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The Art of Wondering

A Journey into Awe, Joy, and Contentment

A seven‑week journey into everyday awe, gentle joy, and the quiet art of contentment — through yoga, mindfulness, and the re‑awakening of wonder in the body and the world.

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“Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.”

~ Mary Oliver

Wonder is not something we wait for — it’s something we practice. It begins with paying attention: to breath, to movement, to the quiet details of ordinary life that so often go unnoticed.

In this seven‑week journey, we’ll explore how yoga, breath, and mindful attention can re‑awaken our sense of awe, soften us into joy, and help us rediscover contentment in the everyday.

Through gentle, flow, and yin yoga classes each week, we’ll move slowly, breathe deeply, and reconnect with the quiet magic woven through ordinary life. This is a season of re‑enchantment — a return to the world with fresh eyes and a more spacious heart.

Come as you are – whether you’re just beginning or returning with years of practice, there is space for you here.

People doing yoga surrounded by a wildflower meadow and trees
Louise Neicho, Yoga teacher doing yoga and meditation pose in Hertfordshire woodlands with daffodils

What to Expect:

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Three classes each week: Gentle & Restorative, Flow & Reflect, and Yin Yoga

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Accessible movement for all bodies and energy levels

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A clear weekly theme exploring wonder, awe, joy, and santosha

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Breathwork and mindfulness woven throughout

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A nurturing, inclusive space to reconnect with yourself

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Practices that support nervous system regulation and emotional steadiness

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A sense of community, curiosity, and quiet uplift

Awe shifts us from “me” to “we,” from contraction to expansion, from overwhelm to presence.

When paired with yoga and mindful movement, it becomes a powerful pathway to emotional steadiness, resilience, and quiet joy.

When does it start?

This course starts on Wednesday 8 April 2026 with the following classes:

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Wednesdays 10.00-11.00 – Gentle & Restorative (Heartwood/Highfield & Online)

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Wednesdays 18.30-19.30 – Yin Yoga (Heartwood OR Online)

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Saturdays 09.30-10.45 – Flow & Reflect (Highfield & Online)

PLUS, all classes are recorded so if you miss a class, you can still practice at a time to suit you.

I use professional sound equipment, so it sounds as if I’m in the room with you (according to my students!).

Location

IN-PERSON – Classes take place at Highfield Park Trust, AL4 0RA. A lovely light-filled space with underfloor heating.

When the weather allows, we practice at Heartwood Forest – Al4 9DQ.

People after a yoga class

Themes for each week

Week 1 – Noticing

Reawakening the senses and rediscovering the beauty of small things. Wonder begins with noticing what’s already here.

Week 2 – Awe in the Ordinary

Exploring the sacredness of simple moments. Awe doesn’t require the spectacular — it lives in the everyday.

Week 3 – Joy as a Felt Sense

Inviting lightness, play, and gentle uplift. Joy as something we feel in the body – creating the conditions to let it in.

Week 4 – Santosha – the Practice of Enough

Rooting into steadiness and presence. Contentment as a warm, grounded “enoughness.”

Week 5 – Re-Enchantment

Opening to surprise, delight, and the soft bloom of possibility. Letting ourselves be moved again.

Week 6 – Belonging to the World

Remembering our place in the wider web of life. Connection, interbeing, and the comfort of belonging.

Week 7 – Living with Wonder

Integrating the journey. Wonder as a way of seeing, a way of moving, a way of being.

How to join?

*Membership

from £60 / month

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3 classes per week (live in-person & online),

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Access to the library of on-demand classes (100’s available & added to regularly),

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Community connections – regular meet ups, share experiences, connect with like-minded people.

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Payment Plan

£40.00 x3

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3 classes per week (live in-person & online),

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Access to all recordings from this course,
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Lifetime access to this course.
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One Payment

£105.00

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3 classes per week (live in-person & online),

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Access to all recordings from this course,
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Lifetime access to this course.
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*PLUS! Access a 7-day FREE TRIAL with no obligation to commit AND cancel your membership at anytime.

There’s no minimum time you need to stay as a member and you can pause whenever you need to.*

Why Join:

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Awe and wonder have powerful, science‑backed effects on wellbeing

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You’ll learn tools to reduce stress levels & support nervous system regulation

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Promote quality sleep through reminding your body how to slow down and relax
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Receive expert guidance from a senior yoga teacher
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A variety of insightful, interesting and varied classes that build on a new theme each week
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Become part of a caring community of yoga practitioners

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Your Teacher

‘Yoga gives us peace and clarity in order to see the beauty and wonder that is all around us’

Louise Neicho

Having spent the first 20 years of my professional life working in and with Nature I feel a deep connection to the natural world that has promoted numerous benefits in my life. Combining this with a love and appreciation of yoga and mindfulness that spans over two decades has enabled me to share practices that help us connect more deeply with Nature and ourselves. I have completed over 1000hrs of yoga and mindfulness teacher training and in 2023 I received a distinction for my master’s degree in Mindfulness where my thesis focused on the wellbeing benefits of connecting with Nature. I can honestly say that yoga and Nature has saved my life on more than one occasion, and I don’t think I would be the person I am today if it wasn’t for my practice. To bring all of this together is simply a dream come true and I hope you will join me and our like-minded community soon.

