Mind and Movement Yoga

Mind and Movement Yoga Strength in Mind and Movement
Classes in Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh
Creative | Intuitive | Aligned

18/03/2026

As Spring comes into full bloom, our energy levels naturally increase.

Therefore we're adding Chaturunga push ups back into our flows.

To modify: knees can be placed on the floor, before lowering into Chaturunga.

Don't worry if you find Chaturunga push ups hard.
They are hard, and take consistent practice to master.
They're harder than regular push ups. This is due to the emphasis on tricep strength and smaller muscles,, rather than the chest muscles. Which then requires more active engagement through the entire body.

Pushing is a fundamental in bodyweight strength training, Helping to maintain functional integrated strength, mobility and joint health as we age. Ensuring that we're able to continue to do our daily activities with ease, and get up off the floor.

Without the need for any equpment other than a mat, yoga is incredible for building push strength. And you can scale up the intensity in various ways, which we've been exploring in classes.

Everyone so far is loving it, I think 🤣

04/03/2026

Horse Stance

Most yoga practitioners will know this pose as Goddess Pose. It can also be known as Sumo Squat.

I learnt this pose as Horse Stance.

Horse Stance is a fundamental posture in martial arts that builds powerful strength, mobility and endurance.

Seeing as it's the year of the Fire Horse, lately in classes, we've been adding a little fire to our Horse Stance.

I think everyone loved it 🤣

19/02/2026

1st day of the Year of the Fire Horse...The welp as I drop 😂
No harm done.
And I credit yoga for being able to bounce back.
Yoga makes you strong not just in muscle, but in sync with joints, ligaments and tendons. Because dynamic aligned yoga strengthens the whole body, not just in isolation.
For me, an embodied yoga practice should help to empower you emotionally, mentally and physically, to move well through life. Don't let your mind or ego, tell you otherwise.
If a practice isn't strengthening the entire body (apart from pulling), through effort, then it isn't embodying a practice of mind, body and soul.
❤️💪🏻🙏
Pls note, I am in no way endorsing any reckless behaviour, and encourage safe awareness.

Add these in once you have your Chaturunga push upsOr incorporate them alongside your practice, to level up your upper b...
12/02/2026

Add these in once you have your Chaturunga push ups
Or incorporate them alongside your practice, to level up your upper body push and core strength 🫶

One of the things I LOVE about Yoga, is that it requires minimal equipment.
Just a mat, and some blocks to get 💪🏻
Whilst also helping to reduce stiffness, AND improve range of motion for mobility, coordination, mental sharpness, and power.

Want more guidance and tips?
Come join me in class at Hiltingbury Sports, where you'll be seen and supported in your practice.

Tues 6.30 pm (Full, email to join waitlist)
Wed 9.30 am
Thurs 5.45 pm (Few spaces)
Fri 9.30 am

06/02/2026

L Sit Practice Variations

Make sure your wrists are fully warmed up before practising. You can do this by rotating, flicking the fingers, and easing shoulders forwards/back in tabletop/DWFD.

L Sits train the core, hip flexors, quadriceps, shoulders, wrists, and also structural strength in body control.

The benefits include improving joint and tendon stability, whilst simultaneously strengthening the legs, shoulders and abdominals.

Although low impact, L Sit training builds intense overall strength, without the need for lifting heavy weights.

Have a great weekend 🙂

** In slide 3, I meant to say 'come into reverse tabletop'


03/02/2026

Upward Plank

The sister to Plank Pose, works on strengthening and stretching the wrists, shoulders, back, core, glutes, legs, and feet in reverse.

Once comfortable with Upward Plank, you may then want to try variations that will challenge you. To further increase your strength and stability. Try to lift one foot or one hand, and then one foot and hand.

Beginners can work towards Upwards Plank by starting with Reverse Tabletop.

In classes, we've been reigniting the mind to body connection by steadily going over the foundations. Slowing adding in more fire, step by step.

If this is what you need...Come join us to Rest and Restore in a peaceful environment, away from distractions and minima...
28/01/2026

If this is what you need...

Come join us to Rest and Restore in a peaceful environment, away from distractions and minimal stimuli.
You'll be supported by being with others, who share the same desire.
To pause and find a little space to breathe, and simply be.

The next Restorative Meditation Practice dates are:
Fri 6th Feb 9.30am
Wed 25th Feb 9.30am
Thurs 5th March 5.45pm
Fri 6th Match 9.30am

And also Yin Yoga Practice to stretch and release tension
Tues 24th Feb 6.30pm

Restorative Meditation and Yin Yoga are both practices which are gentle and accessible for most. (Please note that you will need to be able to get down and up from the floor).
No prior yoga experience is needed.

If you're new, you are welcome to join. Please book via the website, where all details can be found: www.mindandmovementyoga.com


Come join me to Rest, Stretch and BreatheFortify Your Mind, Body and SoulBe supported in a quietly empowering practice, ...
01/10/2025

Come join me to Rest, Stretch and Breathe

Fortify Your Mind, Body and Soul

Be supported in a quietly empowering practice, away from distractions, and sensory overload.

Come back to you. Peaceful, calm and rested 🤍

**Please also note in your diaries, that there are no classes on:
Thurs 9th Oct, Fri 14th Nov, Thurs 4th and Fri 5th Dec.


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Mind And Movement Yoga, Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford
Eastleigh
SO535NP

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Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7:30pm

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