About us
This is a group for those of us who accept who we are and like who we are - do things alone however would prefer to share some of our leisure time with like-minded. We are interesting and interested in so much...walking in the countryside, travel, week-end breaks, playing cards, theatre, opera, dining, visiting galleries, exhibitions, playing tennis perhaps, book club, art.......it would be good for members to come up with ideas that we can join in with...we're not necessarily 'grumpy old' but do not like loud music, gum chewing or bootcamps!
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Gentle Yoga & Meditation with Carmina – Online Session April 15 to July 10
·OnlineOnline☀️ A calm, supportive morning practice
“Yoga doesn’t have to be strong, fast or perfect to make you feel better.”
This gentle morning yoga class is created especially for people aged 45+ who want to move with kindness, care for their joints, and start the day feeling calmer, more open and more at ease in their bodies.
As our bodies change over time, we may experience stiffness, reduced mobility, joint sensitivity, hormonal changes, stress or fatigue. This class offers a safe, welcoming and supportive space to move gently, breathe deeply and reconnect with your body — without pressure or expectations.Starting April 15, this 13-week online session combines a blend of Hatha yoga (slow, aligned movement), Yin yoga (deep, nourishing stretches for joints and connective tissue), and Korean yoga (breathing, energy work and body awareness).
The focus is always on how you feel, not on how a pose looks.
The same class is offered twice a week, on Wednesdays and Fridays, and you’re welcome to attend either one or both.
💰 Prices
- Drop-in class: £5
- 13-class package (Wednesdays or Fridays): £39
- 26-class package (Wednesdays + Fridays): £52
Payment can be made by PayPal: **carminagonzalez1111@gmail.com** (please select friends/family) or by bank transfer (message me for details).
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### What Makes This Class Especially Suitable for 45+
✨ Gentle, non-competitive practice
✨ Options always offered (chair, cushions and pauses are welcome)
✨ Support for joints, balance and nervous system health
✨ Friendly, familiar group atmosphere
This is not a fitness class — it’s a wellbeing-focused yoga practice designed to support your body and mind at this stage of life.Log in by 08:25 am for a little pre-class chat while we wait for everyone to arrive. We’ll start promptly at 08:30 am.
Please have:- A yoga or exercise mat
- Comfortable clothing
- A cushion or a chair for meditation
I kindly ask you to keep your camera on during the session so I can see and guide your postures.
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### About Your Teacher
I’m Carmina González, a yoga teacher with over 20 years of personal practice and 15 years of teaching experience. My teaching is informed by:
- Master level training in Korean style yoga (Body & Brain)
- Anusara immersion & 200-hour teacher training
- 30-hour Yin Yoga training
- Yoga therapy for PTSD
- Trauma-sensitive yoga
I look forward to welcoming you into a calm, respectful and friendly online space where you can move, breathe and feel at home in your body. 🌿
Please join us on: https://www.meetup.com/45-not-grumpy-health-and-fitness/?eventOrigin=home_groups_you_organize
Carmina:
📱 07847788363
📧 carminagonzalez1111@gmail.com🌐 Join our community: 45+ Not Grumpy on Facebook
https://www.45plusnotgrumpy.com1 attendee 
FULLY BOOKED:Rose valley, Plovdiv, Sofia and rose festival
London Gatwick, London Stansted, London, GBNATURE GETAWAY IN OLD PLOVDIV AND THE VALLEY OF ROSES
28th May to 1st June 2026Repeat trip due to popular demand!
Explore the history-rich sites of the 6th oldest city in the world, Plovdiv, (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/galleries/The-worlds-20-oldest-cities/1old-plovdiv/) visit Bulgaria’s enticing valley of roses with its acclaimed Rose Festival and discover the secrets of the age-old tradition of rose oil production.
OLD PLOVDIV – A JOURNEY TO ANTIQUITY
Plovdiv is one of the most ancient cities in the world with signs of habitation dating as far back as the 6th millennium BC. The Old Town of Plovdiv is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It’s small, quiet and picturesque and a real gem for culture and history lovers!
Fascinating highlights:
The world’s most aromatic rose oil today comes from Bulgaria.
‣ The highest percentage of rose attar in the world is obtained from the Valley of Roses, Bulgaria
‣ The Bulgarian “attar” of roses is an important component in the perfume business throughout the world.
‣ Rosa Damascena is the name of the oil-yielding rose, which made Bulgaria famous for the production of the best rose oil in the world. Damascus, Rosa Damascena Mill was brought to Bulgarian lands during the 17th century.
‣ Plovdiv is the World’s 6th most ancient city and European cultural capital for 2019.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtH_TAXUf80The festival itself takes place every year on the first Saturday of June. It originates in the Rose Valley and runs across the near by towns of Karlovo, Kalofer, and Kazanlak. The area is breathtaking when the famous Bulgarian rose blossoms in May/June exuding its enticing fragrance.
3,5 tons of rose petals go into the making of one kilogram of rose oil, which costs as much as gold.Join this extraordinary experience in Bulgaria, take part in the authentic rose-picking ritual and gain insights into the rose-distillation process. In addition to the authentic rose gathering ritual, the festival offers a small beauty-pageant of a kind, where the most beautiful girl amongst the rose-pickers is crowned Queen Rose.
But that’s not all! There are even more celebratory events taking place during the festival weekend, such as choir a cappella, folklore concerts, art shows, exhibitions, wine-tastings and much more!
Dates 28th May to 1st June 2026Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrival in Sofia
Meeting and greeting with your local host.
Transfer to Plovdiv, hotel check-in
Dinner with the groupDay 2
Breakfast.
Walking tour in the Old town of Plovdiv.
Lunch near Plovdiv Roman stadium.
Dinner with the group
Day 3
Breakfast.
Departure to Rose festival - a day full of impressions.
Transfer to Plovdiv in the evening
Day 4
Breakfast.
Lunch and wine tasting experience
Free time for shopping, sightseeing in Plovdiv.
Day 5
Breakfast
Departure to Sofia and full day in the city centre
Last impressions and a private transfer to Sofia airport for an late afternoon flight.What is included:
4 nights in a 4-star central hotel in Plovdiv
4 breakfasts
2 Guided walking tours
One day trip to Rose Valley Festival
Rose picking ritual
Entrance fee to Old Plovdiv Revival house
Degustation of rose products: rose jam, rose liquor
Wine tasting experience and appetisers
Transfers from/to the airports in Bulgaria
Social event with the group, before flying to Bulgaria
Tour leader
Compliance with Travel Package Regulations and financial protection 2018What is not included:
Flights: London- Sofia
Personal expenses;
Travel insurance.
The price for this trip: £580 in a twin/double room share.
Single supplement: £ 80To secure your place £150 (non-refundable deposit) info@travelinvision.com
or 0740 3358828 for further details.6 attendees
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