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Words from my clients

“Louise has a very unique approach to teaching yoga, drawing learning from nature, neuroscience and nourishing spiritual teachings! I love the variety in her programmes, which combine mindfulness practices, movement and postures, readings and poetry, with wisdom and warmth. I am learning so much about how the mind, body and spirit can work together to cultivate compassion, strength and resilience for ourselves and those around us. I always feel calm and uplifted after a class. Informative, insightful and inspiring - thank you Lou!”

‘A unique approach to yoga’
by Liz Hobman

"Louise’s classes are a life-line! I find myself being able to calm my anxiety, find a new purpose and most importantly accept where we are as a country and continue my daily life. Louise is a very warm, nurturing and knowledgeable teacher. She also integrates elements of mindfulness through various readings, poetry and insights to deepen the practice and allow deep rest to take place. I always feel lifted, yet grounded after each of Louise’s yoga sessions."

‘Classes are a life-line’
by Cathy Washbrooke

"I started as a complete beginner and was worried I would not be able to follow the moves, but Louise is so kind and caring, plus really knows her stuff so is able to give very clear, supportive guidance. There is never any pressure as Louise always offers alternatives. With care and kindness she has encouraged me to really develop my practice. I always feel really energised after a session with Louise but I am also starting to notice a higher level of peace and tranquility in my day to day life. I feel strong and calm at the same time!"

‘Louise is so kind and caring’
by Emma Scinaldi

“Lou's passion for yoga is infectious and her knowledge is incredibly vast. I have been doing yoga for a long time but I am always amazed at the fact that I am still learning something new with Louise’s very detailed explanations. The classes have helped me staying in the moment and achieving calmness within”

‘Louise’s passion for yoga is infectious’
by Sonia Battaini

"Louise's classes are always insightful, interesting and varied as she brings her knowledge and ongoing training and research into each one, combining useful 'off-the-mat' mindfulness tips with yoga poses appropriate to the unique theme for the week as well as catering for individual requirements where needed. They are packed with lots of good advice for day-to-day living as well as for practice on the yoga mat. Now that everything is online and recorded there is the added benefit of being able to participate in Louise's classes wherever you are in the world and the enormous library of recorded classes is a treasure trove of resource"

‘Insightful, interesting, varied’
by Sarah Hall

“Lou's classes have been a real anchor for me amongst all the uncertainty of the past year. I do like being able to log on to the website and do the recorded classes at any time. The classes cover a specific topic each term, and I’ve found that having a subject to focus on really enhances my yoga practice, off the mat as well as on it! Lou brings some wonderful insights into each class and you can tell she really teaches from the heart.”

‘Louise teaches from the heart’
by Amy Dodd

Your Questions Answered

How is this different to other yoga classes?
This course is designed to take you gently and slowly into the deeper layers of the mind, each week building on your understanding of yoga and the tools and techniques that you can use on and off your mat. The difference to regular yoga classes is that we focus on one particular theme, as well as a physical focus in the body each week. You get to explore this theme for a whole week on and off the mat, building your awareness and focus.
Which class should I choose?

There are 3 different styles to choose from each week and how you choose will depend on whether you have practiced yoga before or not and what you would like to gain from your practice. If you are new to yoga or haven’t practiced in a while, I would suggest starting with the Gentle & Restorative and Yin Yoga. If you are familiar with vinyasas then you’ll love the Flow & Reflect classes on Monday and Saturday mornings and if you’re looking for more stillness, deep physical stretches and meditation techniques then Yin Yoga will be for you.

What do I need to begin?

You will need a yoga mat and comfortable clothing that you can easily move around in, PJ’s work well for this! For some of the classes you will need some props, but household pillows, cushions and blankets work well in place of traditional yoga props. I will let you know at the beginning of class what you need.

How does the membership work?

As a member you are welcome to come to any of the classes on the timetable where we will explore these concepts and themes. All classes are recorded and uploaded to the Exclusive Members Area within 24 hours of taking place so if you miss your favourite class you can catch up at a time suit you. PLUS if you go on holiday, you can still access the live classes or recordings from anywhere in the world (as long as you have internet of course!)

How does the one-off course work?

If you decide to invest in the one-off course instead of the membership, then you will have access to all in-person or live online class for the duration of the course (i.e. 8 weeks). You will also have access to all recordings from the course which you can access forever.

Other questions?

If you have any other questions that are not answered here, then feel free to contact me on louise@woodlandyoga.co.uk.

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