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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.
MCY's Got Talent - Move Your Spine With Jackie Stewart
When I first met Jackie I knew straight away that she’d fit right in here at MCY! She’s committed, enthusiastic and always down to earth.
But then, she has to be to achieve all the amazing things she does AND be mum to five kids…!
Ashtanga Short Class - On Demand video & cheat sheet
This Ashtanga short session is great if you're tight for time but also if you're relatively new to Ashtanga and looking to build up your practice. It'll help you become more familiar with the techniques and build your stamina for a longer practice.
The focus of this session is cultivating and sustaining a steady breath. Watch the video!
Quick fixes for Triang Mukha Ekapada Pashimottanasana
Triang Mukha Ekapada Pashimottanasana can be challenging, especially for students who are fairly new to class. It's common for this posture to present problems for the ankle and knee but these problems can easily be addressed with a few adjustments and a little know-how. Watch the video…
Exploring Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana is one of those postures that many students struggle with. That's not really a great surprise because not only does it involve a half lotus, it also involves balancing on one leg too! Watch the video…
Counting the Breath Meditation Audio Download
Mediation is the practice of cultivating awareness of our thoughts and feelings. It’s not about turning them off but about learning to observe them without comment or judgement. This helps us be aware of what’s happening in our body, our mind or our surroundings in the present moment.
Patricia Galavis is our resident expert meditation and mindfulness teacher here at MCY. She's kindly shared a recording of her 'Counting the Breath' meditation that you can practice along with at home.