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