YMS Core Values

YMS Core Values

>> To deliver yoga with experience in a way that honours 

modern bodies and minds.

>> Offering yoga to suit different moods. Soothing and calming, 

awakening and energising, strengthening and empowering.

>> To create a space (an urban sanctuary) that is welcoming, 

friendly, calm and customer centred.

>> To empower customers to know that yoga doesn’t have to be 

about advance poses to be beneficial.

>> To inspire and encourage others to be their most courageous selves.

>> To embody and share never-ending self development and self discovery.

>> To bring yoga to those who think yoga isn’t for them.

More information at 

yogamovement.studio

or contact Sarsha via 

info@yogamovement.studio

Hello from Sarsha

Hello 

I know some of you know me, but let me introduce myself again for those that are new here and don't know me. 

I'm Sarsha - I'm 53years young! 

Yoga teacher/guide and proud custodian of  the space I named Yoga Movement Studio. 

Yoga has been in my life for many years, nearly 30 years. I have been teaching/guiding yoga movement for over half of those years. 

I came to yoga because of work related back pain (I was a sewing machinist for 12 years) and yoga has also helped me navigate mental health issues. 

Yoga guides me everyday to just be and know that is enough - self acceptance. 

Yoga has given and continues to give vitality and a zest for life.

I no longer have constant back pain and my mental health is good most of the time and when its not (we all have off days) I dip deeper into my yoga Knowledge and practice. 

I have studied yoga and movement with many different mentors over the years. And now teach my own eclectic mix of yoga, Pilates, movement and mindfulness.

I created Yoga Movement Studio as an urban sanctuary for sustainable movement and mindful rest. For those who want to take time to nurture and nourish themselves with movement and rest. I aim to be a guide to help you find healthy nourishing movement that suits and works for your body. And mindful calmness to help your flourish mentally and emotionally.

I have sparked the light of yoga in many others over the years. Some have been with me years and are the back bone of the YMS community/family. Several have gone on to be yoga teachers themselves!

Yoga doesn't have to be about advanced poses, it can be about self acceptance, thoughtful sustainable movement and mindful rest/stillness/relaxation.  The biggest take away from yoga movement is that yoga is a life long (yet not forcibly everyday) commitment to move better and feel better. Lots of thiose who attend yoga movement classes feel benefit with one class per week. 

Outside of yoga teaching/guiding I am a mum to two kids 12 & 14 years as I write this, a wife, a daughter and a friend. My other passion in life is horses. Horses have been in my life for 40+ years. I was 10 when I had my first riding lesson and I have been horsey-ing ever since.  I am horse guardian to Mr B the equine love of my life. If I'm not yoga-ing you will find me at the farm, field poo-picking, horse grooming, stable mucking out or horse riding. Having a horse gets me out in nature everyday. My life is a routine of school runs, family time (as a family we enjoy the outdoors, walking and ski-ing), horsey-ing and yoga. 

Pre-kids I was a gym, spinn and road cycling bunny/junkie!  When the kids came along I decided to cut myself some slack and not pressure myself back to the gym, spinn or cycling. I still haven't returned to them, I have dabbled but find it hard to keep a regular commitment with all that is going on in my life now. That said yoga, my kids/family time and my horse keep me happy and healthy. 

Happiness and health to you.

Sarsha 

PS. I look forward to sharing yoga movement with you either in person at YMS or via the online studio. 

All the details of both are on the website yogamovement.studio

 

What's on offer at YMS - Descriptions of the classes and sessions available to YMS

 Yoga Movement Studio/Sarsha - YMS

YMS is my passion

YMS an urban sanctuary for sustainable movement and mindful stillness.

YMS a place where I will hold space for you to explore the potential of your body, mind and soul. 

YMS a place where you can be you without judgement or expectation. 

YMS a modern practice of yoga. 

YMS a space to be.

Yoga Movement classes - weekly timetable classes.

The practice I share is not about advanced poses or technical sequences. It's about becoming aware of you, honouring you, where you are at! Yet also being open enough to explore the capacity and potential that we all hold. Knowing that it will unfold with time and dedication to the practice and to yourself.  

I often hear people say I'm not flexible enough for yoga - flexibility is a side affect of yoga - not a pre-requisite. You can not run a marathon without commitment and dedication. So why do we expect ourselves to need flexibility at the beginning of our yoga journey. 

At YMS all yoga movement classes are suitable for all levels - like I said before classes at YMS are not about advanced poses or technical sequences - I take a modern approach and layer the movements, so everyone can explore what feels good for their body on that day and in that moment. 

The benefits of moving the physical body can also have a positive affect on mental wellbeing too. 

