Yoga

I’m really looking forward to joining in the fun at Cefn Fforest Eco Park’s 25th Anniversary Community Celebration Day on Friday 9th August 2025!

This is such a special event, celebrating a beloved local green space that’s brought joy, nature connection and community spirit for a quarter of a century.

I’ll be offering a gentle yoga session and mini workshops throughout the day, alongside so many other brilliant activities — from live performances and flower arranging to taekwondo, bug trails, and tomahawk throwing (not in the same tent, I promise!).

What to Expect:

• Yoga sessions & workshops (with me!)
• Live performances: Panto, Dance, Taekwondo
• Family fun: face painting, bug hotels, Happy Tiny People
• Try something new: tomahawk throwing, flower arranging
• Tuck in: BBQ, refreshments, and ice cream
• Special guests: Police cadets, Fire brigade
• Raffle & prizes

It’s completely free, open to everyone, and set in the lush greenery ofcn  — the perfect setting for some movement, mindfulness, and community celebration.

Come find me in the Live Marquee or workshop space and join in — no need to bring anything but your smile.

See you there!
Geri 

I’m really delighted to have been invited to teach at Wellness in the Park Day, a special community fundraiser hosted by Thriving Communities CIC.

This event brings together everything I love: gentle movement, mindfulness in nature, and the joy of coming together for a good cause.

We’ll be gathering at Parc Penallta in Hengoed on Sunday 13th July 2025 from 10:30am to 12:30pm for a morning of walking, Nordic walking, and outdoor yoga.

I’ll be guiding a grounding, accessible yoga session suitable for all levels. No experience needed. Just bring yourself, something comfy to move in, and a sense of curiosity.

Tickets are just £10 per person, and all proceeds go toward supporting the fantastic community wellbeing work that Thriving Communities CIC do.

If you’d like to join, you can book your space on Eventbrite here:
👉 bit.ly/3TdDy7A
(Click on Get Tickets then select the Caerphilly option when booking.)

Let’s breathe, stretch and connect under the trees, in good company.

Hope to see you there,
Geri

On 21st June 2025, Aura Yoga with Geri marked the Summer Solstice and the International Day of Yoga with a beautiful outdoor celebration at Pencoed Fach Organic Farm.

A Celebration of Connection and Wellbeing

This year’s International Yoga Day theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” highlighted the deep connection between our personal well-being and the health of our planet. It was a perfect reminder to ground ourselves in nature, move with intention, and breathe deeply under the open sky.

Thank You for Joining Us

I am deeply grateful to everyone who took part in our Yoga & Mindfulness in the Meadow sessions. With morning and afternoon outdoor classes, the day was filled with warmth, peace, and joyful movement.

Join Us This Summer

Outdoor Aura Yoga sessions with Geri will continue throughout the summer months. Come and enjoy weekend morning yoga (10–11am), weather permitting.

• Advance booking is required.
• All equipment is provided, though you’re welcome to bring your own.
• Sessions are just £5 per person.

New to Aura Yoga?

If you’re new to Aura Yoga with Geri and would love to:

• Feel the sun on your face
• Ground yourself on the earth
• Experience joyful, mindful movement
• Enjoy breathwork, relaxation, and connection

…I would love to welcome you!

👉 Please message Geri directly to book your place and complete the New Yoga Student Health Questionnaire.

If you’re thinking about trying yoga for the first time? Welcome — you’re in the right place.

It’s completely normal to feel unsure before your first class, especially if you’re not sure what to expect. Whether you’re coming for gentle movement, some peace and quiet, or a way to reconnect with yourself, yoga has something to offer you. In this post, I’ll share seven essential tips to help you feel prepared and relaxed before stepping onto your mat — especially if you’re joining us for a beginner yoga class here in Blackwood and surrounding areas.

Outdoor yoga in the Meadow

I’m delighted this event will be a regular feature (weather permitting) on weekend mornings (times will vary). I began these outdoor yoga sessions in 2023 and they are very popular.

