nualaflows

Nuala Flynn

Yoga Teacher | North Yorkshire

flow with me

Completing my 200-hour training at La Casa Shambala, Tenerife, I am a Hatha and Vinyasa teacher based in North Yorkshire. In my classes, I invite you to slow down, move with intention, and explore your body’s natural flow. I blend strength, breath, and mindfulness to help you reconnect mind, body, and spirit, giving you a space to leave the busyness of everyday life behind.

Yoga for Every Body, Every Journey

Yoga is for everyone - no matter your body shape, type, or level of experience. Whether you’re new to yoga or a seasoned practitioner, the classes I offer are designed to help you cultivate strength, flexibility, and peace at your own pace.

Yoga isn’t about achieving a perfect pose; it’s about creating a deeper connection with yourself. Through asana (physical practice), the goal is to create space in your body, mind, and spirit. It’s a practice that allows you to feel more grounded, centered, and at ease - no matter where you are in your journey.

Inclusive Yoga for All Bodies and Abilities

Every body is welcome here. The classes I offer are designed to meet you exactly where you are. Whether you’re looking to move more freely, build strength, or release tension, you’ll find a practice that supports you. I provide modifications, guidance, and props to ensure your experience is accessible, no matter your shape, size, or ability.

Ready to start your journey? Join me to create space to reconnect with yourself - one breath at a time.

Class Schedule

Unlock the Benefits of Yoga

Improves Strength and Mobility

Develop a strong, resilient body through mindful movement, building both power and balance from within.

Nurtures Mental & Emotional Health

Quiet the mind, reduce stress and release tension, creating space for stillness in a fast-moving world.

Fosters Mind-Body Connection

Deepen your connection to breath, body and mind, cultivating focus, intention, and self-understanding.

Promotes Recovery and Balance

Honor your body’s need for restoration—whether you lift, run, or cycle, yoga supports endurance, healing, and lifelong movement.

can’t wait to teach this svadhisthana inspired flow this week! 🌊✨

with IWD and mother’s day in the same week, i’m feeling all the feminine energies!! it was only right to build some classes around the sacral chakra. tapping into that beautiful moon energy to flow with fluidity, creativity and joy 🧡

link in bio to book onto one of my upcoming classes!

see you all on the mat ✨

xx

only FIVE spaces left for my @rabycastleofficial event on 29th march ✨🌙 go go go!!

link in bio to book or DM me for more info 🌕🍃🌸

xx

home practice looking a little different now! 🐾✨

managed to get my first outdoor practice of the year in this weekend (albeit a little distracted)! 🍃🌸💛

lets pray the sun stays with us in march 🫶🏼

if you’d like to practice with me this week (minus puppy unfortunately!) link is in bio for all classes ◡̈

xx

a little sneak peek of the space for this full moon morning yoga flow | 29th march @rabycastleofficial

it’s going to be gorgeous to hold space in this beautiful yurt! don’t miss out!

book via link in bio! ✨🍃🌕

lunar flow 🌕 | march 29th | @rabycastleofficial

link in bio to book!

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LUNAR FLOW ✨🌕

~ full moon yoga sidhana with nuala ~

march 29th | @rabycastleofficial ✨

join me for a nourishing morning of yoga, breathwork, intention setting and community, held in the serenity of Raby Castle's very own private yurt. 🤍

aligned with the energy of april's pink moon, this 2-hour immersive practice invites you to pause, reflect and attune to the lunar cycle. 🌕

yang flow, yin practice, pranayama and yoga nidra, followed by time to connect & reflect with teas and coffee (and some homemade nibbles!) to transition gently back into your day. 🤍 just the most perfect sunday!

all levels welcome as always ✨

link in bio to book!

how talented is @ratandlens !!!! 📸

thank you thank you for taking these beautiful photos ✨🫶🏼

exciting week full of classes ahead… including my first one at @unfurlingspace 🤍

head to the link in my bio for more info / to book ✨

happy sunday!

xx

quick update on current class offering! ✨

all bookings / booking links can be found on my website (link in bio!)

any questions please do get in touch 🤍

see you on the mat ✨

THOUGHTS ON FEBRUARY ~

most years, february is a month i attempt to rush through - a hurried few inconvenient weeks of hibernating. hunched shoulders, chin to my chest against the relentless rain. making myself always smaller - as if i hunch and crouch and hide enough, i will eventually disappear, ready to bloom again in the spring.

usually it’s just a flash of misery after the long and the quiet of january. bothersome. ‘when will the warmth come!?’ x10 in my head.

yoga is teaching me, though, that there is balance in everything. for every huddle, every hunch and shrink - there is also expanse. there is opening. there is space. what a privilege to experience both!

there is beauty in february - yes, it is a period of intense wintering. but there is beauty in its contrast. its difference to the pastel newness of spring and the fierce and flirty heat of summer. it teaches patience. presence.

in february, i am (slowly, gently) learning to be still.

