So, the 'chattering monkeys' as they are known! Even in the days of Pattanjali writing the Yoga Sutras over 2000 years ago, the problems of the mind were evident. Flip forward 2000 years to what we live like today and I think Pattanjali and the ancient Gurus might have spontaneously combusted at the stress we put ourselves under! In Pattanjali's texts these interrupting thoughts were called 'fluctuations of the mind', appearing like gentle ripples on a calm, flat pool. Nowada

Hard to stop sometimes in these busy, modern lives of ours, isn't it? This on its own brings guilt trips and stress...but are we just making excuses to keep the momentum going? Maybe we're a little afraid of stopping for fear of what might be waiting there? Are you already considering moving on from this Blog (please don't yet!), other things invading your thoughts with 'URGENT' written boldly above them? They may be needing your attention, but so do You! So, if you can... st

This last week in our June Yoga Pop Up we worked on our Chakras. Before you switch off at the mention of Yoga and Chakras ( if you're not an MBY Yogi !), take a second to answer this simple question, "How is your energy today?" Feeling lethargic or maybe wired? 'On a High' or feeling low? We all already recognise the energies within us. Usually this relates to a positive or negative impact they are having on our daily routines. The words we choose every day to describe our p

I came across this little guy in my garden today and stood to watch him for a few moments. He flew from one flower to the next and back again, as if he couldn't make up his mind, a little like a kid in a sweet shop! The choice seemed too much almost for him and he was definitely looking tipsy as he flew away - I should think he went straight home to sleep it off! The sound of all the bees buzzing in their happy state was quite mesmeric and drew me in, making me feel almost dr

Well, I thought that would grab some of your attention, haha! It took me slightly by surprise to find that this really was the modern name for a Yoga Asana.... and yes, the name does give a visual aid to practicing it! Thankfully, this below, was not the book I found it in ( though of course, I do have it being a true Scot!) Rather than either asking you to Google the phrase 'Kinky Cobbler' ( which could go horribly wrong!) or even worse giving a personal demonstration, here'

Thankfully the theme this week is much simpler than last! We are working with Opposites, something everyone understands..... In Monday morning's practice we started with 'Left versus Right - or do They ?'. So, we definitely all know our left from right, don't we? Admittedly, I am one of those folks who shouts 'Go Left!" as I put up my right hand and quite often get confused whilst teaching, causing a bit of a game of Twister to occur! I find closing my eyes helps to focus. It

Hands up who loves a Core class.... honestly?!.... Hands up who would always try to avoid them... In our last two morning classes of this week's theme (see previous 2 Blogs!), we were left looking at the 4th and 5th of the Kleshas, Dvesha and Abinivesha. Dvesha is again about attaching ourselves to things that make us 'suffer', this time it's to our dislikes. This covers many aversions you may have; activities, people, beliefs - from big emotive subjects right down through to

So, today saw us starting week 3 of our Early Bird in April Charity Pop Up and I meant to begin here with our new theme, but then this happened (watch closely!).... Some unexpected participants and lots of giggling resulted! 4 Llamas walking behind you as you try to cue Janu Sirsasana is difficult to recover from and the class have high expectations for tomorrow morning's entertainment now! Anyway Thelma, Louise ( yes really!) and the two others, all of whom belong to a neigh

This week's class theme was Sthira Sukha (#SthiraSukha), looking at and translating it to various apparent opposite and yet complimentary pairings - Stability/Flexibility, Effort/Ease, Strength/Comfort and Balance/Fluidity and trying to find them in our practices. We experienced them in different ways, using fun, childhood memories with 'The 3 Bears' and 'Simon Says' and even Winston Churchill got involved! We took things slowly through 3 planes to find 'Good Space', tried to