Welcome to Woodland Elements

Hi, I'm Diane and I live in Argyll, on the west coast of Scotland.
​I'm passionate about health and wellbeing and I love to share yoga, breath work and sound therapy - you are invited to join me on a journey of discovery through classes, workshops and 1to1 sessions.
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Yoga has been part of my life since I was a teenager when I was part of an amazing youth contemporary dance explosion. During this time I gained a real sense of community and although I let go of dance in my twenties, yoga has remained part of my life ever since.  I later realised that being able to dance enables me to connect with my emotions, be truly free and authentic and by discovering shakti dance I have been able to reconnect with this vital soul part. 

Elder Cottage, Craobh Haven is a tranquil, cosy self catering holiday let where you can retreat, find peace and use as a base to explore the amazing rainforest, seascapes and ancient history of Argyll.

Yoga at a Glance -  Winter 2023 / 2024

RECENTRE, OBAN

weekly classes on Mondays
​1:1 and therapies by request

restart 8th Jan 2024

Yoga for Wellbeing : 1pm - 2pm

Yoga for Back Care : 6pm - 7pm

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CRAIGNISH VILLAGE HALL, ARDFERN 

Yoga for Wellbeing
Tuesdays : 6.30pm - 8pm

28 November, 5, 12 & 19 December
9, 16 & 30 January

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What others have to say ...

Our girl guides loved the yoga session with Diane, which she had planned around the theme of the compass. 

The girls were engaged and had fun learning a sequence of positions, thinking about breathing and finding ways to de-stress and relax. 

​Diane has a lovely calm manner and soothing voice which combined with the background music created a really tranquil atmosphere.  She was totally at ease with the girls and handled their giggles and wandering minds with ease!
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Kirsty, Gargunnock Guides

I am loving my Wednesday  sessions and the class is giving me so many benefits.

I so enjoyed listening to you and love the way you explain things.

That was particularly lovely today....I had several of those real tension releasing moments. Ahhhhhh!!

You are doing an amazing job Di keeping it together in such circumstances, delivering what is a professional and very special class! ​

Our work with Di Oliver of Woodland Elements over the past two years has been rewarding and enjoyable.  Di’s experience and diligence have enabled a well-rounded project proposal to be developed which is now effectively being delivered, and has been extremely successful in securing funding, much of which can be attributed to Di’s input.  Di has a range of experience both at project delivery and management level which has really helped us to put forward an informed and realistic proposal.  I’m sure we will be working with Di again in the future.

​Argyll & the Isles Coast & Countryside Trust

​Just emailing to say thank you ...greatly appreciated .....Cells are regenerated

Thanks for a good session.  I was feeling very stiff, (too much gardening and hiking), also grumpy and a bit down. Now I feel fantastic and can move my body again

Fabulous, thank you!
That's really helped soothe my crunchy neck muscles and take some time for relaxing. 

Diane is a natural teacher and brings a sense of joy and ease to her classes and workshops.  I am always delighted when I can manage to spend some time with her. She brings a smile to my face and I always leave feeling happy and uplifted.    

She allows you and the rest of the class to be yourself and just welcome your experience whatever that may be. I love her laid back way of teaching, she makes you feel so welcome and you quickly relax onto your mat. 

She makes me laugh out loud and reminds us that yoga is fun!! Her knowledge of “the elements” at her workshops is demonstrated in a warm and easy to understand way. 
Previously an amateur dancer, Shakti Dance is an obvious choice for her By bringing healing sound therapy to her classes and workshops, she raises your vibration and it is a truly wonderful experience.

You feel totally renewed after one of Di's classes no matter what she is teaching and I highly recommend that you find out for yourself!!!.
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Rae Bleasby, Reiki Master & Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Tarbert, Argyll