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new class location - northallerton !! ✨

delighted that i will be putting on regular wednesday evening class at @northallerton.osteopaths in the lovely Hale House 🤍

it will be a blend of slow & gentle vinyasa, followed by restorative yin. suitable for all levels and perfect for recovery from injury, or anyone wanting a slower, more supportive practice 🩵

every wednesday eve starting 11th Feb, 6.30PM-7.30PM

more info / to book - please head to my website or the link in my bio!

see you there! ✨

#northallertonyoga #northallertonwellness #northyorkshireyoga

NORTH YORKS FOLK.. new class location announcing soon… can you guess where my newest spot will be? ✨🤍

more info to come tomorrow!

p.s. keep your wednesday eves free! 🥰

#northyorkshireyoga #yoganorthyorkshire

january - you have been slow, but quick. gentle, but sometimes harsh. exciting and relaxing and low and high and everything in between.

some lovely memories:
1) beautiful january skies
2) lots of very cold swims!
3) the first full moon of the year
4) attending my friend @guid.edwellness’s retreat and learning all about immune healing
5) getting into a variation of headstand i’ve been exploring for a long while
6) hosting my first yoga event at @middletonlodge
7) first ever content shoot, for @unfurlingspace with @ratandlens ✨
8) hosting my first corporate retreat morning at @kipandnook
9) a little surprise! and newest member of the family 🥹

reflecting, but also looking towards february as my teaching timetable really kicks off… with classes starting at @unfurlingspace, @middletonlodge, @phy.sio42 and more exciting news to come… ✨

one week to go until my intro event at the gorgeous @middletonlodge ✨🧘🏽‍♀️

1 hour of relaxing, unwinding and flowing, followed by some lovely warming seasonal teas - what more could you want for a cold january eve!

to book on please call 01325377977 ex 1 🩵

22nd jan, 6PM-7PM onwards ✨

see you on the mat!

after 11+ hrs driving this weekend i really just needed to flop over a bolster!

as ever accompanied by my little furry men ◡̈

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#yoga #yogapractice #restorative

This January,
if you feel low and heavy
and unready -
please remember that
in nature,
the new year begins in spring.
January is not nature’s reset.
March is.
In a few months’ time,
temperatures will rise
and the days will be
long enough to actually
do things.
Nature is still unwinding.
It’s okay if you are, too.

— @srwpoetry

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another very happy announcement! ✨🩵🍃

new thursday classes at @phy.sio42 in richmond (north yorkshire) will start on 29th jan!

join me at 6.30PM for a gentle vinyasa in the beautiful pear tree studio 🍃

bookings can be made via my website (link in bio!)

feeling very blessed to be starting 2026 with these beautiful mornings teaching at @middletonlodge on the horizon..

we are running an intro event on the 22nd january in the gorgeous Fig House - a gentle blend of hatha & vinyasa to give you a little taster of what’s to come!

further info / booking details in my bio or on the middleton lodge website!

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regular weekly classes will then start from the 6th feb, every friday in the thermal spa at 6.30AM ✨🩵

this time of year is so often centred around giving…

giving gifts, giving time, and giving lots of your energy to loved ones, family, friends, work, the list goes on!

but it can equally be stressful, emotionally draining & sometimes painful and lonely. it’s all the more important to take time for yourself, your body and your mind.

to receive. to open. to create space and to feel like you can learn from every moment of hardship from the last year, and to begin to embrace whatever comes next.

i adore these heart opening practices for fine tuning my mind to receive ✨

as the solstice approaches this weekend & marks the start of the astronomical winter, what can you open yourself to receive more of during this period of wintering?

as i journey further within yoga, i find myself returning again and again to the practice of yin.
not because it’s easy (it isn’t!), or because it’s less physically demanding (it really, REALLY isn’t!), but actually the opposite.
yin has a way of charging your body and mind into the present; the long-held postures demand both physical and often emotional resilience.
but more than that, the asanas force you to confront whatever sits in your here and now. whether that is a tightness in your hip, or some emotional blockage that burbles through the surface of your pigeon pose. it’s there, and yin demands you to reckon with it.
where vinyasa provides a safe release from my inner monologue with the distraction of movement and flow, yin challenges me to sit with those thoughts, feelings and anxieties.
it gives me space to feel where these emotions are stored in the body in a very present way.

this may have been one of my favourite solo practices this morning, in the wake of the lunar eclipse whilst making the most of the beautiful september sunshine (with my fur babies for company!) 🩵🌼🪷

what do you love about yin? ☯️

#yin #yinyoga

FOUR SEATED STRETCHES FOR YOUR SPINE!

these are my favourite four exercises to bring some much needed movement into the spine / back muscles 💛 🩻

my absolute go-to when seated for long periods of time (at my desk, on a flight, or even in front of the tv!)

which is your favourite?

