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Karine Annick

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Owner @yoga_borne
Founder & Owner of YOGAnnick
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Spring Awakening & Re-Birth 🌷

A mixture of the real stirring of Spring in the air, and the point of my own personal cycle is leaving me feeling quite balanced ⚖️

How & what does it feel like?
For everyone it's different, and for me at the moment it's about gently emerging and awakening physically (still lingering hibernation), but mentally and spiritually I can really feel Spring rising up 😍

My creative juices are FLOWING big time, which is both a blessing and can be very overwhelming, hence the need for the physical rest to balance it out 🙏🏻

'Things" are being birthed here there and everywhere at the moment lol, some small and some much bigger ideas and callings that I am opening my heart and mind to 💚

One thing I am so excited to re-birth is my Yin Yoga Workshops. I held these for many years all over Birmingham, but taking over Yoga Borne meant I was pulled in many directions and of course explored other avenues of interest - love a course, studying and researching me! 📚

Yin Yoga, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Eastern Philosophy and these areas have and will always have a huge space in my heart and my teachings, and I am delighted to be offering the first of hopefully many Yin Yoga Workshops at my beloved @yoga_borne ❤️

This workshop is for anyone and everyone who has an interest in:
⭐ Yin Yoga
⭐ Rest and relaxation
⭐ The more subtle spaces, shapes and movements of Yoga ⭐ Taoism / Daoism
⭐ Traditional Chinese Medicine
⭐ The Elements
⭐ Seasonal / cyclical living
⭐ Nature & Mother Earth

I would love for you to join me either in the beautiful studio or live online from wherever you are to explore stillness, surrender & sanctuary! 🙏🏼

You can book via the Yoga Borne website shop or using Glofox if you are a PAYG member.

Yin for the win! 🎉

#yinyogaworkshop
#seasonalliving
#rest
#relaxation
#fiveelements
#yinyang
#traditionalchinesemedicine
#tcmforyoga
#yogaforeverybody
#rebirth
#awakening
#reawakening
#spring
#studioyogaborne
#independentyogastudio
#creativity
#authenticity
#balance
#jointheyogabornecommunity
#practicewithme
#stitchley
#birmingham taken in Yoga Borne by @karine_annick

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3 years ago

Spring Equinox Blessings, Friends! 🌼

As the wheel turns, we welcome the sabbat (celebration) of Spring Equinox or Ostara 😍

Winter and the energy of Yin start to decrease as the energy of Yang slowly starts to increase. This day, and the following weeks really, are about balance ⚖️

As nature gently awakens, so do we, and we enter the time of the wood element according to Traditional Chinese Medicine Five Element Theory. A time of moving forward but also remaining rooted - again it's about balance! ☯️

In our eagerness to welcome lighter and brighter days, it's important to remember that this is a slow and steady awakening, and in between each season we are reminded of the Earth element, which encourages us to take time to pause, ground, and reflect 🌍

How could we honour and celebrate the Spring Equinox?

⭐ Bring some Spring flowers into your home.
⭐ Create a Spring altar.
⭐ Cleanse and clear your space.
⭐ Make food / feast with friends.
⭐ Call on the cards for guidance.
⭐ Get creative - how about a Spring wreath?
⭐ Journal and reflect.

Dedicate an hour to nourish your mind, body and soul with Karine on Sunday 24th March as she guides you through "Soulful Sunday" - The Spring Equinox Edition. This offering is online so you can join from wherever you are ! 🤗

We have SO MUCH GOOD STUFF coming up for you this Spring! 🎉

Wishing you a season ahead full of health, wealth and happiness 🙏🏻

📸 A small altar of flowers at our Spring Awakening Day Retreat.

