Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Gurus & Guides - Off the mat



When I first came to yoga it was purely on a physical level, I wanted my body to feel better
and move better.
I didn't want to have to live and be defined by my back pain. 
But along the way I became interested in the whole of yoga, physical, spiritual, mental
and ethical.
Some of this made me feel like I was failing as a yoga practitioner and at times I felt like
I was compromising either myself or yoga as I thought it should be. 

Through my journey as a human being I have had several teachers, influencer's, guides,
gurus (whatever word you choose to use here) some well known some just everyday
people who have no idea the impact that they have had on me and some who do know.
Some where yoga related and some where not.
We are all teachers, influencer's, guides, gurus in our own way. I believe we should grow
through and with many teachers and not be totally dependent on one.  I truly believe
we should take the teachings we need and that resonate with us and make our own path.
You don't have to agree with everything or believe everything a person says to benefit
from some of their teachings/offerings. Sometimes we may wonder far from a particular
teaching/lesson that did resonate with us only to return to that teaching sometime later
and realise that the path of life has prepared us more fully for the deeper resonance of
that teaching.
Life is about circles. Sometimes with have to come around a second, third,
fourth or more times to fully understand a teaching. I believe the best way for this to
happen is to have many teachers, to see the teacher in everything. And do not hold someone
else's value/belief as your own, especially if you have your own unanswered questions/doubt
about that belief.

I am constantly a student and I seek new teachers all of the time, some I stay with longer

than others, some I keep returning too, but I keep my mind open to new ideas and new teachers.
Some of my most valued teachers show up in my classes week after week, for this I an eternally
grateful.
It is great to have someone who is wise and offers wisdom when you most need it. It is also
great to get more than one perspective on any situation, Having many teachers will provide
that for you. And I have found the best of all teachers never give you answers anyway, they provide
with the knowledge to know your own answers and offer a straight forward non-judgemental view on
life.

I am authentically me, I evolve and grow constantly.

My back pain is gone and my mind is my own.
I am secure of my yoga journey now.
Through all of this I now believe that that there is no compromise when you are truly being
the best you, you can be.

Sarsha 💖


Late Summer/Autumn Term at Yoga Movement Studio 2025



Late Summer/Autumn classes at Yoga Movement Studio. 

Yoga with Sarsha.

Yoga as sustainable movement & mindful stillness. 

Classes to promote ease of movement, reduce stress & improve sleep quality. 

20 years of sharing yoga in Gainsborough.



 12 years in a bespoke yoga space - Yes there's a bespoke yoga space in Gainsborough - It's in a building on the riverside walk - 54 Bridge street.

No yoga experience needed. 
All classes suitable for beginners.

All weekly scheduled classes are 75mins.

Reasons people attend classes at YMS - 

Friendly/welcoming groups - 8/12 places.
Experienced yoga teacher.
Safe space/Calm energy.
Improves movement ability.
Calmness of mind. 
Sleep better.
Sense of wellbeing & belonging.
Community.



I know that some times class times don't suit or you prefer/need that more bespoke session. 
 
 1-2-1 & Private small group 
Bespoke Movement & Wellness packages tailored to suit your needs. 

Using Yoga & Pilates for movement and Sound, Reiki & Yoga Nidra for relaxation/wellness.