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Why practice Pranayama?
[Guest post by Siobhan Fitzgerald] My first experience of pranayama was in my first ever yoga class 24 years ago. I’ll never forget how those first experiences of practice changed how I felt about myself. Pranayama is a beautiful thing and the health benefits are infinite.
What to look for in a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Course
With so many 200 hour yoga teacher training programmes available, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. I’m in no doubt that the best way to learn to teach yoga is to practise and study with a teacher you respect and admire, consistently over a long period of time. Slowly, you’ll learn to share what you’ve learned while being supported and guided by someone you trust.
Building Shoulderstand: Develop Control & Confidence for Salamba Sarvangasana
When you first come to yoga class, working up into shoulderstand can be challenging. That could be for any number of reasons. Maybe it’s a long time since you’ve been upside down. Or maybe you’re working with pain or injury. The fear of that pain coming back can make moving into a position like shoulderstand, where you’re balanced on your shoulders and the neck feels vulnerable, really difficult.
Backbending Preps: How To Find Space For Urdhva Dhanurasana
If you’re struggling with backbending and trying to lift into Urdhva Dhanurasana or are struggling with compression or pain around the lower back, these preps can help you find a bit of space through the front of the body.
Hatha Yoga with Patricia – What’s it all about? Try online on demand classes
Patricia Galavis teaches our Thursday evening Hatha Yoga class here at MCY. We caught up with her to ask what’s it all about? But first, if you’ve not had the pleasure, a little about Patricia and her approach to Hatha Yoga (in her own words)…
Yoga for Beginners: Online On Demand Classes with Nicola Park
Our Monday evening Yoga for Beginners class with Nicola Park is the perfect introduction to yoga. This class draws inspiration from a number of different styles and yoga traditions. You’ll begin to move and stretch your body, become aware of your breathing and feel more focused and calm.
Headstand Preps: How To Build Your Foundation For Shirshasana
Lifting into headstand (shirshasana) can feel pretty much impossible for many of us in the beginning. I know I spent a good couple of years believing that my toes were full of lead and that they’d NEVER lift off the floor! Working on strengthening and stabilising your foundation without having to worry about whether or not the feet come off the floor can be really helpful.