Polpo Yoga

07/08/2024

I see fear and hatred miss directed. Fear of “the other” and probably fear of something these bigots have in themselves which they refuse to look at too closely or grant any awareness to.

All dishonestly disguised as being for some greater purpose (protecting children, “British-ness”, OAP’s, etc) when it’s nothing to do with that.

F*ck hate. I choose love, compassion, empathy and understanding.

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30/07/2020

Yoga Online Practice with me this Saturday morning 9am-10am

To book:
https://www.themovement.yoga/book
1st class is free
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If the thought of yoga is intimidating to you in some way maybe just think of it as moving, breathing and stretching with a nice lie down at the end.

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You’ll need:
-Zoom on your phone/laptop
-A mat
-A comfy quiet spot for an hour (appreciate that can be tricky)
-To put your screen somewhere you can see/hear it
-Dress in something you can move in. PJs are yoga approved

You can have your camera on but it’s optional of course.

Please log-on a bit early to get settled.

Please like/share/ follow/ let your friends who might be interested know

Any questions let me know
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BOOK A CLASS Welcome! See below for our class schedule and to book. To book your free trial or a class pass, please click on ‘View Products/Packages’ below. By booking, you are confirming you have read and agreed to the Release and Waiver of Liability form: Release and Waiver of Liability

25/07/2020

Oh, hi there. 👋 Here's my lighting and camera crew and my very-demanding demo model getting everything ready to go...

We're two weeks in, and we've absolutely loved seeing you in our classes. Thank you for showing up. As studios start to reopen, we'll continue online for now until we are ready to open safely. So we're a virtual studio for now, and I get a few head scratches from friends when I tell them why. So.....

Why a virtual studio?

⭐️ Accountability ⭐️
It's the accountability of making yourself show up to a class at a scheduled time instead of just following a video. The teacher can see you, they are responding to the group, you can't press pause and go do something around the house and then decide to not finish the video. It takes effort, self-accountability, and commitment to show up for yourself to an online live class.

⭐️ Flexibility ⭐️
There's no way I could ever get to a yoga studio for a 7am class. But I can roll out of bed and start my day by carving out time to take care of myself, both physically and mentally, before my kids have even woken up. When I start my day with yoga, I feel like I come to the day instead of the day crashing into me. It's hard and takes effort, but it is so worth it. The same goes with evening classes. Although I know you can't beat the in-person experience, I'm loving the flexibility offered by this new virtual fitness trend that's arisen because of lockdown.

⭐️ Safety ⭐️
The original studio location I found would be great if the coronavarius madness never happened, but without knowing how long we'll have to social distance, I'm not comfortable opening a physical studio until I know everyone will be safe.

⭐️ Keeping it local ⭐️
All of our teachers are local, Sussex-based teachers. We are all small businesses. Yes, you can get unlimited yoga from YouTube, but when you practice with us, you know you are supporting a local small business.

I know most of us have long ago settled into our lockdown routines, but with the long summer holidays here (which I know makes it even harder to get to a studio), I think there is still plenty of time to form new, healthy habits. First class is free.... so maybe try it.... you just might surprise yourself by how accessible and enjoyable virtual yoga can be.

24/07/2020

Yoga Practice with me this Saturday morning 9am-10am
(viaduct may not be included)
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You need not be bendy, into burning sage or be able to balance on your head.

Just show up and we’ll relax, move and breath for an hour
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And remember... All you need is LOVE. Well, also this stuff:
-Zoom on your phone/laptop
-A mat
-A comfy quiet spot for an hour
-To put your screen somewhere you can see/hear it
-Dress in something you can move in
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You can have your camera on but it’s optional of course.

Please log-on a bit early to get settled.

If exercise in pyjamas is a life goal know that this is a very real possibility for you right now
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To book:
https://www.themovement.yoga/book

Please like/share/ follow/ let your friends who might be interested know

I appreciate the heck out of you for reading this post. Thank you.

BOOK A CLASS Welcome! See below for our class schedule and to book. To book your free trial or a class pass, please click on ‘View Products/Packages’ below. By booking, you are confirming you have read and agreed to the Release and Waiver of Liability form: Release and Waiver of Liability

22/07/2020

Here I am again all up in your news feed with yoga.
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Promise to put something about face masks, how people queue for stuff, and how people are silly geese etc next time.

So, if you’re at all interested in yoga, wellness, fitness or looking after yourself (easier said than done right?) please read on and give the below Yoga studio a look

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https://www.themovement.yoga/book

Currently all classes are on line.

The first class is free and there’re class passes and such. Loads of great teachers (and me as well), different classes at different times to suit you as well as different styles of yoga so you can play around and see what suits you.

If you wanted to like/share/ follow/ let your friends who might be interested know then please do:

https://instagram.com/themovement.yoga?igshid=16behexb8utql

https://www.facebook.com/themovement.yoga/

Just my opinion but its a courageous thing to open a business (especially right now).

It’s also a time where wellness and maintaining physical/mental health are something perhaps we could all do with.

Appreciate you reading this and remember- if you feel stressed with all the madness going on in the world then melted cheese helps.

Mmmm cheese 🧀

10/07/2020

Yoga Practice this Saturday morning
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10am until just after 11.

If you want to join me or have any questions then message me/ comment/ below and I’ll send over the meeting details.

Check list:
-Have Zoom on your phone/laptop
-Grab a mat
-Find a comfy quiet spot for an hour
-Put your screen somewhere you can see/hear it
-Dress in something you can move in

You can have your camera on but it’s optional of course. I do like seeing your faces 🙃

Please log-on a bit early to get settled/ask questions/ iron out any technical difficulties.

This will be my last week hosting at this time on a Saturday.

