Of course yoga is widely known and loved for its physical benefits (particularly on social, it makes great visual content online!) but we can cultivate true inner strength within ourselves in so many other ways through yoga.
Read moreEvening Yoga Classes in Medway Start October
Join us for a monthly evening practice to help you start your new month energized, balanced and centred.
This 90 minute class allows us to delve a little deeper as we set our positive intentions for the new month ahead. Release negative energy, build strength and cultivate calm and equilibrium for the month ahead.
What can I expect?
This is a 90 minute class combining Vinyasa and Yin Yoga styles. Don't worry if you don't know these terms, the class is suitable for everyone!
Expect a reasonably physical start with a Vinyasa flow style practice to generate energy, warm the muscles and release stress followed by a sequence of long hold, deep release and drop Yin postures (no little effort required for this part, just relax, breathe and drop!)
We will also have gentle music, some meditation, and offer a safe, welcoming and inclusive space.
Please bring your own mat. Feel free to bring bolsters, cushions and anything else to help you feel comfortable.
Booking is required and spaces are limited, investment is £15.
Yoga at St Mary's Island is back in September!
Yoga for Strength and Flexibility returns in September for a new six week course.
Join us as we cultivate our inner strength and power as well as physical strength. Expect to move and sweat a little but also have some meditation, music and relaxation!
All welcome and the classes are suitable for all levels. Booking here
Yoga Course for July at St Mary's Island, Medway.
Our next course starts on Thursday 7th July and runs for four weeks.
Yoga for Strength & Flexibility where we will be cultivating inner strength and power as well as building physical, external strength in our bodies.
Suitable for all levels, expect to sweat a little but we will also include some meditation, music, relaxation and provide a safe, positive space. New faces especially welcome! You can book here
Why I persevere with Backbends in Yoga!
Heart Openers and Backbends
A year or so ago I made myself a promise to regularly do poses that I really dislike doing. Not every day, but often enough to progress in them so that over time they became easier and eventually I could hate them less. (that buldging vein in my neck stands testament!)
In this week’s classes we’ve been working on gentle back bends and chest openers, including a few poses I have learned to love a little more.
It’s important when practicing these postures that we feel safe and protected, so go gently and slowly over a period of time, to build trust slowly.
Heart openers work to create physical space inside the chest, around the heart, lungs and in our breath helping cultivate a little more love and compassion, both giving and receiving.