Each Yoga Movement class finishes with stillness - you get comfy and spend time in non-movement as a contrast to the movement practice. The stillness is still a practice. It's a space where you can tune into you notice without judgement or analysis the impact the practice has had upon you. The breath is weaved through the movement practice and is a key part to the stillness practice. This part of the practice is part guided. 

Serenity Sessions - once a month sessions

These sessions are well-being sessions and little longer than a timetable session. 

In these session I share - 

Yoga Nidra - yogic sleep this is a guide deep relaxation, where you get comfy and immerse yourself in nervous system replenishing rest. 

Crystal singing bowls - you get comfy and allow the vibrations and frequencies of the bowls to soothe your being. 

Yin Yoga - slow floor based yoga practice where you hold poses for a while (a few minutes to several minutes) this practice gives the connective tissue of the body time to release and become more pliable. This practice is also gives time for inner reflection. The practice is guided with pockets of quiet time for that inner reflection. 

Serenity sessions can be a combination of one, two or all of the above practices. 

These sessions compliment the timetable classes or are great as a stand alone practice - attend as and when feels right for you. 

Supple Strength - Block booking class - term time only

Supple strength a combination of layered flow, conditioning and strength. Adding another dimension to  Yoga Movement.  Using resistance bands, body weight and clubbells - weighted sticks. Creating a toned yet supple body - this class is all about  creating another layer on improved mobility and strength.  This class will be great for those wanting to make an extra commitment to their health and well being. Although this is a faster paced class it is still taught so you can honour you and your body where you are at, in each session.

Yours in Movement, Stillness  & Strength

Sarsha ✨

Not your cup of tea!

 

I may not be everybody's cup of tea and some people like coffee! 

I personally like coconut oil in my earl grey. And I'm not keen on coffee at all. 

For those that do like my flavour of yoga they get an insight into my ordinary, boring, hectic and crazy life and mind. 

You get to find out that this yoga teacher doesn't always have it! together but has learnt over the years that, that is ok.  

As long as you don't get stuck in the it!. 

And sometimes it takes more that an hour on a yoga mat to clean up the it!

I have taught yoga through some very personal rough patches and mostly no one in my classes knew, I am able to separate my personal life from my teaching/classes. But equally I am happy to share what I have learnt from those rough patches if it will be of benefit to an individual or a class. 

And it isn't just a mat based practice that makes things "perfect" sometimes we also have to learn some new stuff and let go of some old stuff to get through it. 

We also need to learn that that perfect doesn't exist, well not in the way we think it has to. 

Moments can be perfect - perfect is fleeting and not a way of life. 

Sometimes it's mindset and sometimes conscious talking and thinking are what is needed.    

This yoga teacher is and isn't many things. 

This yoga teacher has learnt many things, forgotten some, has unlearnt some things, has been torn apart by some things and put back together by others and remembered some of the things she had forgotten. She has found new depths to old lessons and is constantly humbled by depth and scope of the human condition. 

Maybe you think that my flavour is not for you, how will you know if you don't try it - some of the most the most wonderful flavours are the ones we take the longest to get around to trying and then we wonder why we had never tried it before. That said some flavours we try and we dislike them and that's ok, this yoga teacher has been around long enough to know that even though yoga can be of benefit for everyone - my flavour of yoga may not be the one you choose.  

Best and Blessings 

Sarsha 

Yoga teacher and founder at Yoga Movement Studio

Why Movement matters.

Movement is life.

Life is movement.

We move we live.  

How we move can affect our whole being! 

Movement does not have to be complicated. 

Move and explore as many ways to move your body as possible. 

Move in ways that you don't normally move. 

The more ways we move the body the more vitality we bring to our whole being. 

Move with intention and awareness - this is what a movement practice at YMS is all about. 

With movement it is a use it or lose it situation, that doesn't mean that you can't regain mobility because you can, but it is much easier to maintain it than regain it. 

Move your joints to establish ease of range of movement - ROM. 

Moving joints helps to balance the muscles associated with the joint. 

Balance of the muscles = flexibility and strength. 

Moving joints in all planes and direction supports the balance of the muscles and the health of the joint. 

Understanding the synchronicities of joints and areas of the body can help us understand why we have aches, pains, stresses and strains within the body. 

Sometimes a joint can over work because of lack of ROM in another joint. 

So isolate, improve movement in the joints and those aches, pains, stresses and strains can diminish. 

Get all the joints moving more freely and we can then flow freely by linking ROM of multiple joints. 

This isn't simply about improving your yoga practice but about improving your ability to move as a whole. 

