Brunch 😋
Marinated sesame tofu, green beans, smashed cucumber and radishes and Thai black rice.
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I’m delighted to have been invited to join the podcast of @mattmarneyfitness to have a conversation about meditation!
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We discuss why we started meditation and why we keep going, we look at different approaches and benefits, explore a very brief beginners practice, and speak about the value of silent meditation retreats. Thank you very much for having me!
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🎤 Listen through top link in linktree! 🎤
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Matt is based in Dubai and is one of the alumni from the @yogacampus meditation teacher training I co-teach with Graham Burns, and since he completed his training we’ve also seen each other on Zoom for some private sessions.
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It’s been amazing to be joined by people across Europe and the Middle East for these trainings and it really highlights the benefits of a live online community to get together, learn, share and grow!
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BTW: New meditation teacher training intake starts today – so the podcast had great timing 😊
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This week we’ll enjoy a pretty high heat practice with some jumping around and preparation for and exploration of handstand. We'll strengthen the upper back, connect it to abdominal strength and open the hamstrings.
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We’ll also play with some interesting transitions – and you can see the progression for these in the above videos – carrying a leg forwards and backwards on our mats. Particularly the unfamiliar really helps the mind to stay absorbed in practice. We need to stay really present with what we’re doing. So that after a while of moving and jumping around the mat the mind may rest very naturally (alongside the body) once we reach savasana.
Come and enjoy with me!

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S C H E D U L E T H I S W E E K
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yh = Yogahome, Stoke Newington (online and in studio)
tlc = Life Centre, Islington
st = Strek, Highbury
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Monday 18:00-19:00, vinyasa level 1, yh
Monday 19:30-20:45, vinyasa, yh
Tuesday 12:00-12:30, meditation, tlc online
Tuesday 13:00-13:45, vinyasa, yh
Tuesday 19:00-20:30, vinyasa, st
Wednesday 18:00-19:15, vinyasa, tlc
Friday 9:30-10:45, vinyasa, tlc
Friday 13:00-14:00, vinyasa, yh
Saturday 10:45 – 12:00, vinyasa, yh

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🤸 NEW CLASS ALERT 🤸
This is the first week of my new Saturday morning class @yogahome_london:
Every Saturday 10:45 – 12:00 in studio and live stream. And here’s a little preview of what we’ll be working towards…
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I build up all my classes in stages moving from the simple to the more complex, so that on the way everyone can get an understanding of how to adjust the sequence to their own needs, working with their own level of strength, mobility, energy and so on…
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All my classes are taught in an inclusive, welcoming manner and they are often filled with anyone from their early 20s to their late 70s in all shapes and sizes.
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I always include a short talk around a theme – often relating ancient wisdom teachings to modern psychology, almost all classes have an eclectic playlist (in studio), and I try to make them fun and interesting while we’re working hard 😊.
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I’m so excited and really hope to see you there.

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🧘‍♀️ I’m just out of a silent weekend home retreat with my teacher Ajahn Amaro from Amaravati monastery. I feel so grateful to be able to practice at home with his guidance while the retreat centre is still closed for in-person retreats. It’s almost a bit like he’s sitting there with us in our living room…
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🧘🏾‍♀️ While 2 days at home aren’t at all the same as 2 weeks there, I feel this is still a great opportunity to re-boot, notice habits of resistance, challenge perception, and cultivate presence and stillness. And it’s inspiring and uplifting of course to receive the guidance of a great teacher.
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🧘🏼‍♀️ Now I feel extra excited to share my own meditation offering. The ‘Cultivating presence’ Zoom course is now fully booked (although a recording-only option remains available), the new 100hr meditation teacher training @yogacampus starts on the 16th and the 4 week Resilience course @yogahome_london (in person) on the 23rd.
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🤸‍♀️ And I’m very excited to start a new Saturday late morning class @yogahome_london this week. See full schedule below.
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yh = Yogahome, Stoke Newington (online and in studio)
tlc = Life Centre, Islington
st = Strek, Highbury
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Monday 18:00-19:00, vinyasa level 1, yh
Monday 19:30-20:45, vinyasa, yh
Tuesday 12:00-12:30, meditation, tlc online
Tuesday 13:00-13:45, vinyasa, yh
Tuesday 19:00-20:30, vinyasa, st
Wednesday 18:00-19:15, vinyasa, tlc
Friday 9:30-10:45, vinyasa, tlc
Friday 13:00-14:00, vinyasa, yh
Saturday 10:45 – 12:00, vinyasa, yh ⠀
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🖐️ Optional hands-on assists are back – and as usual I’ll be using my consent cards so you have an easy way to indicate your choice.
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🖐️ I try to be as clear and concise as possible in my verbal cues and use of language, and I use demonstration where needed to add a visual cue. Hands-on assists can be a powerful additional way to provide a sense of direction, length and space in a posture, as well as give additional grounding. They supports ‘shtira’ – steadiness, and ‘sukha’ lightness and ease.
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🖐️ When done well hands-on assists can really add another dimension to practice. They provide a world of tactile information that other cues can’t provide.
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🖐️ Hands-on assists are available in all classes that aren’t currently live-streamed. Which means Wednesday 6pm and Friday 9:30am @thelifecentre and Tuesday 6:15pm @strek.studio.
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I’ve arrived back in London and am looking forward to resume an almost full schedule this week, starting tonight with 2 classes @yogahome_london. We’ll look at some half bow variations, twists and other fun things…I’m really looking forward to seeing you all again after a long summer break.
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yh = Yogahome, Stoke Newington (online and in studio)
tlc = Life Centre, Islington
st = Strek, Highbury
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Monday 18:00-19:00, vinyasa level 1, yh
Monday 19:30-20:45, vinyasa, yh
Tuesday 12:00-12:30, meditation, tlc online
Tuesday 13:00-13:45, vinyasa, yh
Tuesday 19:00-20:30, vinyasa, st
Wednesday 18:00-19:15, vinyasa, tlc
Friday 9:30-10:45, vinyasa, tlc
Friday 13:00-14:00, vinyasa, yh
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#bodyheartmind #onlineyogaclasses #livevinyasaclass #vinyasaflowyoga #selfcare #homepractice #liveyogaclasses #vinyasa #vinyasaflow #stressrelease #vitality #naturalantidepressant #londonyogateacher #hackneyyogateacher #stokenewingtonyogateacher #islingtonyogateacher #highburyyogateacher #onlineyogateacher

‘Zwetschgendatschi’ – my favourite summer cake: yeast base, Victoria plums, crumble…
So easy if you can get juicy and ripe Victoria plums.

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Join me to explore some of the common myths around meditation in the upcoming 4 week meditation course.
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Here’s a little list of common things you hear:
🧘🏿#1 You need to sit cross-legged on the floor
🧘🏽‍♀️#2 Meditation is relaxing
🧘🏻‍♂️#3 The mind needs to be completely clear of thoughts
🧘‍♂️#4 Meditation means concentrating on the breath
🧘🏻#5 Meditation relieves stress
🧘🏾‍♂️#6 It’ll solve all your problems
🧘🏽#7 It’s suitable and should be practices by everyone
🧘‍♀️#8 You’ll see results immediately
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We’ll explore some of the foundational principles, some of the reasons why you should bother in the first place, different approaches and techniques of meditation through short talks, guided practice and discussion in a small group.
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New 4 week course on Zoom starts Wednesday 8 September, 19:50 – find out all details through link in bio.

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