The fourth Niymama is Svadhyaha … or study of oneself in order to bring deeper self-knowledge and understanding. Yoga opens us up to a beautiful space and opportunity to observe ourselves in a quiet and peaceful way and by doing so to learn, amongst other things, about our moods and emotions. It helps us understand Continue reading »

NEW!!! INTRODUCTION TO YOGA FOUNDATION COURSE STARTS WEDNESDAY 8TH JANUARY 2020 11.30 am “Everything you need you already have within you” Suitable for absolute beginners – all you need is to be able to breathe and get down on the floor!! Each class will include: ~ Exploration of breathwork and synchronisation to movement ~ Yoga Continue reading »

Tapas is all about helping us to achieve what we are meant to achieve ….. by encouraging elements of discipline into our daily lives. Discipline and a bit of “burn” is the root to getting us on the right track and breaking down all negative patterns of behaviour which can hinder us going forward. The Continue reading »

  RESTORATIVE YOGA FOR CHRISTMAS 28th November session is now FULL but there are two drop in places in each of the following 3 weeks on 5th; 12th and 19th December … Message me if you would like to come along to one or all 3 of the sessions …. With the busy and stressful Continue reading »

Contentment is not an easy thing to find especially when the media is always telling us to seek/buy/desire more. However, there are means to help us and this Serenity Prayer is one that I have found made a great difference to my thinking. Santosha is the second Niyama on the yogic path and it tells Continue reading »

In this day and age, with constant stimulation to have more, buy more etc, it can be so difficult to allow ourselves to be with what we have and spend time really appreciating this, rather than wishing we had more or wishing our lives were different…….. “taking the time to smell the roses” is such Continue reading »

This course is for anyone who experiences daily challenges from the effects of stress, whether this is restless nights or anxiety and depression or as simple as feeling that they have lost control of their life. The course is also used by people who just want to ensure they keep their peace of mind or Continue reading »

YOGA SESSIONS – THIS BLOCK AND NEXT Just a reminder that there are yoga sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays for this week and next and then we stop for half term.  The next block of yoga sessions can be found on this link http://www.mindedyogawinchester.co.uk/general-yoga-classes/

The Yamas, one of the foundation stones of yoga, were written over two thousand years ago to help us find a way to a calmer life and more inner peace.  As I touched upon last week during our yoga sessions, the third Yama, Asteya, is about “non-stealing”. This can be taken in the literal sense, Continue reading »

  Following on from our yoga lessons last week I would like to send anemail about Ahimsa, non-harm to ourselves or the world around us. As so many of you already know, our yoga practice runs far more deeply than just the physical postures or asanas. Whilst moving the body is a wonderful way to Continue reading »