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Give Yourself a Break
With home working being so common now, many people find it’s even harder to step away from the screen and give themselves some attention. But, it’s all the more important in this unsettling world to switch off from work and do a bit of yoga, especially as our home work environment is likely far from perfect.
If you only have ten minutes to spare, this short chair yoga class will help keep you sane…
Getting started, being yourself: the fears & worries we all share - Nicola Park, ‘The Chai Sessions’
In this session I'm chatting with Nicola, who has been teaching our Monday evening beginners class here at the studio for many years.
Nicola does an amazing job at making sure everyone feels comfortable and relaxed before, during and after class. She really understands what it's like to be a beginner and even shares her own funny story about an experience she had in our chat.
Pop the kettle on, get yourself comfy and come and join us...
Has Hatha Yoga fallen out of fashion? - Patricia Galavis, ‘The Chai Sessions’
Anyone who has been to Merchant City Yoga on a Sunday knows how much I love catching up with everyone over a cup of my freshly brewed spiced chai. These Sunday chai sessions really bring everyone together, a true celebration of friendship, community and connection.
As these covid restrictions continue I want to try and capture some of that magic and share it with you at home. So I've invited some familiar faces from our MCY family to chat with me online over a cuppa. I'm affectionately calling them 'The Chai Sessions'.
What are you waiting for?
Getting started is the hardest part no matter what it is you’re planning to do. “The scariest moment,” says Stephen King, “is always just before you start. After that things can only get better.”
Our classes are still online just now and that’s making it even harder for some folks to take the leap required to join us. There’s loads of reasons why getting started is a problem for most of us. Here’s just a few off the top of my head…
2020, a year to remember
It’s been a difficult year.
I’ve heard said a few times now that 2020 is a year to forget. But I think that’s completely wrong. I think 2020 should be a year that we remember. And remember for a long time to come.
It’s been such a year of fear, suffering and loss. Of kindness, compassion, gratitude and hope. Of learning, adapting and creativity. We shouldn’t forget any of that.
Christmas Yoga Flow with Joan Stuart
Take a little break from eating mince pies, wrapping Christmas pressies and doing the Christmas shopping with this lovely On Demand Christmas Yoga Flow. Enjoy a little me time and reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the season as you move, breathe and relax.
Nothing beats seeing it in action - Mini Ashtanga Yoga Videos
With our Mysore style classes online for now we’re constantly trying out new ways of sharing the teachings to allow us to continue to give students valuable feedback and support. Sometimes, no matter how well we explain, nothing beats seeing it in action so Rose Ann sent a short video to first one student and then another. I thought these videos were too helpful not to share with everyone.