Hatha Yoga with Elka M

18/09/2025

Tonight's practice was dedicated to my Mum. Thanks to all the wonderful people who attended tonight's class 💫

In my culture we like to honour the memory of those who have transcended with stories usually shared over or after a meal.

As I digest my dinner, the story l have to share is that this woman had the most wicked sense of humour. As angelical as she appears in this image, the jokes she used to tell would have us laughing hard, sometimes for days. She had a joke for every occasion.

If you ask me, laughter is one of the most yogic things ever. Thanks mum!

Happy Birthday! I bet you're making jokes wherever you find yourself 🙏🏽✨

🧘🏽‍♂️

14/08/2025

Will you choose to cross the door or fall into the hole?
🙏🏽

Hopi Indian Chief White Eagle commented a few days ago on the current situation:
′′ This moment humanity is experiencing can be seen as a door or a hole. The decision to fall in the hole or walk through the door is up to you. If you consume the news 24 hours a day, with negative energy, constantly nervous, with pessimism, you will fall into this hole.
But if you take the opportunity to look at yourself, to rethink life and death, to take care of yourself and others, then you will walk through the portal.
Take care of your home, take care of your body. Connect with your spiritual home. When you take care of yourself, you take care of everyone at the same time.
Do not underestimate the spiritual dimension of this crisis. Take the perspective of an eagle that sees everything from above with a broader view. There is a social question in this crisis, but also a spiritual question. The two go hand in hand.
Without the social dimension we fall into fanaticism.
Without the spiritual dimension, we fall into pessimism and futility.
Are you ready to face this crisis? Grab your toolbox and use all the tools at your disposal.
Learn resistance from the example of Indian and African peoples: we have been and are exterminated. But we never stopped singing, dancing, lighting a fire and rejoicing.
Don't feel guilty for feeling blessed in these troubled times.
Being sad or angry doesn't help at all. Resistance is resistance through joy!
You have the right to be strong and positive. And there's no other way to do it than to maintain a beautiful, happy, bright posture.
Has nothing to do with alienation (ignorance of the world).
It's a resistance strategy.
When we cross the threshold, we have a new worldview because we faced our fears and difficulties. This is all you can do now:
- Serenity in the storm
- Keep calm, pray everyday
- Make a habit of meeting the sacred everyday.
Show resistance through art, joy, trust and love.
Hopi Indian Chief White Eagle

08/08/2025

Yang Yogis, Yogis to be,

Today's message is for you. You who wants to challenge himself. You who wants to embrace the qualities of body strength. You who wants to improve stamina, balance and focus. You who wants to boost his overall health.
Come and open up your muscles, undo those knots, challenge your body and feel fantastic at the end of the session.

- No previous experience is needed, I'll be guiding you step-by-step into each posture.

- This is a new class and we'd love to welcome you as we lay the foundations for the practice.
Find us in the St Nicholas Church Hall in the village of Earl's Croome.

* Church Lane. WR8 9DE.
* Classes are Saturdays at 9am.

- Bring a mat, a blanket and wear comfortable clothes. If you have breakfast, make it light and 2hrs before class.

- It is a 90 min session of working on your body-strength. Start your Saturdays feeling energised and supple.

- Message me to register your interest. Limited spaces are available

- Classes are £12 per person per class.

See you on the mat very soon!
Hatha Yoga with Elka M

21/06/2025

Beautiful outdoor Yoga practice and Sound Bath with the wonderful Great Malvern Yoga and lovely friends to receive the summer.

The sheep 🐑, the birdsong, gorgeous weather and a bite to eat! What else can you ask for? I leave the mosquitoes out of my list but they need feeding too, I guess.

Let the power of the Sun, Yang energy and its qualities be with you: playfulness, abundant life force, warmth, light, male energy, action taking and love 🧡 🧘🧘🏽‍♂️ 🌞 🌈

Peace be with you dear yogis 🙏🏽

15/06/2025

Afraid of being the new kid on the block? I got you covered, this is a brand new class.

Afraid of not being flexible enough to try yoga? I got your back, we will concentrate on building your strength and flexibility will happen as a result.

Don't think about it, come as you are and see what the science of yoga can do for you. We start on Saturday the 21st of June at 9am. Details in the link below 👇🏽

Yang Yogis, Yang Yogis to be,

Today's message is for you. You who wants to challenge himself. You who wants to embrace the qualities of body strength. You who wants to improve stamina, balance and focus. You who wants to boost his overall health.
Come and open up your muscles, undo those knots, challenge your body and feel fantastic at the end of the session.

- No previous experience is needed, I'll be guiding you step-by-step into each posture.

- We'll begin on the 21st of June in the St Nicholas Church Hall in the village of Earl's Croome at 9am.
Church Lane. WR8 9DE

- Bring a mat, a blanket and wear comfortable clothes. If you have breakfast, make it light and 2hrs before class.

- It'll be a 90 min session of working on your body-strength.

- Message me to register your interest as limited spaces are available.

- Classes are £12 per person per class.

See you on the mat very soon!
Hatha Yoga with Elka M

09/06/2025

Yang Yogis, Yang Yogis to be,

Today's message is for you. You who wants to challenge himself. You who wants to embrace the qualities of body strength. You who wants to improve stamina, balance and focus. You who wants to boost his overall health.
Come and open up your muscles, undo those knots, challenge your body and feel fantastic at the end of the session.

- No previous experience is needed, I'll be guiding you step-by-step into each posture.

- We'll begin on the 21st of June in the St Nicholas Church Hall in the village of Earl's Croome at 9am.
Church Lane. WR8 9DE

- Bring a mat, a blanket and wear comfortable clothes. If you have breakfast, make it light and 2hrs before class.

- It'll be a 90 min session of working on your body-strength.

- Message me to register your interest as limited spaces are available.

- Classes are £12 per person per class.

See you on the mat very soon!
Hatha Yoga with Elka M

06/06/2025

Excellent piece of information 👇🏽

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29/05/2025

Hello dear Yang Yogis,

Today's message is for you who wants to challenge himself and embrace the qualities of strength of the body, improve stamina, balance, focus and improve his overall health.

This new class will be designed solely for the Yang Yogis:

Come and open up your muscles, undo those knots, challenge your body and feel fantastic at the end of the session.
- No previous experience is needed, I'll be guiding you step-by-step into each posture.

- The tester session will take place on the 7th of June in the St Nicholas Church Hall in the village of Earl's Croome at 9am.

- Bring a mat, a blanket and wear comfortable clothes. It'll be a 90 mins session of working your body hard.

- Pm me to register your interest in this session. Share this message with whomever you think could be interested to give it a try.

See you on the mat very soon!

15/05/2025

I feel incredibly proud to be part of this amazing A-Team and our achievements! It's so much fun! 💃🏻

We’re thrilled to share that Croome’s café has been awarded a Gold Certificate of Excellence for consistently high standards in food safety.

A huge shoutout to our amazing team. Your dedication and hard work make this possible every day.

Thank you to all our wonderful visitors for your continued support — we can’t wait to welcome you on your next visit to the café. ☕🍰

Photo credit: National Trust / Chantelle Williams
Photo description: A member of the team is holding up a certificate in front of Croome's café and smiling.

14/05/2025

Playfulness, being in touch with your inner child, innocence, joy, curiosity are very attractive traits of my favourite people.
Namaste 🙏🏽

30/03/2025

Sharing a lovely review here.
Come and try the class, you might experience something similar.

See you on the mat! 🧘🏽‍♂️