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Yama-Niyama & Doing Yoga Philosophy - Ema Čulík, ‘The Chai Sessions’
Unbelievably, this is my 20th Chai Session! It’s super special for a few reasons…
One, Ema is back. This time we’re chatting about yoga philosophy, specifically yama-niyama.
Two, we’re chatting in person from the sofa in the studio.
And three, to celebrate episode 20, this is a special extended Chai Session.
The Yoga Manifesto - Nadia Gilani, 'The Chai Sessions'
Nadia Gilani is an author, yoga teacher and former news journalist. Her book, The Yoga Manifesto is what brought us together to chat. Plus she’ll be coming to visit us here at Merchant City Yoga next month! An afternoon of practise, tea and conversation…
The Magic of Restorative Yoga
When we create the conditions for rest something truly magical happens. Our state changes, often much quicker than we might have expected. We can access parts of ourselves that are familiar and known to us but somehow were small, forgotten or lost before we began. “Restorative yoga is a way of coming home to ourselves.” - Judith Lasater
The Subtle Body, Mantra, Sound & Music - Tony Young, 'The Chai Sessions'
Tony is a teacher of mediation, mantra and the energetic or subtle yogic body. This is what he shares with our yoga teacher trainees in his sessions during our 200 hour YTT course.
We begin our chat by considering if these traditional, more esoteric systems of yoga are getting a little left behind in this modern age of yoga.
This is a fascinating chat you won’t want to miss.
15-Minute Yoga Movement Video To Get The Whole Body Moving
We’ve all had those days where not much physical movement has happened, never mind yoga movement or yoga practice. Learn more about how Diana Krasniqi’s Yoga Inspired Movement class here at MCY can help. And check out her 15-minute practice video to get the whole body moving…
6-Minute Lunchtime Yoga Taster Flow With Matt Evans
Take those feel-good Friday vibes to the next level with our 45-minute Lunchtime Yoga Flow every Friday 12.30pm till 1.15pm. Led by the one and only Matt Evans, these sessions will get your blood flowing and your body moving whilst offering some space and stillness. Check out Matt’s short 6-minute taster flow video to get an idea of what to expect in class…
Feel Deeper & Sense Wider - Scott Johnson, 'The Chai Sessions'
If you haven't had the pleasure, Scott Johnson is the founder of Stillpoint Yoga in London, host of Stillpoint Podcast, and good friend and regular visitor to MCY. We begin our chat by asking, "Why do we practice yoga postures (yoga asana)?"
Pop the kettle on, get yourself comfy and come and join us.