome to mix n match sessions this month or I am happy to credit you.

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Aura Yoga with Geri and Aura Homoeopathy Clinic are now closed for the festive holidays until 4th January 2022.

I wish you and your loved ones Solstice and Yuletide Blessings.

My deepest gratitude to you all for supporting Aura Yoga with Geri, Aura Homoeopathy Clinic, Menopause Cafe, Social Soirées and Charitable causes.

It’s been another challenging year but we’ve shared, laughed, learned, donated to local Women’s Refuge and dressed in fancy dress.

Thank you Ann Clarke for organising the collection that will bring so much joy to the many gift recipients.

I look forward to 2022 – our party in the New Year , Yoga classes, workshops, good health and joy.

#yoga
#menopause
#perimenopause
#homoeopathy
#wellness

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Week Commencing:

1st November
HAT or HEADGEAR

8th November
ANIMAL PRINT

15th November
ALL IN BLACK

22nd November
SPARKLE IN SEQUINS

29th November
FESTIVE LIGHTS

6th December
CHRISTMAS JUMPER &/or ACCESSORY

13th December
FANCY DRESS

Purely for fun and participation optional.

I know the majority of you don’t enjoy ‘Laughter Yoga’ so I’ve devised other ways to encourage a smile.

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BBC Wales online article on Menopause and their visit to Menopause Cafe Blackwood last month (October 2021)

Thank you Gareth Lewis, BBC Wales Westminster Correspondent and cameraman for joining us to chat to attendees, find out about Menopause and discover what happens at a Menopause Cafe.

Ladies you were fantastic! It’s vital these stories are told to raise awareness, for education and support, to act as a beacon of hope to others and for policies to be implemented.

Bistro 8 is our new venue and the staff were so accommodating – good quality coffee and delicious cake too.

Our next Menopause Cafe Blackwood is scheduled on Thursday 25th November 2021 12.00-1.30pm.

A big thank you to Sarah Williams @EqualityCounts for signposting us to BBC Wales.

A Menopause Cafe creates time and space to discuss menopause without expectations or experts. It is an open, respectful and confidential space where people can express their views safely, over a cuppa.

All ages and genders welcome. Join us for some or all of the event.

Please register your interest by messaging me or contact me via geri@aurayoga.co.uk

The first Menopause Cafe was founded by Rachel Weiss in Perth, Scotland in the summer of 2017.

Please visit www.menopausecafe.net for more information or to find out about hosting a Menopause Cafe.

#menopause
#BBCWales
#menopausecafe
#EqualityCounts
#Bistro8

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Hello All,

Update on Class Credit for Block Booking payments.

Just a reminder Aura Yoga with Geri will not be offering credit transfer of pre-paid classes from one month to the next.

If you’ve paid for a block of sessions and you don’t attend:

Please use your credit that month at another class.

If I cancel a class I will credit that session at next block booking or refund.

Or you can opt to pay £7 per session.

Thank you for your understanding and ongoing support.

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Aura Yoga with Geri enjoyed a SUP Yoga session at the beautiful lake near Cwmbrân last weekend.

The weather was kind, the air fresh, the water welcoming as we stretched, inverted, balanced , breathed, relaxed and nourished our souls thanks to the expert tuition of Yoga with Kitty.

Of course a visit to the panoramic cafe was a must afterwards. The salads are wonderful and are adorned with edible flowers

There’s only one more scheduled SUP YOGA session at this location scheduled for this season.

Please check out the Watersports Centre online to find out more or to reserve one of the many activities on offer.

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I’ve decided to not offer Hatha Yoga on zoom at combined Live class on a monday 6-7pm.

Unfortunately the sound, picture, lighting quality is poor at Plas Mawr Community Centre and I feel I’m not providing a quality yoga experience.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

If you are in credit I will happily refund or you can transfer to an in person class if it’s accessible to you or use in the Aura Yoga & Homoeopathy Shop.

I will continue the meditation class combination 7.15-8.15pm for next week monday, subject to bookings.

Thank you for supporting the classes.

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