Ananda Yoga & Lifestyle Studio

… the first and the last stripes are always special on a belt..! This first stripe is especially as I had a very long rocky road to it! Getting my blue belt while my finger still healing… developing an overactive thyroid… work! business, life..! I had a lot thrown at me in the past 9 months but I’m still here, still rolling… - even though it was tough and scary to get back to it…. still loving it - even though I questioned myself many times lately..! But I’m not one to give up just because it got a little (or a lot) harder..! Not comp ready yet, but the thought already crossed my mind so setting myself next spring as a target..! 🎯 let’s see what life has to say!

Special thanks to for all the teaching, practice, the community and the special bank holiday 6 minutes round treat - it was fun!

Ananda Birthday Celebration & Free Taster Weekend at Albion Mill - Apperley Bridge

Come and celebrate a year of Ananda with us! Whether you’re completely new to yoga or already part of our community, this is the perfect opportunity to try a variety of classes completely FREE, meet new people, and enjoy a cuppa afterwards.

🗓 Saturday 5th September

🧘 10:00 – 10:30am – Vinyasa Flow with Andi
💪 10:45 – 11:15am – Yoga with Weights with Andi
🌿 11:30am – 12:00pm – Somatic Yoga with Mela
☕ 12:00 – 12:30pm – Tea, coffee & a chance to chat

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🗓 Sunday 13th September

🪑 11:00 – 11:30am – Chair Yoga with Andi
🌙 11:45am – 12:15pm – Yin Yoga with Andi
😴 12:30 – 1:00pm – Yoga Nidra with Holly
☕ 1:00 – 1:30pm – Tea, coffee & a chance to chat

✨ Places are limited, so booking on website is essential. Visit www.anandalifestyle.co.uk

The studio is fully equipped, just bring yourself and if you can bring a friend.

Call or message with questions 07703 325 031

💙 Be inspired. Be supported. Be Ananda.

A completely impromptu morning hike walking Hebden Bridge - Hardcastle Crag - Heptonstall circular - after all the DIY in studio I felt drained! Quiet hike on my own to clear and centre the mind..! 100% worth giving thus route a go. Couple of steep bits but other than that it’s an easy route, very pleasant, beautiful scenery,loads of opportunities to grab a coffee unless you go as early as me and nothing is open 🙈😂

Happy Sunday everyone and will see you on the mat

Why are we called Ananda Yoga & Lifestyle Studio - and not simply a yoga studio? 🌿

Because for me, wellbeing has never been just about what happens on a yoga mat.

Yoga and movement are at the heart of Ananda, but feeling well, staying strong and living a healthier, happier life is about so much more. It’s about how we move, how we breathe, how we rest, how we think and the people we surround ourselves with.

These are the 6 pillars of longevity, wellbeing & health that inspire what we do at Ananda:

1. Exercise / Asana 🧘‍♀️
Move your body, build strength, maintain mobility and keep doing the things you love.
2. Breathwork / Pranayama 🌬️
Learn to use your breath to calm the mind, regulate your nervous system and create space in a busy life.
3. Meditation / Relaxation 🤍
Slow down. Quiet the noise. Connect with yourself and find a little more balance.
4. Sleep / Yoga Nidra 🌙
Rest is not a luxury. Deep relaxation, good sleep and recovery are essential parts of our wellbeing.
5. Affirmation / Sankalpa ✨
How we speak to ourselves matters. Set intentions, find purpose and nurture a more positive relationship with yourself.
6. Community / Social Life / Belonging 🫶
Perhaps one of the most important of all. Connection, friendship, laughter and feeling that you belong matter enormously.

And this is why Ananda has always been about more than classes. We’ve had breakfasts, dinners, walks and hikes, running, movie nights, garden parties, celebrations and plenty of cups of tea and conversations.

You can come here to practise yoga but I hope you also find rest, friendship, support, inspiration and community.

That’s why we are a Lifestyle Studio. 🌿

Be inspired. Be supported. Be Ananda.

🌐 www.anandalifestyle.co.uk
📞 07703 325 031
📍 Albion Mills, Apperley Bridge, BD10

✨ READY TO TAKE YOUR YOGA FURTHER? ✨

200-HOUR FOUNDATION YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
📍 Ananda Yoga & Lifestyle Studio, Apperley Bridge
📅 January – May 2027

Whether you dream of becoming a yoga teacher or simply want to deepen your own practice and understanding, this training is designed to take you far beyond simply learning poses and sequences.

You’ll explore:

🧘 Vinyasa Flow
🌙 Yoga Nidra
🪑 Chair Yoga
🫁 Pranayama & meditation
🦴 Anatomy, physiology & biomechanics
📖 Yoga philosophy
🧠 The science behind yoga & the nervous system
✨ Sequencing & teaching methodology
🤰 Adapting yoga for different bodies and abilities
💼 The practical business of becoming a yoga teacher

What makes this training different?

We want you to leave not only qualified, but genuinely confident and ready to teach.

As part of your training at Ananda, you’ll also receive:

✨ ONE FREE Ananda class every week throughout your training
✨ 50% off additional classes, workshops & memberships
✨ Opportunities to observe and assist experienced teachers
✨ Opportunities to practise teaching parts of real classes
✨ Supervised teaching practice with real students, where appropriate
✨ Guidance and constructive feedback as your confidence grows

Training takes place over six 4-day blocks, January–May 2027.

💫 Investment: £2,950
💫 Payment plans available
💫 Secure your place with a £495 deposit

Come as a student. Leave ready to teach.

Be inspired. Be supported. Be Ananda.

🌿 www.anandalifestyle.co.uk
📞 07703 325 031