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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…
Do good to feel good - Nicole McMahon, ‘The Chai Sessions’
In this session I’m chatting with Nicole who teaches our Ashtanga Yoga Beginners Class and structured Six Week Introduction to Ashtanga Course here at the studio.
We chat about what brought Nicole to yoga, her experiences now as a teacher, respecting where we and others are, her charity work, her doing good to feel good philosophy and, of course, the JOY.
Pop the kettle on, get yourself comfy and come and join us...
Recovery, yoga & inspiration - Guest post by Alanna Dearden
For the last couple of years I’ve been fortunate to be able to teach a yoga class for the North East Recovery Cafe, a non-profit peer led voluntary organisation.
In a local parish church hall in the North of Glasgow a space is offered to support people who are in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. As I walk in I'm always struck by the energy and activity the space offers. Bustling with people it's a warm bright place…
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…
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.
Chatting Ashtanga Yoga With Rose Ann McKean, ‘The Chai Sessions’
In this session I'm chatting with Rose Ann who teaches our morning Mysore programme here at the studio.
We chat Ashtanga - where to start, commitment to the practice, the struggle, challenging postures, the difference between guided classes and Mysore-style, managing your energy and taking ownership of your practice.
Pop the kettle on, get yourself comfy and come and join us...