#WEAREYOGABORNE

This is just the beginning! ✨

#springequinox
#ostara
#wheeloftheyear
#sabbat
#celebrate
#springawakening
#blessings
#rituals
#reflection
#holistichealth
#traditionalchinesemedicine
#yinyang
#studioyogaborne
#independentyogastudio
#stirchley
#bournvilleyogastudio
#westmidlands
#birminghamyoga
#jointheyogabornecommunity
#smallstudiobigmagic by @karine_annick

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3 years ago

Spring is in the air 🌸

Feeling inspired by the beautiful blossom tree in my garden, and looking forward to more blue skies. If we can get some blue skies for our Spring Day Retreat on Sunday that would be amazing 😉

This retreat is SOLD OUT and we cannot wait to welcome our group to the wonderful rural location for a nourishing day of movement, mindfulness, good food, good company and much more! 💕

If you can't make the day retreat then why not join our online offering "Soulful Sunday" which happens once a month and honours seasonal, lunar and cyclical living 🙏🏻

Soulful Sunday - Spring Equinox Edition
Sunday 24th March
6:15-7:15pm

Both offerings will be exploring the turning of the wheel into Spring Equinox and how a holistic and seasonal approach to wellbeing can serve us well 🌱

As a student and teacher of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this eastern approach and Earth based wisdom will be intertwined into my teachings ☯️

Spring is well and truly springing behind the scenes at Yoga Borne as we are planning and already have confirmed some exciting new events and offerings 😍

You can join me going back to my roots with a workshop dedicated purely to the practice and principles of Yin Yoga.
I am so looking forward to this, and used to hold these workshops regularly in and around Birmingham
🙌🏻

Yin Yoga Workshop
Sunday 14th April
5:15-7:30pm
Booking is open now for this! ✅

Look up for blue skies and around for new signs of life 🌷

Breathe in fresh air and the possibility of awakening, new beginnings, cleansing and clearing energy 🧹

Much Love & Many Blessings,

Karine xx

#WEAREYOGABORNE

This is just the beginning! ✨

#springawakening
#springisintheair
#springinyourstep
#dayretreat
#soulfulsunday
#mothernature
#motherearth
#inspiration
#blueskies
#mindfulmovement
#yinyoga
#yinyang
#meditation
#community
#connection
#newbeginnings
#traditionalchinesemedicine
#earthbasedwisdom
#holistichealing
#birmingham
#stirchley
#bournville
#bournvilleyogastudio
#jointheyogabornecommunity
#smallstudiobigmagic
#smallstudiobigheart taken in Yoga Borne by @karine_annick

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3 years ago

Look at all these gorgeous things! 😍

All this and more will be available at our Spring Makers Market coming up THIS SATURDAY 🎉

We've been hosting seasonal markets in our lovely studio since November 2022, and have met some of the most talented people in Brum! 🫶🏻

All held inside so you don't have to worry about the weather, good tunes, good vibes and of course lots of AMAZING things to purchase 🛍️

Our markets support @b30_foodbank as we are a collection point, and kindly ask that you bring a donation (or a couple if finances allow), to drop in our donation box 🥫

Our markets are not about making money, but about supporting other small, independent businesses, and collaboration over competition 💪🏻

It's just £1 cash entrance per person (kids come free), and any money goes straight back into supporting our community 🫂

Well behaved dogs on leads are also welcome! 🐶

We would love to see you there! ❤️

Check out our traders pages:
@gaslifestore
@daisymairaedesigns
@soulective_treasures
@lw_interiorfurnishings
@stroseoflondon
@rebeccafoster.design
@divinetea_uk
@jujucandlesofficial
@only.enso

Why not make a day of it in Stirchley and pop down the road to @stirchleycommunitymarket and visit one of the awesome food and drink places too? 🍹🍔

#WEAREYOGABORNE

This is just the beginning! ✨

#shopsmall
#supportsmallbusiness
#supportingothers
#independentyogastudio
#independentbirmingham
#indiemarket
#birminghammarkets
#birminghamhandmade
#stirchley
#bournville
#cotteridge
#birmingham
#westmidlands
#studioyogaborne
#seasonalmarket
#springvibes
#springmarket
#jointheyogabornecommunity
#smallstudiobigmagic
#smallstudiobigheart taken in Yoga Borne by @karine_annick

