2024 wrapped: A year of yoga, joy and connection

As the year draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible journey 2024 has been. A year filled with sun-drenched retreats, weekly classes full of new and familiar faces, so many silent disco yoga events and countless moments of joy, connection and growth – both on and off the mat. 

I’m so grateful for the experiences, the people and the magic we’ve created together. Here are some of the highlights that made my year:

A new home at The Sussex Shala

After opening The Sussex Shala in March, August brought a big change as I shifted my Monday evening weekly yoga classes there. A cosy yurt set within the South Downs National Park, at the foot of the Longman of Wilmington, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of city life. With its log burner, fully equipped yoga space and peaceful countryside surroundings, it’s been the perfect home for our practice. Thank you to everyone who embraced the change and brought your beautiful energy to this new space. 

I’m now teaching here every Monday and Wednesday evening, as well as hosting monthly wellness events.

Manifest & Make Workshop

May brought a Sunday full of creativity and intention, together we:

• Practiced yin yoga and meditation.

• Designed manifestation maps to envision a positive future.

• Left with Spring flower bouquets and herbal teas as beautiful reminders of our time together.

A huge thank you to Lucy from @foxlightflowerfarm for collaborating on such a beautiful workshop. I’m excited to announce there’ll be even more events like this coming in 2025!

Spanish Yoga Retreat

In June, I had the absolute privilege of hosting a group of amazing women at Valle de Vida for our Women’s Spanish Yoga Retreat. I couldn’t be more grateful for how the retreat unfolded and spending a week in the company of such wonderful people truly felt like a dream! Each day was a mix of adventure and relaxation:

• Mornings began with yoga in a hilltop shala overlooking the mountains.

• Days were filled with paddleboarding, hiking and enjoying meals crafted by our private chef.

• Evenings were magical, with yin yoga, sound baths and a silent disco dance party.

Interested in joining us next time? Sign up for my newsletter to stay up-to-date with what’s coming up.

You can also read Janette and Eleonora’s personal stories of their experience at this retreat on the blog.

Sold-out retreats (twice!)

This year, my 2025 retreats to Greece and Ibiza sold out in under two weeks! I’m endlessly grateful for everyone who’s chosen to invest in themselves and this community.

Missed out? Don’t worry, 2026 retreats are already in the works with whispers of a February surf and yoga escape on the horizon! 

If that sounds like your kind of adventure, make sure to join the waitlist and be the first to hear more.

Silent Disco Yoga on the beach

Summer nights were brought to life with my sold-out Silent Disco Yoga sessions which took place from April-September. Incorporating vinyasa flow and ecstatic dance, all set to Ibiza classics, afrobeat and meditation music, the beach truly became our sanctuary.

And when the seasons changed, we moved indoors for a festive twist, adding mulled wine, mince pies and the warmth of our community to brighten the colder evenings. Located at All Saints Chapel – these Festive Specials were my biggest events ever held! This will have to become a Christmas tradition!

Wilderness Festival SUP Yoga

For the fourth year, I returned to Wilderness Festival to teach stand-up paddleboard yoga on the lake. There’s something about combining yoga with water that feels so freeing. 

Thank you to everyone who joined me, see you next year!

Rockwater and Gallivant Silent Disco Yoga

We also had special Silent Disco events on the deck at Rockwater and Camber Sands courtesy of The Gallivant Hotel. Each session combined yoga, dance and community, finishing with hot drinks, chats and plenty of smiles. 

Thank you to Rockwater and Gallivant for believing in my ideas and offering the space to hold these immersive events, the feedback was amazing – it’s moments like these that remind me how Breathe With Ease has grown and broadened to larger audiences and corporate connections. It’s a great step in the right direction to share my passion with a wider audience. 

Monthly Full Moon Gatherings

I can’t forget the monthly full moon beach and yurt gatherings we’ve shared. These have been incredibly uplifting, special and rewarding. Thank you for being so vulnerable and supportive, and for holding space for every person to let go of what no longer served them. We took time to reflect, embrace change and prepare for new timelines. Knowing when it’s right to lean into new areas requires you to grow, manifest new intentions and enjoy the present.

100 Trustpilot reviews!

Reaching 100 Trustpilot reviews this year brought a moment of pure gratitude for me. Your kind words and shared experiences not only help others discover our community but also inspire me every day. All 5-star reviews must I add!

If you’ve attended a class, retreat, or event and haven’t left a review yet, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Yogi Social Sauna Night

Finally, to wrap up the year I hosted a sauna night at @lunahutsauna with some beautiful humans! We sweated, plunged into icy baths and let the rain cool our skin – finishing the evening with laughter and mince pies.

This night was my thank-you to the incredible group of people who’ve supported me, shown up week after week and filled my heart with joy. I class so many of my clients as friends, you allow me to love my job each day and it’s been a pleasure to guide you on and off the mat this year.

I’d love to leave you with this affirmation:

2024 has been an incredible year, and I’m so excited for what’s to come in 2025. Thank you so much for being part of this journey. 

Here’s to more yoga, joy and connection in the year ahead!

Nicole