Why not join me to celebrate and promote the practice of yoga?
Focussed on enhancing the physical & mental well-being of women.

Wednesday 19th June 2024
7.15-8.15pm
Plas Mawr Community Centre

Free Event

• A brief introduction to Aura Yoga with Geri
• Meet & Mingle with like minded people.
• Sample a few Yoga and Mindfulness techniques.
• Express an interest in what classes you’d like to attend e.g. Yoga for Pregnancy, Yoga for Post Natal Recovery, Children’s Yoga, Yoga for Menopause, etc.
• An opportunity to bag a £5 Aura Yoga with Geri Gift Voucher.

Please contact me via my website to reserve your place, this Eventbrite link. or Facebook

I look forward to seeing you there.

I’m so grateful for all my wonderful Christmas gifts from my yoga family.

Each and every one of you, phenomenal souls, are amazing and my life is richer for you all.

Julieanne has excelled herself again this year with such thoughtful, positively brilliant gifts.

I was surprised and delighted to be treated to my Christmas meal at our celebration at The Friendly Fox, which was delicious. Great company, food, drink and entertainment.

Then at class more surprises – a bag full of presents to open during the session. I love them all and am excited to use the skating items in particular. I will take some action shots to share with you.

Thank you so much for your kindness, generosity, especially of heart.

Once upon a time I bought every Yoga with Geri attendee a gift but we’ve expanded so much that I now use a random selection option for 2 students from each class to receive an Aura Yoga & Homoeopathy voucher. To those who received one I hope you really enjoy spending it. It could be your turn next to those who haven’t received one this time.

Enjoy the festive holidays and please remember to activate your 1 Minute Movement routines! I look forward to seeing, and sharing the photos to add to our Yoga Anytime Anyplace Anywhere album.

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.

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.

I’m so excited to be hosting monthly Menopause Yoga workshops, open to all stages of menopause and a variety of other Well-being workshops at this historical ancient venue.

The original Llancaiach Fawr Manor house was built in 1550 and is said to be haunted. Guided tours of the Manor and Ghost Tours are available to book. I highly recommend both as you are greeted by costumed interpreters and are transported back in time to the early 1600 hundreds and the rein of King Charles I.

There is also dining available in the Lounge or Conservatory depending on availability with stunning views of the Welsh countryside. The Cafe is open from 10am – 4pm with hot meals served until 2pm. The Lunch Menu includes freshly made sandwiches, jacket potatoes, homemade cakes and a variety of hot meals.

Sunday Lunch can be pre-booked between 12 – 2pm every Sunday and offers a choice of two or three courses, main course is served carvery style. Afternoon Tea is also very popular and available to pre-book.

Yoga with Geri at the Manor

Llancaiach Fawr, Nelson, CF46 6ER

Our workshops will take place in the Education Block, with free car parking in the nearby overflow car park.

Complimentary refreshments, tea and coffee will be available on arrival at the Education Block. Weather permitting we will also enjoy a ‘Walk for Well-being’ in the gardens.

Each 3 Hour Workshop is available to book for  £30 per person or £50 for the whole day (two workshops) on the same day.

Menopause Yoga Workshop

Our first Menopause Yoga Workshop is open to all stages of menopause and will focus on Anger, Anxiety & Overwhelm.

• yoga
• breathwork
• meditation
• women’s circles
• journal writing
• information on signs and symptoms of menopause
• treatment options
• nutrition
• complimentary therapies

Hatha Yoga Workshop

Yoga for Winter Well-being Workshop includes:

• 90 minute Hatha Yoga
• 30 minute Meditation/Mindfulness
• Walk for Well-being/Nature Bathing
• 30 minute Yoga Nidra (psychic sleep – deep, restorative relaxation

How to Book

If you would like to book please complete and submit the new student questionnaire using this link.

I will process your booking and send payment details, COVID-19 Policy and further details upon receipt of £10 non-refundable deposit.

I look forward to welcoming you soon in 2022.

Please note: These dates are subject to change based on Welsh Government guidelines.