With all this talk about joints and range of joint movement what about flexibility I here you say. Well better ROM in the joints will lead to improved flexibility. So its a double whammy. 

Working on controlled ROM within the joints will also lead to increased stability and strength of the joint and the body as a whole. 

Timetabled classes at YMS are planned with this in mind to help you move better and feel better. 

Yoga at YMS is about sustainable movement, mindful stillness and self care.

Sarsha ✨

Booking is essential on all classes 

Contact Sarsha via info@yogamovement.studio

All Classes £12pp 

Monthly commitment deals and loyalty cards available details at your first class.

Choosing a yoga teacher/studio/class

Choose the right yoga teacher /studio/class for you. 

There's a saying  "yoga is for everyone" and that I believe this is true. We should all have access to the benefits of yoga. That said we should add to that yoga is for everyone yet not every class is for everyone. Finding the right teacher/studio/class will make all the difference to your yoga experience. 

Often there are several yoga teachers/studios/classes in an area so how to choose which is the best fit for you. 

A google/social media search will usually help you find yoga teachers in your area.

You may ask for recommendations  - these are great - this said you still want to find the right teacher/studio/class for you. Who is right/perfect for someone else may not be the right fit for you. 

This can be down to the style of yoga and or the style and manner in which the teacher delivers the practice - this is not about good or bad.  It's just a different take on how different teachers interpret a yoga practice. 

Check out webpages - social media pages you can often get a feel for the teacher/Studio/class for this. 

Questions to ask yourself, 

Class or 1-2-1 - daytime or evening - weekday or weekend. 

Weekly class or are you looking for one off sessions to drop into as and when - some teachers/studio offer both. 

What do you want to get out of your yoga session - movement - mindfulness - breathwork -  to improve mental health - learn traditional yoga - a workout - a softer gentler form of exercise - to increase mobility/flexibility - to chillout - community - a place to escape the stresses and strains of modern living - a modern approach to an ancient practice.   It could be a combination of these things or even something completely different.

Will the environment matter to you - would you prefer a yoga specific space (yoga studio) - a fitness centre - village hall - someone to come to you in your home. 

Other things to consider - transport links - parking - access to the yoga space.

Cost - pay as you go - membership - loyalty options 

Some of these you may not even really know what you want until you try a class.  

All yoga teachers have so much to offer - they really do!

The best way to find the teacher/studio/class for you is to try several different teachers.  You may find the one that suits you perfectly or even a couple  or more that feel great to practice with. 

I hope you find the yoga teacher/studio/class/practice that suits you and you feel and flourish with benefits that yoga offers. 

Sarsha ✨

Yoga Movement Studio

Serenity sessions also available - Sound baths - Yin yoga - Nidra(yogic sleep)

check the website yogamovement.studio for more details 

or contact me via info@yogamovement.studio

February Newsletter - All things YMS

February News flash  - YMS 

SUPPLE STRENGHT
The new supple strength class has been so much of a blast.
It will continue
It will run as a block booking class term time only.

Supple strength a combination of flow, conditioning and strength.
Adding another dimension to Yoga Movement.   
Using resistance bands, body weight and clubbells.
Creating a toned yet supple body.
This class will be great for those wanting to make an extra commitment to their health and well being.
Thursday 6-7pm
The next term will be a 6 week block - 22nd February - 28th March
I will add 3 more places. 8 places in total. 
Pre-booking and payment essential.
6 week block deal £60pp non members 

I have made a provisional plan for the serenity sessions up to the summer break.

Get the dates in your diary so you don't miss out

 March Friday 8th - Sound & social 7-9pm £20                  

                                                              April Sunday 21st Yin 9.30-11am £20                  

  April Friday 26th Nidra and Shamanic Sound collaboration 

                                                                                     with Aimee 7-8.30pm £20                                                     May 17th Friday Yin & Nida 7.8.45pm £20          

 June 21st Friday Sound & Social 7-9pm £20   

                                    July 5th Friday Nidra and Shamanic Sound collaboration                                                                                          with Aimee 7-8.30pm £20  

 

Booking essential for all serenity sessions 

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REVISED PRICES - from 1st March 2024

Pay as you go single class £12pp

Monthly Commitment deal 1 class per week £37pp
Monthly Commitment deal 2 classes per week £65pp

Loyalty Cards £60pp - 1 free session per card

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As some of you know I offer Reiki treatments. 

Reiki healing session a great way to relax, take some time for you. 

Limited sessions
Wednesday 11am
Saturday 9.30am & 11am 

£30pp treatment's are approximately 1hr

Booking essential.

All welcome - Limited places

Booking is essential for all sessions at YMS

contact Sarsha via info@yogamovement.studio