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“You are not a drop in the ocean,
you are the entire ocean in a drop.” - Rumi

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“Yoga is like music,
The rhythm of the body,
The melody of the mind,
And the harmony of the soul,
Create the symphony of life.”
- BKS lyengar

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Welcome to Orchid Yoga

Creating practical, engaging, safe and accessible yoga classes for everyone and every ability in and around North Lancashire, Cumbria, and Yorkshire.

All classes are taught by Katie Lauretani, a British Wheel of Yoga Level 4 teacher and Yoga Alliance Professional,  experienced in teaching students of all ages and abilities, guiding them through yoga postures, breathing practices, relaxation, and meditation.

Katie is fully insured and accredited by the British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance Professionals; and is trained to work with injuries, health conditions and illness, ensuring all students have an enjoyable and comfortable yoga class and leave feeling their best.

Katie has now completed her training in Chair Yoga and will be commencing Yoga For The Gentle Years training,  opening further classes for seniors ( over 65's ) super seniors ( over 80's ) and anyone with reduced mobility.

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"To the mind that is still the whole Universe surrenders"

- Buddha

The yoga we enjoy today comes from a 5000-year-old Indian tradition, and offers something for everyone – whatever your age, weight, fitness level or flexibility, you can benefit from yoga.

Physically, yoga builds strength in the entire body, it improves flexibility and posture as well as balance and coordination. It also builds conditioning and endurance. It is an effective way of controlling weight and staying slim as well as building strong bones and preventing muscle loss.

Yoga offers a wide range of relaxation, meditation and breathing practices that improve lung function and calm the nervous system.

A regular yoga practice helps to reduce stress and anxiety, improve low mood, and build resilience. It also helps with focus and cognitive function and is a fantastic way of alleviating insomnia and improving sleep quality.

It also helps with personal growth, teaching you to understand and accept yourself as you are, balancing out feelings and emotions, and enabling better relationships and interactions with the world around us. It is an effective way of finding balance and harmony on the mat and off.

Yoga Classes

We offer a range of classes to suit all ages and abilities:

  • One-to-one classes (from my home studio)
  • Larger mixed level classes
  • Beginners & Intermediate
  • Hatha
  • Vinyasa Flow
  • Yin
  • Restorative
  • Day Retreats

Book your class

"It is through your body that you realise you are a spark of Divinity"

- BKS Iyengar

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About me

Hello, my name is Katie, and I am the founder and owner of Orchid Yoga.

I am a former international athlete, passionate about fitness, nutrition, wellbeing and achieving optimum balance both physically and mentally.

I have practised yoga for most of my adult life, it has helped me remain strong, supple, focused and injury free as well as calmer, focused and more resilient.

Today I am a Level 4 British Wheel of Yoga teacher & Yoga Alliance Professional experienced in teaching yoga, breathwork, meditation and relaxation. I am committed to teaching functional yoga to people of all ages, shapes and sizes and all fitness abilities, whatever the starting point. I provide safe and effective classes that are accessible, engaging, and fun.

Off the mat I do a little modelling and enjoy Barre and Pilates, hiking, being with my family and eating!

I look forward to seeing you on the mat.

Best wishes,

Katie