#yoga #seatedyoga #seatedstretch #spinehealth

THREE SPINAL MOVEMENTS to alleviate tension, mobilise & strengthen the spine, and generally calm the mind 🩵

1) CAT COWS:
this classic warm up movement in yoga helps with spine flexibility, improves posture and can relieve back/neck tension. sometimes if i’ve been sitting too long, i will do a quick reset with some cat cows! you can do them seated too ◡̈

2) EXTENDED CAT COWS
similar to the static ones, here we extend the movement to add some dynamism and create more space for the spine to arch/round. in this movement, i recommend focusing on activating the hands and really pushing away from the ground to feel the stretch all along the upper back and shoulders.

3) SPINAL WAVES
as a next step up, spinal waves are great for engaging each vertebrae sequentially - releasing tension and increasing fluidity. the flow of a spinal wave honestly feels incredible, like a ripple from head to toe! a perfect way to calm the mind & central nervous system 💆🏼‍♀️

all 3 movements are types of extension/flexion - stay tuned for some lovely twists & rotations 🌪️💛🌿🧘‍♀️

DOWNWARD FACING DOG (adho mukha svanasana) 💛🌿

perhaps one of the most well known yoga poses in western culture… but definitely tricky to feel comfortable in this asana!

after years of yoga practice, i still use these adjustments every time i practice 💛

drop a comment below if you have any other useful adjustments you use in your practice!

#downwardfacingdog #yogaposes #yogatips

slowing down after the most crazy hectic week moving house… (!)

so excited to have this space to film more content in 💛🌿

ft. my little buddy 🐾 🐈‍⬛

reminding myself this week to let go of expectation and move in kindness - with myself 💛

there have been so many challenges to starting out as a new yoga teacher (particularly in a small rural village!), but probably the biggest so far has been filling classes. it’s hard! especially when working so much on sequencing and putting together thoughtful classes - for attendance to be so low 🥲 the tendency to just want to give up is strong 🙃

i often find in the lowest moments, taking time for my own practice is what helps the most. returning to self, and reminding myself why i chose this path in the first place 💛 and that maybe, just maybe (!) the one person who came to your class this week needed it the most.

any tips / words of wisdom for a new yoga teacher welcome 🙏

G O O U T S I D E 🌱🌳🌿🍃🌼🌸🌊💧☀️🌨️

nothing has been better for my mental health than the great outdoors. countryside, wildlife, water, even a city park…. whatever it is, GET OUT THERE!

reconnecting to nature, returning to a plant based diet, and picking up outdoor hobbies (wild swimming!!!) has been such an immense delight of 2025 so far for me… and i cannot recommend it enough 💛

i feel privileged to live so close to it all, but even if you just turn off your phone, stretch your legs in a nearby park, and listen to the birds, you will feel the benefits !! 💚

p.s. can you guess my favourite element? 🥹😎

#outdoors #nature #wildlife #spring #wildswimming #beautiful #countryside

small update from me since arriving back home after completing my YTT 😊

adjusting to life back home after such a transformative experience has been … interesting! one thing I’ve missed so much is practicing and generally being outdoors 24/7.

nature formed such a huge part of my YTT experience. I had to find a place outside for meditation & pranayama practice back home and today I found it 😊

I feel incredibly lucky to have this place on my doorstep! it is the most serene and peaceful spot 💛 thank you mama earth 🌍

I also have some really exciting news to share soon so stay tuned!

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can officially say I am a qualified yoga teacher - wow. this time last year I didn’t even know this was my dream, and now I am living and breathing it 🥹

there’s no way I could have done it without all of these beautiful people! I feel like my soul has been squeezed 💛 never have I felt so nourished, enriched and connected with myself !!!

above all, I have learned that everything I thought I knew about yoga was barely scratching the surface of this beautiful and spiritual way of life 💛 I feel I have opened a portal to an entire universe of knowledge and community and I cannot WAIT to continue my learning !!

thank you thank you thank you to our beautiful teachers @coco_tardani & @vanesshavibrantyogaibiza 💛

and to @lacasashambala for the entire experience - it was truly unforgettable 💛

shanti shanti shanti !!

