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Mysore Etiquette - Everything you need to know & more
For many people, stepping into a Mysore style Ashtanga class for the first time can be a daunting thought. But it really is one of the best ways to learn and practice yoga.
We've brought together everything you need to know about coming along to a Mysore style class - general etiquette, what to do, what to expect and frequently asked questions. We hope it’ll be a useful resource for you and give you the confidence to join us in class.
Rest, Relax, Be Still - Audio Downloads
CYS graduates Hina, Angiolina, Chelsea and Matt have kindly recorded their favourite guided relaxations for me to share with you and offer as a free resource here on the MCY website.
MCY's Got Talent - Maintaining Hip Mobility with Jean McInerney
I know that when Jean started her training with us back September 2019 she couldn’t imagine ever teaching a yoga class, never mind recording a class for us to share with you!
The Practice of Rest
True rest is not something most of us actively make time for in our lives. We’re busy. There’s stuff to do… then there’s more stuff to do...
Amidst the never ending to-do list, when exactly are we supposed to rest anyway? What does rest even mean or look like? Why bother?
MCY's Got Talent - 15 Minute Yoga Practice for busy days with Clare Skelton
Yoga’s a practical tool intended to support us as we live our lives. While it’s tempting to think we don’t have time, or it’s not a proper practice unless it’s lengthy and blissful, it’s often our short practices shoe-horned between other commitments that bring us the richest gifts! Give Clare’s 15-minute on demand class a try…
MCY's Got Talent - Fluidity of Movement with Diana Krasniqi
I’m sure many of you will really identify with the ups and downs of practise Diana talks about here, especially how injury can stop you practising and leave you feeling disconnected from your body. The very opposite of what we’re trying to do in yoga!
Diana graduated from our CYS Glasgow Yoga Teacher Training programme last August in the midst of Covid. I’m so proud that she’s had the courage to find her way back to her practice, explore what works for her own body and share it with us all here.
Let’s talk about the Menopause
Menopause is an important issue for all women.
Fellow yoga teacher Sarah Bell is doing the important work of sharing her own experience of peri-menopause and supporting women as they navigate their own challenges. Here’s her story so far…