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3 years ago

I am Woman 💪🏻

Yes, we are a little late with our IWD post this year! 👀

I had the pleasure of holding and sharing space online on Friday evening (IWD) with a wonderful group of women, as part of our new offering "Women Gather" ⭕

Yesterday was of course Mother's Day in the UK, and I enjoyed spending time with my fabulous mom 💕

In honesty, I didn't post on IWD as I found it quite overwhelming this year.
I didn't want to post for the sake of posting.
Some of the images, stories and messages were beautiful, some very challenging 🗣️

I've faced my own challenges in the past few years with women, and as a woman.
I've found sacred sisterhood whilst also witnessing a real sinister side to proclaimed sisterhood 😳

I've been going through a long fertility journey, thought I was going to be a mom, but it sadly wasn't meant to be. The journey continues 🤞🏻

In an effort to continue my own work and healing journey and in hope of building sacred connections and real authentic sisterhood, I have been studying a wonderful course with a wonderful guide 📚

Yoga Borne has a whole host of Women's Wellness offerings.
We are incredibly passionate about supporting women at all stages of their lives 🙏🏻

⭐ Pregnancy Yoga
⭐ Mom & Baby Yoga
⭐ Fertility Focus
⭐ Stay & Play (coming soon)
⭐ Women Gather (online circle)
⭐ Mother Blessings

Thank you to the incredible women who are part of Team YB, and those we have met as part of the YB Community - we simply couldn't do it without you, and you inspire us constantly! 💞

Want to explore more about Women's Wellbeing?
Check out our offerings and feel free to drop us an email over to hello@yogaborne.com ✉️

"When women support each other, incredible things happen."

Much Love & Many Blessings,

Karine xx

#WEAREYOGABORNE

This is just the beginning! ✨

#womengather
#womenswellbeing
#internationalwomensday
#IWD
#collaborationovercompetition
#supportingothers
#sisterhood
#sacredspace
#witchwound
#healing
#heartchakra
#femaleempowerment
#fertilityjourney
#birminghamwellbeing
#holistichealth
#mothersday
#westmidlands
#modernmama
#stirchley
#studioyogaborne
#jointheyogabornecommunity taken in Yoga Borne by @karine_annick

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3 years ago

HELLO!! 🤗

We've had a flurry of new followers recently, and met some wonderful new humans in the studio and online - plus of course our lovely loyal community who have been supporting us for some time - THANK YOU ❤️

Yoga Borne is a Holistic Yoga & Wellbeing Hub with a huge passion for community - it's one of the 3 pillars of Yoga Borne 👇🏻

⭐ Compassion
⭐ Connection
⭐ Community

We are an accessible and inclusive space for everyone and everybody to come as they are 🙏🏻

Our offerings support people at all stages of their lives - pregnancy, motherhood, womanhood, childhood, senior Yogis and more! ⭕

As well as our in studio and online offerings we are firm believers in taking Yoga and wellbeing into the community and out into nature, with our Yoga in the Park offerings and retreats and workshops intertwining seasonal living 🌳

We hold cinema nights with the wonderful @stirchleycinema, sound healing events, a whole variety of workshops to delve deeper into the wonderful tapestry of Yoga, seasonal markets to support and promote other small businesses, and much more! 😍
#collaborationovercompetition

Over the past 1.5 years of owning the business we are so grateful to have met so many wonderful humans, to have overcome many challenges, and incredibly proud of what we have achieved! 🎉

⭐ NOMINATE US ⭐
We have been initially nominated for the @muddystilettos @muddywarks Best Yoga / Pilates Studio and now need your help to get to the next stage 👍🏻

This would mean the absolute world to us and our team, and of course help us in our endeavors to continue supporting the local community and beyond with their wellbeing 🫂

