Shanti Spirit Yoga

01/02/2026

Relaxing your eyes can be a strange idea. It's the difference between a Paddington hard stare where laser focused eyes could burn through walls and a soft, relaxed gaze as you look at a faraway landscape. Or the difference between looking at the surface of the water and seeing the reflection in the water. Relaxed eyes help to activate your relaxation response. 🙏

21/01/2026

When you walk, arrive with every step. That is walking meditation.
Thich Nhat Hanh

19/01/2026

Blue Monday was made up by a British travel company aiming to sell holidays. 🪇But in case you happen to be feeling a bit bleuurrgggh today, this research might give you a gentle lift. 🎈Whether you grab your scarf and gloves and stride it out or roll out your mat at yoga later, studies show that:
"Exercise can reduce symptoms of depression in adults to a similar degree as established psychological therapies and may offer comparable benefits to antidepressant medication..."
Remember, it's okay to feel however you're feeling ❤️🙏

Exercise offers moderate symptom relief for depression on par with standard treatments, though long-term effects remain uncertain, a new review shows.

06/01/2026

Yoga is an experience, not a performance. 🧘
There's no need to be concerned with what your yoga practice looks like to other people. Draw your awareness closer. Focus on what it feels like from the inside. 🙏✨

04/01/2026

Save £30! | Yoga classes for beginners

Start the new year feeling calmer - and save £30 when you join my next 10‑week yoga term.

My classes aren’t about being bendy - they’re about feeling at home in your body. We move slowly, breathe deeply, and give your nervous system space to exhale. Every week I watch people leave class looking softer, taller, and more themselves.

It’s not fancy yoga. It’s feel-better-in-your-body-yoga.

I'm Jayne and for over 20 years I've been teaching practical, down-to-earth yoga in Burbage, Leicestershire. There’s a warm welcome waiting for you.

💷 Save £30 when you book and pay for a 10-week term block
📍Burbage Junior School, LE10 2AD
📆 New classes start 12th January
✅ Book online at bookwhen.com/shantispirit
Choose your class:
🧘Relaxing Wellbeing Hatha Yoga — Tuesdays 8pm (perfect for beginners who want to unwind)
🤸‍♀️Dynamic Flow Yoga — Thursdays 8pm (beginner-friendly strength + mobility)

Not sure which class is right for you? Message me and I’ll send you a free sample class video so you can try it at home.

03/01/2026

Staying with the ❄️ 'baby it's cold outside' ❄️ theme, I have a simple, mindful breathing practice for you.

Breathe through your nose👃

Your lungs will thank you ❤️🙏

02/01/2026

Looks like we'll get a chance to take our yoga practice out into the wild this week 🥶❄️☃️ this is where all those dynamic balances pay off! Take care out there ❤️🙏

01/01/2026

You’d love to start yoga. But walking into a class for the first time on your own sounds daunting. I totally get it. This beginners guide makes it easy to take that first step. The new term starts on 12th January. Looking forward to meeting you there on your yoga mat! 🧘‍♀️🙏
https://www.shantispirit.co.uk/post/brand-new-yoga-beginners-start-here

30/12/2025

What a brilliant excuse to crank up your favourite tunes and shake off the winter blues at any age! 🕺🪇🕺🪇

Older adults who regularly listen to or play music may significantly lower their risk of dementia, according to a study of more than 10,800 people over age 70.

06/12/2025

“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh

02/12/2025

It feels like we're being relentlessly pushed into the future. Or is it just me? Christmas preparations started in September. Black Friday lasts a whole month. Adverts for holidays next summer started in October. And by January we'll be looking at Easter eggs. For me, mindfulness and yoga are the antidote.

This week set aside three minutes each day to bring yourself to your senses.
🦶Feel your feet on the floor.
👂Tune into the sounds you hear.
👃Smell the air around you.
😋Savour whatever you taste.
👀Soften your eyes and gaze gently at your surroundings.
🫁Feel your breath moving your body.