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Renew Yoga, 26 Maghera Street, Kilrea (2026)

23/09/2019

GAELFORCE - GAINING MORE THAN SORE LEGS!

As many of you have already heard, this weekend .neil and I completed our first ever Gaelforce, in 4 hr 16min and 3 hr 56min respectively - and surprisingly, had a fantastic time doing so!

Despite very windy conditions meaning the race was cut short (climbing only to the shoulder of mt Errigal and no kayak), we were otherwise blessed with sunny weather.

The race (roughly) consisted of 10m run - with a horrendous 2-3mile climb- 15m cycle, mountain climb and 10mile cycle. I never for one minute expected to enjoy this daunting set of activities quite so much... maybe it was the sunshine, or maybe it was the scenery.

Or maybe it was the infectious excitement and positivity from others taking part, the desire to rise to a challenge, to see what you're capable of, and to genuinely want others to perform to the best of their ability - to raise the bar with friendly, encouraging competition.

No surprises that I'm very sore today, (teaching yoga this evening will be fun!) But what I also have is a sense of achievement, of pride in knowing I set myself a challenge and competed it and the increase in confidence that brings. The fact that my two sons and were there to share it with me makes it all the more memorable.

In the end, it's always the people that make an event. The participants and the spectators. The organisers. The loved ones who hug you at the finish line. And those at home who encourage you, send good luck wishes and in this case, are also kind enough to sponsor you. Thank you all for your support 💖💖

So far our total for PSPA stands at over £1100, which is amazing!! Thank you so much to everyone who sponsored us. If there's anyone who would like to but hasn't got round to it yet, I'll put the link in the comments.

Thanks again! 😁🧘‍♀️🏅🏃‍♀️🚴‍♂️⛰🏃‍♀️

17/09/2019

THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A CHALLENGE TO FOCUS THE MIND.....

And my goodness, did we pick a challenge!!

In a few day's time, one of our regular yogis .neil and myself will be taking on the challenge of Gaelforce North, a 63km run, cycle and kayak through the wilds of Donegal.

I knew getting back to training post pregnancy was never going to be easy, especially with the sleepless nights, breastfeeding, and juggling motherhood in general, but I also felt having a goal for myself was important. Having a new baby is a wonderful time, but it can be mundane, it can be isolating, it can bring a challenging change to your identity. It was important to me, for my mental health, to have something to focus on when the washing piles up, there are dishes in the sink, the baby cries and you wonder whether your mushy brain will ever get used again. It's not just the hour away from the kids to clear your head, it's the sense of achievement as you slowly build up the training to see what your body is capable of. It helped to bring me back to myself.

I also wanted to link my own personal challenge in some way to the challenges my father in law and family are facing, which is why I've chosen to do this event for PSPA.

Anyone that knows Duncan and myself will appreciate the effort we've put in to training for this event. If you could manage to spare a donation, that would be much appreciated. Even if not, please send us your positive vibes on Saturday to keep us going through each and every kilometre!!

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/clair-brolly

12/09/2019

WHY I PRACTICE YOGA....

When I first took up yoga 10 years ago, it was all about the postures (or "asanas") for me. As a competitive, type A 20-something-year old, I thought my body should be able to do everything I asked of it. Yes, I had heard it was good for stress relief, but as I was giving up the chance of a cardio session for a yoga class, I needed to make my body WORK!

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Fast forward to 2 beautiful children (an almost 8 year old and a 7 month old 😴😴), plus a whole lot of life experience later, and yoga gives me so much more than a workout.

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Yes, it lengthens my tight hamstrings and glutes after a long run or tough session . Yes, it eases the ache in my shoulders from carrying around a baby all day. Yes, it strengthens my core and builds my strength to help keep me healthy and injury free in training.

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Yet it also gives me peace, calm and space. After yoga, I breathe better. My head feels clearer. I sleep better. I feel more understanding, more patient - life is less about me, I can sit back and get some perspective. We all find different ways of recharging - for me, yoga makes me a better mum, partner, friend - a better person.

