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Pranayama: 20-Minute Abdominal Breathing Audio Download
Siobhan has very kindly shared a special audio session with us that you can download and use at home. In this 20-minute session you’ll explore the breath as it fills different parts of the body. Focusing on abdominal breathing which instantly helps us get into a state of peace and calm.
Community, connection, keeping it real in 2022
As this year draws to a close I’ve been thinking about the year just passed and what it has meant for Merchant City Yoga.
When I took up the reins of MCY in 2012 I was determined to make the studio, the yoga, the community as integrated, practical and real as possible. So when we were forced to close the studio by the Covid-19 crisis in 2020 my strategy was the same - keep everyone connected, share yoga by whatever practical means we could and above all, keep it real for everyone.
Into The Upside-Down - Matt Evans, 'The Chai Sessions'
Matt is one of our recent MCY teacher-training graduates and handstand enthusiast! Hand-standing is a puzzle that takes us beyond where we think we can go. We chat all about it here in this Chai Session.
Pop the kettle on, get yourself comfy and come and join us in the upside-down.
Advice from the yoga room
Coming back to a yoga class in the studio after such a long break, even if you’ve been joining classes online, can feel daunting for lots of different reasons.
Our Mysore style regulars really are all levels from beginners to long time practitioners, and I bet none of them thought, when they came to their first class, that they wouldn’t look back! I asked a few of them what they wish someone had told them before starting and here’s what they had to say…
Mysore Etiquette - Everything you need to know & more
For many people, stepping into a Mysore style Ashtanga class for the first time can be a daunting thought. But it really is one of the best ways to learn and practice yoga.
We've brought together everything you need to know about coming along to a Mysore style class - general etiquette, what to do, what to expect and frequently asked questions. We hope it’ll be a useful resource for you and give you the confidence to join us in class.
Injuries, the practice, teaching from experience - Ana Costa, 'The Chai Sessions'
These past few months every time Ana and I get together we end up talking about injuries! In particular, we've been comparing notes on our own shoulder injuries and chatting about how injury has not only changed our practice but also the impact it's had on how we teach yoga postures.
I thought it'd be fun to get together over a cuppa and share some of our chat with you all.
Rest, Relax, Be Still - Audio Downloads
CYS graduates Hina, Angiolina, Chelsea and Matt have kindly recorded their favourite guided relaxations for me to share with you and offer as a free resource here on the MCY website.