Take a look at the next slide, head over to our Facebook page, or our IG bio to see how you can nominate!
Any questions - let us know! 😁

THANK YOU ❤️

#WEAREYOGABORNE

#nominateus
#bestyogastudio
#birmingham
#westmidlands
#inlovewithlocal
#yogastudio
#independentyogastudio
#supportingothers
#communityhub
#yogaforeverybody
#stirchley
#bournville
#bournvilleyogastudio
#cotteridge
#kingsnorton
#southbirmingham
#authenticyoga
#jointheyogabornecommunity
#smallstudiobigmagic taken in Yoga Borne by @karine_annick

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3 years ago

Friday Feels ⛅

Making the most of the moments of blue sky and dry today as we headed to one of our fave spots @rowheathpavilion 😀

Delicious toastie and coffee, catching up with family, feeding the birds, and also saw 1 heron and 2 (maybe) cormorants or shags 😍

The beautiful blossom tree was in bloom and snowdrops and crocus bursting to life through the wet and cold Earth 🌱

It's a real clearer and cleanser for mind, body and soul to get outside and in amongst nature, plus seeing those close to you 🥰

In the wetter and colder weather it can be less appealing to get outside and therefore trickier to stay connected.
Why not join us in the studio or online for a class, workshop or event? 👇🏼

⭐ Classes in the studio & online 7 days a week.
⭐ Gather with women on IWD for a special online event exploring the divine feminine.
⭐ Regular workshops - next one is Sat 9th March with @claire_corfield_yoga
⭐ Sunday Splash - our outdoor swimming group.
⭐ Shop small, support independent business and have a chat with local designers and creatives at our Spring Markets Market on Saturday 16th March
⭐ Retreat with @karine_annick and @jezee on Sunday 17th March.
⭐ Join us for a pop-up cinema night with @stirchleycinema on Thursday 28th March.
⭐ Meet and connect with moms to be or new moms at our Pregnancy Yoga and Mom and Baby offerings.
⭐ For info about all the above and more just head over to the YB website!

💖 COMPASSION
💖 CONNECTION
💖 COMMUNITY
The values of Yoga Borne!

#WEAREYOGABORNE

This is just the beginning! ✨

#fridayfeels
#rowheath
#bournville
#stirchley
#birmingham
#birminghamwellbeing
#bournvilleyogastudio
#vivastirchley
#compassion
#connection
#community
#communityhub
#motherearth
#freshair
#spring
#newlife
#newbeginnings
#mindbodysoul
#jointheyogabornecommunity
#smallstudiobigmagic
#smallstudiobigheart taken in Rowheath Pavilion by @karine_annick

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3 years ago

NEW! Gentle Yoga & Social 🥳

As we move into March and closer to the time of new beginnings in Spring, we have some exciting new offerings coming your way 🙏🏻

The values of Yoga Borne are;
⭐ Compassion
⭐ Connection
⭐ Community

And these are always in mind when thinking about our offerings, our community and our small business 💭

Yoga Borne is a place and space for everyone and every-body. Accessible and inclusive aren't just buzz words to us, and owner Karine has several qualifications and experience with "Yoga for all Bodies" and similar ✅

Asana (the movement part) is one of the limbs of Yoga, and an important one, BUT not the only one. A business ethos for us is "more than movement" - how can we offer a holistic (whole) approach to Yoga and wellbeing and if Yoga is for everyone, then how can we truly offer this? 🤔

Answer: Gentle Yoga & Social
⭐ Adapting movement / shapes with support of a chair.
⭐ Time to check in with yourself and each other.
⭐ Mindfulness / meditation without being seated cross legged.
⭐ Plenty of options for every-body.
⭐ Lunchtime - perfect to pause, stretch out, breathe time.
⭐ Suitable for pregnancy (14+ weeks)
⭐ Great for those with physical limitations.
⭐ Welcome to larger bodies.
⭐ Welcome to those with burnout / long Covid or similar.