From next week I have the privilege of teaching a vinyasa flow class Saturdays 9am-10am The Movement yoga studio I’ll post about that more later but please go check the website/social media and lend your support.

I’m truly very excited to be a part of it and there are plenty of amazing classes with genuine and talented teachers. Your first class is also free so come and check out what’s on offer and take a dip.

Love to you all. We’re in this thing together.

30/06/2020

ZOOM!*- Yoga Practice this Saturday morning
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10am until just after 11.

If you want to join me or have any questions then message me/ comment/ leave a badger emoji (why not?) below and I’ll send over the meeting details.

Check list:
-Have Zoom on your phone/laptop
-Grab a mat
-Find a comfy quiet spot for an hour
-Put your screen somewhere you can see/hear it
-Dress in something you can move in

You can have your camera on but it’s optional of course. You could literally roll straight out of bed and practice in your PJs and no one need know. How liberating is that? VERY that’s how.

Please log-on a bit early to get settled/ask questions/ iron out any technical difficulties.

*I enjoy the “ZOOM!” part- makes it sound more exciting. Also makes me think of chewy yellow sweets with sherbet in (or is that “WHAM!”?)

25/06/2020

Zoom yoga class this Saturday!!!
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Fun fact: I lost my temper at school drop-off this week in part due to inconsiderate bin men blocking a narrow street and drove like a lunatic as a result. There may have been several non-child friendly words uttered between snarls too.

From this I conclude that inner peace is a journey.

If you’d care to take a step on that journey with me I’ll be hosting a yoga class this Saturday morning 10am until just after 11.

If you want to join or have any questions then message me/ comment below and I’ll send over the meeting details.

Check list:
-Have Zoom on your phone/laptop
-Grab a mat
-Find a comfy quiet spot for an hour
-Put your screen somewhere you can see/hear it
-Dress in something you can move in

You can have your camera on but it’s optional of course.

Please log-on a bit early to get settled/ask questions/ iron out any technical difficulties.

11/06/2020

A HAPPY OTTER
Behold the majesty of my online marketing!

So, I host an online Yoga practice this and every Saturday morning.

Class begins at 10am and lasts for an hour or so.

If you want to join or have any questions then message me/ comment below and I’ll send over the meeting details.

Check list:
-Have Zoom on your phone/laptop
-Grab a mat
-Find a comfy quiet spot for an hour
-Put your screen somewhere you can see/hear it
-Dress in something you can move in

You can have your camera on but it’s optional of course.

Please log-on a bit early to get settled/ask questions/ iron out any technical difficulties.

04/06/2020

ZOOM, ZOOM, ZOOM,
I WANT YOU IN MY ROOM

(good lord- I think the lockdown-crazies just led me to quote 90s eurotrash dance act The Venga Boys)

Anyway, yoga practice on Saturday morning (the 6th) at 10am via Zoom and despite my Zoom incompetence.

If you want to join me or have any questions then message me/ comment below/ fire a cannon into the sky at noon/ however you send your messages and I’ll send over the meeting details.

Checkidy-check list list:
-Have Zoom on your phone/laptop
-Grab a mat
-Find a comfy quiet spot for an hour
-Put your screen somewhere you can see/hear it
-Dress in something you can move in and l
-See if we can caaaaalm down a bit

You can have your camera on but it’s optional of course.

Also, please log in a few minutes early so we can iron out any technical issues (ie where I suck at Zoom).

We live in strange times. Let’s get weird together.

29/05/2020

YOGA POWERED BY ZOOOOOM!!!

I’m thinking of talking through an hours yoga practice on Saturday mornings at 10am starting tomorrow (30th May- late notice I know ) on Zoom.

If you want to join me then message/ comment below/ send a messenger pigeon/ however things be sent and I’ll send over the meeting details. Any questions generally then message me.

Tick list:
-Have Zoom on your phone/laptop
-Grab a mat
-Find a comfy quiet spot for an hour
-Put your screen somewhere you can see/hear it
-Dress in something you can move in
-See if we can calm the F down

You can have your camera on but it’s optional (obvs don’t want things to get weird).

There will also be a singalong option with a playlist on Spotify to accompany the practice.

⚠️ Warning: socks may be rocked off.

⚠️ Further Warning: socks probably are not good for the yog-ing.

04/04/2020

A short breath practice to bring a little calm, a little peace, a moment or two of stillness

Disclaimer: If I put up any more of these I might not film my face as I don’t want you to think we’re in a staring match. In short, if it gets weird, you might want to keep your eyes closed!
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If you’re with me...

First:
I encourage you not to think of this as an aim or a challenge. Perhaps just see if you can notice how you’re breathing wherever you are right NOW and then see how you get on.

If you can focus on making your breathing slow and effortless without forcing anything for a few moments then you’re there.

To Start:
Find a comfortable position (that can be sitting, lying down, hanging with on your sofa, wherever).

Notice how you’re breathing. Take a slow inhale through the nose... and sigh it out through the mouth.

From there I’m offering:
3 inhale/exhales both equal in length. I suggest 4 seconds but less time is perfect if that’s where you are.

Stick with this or...
3 Inhale/exhales keeping the inhale at 4 seconds and extending the exhale for 6 seconds. Any feelings of worry or discomfort bring the breathing back to slow equal breaths.

Stick with this or...
3 Inhale/exhales keeping the inhale at 4 seconds and extending the exhale to 8 seconds.

Then we take this back down to 3 rounds of inhaling for 4, exhaling for 6 then return where we began with 4 in .... and 4 out.

The option to just be with your breath and makes the inhales and the exhales equal is always there.
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Let me know what you think, if you found it helpful or not and take care of yourselves and each other (said in a calming Jerry Springer voice).