Shanti Spirit Yoga

11/08/2025

Looks like it'll be a warm one this week! 😎🌞 So, a slight change to this week's planned class to a slow, gentle, soothing practice aimed to help you to get a deep sleep on a hot night. Get in touch if you'd like to buy the online version for the week.😴💤❤️🙏

11/08/2025

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Some of my best thinking is done when I am in nature,
Surrounded by the delicate beauty of flowers
And the sturdy presence of trees.

There, beneath the open sky and rustling leaves,
My mind slows down and untangles from the chaos of everyday life.
The gentle breeze, the vibrant colors, and the soft sounds of the natural world
Create a space where clarity and inspiration come easily.

In these moments of stillness and connection,
I find not only answers but also a renewed sense of calm and purpose.

~ 'Natures Quiet Wisdom' by The Garden Of Pensiveness

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Image Unknown via Pinterest

01/08/2025

We're talking about inner stillness this week. So, today slip a short breathing practice called brahmari - humming bee breath- into your day. It's simple. Breathe in through your nose, the softly hum out your exhale. Keep your lips relaxed and feel the sound vibrate. How does it fit into the theme? It's a breath of two halves. After humming for a while, relax back to your natural breathing and feel into the stillness for a minute or two. You can practice along with me online. The humming doesn't come out on the video though! 🙏
https://youtu.be/C-wFrHKp8GM

30/07/2025

“Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself”
– Hermann Hesse

27/07/2025

This week's yoga class is centred around connecting to a sense of inner quiet with slow, rhythmic movements and postures. The quiet space inside can get overwhelmed by busy activities and noisy thinking. Try this simple practice to reconnect. Be still, close your eyes, and listen to the world outside yourself and to your inner world.
What do you notice?

20/07/2025

It's yoga time!
Summer school starts tomorrow at Burbage Junior School on Grove Road. You can book online at https://bookwhen.com/shantispirit Look forward to seeing you there 🙏

10/07/2025

“This study shows that mindfulness isn’t just about feeling more relaxed—it can literally change the way your brain handles attention,” Kim said. “And that’s incredibly important for maintaining cognitive health as we age.”

It's important at any age - especially in this era of tiktok, reels and shorts - video that's over in the blink of an eye.

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A new study shows that just 30 days of daily mindfulness meditation significantly improves attentional control, regardless of age.

03/07/2025

Research: staying active slows cognitive decline. Yes, yoga counts too! How will you move today? 🙏

Regular physical activity isn’t just good for the body—it protects the brain as we age.

29/06/2025

Can't sleep in the heat? 🥵 Explore the stillness of a mountain in this calming and soothing relaxation practice. Join me online and in person this week for cooling, relaxing yoga. Sleep well! 🙏💤😴
https://youtu.be/8eWtWpSpFPE

26/06/2025

Sometimes your balance feels fabulous. And sometimes it's like chasing soap in the bath. The more you try, the worse it is. Read this week's blog to discover why a wobbly balance is still a good balance.
https://www.shantispirit.co.uk/post/the-surprising-benefits-of-a-wobbly-balance