This practice will be led by Karine, who has been teaching chair Yoga for many years. She will have a cuppa and give you the opportunity for a short chat at the beginning of the practice, and then guide you with lots of options and helpful suggestions 🥰

This class starts on Monday 4th March and will be live to book by the end of the day!

You can purchase a PAYG pass for £5, or buy an online monthly membership for £30 and use 1 x credit 👍🏻

Any questions - drop us an email to hello@yogaborne.com ✉️

Look out for our next new offering coming soon! 👀

#WEAREYOGABORNE

This is just the beginning! ✨

#gentleyoga
#chairyoga
#yogasocial
#yogaforeverybody
#accessibleyoga
#inclusiveyoga
#authenticyoga
#studioyogaborne
#smallbusiness
#independentyogastudio
#independentbirmingham
#communityyoga
#communityhub
#onlineyoga
#stirchley
#birmingham
#jointheyogabornecommunity taken in Yoga Borne by @karine_annick

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3 years ago

Lunar New Year Workshop 🏮

A huge and heartfelt thank you to those who joined us on Saturday evening - you are magical 🪄

It takes lots of time and preparation before a workshop, and despite how many classes / workshops / events I hold I always feel a little nervous, but I love them so much! ❤️

I'm a real research geek, and I love to constantly learn, so workshops are a mix of my current passions and knowledge with a little bit of new thrown in 📚

I stepped out of my comfort zone with this one, bringing a creative element to it.
As adults how often do we take time out to create and make for joy? This is important in Spring 🌱
Making our lanterns was a calming mindfulness practice 🤩

As well as preparing the workshop prior to it happening, we want your welcome to be warm, the studio to be set up with everything you need for comfort and ease, including free herbal teas and snacks ☕

It's a blessing to be able to connect community through the practices of Yoga & holistic wellbeing, and we loved the warm hugs at the end of the workshop 🫂

Thank you again to those who joined us, we really hope you enjoyed your experience ☺️

March begins with 2 wonderful events 👇🏻

Friday 1st March
Stretch & Sound
6:15-7:30pm
with @eleanorjanewalker

Saturday 9th March
Subtle Body Workshop
1-4pm
with @claire_corfield_yoga

You can book these via the Yoga Borne online shop ✅

Last but not least, a big thank you to my wonderful partner in business and in life for helping me to set up for the evening and being our "fire starter" for the New Moon Ceremony 🔥
@jezee

Much Love & Many Blessings,

Karine xx

#WEAREYOGABORNE

This is just the beginning! ✨

#chinesenewyear
#lunarnewyear
#spring
#lanternfestival
#creativity
#yoga
#yinyoga
#yogaforeverybody
#thankyou
#magical
#community
#connection
#traditionalchinesemedicine
#holistichealth
#birminghamwellbeing
#westmidlands
#authenticyoga
#soulled
#stirchley
#bournville
#bournvilleyogastudio
#cotteridge
#jointheyogabornecommunity
#smallstudiobigmagic
#smallstudiobigheart taken in Yoga Borne by @karine_annick

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3 years ago

Fancy a cuppa? ☕

There's always hot water and a wide selection of herbal teas available in our studio reception, which is extra nice during these colder and rainy days! 🌧️

We have suggestions specific for pregnancy, and plenty of variety whether you want something to boost immunity, help to calm and relax you, ease digestion, and much more ✅

Our teas are totally FREE of charge and a great opportunity to try before you buy at the Yoga Borne Tea Shop 😄

Fancy a snack with your cuppa?
Grab a sweet treat from the "happiness jar" as it's been referred to in the past 😂 or if you are lucky you might catch us on a day when there's cake in the studio! 🍰

Our fave teas at the moment are Lemon & Ginger from @heathandheathertea Digest from @twiningsuk and Women's Energy from @yogiteaeurope @yogitea 😋