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When life gets busy, the things that we need the most are often the things we let go of first... when I find myself without a regular practice, I know that I am not quite myself, not the person I want to be. I don't just feel it in the tension in my body...I become more reactive, stressed, less positive, "caught in the weeds" as a good friend would say. At that point, I know I should be rolling out my mat.

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Have you had a similar experience with yoga? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Or maybe there is something else in your life that's a "need" not a "want"?

11/09/2019

A big welcome to our new teacher, Siofra O'Mullan, who starts her first classes this Friday.

Siofra is a qualified physiotherapist with a keen interest in muscular skeletal injury and prevention, and will be taking the following beginners pilates classes:

Fridays 6pm to 7pm
Fridays 7pm to 8pm

Due to the high demand we only have 3 spaces left on the 7pm class, and the 6pm class is fully booked. Bookings are for 6 weeks.

If you're interested in starting the weekend with a warm up for your small muscles, get in touch!

01/09/2019

New yoga block starts this week:
Mon 6.15pm - full
Mon 7.30pm - 3 spaces
Thurs 7.15pm (flow) - 1 space only

30/08/2019

TIME TO PUT THE FLIP FLOPS AWAY....

The summer it came,
It brought sun, it brought rain,
The kids broke from school,
For lazy days by the pool.

Long rides on the bikes,
Mountainous hikes,
An afternoon snooze
BBQs and booze.

A summer of sport
Trips to the Port
The Open came here
We watched it with cheer.

But time ticks on,
The heat it has gone.
Routine must return,
The kids back to learn.

So I know I must lose
My open toed shoes
My toes they are sad,
For much fun they have had

In grass and in sand,
On sea and on land!
But my boots they are glad
For the joys still to be had

Warm fires at night
A comforting sight
As things start to settle
Ice creams swapped for kettles

With the cool and the calm
Like a soothing balm
In Autumn we can find
Space for our body and mind.

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As the summer draws to a close, I wrote this poem to reflect on how I feel about the start of Autumn following a lovely, busy and sometimes chaotic few months with the family!

It's great to make the most of the good weather, but I'm looking forward to getting back into a routine and finding more space in my life for myself, and specifically for my own personal yoga practice.

We still have some spaces starting on our next blocks next week, so if you feel the same then get in touch. Making yourself a priority at times is a necessity!

21/05/2019

Pilates spaces available
Wed 7.30pm
Thurs 9.30am
Block starts this week, mesage for details!

09/05/2019

Mixed ability yoga, Mondays 6.15pm - 2 spaces
Thursdays Flow (power) yoga - 1 space
Please message for more details!

26/04/2019

One of our most longstanding and dedicated yogis is running the London marathon this weekend, and we'd like to wish him all the best 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️👊

is a great example of what can be gained with consistency and perseverance - not just in his running but also in his yoga practice and cardio/strength training with . He turns up to multiple sessions every week without fail and has made fabulous progress in the last 2 years.

Here he is mastering a headstand last summer, after setting a goal and working at it diligently for 6 months until he achieved it 👏👏.

Good luck for Sunday Colm, we're all cheering you on!

18/04/2019

Quick reminder that there is no yoga tonight or Monday evening, we're off to visit family and friends in England.

First trip home as a family of 4 and I must admit to feeling a little emotional.... I am so lucky to have been so readily accepted in Kilrea and have forged many great new friendships, but the pull of family and years-long friendships never goes away. Looking forward to catching up! Of course I'm also really excited to introduce our newest family member to everyone 🍼🍼🍼

Enjoy the long weekend everyone, hope you get some time to relax and chill out with loved ones 😊

04/04/2019

Congratulations again to our competition winner Cara taking up her prize of beginners yoga lessons this evening 👏👏👏

Great to have you in the class Cara!

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