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i will carry this place with me forever in my heart 💛

i have never felt more connected with nature and grounded than during my time here in arafo, on the most beautiful island filled with life !

even the rooster which has woken me at 4am every day for 2 weeks! 🐓

one definite thing i will take from my teacher training and hope to carry with me into everyday life, is the concept of ahimsa - non-violence to ourselves and all living beings. giving back to nature and not continually taking is something i will try to embody as much as i can ! starting with returning to a plant based diet 🌿✨

if anyone has recommendations for yummy whole food/organic vegan recipes pls do send!

shanti shanti shanti 💛

oh how much more this course is than just a teacher training 💛

every day is a new discovery - of myself, our spiritual universe, and this incredible ancient belief system and way of life which speaks to my soul 🧡 every moment continues to nourish me, through the highs and lows!

@lacasashambala thank you thank you thank you✨🌿

one last roll on the mat before i leave for my 200hr YTT tomorrow ✨

all the emotions! all the nerves ✨ but all the excitement too 💛

may be a little quieter for the next few weeks around here but cannot wait to share everything when i am back!!! see you on the other side!!

Xx

this week, i have found myself feeling guilty / annoyed that i haven’t had time to ‘do yoga’...

BUT i have been studying yoga philosophy, in particular patanjali’s 8 limbs.

i’ve learnt that asana practice is only ONE element of ashtanga yoga philosophy... meaning you do not have to be downward dogging or even sitting on a mat to be practicing yoga. (the literal translation of asana is a seat - to sit!)

there are so many other ways to ‘do’ yoga - you only need to look at the other 7 limbs. for example, yamas and niyamas teach us moral guidelines (how we fit into society, treat others and ourselves).

i journal everyday... this can be considered an element of the niyamas - svadhyaya, or self-study. looking inward, reflecting on sacred texts, considering thoughts, emotions, and actions and why you do what you do can all be deemed svadhyaya.

learning about these concepts is deepening my yogic practice - i’ve realised i do not necessarily need to be on my mat to be practicing yoga and that it is NOT all about different asanas - even though i love that part of my practice.

i have learnt that it is deeply important to consider yoga as a holistic practice, and not one that is just performed on a mat - it is a way of life, not a hobby or even a fitness tool. respecting and honouring ancient traditions is just as much part of practicing than working through physical asanas is!

i have so much more to learn but for now, enjoy this video of the sea - no yoga flows, no trends, just the sounds of the ocean 🌊🥰✨

#yoga #yogapractice #yogaphilosophy #ashtanga #yogahistory

sunday reset ✨ featuring a couple of floofs

#yoga #restorativeyoga #homepractice

a slow & controlled practice - leading me to my first properly held kakasana (crow pose)! 🐦‍⬛

sometimes slowing things down and holding strong is all we need to get us closer to whatever we are reaching for - physically, emotionally or spiritually!

what are you currently striving for? ✨

mid-week affirmations ✨🌸

what are your favourite affirmations / intentions right now?

let me know!

preparing for my course with some pre-reading! 📚 ✨

any recommendations for books on yoga / the history of yoga welcome!

‘know that you’re strong’ ✨

2 weeks ago this seemed impossible to me… my core is probably my weakest asset when trying new asanas! still wobbling but seeing so much improvement - next goal pincha?

any tips for strengthening core and working towards forearm stand? pls comment!✨🌿

#yoga #yogadaily #sirsasana #pinchamayurasana

when was the last time you sat in pure silence - no distractions, no screens, just you and your thoughts?

one of the hardest things I find about yoga, is not the asanas (physical poses), but sitting in silence and emptying the mind of thought. we have SO many distractions in modern life, everything is ‘go go go’ and this makes it all the more challenging to let go of endless thought cycles.

what helps you to switch off from distractions and just sit in your silence?

any tips welcome!! ✨

sunday morning flow ✨

by @flow_yoga_journey 🌿

#yoga #yogaflow #yogapractice

hello hello! a quick intro to myself before i delve into all the yoga-ey bits 🌿

my name is nuala (noo-ar-la) and i’m currently living in richmond, north yorkshire (after a brief couple of years in nyc!)

i have 2 beautiful cats which you will likely be seeing a lot of (they don’t leave me alone!) and spend my spare time gyming, exploring the british countryside, cooking or reading!

i have always gravitated towards yoga and movement, and come from a long background in ballet/dance - although it has been a good few years since i laced up the ballet/tap shoes!

i recently made the decision to leave the corporate world and pursue my goal of becoming a qualified yoga teacher… which i will be starting in just a few weeks!! i feel so privileged and excited that this is something i am able to do and cannot wait to bring you along with me - for all the highs and lows.

for now i am trying my hand at content creation (wish me luck!) and aim to give some small insights into my practice / day to day life…

watch this space for more content !! ✨ 🌸

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