Have you got a favourite blend? 🌿
Let us know in the comments 👇🏻

📸 2 - our lovely angel from @karoline_rerrie
📸 3 - RE:USE Book Shop

#WEAREYOGABORNE

This is just the beginning! ✨

#fancyacuppa
#herbaltea
#rainydays
#immunity
#digestion
#pregnancy
#freetea
#cake
#holistichealth
#smallbusinesslife
#studioyogaborne
#welcomehome
#independentyogastudio
#independentbirmingham
#birminghamwellbeing
#communityhub
#stirchleyyogastudio
#bournvilleyogastudio
#southbirmingham
#cotteridge
#jointheyogabornecommunity
#smallstudiobigmagic
#smallstudiobigheart taken in Yoga Borne by @karine_annick

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3 years ago

Lunar New Year 🎊

We are super excited about our Lunar New Year Workshop coming up on Saturday, which is now SOLD OUT!
Thank you so much to everyone who has booked to join us, we've been practicing our lantern making skills ready for the event! 🏮

Our workshops and events truly are authentic, soul-led and heart focused. Inspiration for us is everywhere - in nature, in art, in books, within our holistic Yoga practices like meditation and pranayama, and of course within other humans 🎋

Do remember though, it's important to know the difference between being inspired by someone or something and directly coping. We've experienced the latter and it's not cool, and really devalues the time and effort that someone puts into their work. Be inspired, but don't copy! ✌🏻

Karine has been running this workshop for several years now and it's grown and flourished 🏵️

This year includes:
⭐ Yin Yoga intertwining Traditional Chinese Medicine.
⭐ Learn a little about Lunar New Year.
⭐ Fire release ceremony under the full moon.
⭐ Make a simple Chinese lantern for your intentions.
⭐ Refreshments.
⭐ A goody bag to take home.

We try to keep our workshop prices as reasonable as possible, and they really do have value for those interested in delving deeper into Holistic Yoga & Wellbeing 🥰

Check out our website shop for more of our amazing offerings coming up soon! 👀

#WEAREYOGABORNE

This is just the beginning! ✨

#lunarnewyear
#chinesenewyear
#yearofthedragon
#springfestival
#firereleasingceremony
#intentions
#manifestation
#yinyoga
#traditionalchinesemedicine
#lanternfestival
#creativity
#beinspireddontcopy
#authentic
#soulled
#smallbusiness
#studioyogaborne
#stirchley
#bournville
#bournvilleyogastudio
#cotteridge
#birminghamwellbeing
#westmidlands
#independentbirmingham
#jointheyogabornecommunity
#smallstudiobigmagic
#smallstudiobigheart taken in Yoga Borne by @karine_annick

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3 years ago

Check this out!! 😮

Try out 2 of our amazing new classes for the devilishly discounted price of £6.66 for a limited time only 😈

We are passionate about supporting and promoting our wonderful teaching team and offering our community new experiences that are accessible and inclusive 🙏🏻

These 2 classes are the perfect combination of Yin and Yang, offering you strength and flowing movement with FLOW and flexibility and stillness with RELAX ☯️

They are also short and sweet at just 45 minutes each!

Tuesday 6:15pm
FLOW 45
with @yoga_with_drew

Wednesday 8pm
RELAX 45
with @omnamoyoga

This offer is live on our Glofox NOW! 🥳

Please Note:
If you have a monthly membership, a credit will override this.
If you want to use the discounted price just drop us an email and we can sort this for you!

#WEAREYOGABORNE

This is just the beginning! ✨

#devilishdeal
#halfpriceyoga
#yogaflow
#relax
#yogaforeverybody
#studioyogaborne
#accessibleyoga
#inclusiveyoga
#independentyogastudio
#independentbirmingham
#birminghamwellbeing
#smallbusiness
#stirchley
#bournville
#bournvilleyogastudio
#cotteridge
#westmidlands
#communityhub
#jointhefun
#jointheyogabornecommunity
#smallstudiobigmagic taken in Yoga Borne by @karine_annick

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3 years ago