Community Information
Community is important to Body and Soul Yoga. Use this page to find out about yoga and wellness related events in easy travelling distance from Romford, local small businesses that have assisted me or opened their doors to our group. Also find useful resources and links...
Note that Body and Soul Yoga cannot take any responsibility for the events or links on this page. Contact the event organisers or businesses direct for more information and always check events are taking place before travelling to them. Discount codes posted here are subject to expiry and cheaper (or even free) tickets are often offered nearer the time. Search online and check your email inbox (organisers sometimes email last minute free tickets to people on their mailing list!) before going ahead with booking to find the best possible deals.
I will be gradually adding information so please check in regularly and let me know if you are aware of anything I can add that will help your fellow Body and Soulers.
Dates for your diary
Om Yoga Show
All tickets include entry to Mind, Body and Spirit + The Vegan Shows
Best deal on tickets so far is 50% discount with code: COACH50
However if you wait until nearer the time there may be better deals
Alexandra Palace, London
Friday 16th to Sunday 18th October 2026
Highlight of the year! Put the dates in your diary and let me know if you'd like to go as a group. Everything yoga under one roof including free back to back yoga workshops (and longer paid ones if you can make the time!).
https://london.omyogashow.com/tickets/
https://london.omyogashow.com/
Nature's Medicine Wellbeing Day
Grange Waters, South Ockendon
Saturday 13th June
10am to 6pm
Early Bird (before May): £20
Outdoor wellbeing event with stalls, yoga, Qi Gong etc
International Yoga Day
Valentines Park, Ilford
Sunday 21st June
9.30am to 12.30pm
FREE EVENT - Book online to register
Outdoor yoga by the mansion in Valentines Park. Enjoy coffee and cake afterwards in the Gardener's Cottage Cafe.
Note: There is no RAFA Yoga this day as I will be going to this event myself!
Romford Shakespeare Theatre
Comedy of Errors
Ardleigh House Garden, 42 Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch RM11 2LG
25th to 27th June / 2nd to 4th July at 8pm
28th June and 4th July at 3pm
Outdoor performance of Shakespeare (formerly held in Raphael Park this is the second year at its new location). Please support this brilliant local am dram group that my son, Mark, was part of for many years
(acting, directing, sound, lighting etc etc ...)
Mark Griffiths Legacy Project Launch
Songs, Performances, Improv. etc from local Am Dram groups
Queens Theatre, Hornchurch
Saturday 25th July 7.30 to 10.30pm
An evening of entertainment on the foyer stage will be provided by the
Am Dram groups Mark was so much a part of.
Ticket proceeds will be going to the "Make More Marks" legacy project. Social time to meet the performers and share memories of Mark
in the bar afterwards.
More details and ticket link to follow.
Community Spaces
Hornchurch Country Park
Airfield Estate, Hornchurch
Visitors Centre, cafe, lake and long country walks plus free parking - let me know if you'd like to join me after HASWA yoga on Wednesdays for a walk and luxury hot chocolate.
Lodge Farm Park and Raphael Park
Carlton Road/Main Road, Gidea Park
Two parks opposite each other from the Main Road side. For a challenge walk across Rise Park all the way up to Bedfords Park! Free parking (three hours) if you register on the machine in the week - unlimited and no need to register on Sundays. Let me know if you'd like to join me after RAFA yoga on Sundays for a walk and maybe Forest Bathing and Outdoor yoga if you fancy it.
Resources and Links
Daily Dru Meditations in association with Dru in the Dales
Free to join private Facebook group offering a daily 15 minute Dru inspired Meditation/Mindfulness practice
8.00 to 8.15am daily
Alexander Technique to alleviate pain and improve posture
Sessions to release tension and discover your natural alignment will help with a variety of conditions including: neck, back, knee and other joint pain, tension and stiffness, arthritis, sciatica, chronic pain conditions, headaches and RSI.
Contact Michelle Lambert (MSTAT)
www.michellealexandertechnique.co.uk
Call or message: 07989 433514
Facebook: Upminster Alexander Technique
NHS App - for joint and muscle issues
Free app: getUBetter offers local support, tips, advice and exercises tailored to you and your stage of recovery. The app covers all common muscle and joint injuries and conditions for self care at home, work and on the move.