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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…
The value of a seasonal approach to yoga practice
[Guest post by Ema Sibikina]
Life is organised by numbers. 9-5, 24/7, £p/a, km/h, bpm, calories, alarm clocks, step counters and heart rate monitors.. We track everything with numbers and apps - productivity, fitness, sleep, menstrual cycles, even our meditation practice.
We are also encouraged to be the same day in, day out - consistently productive and efficient, reliably unchanging. And if you do live your life by app and timetable and spend your time within four walls, it can be easy to be fooled into thinking that is normal…
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…
Understanding the Ashtanga Opening Chant
One of the ways we can show our respect for the traditional teachings and cultural origins of yoga is to explore the meaning of the verses we chant to begin our practice.
As a teacher my experience is that chanting in Sanskrit can definitely put some people off joining class. It’s unfamiliar and may even be intimidating and press buttons we didn’t know we had. But what I found really helpful was looking at the meaning behind the verses…