Shine Yoga & Pilates with Dawn

**“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.

Am I Doing This Right? What Your Yoga Practice Is Really Asking of You

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

Yesterday’s Yoga Retreat Day at Nurstead Court was one of those days that reminds me why I love what I do.

We were blessed with perfect weather – warm and sunny, but without the extreme temperatures we’ve had recently. The beautiful surroundings provided the perfect backdrop for a day of yoga, , mindfulness, relaxation and a restorative sound bath.

It was such a pleasure to spend the day with a wonderful group of people who chose to take some well-deserved time for themselves. Watching everyone leave looking calmer, lighter and more refreshed is always so rewarding.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create such a lovely atmosphere. I think Emma Churchill and I enjoyed the day almost as much as all of you who came along!

Until next time… 💛

An afternoon you’ll wish could last all day!

Imagine spending a lazy summer afternoon surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful vineyards, where the pace slows, your shoulders soften, and to-do lists and daily demands fade away.

Join me for a Gentle Stretch & Flow session to ease away tension, improve mobility and help you reconnect with your body, followed by tea and cake on the terrace and a deeply relaxing Sound Bath to leave you feeling calm, grounded and completely restored.

Whether you’re new to yoga or simply craving a few peaceful hours for yourself, this is your invitation to slow down, breathe deeply and soak up the tranquillity of this beautiful hidden corner of Kent.

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out. 💚

🗓️ Sunday 30th August 2026
🕰️ 1.30pm – 4.15pm
📍 Luddesdown Village Hall, Luddesdown Road, Gravesend DA13 0XE
💷 £35

🎟️ Book your place:
https://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-sbc35-20260830133000

Sound Bath Kent

✨ Give yourself just one hour to completely switch off and recharge.

Join me for a deeply restorative one-hour Sound Bath set among the rolling green fields, woodlands and peaceful pastures of the Kent countryside.

Using crystal singing bowls, Himalayan singing bowls, gongs and other soothing percussion instruments, I’ll gently bathe you in layers of sound and vibration to help calm your mind, ease tension and encourage deep relaxation. It’s a wonderful opportunity to pause, breathe and simply be.

Whether you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed or just in need of some well-deserved self-care, you’ll leave feeling calmer, lighter and refreshed.

✨ Limited spaces available.

Book your pSound Bath Kents://bookwhen.com/shineyogaandpilates/e/ev-syuhn-20260719160000

Sound Bath Kent