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Monday 9am - 8:30pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm Friday 8:30am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 11am

Stable Yoga

Stable Yoga is a bespoke yoga studio in the quiet village of Kintbury, between Hungerford and Newbury in Berkshire. See our website to book!

It is run by Lucy Makin who qualified as a certified yoga teacher in 2002 and who has been teaching in the Newbury area since 2004. Beginners welcome - all yoga equipment provided.

11/09/2025

YOGA MOMENTS

These can happen anywhere, at anytime – in the sea, on a beach, in a wood, or when you are making something. A yoga moment does not have to happen during a yoga class. It is a concept that extends beyond our physical practice. It is any moment when you consciously apply the principles of yoga: mindfulness, breathing, balance, awareness, presence and compassion to your daily life.

In essence, a yoga moment is when the principles of yoga show up in your life. It is a moment of conscious choice and peace. It is a brief experience when you feel a sense of calm, presence and connection with your body or breath, or something greater – maybe nature or another person or with your true inner self that spends so much time in hiding.

Other examples of a yoga moment could be 1) drinking your coffee/tea – savouring the warmth of the mug, the aroma and the taste instead of gulping it down while doing other things. 2) instead of getting frustrated when you are stuck in a traffic jam, notice the tension in your shoulders, take a few deep breaths, accept a situation you cannot change and let it go 3) pause in an argument and choose to respond with more compassion, 4) or simply try for good moments of insight, clarity or understanding.

Let Yoga work for you beyond the mat and beyond the studio, but show up and enjoy your practice and hopefully Yoga moments will follow you around during the day too. Yoga is not just something to do or experience, it is a state of mind that you can access at any time.

There are a wide selection of classes available at Stable Yoga. To view and book classes online please visit the Stable Yoga website at https://www.stableyoga.co.uk or download the free Glofox app and search for Stable Yoga.

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05/09/2025

The autumnal equinox in 2025 will occur on Monday, 22 September at around 19:20 BST (British Summer Time), marking the moment when day and night are nearly equal in length in the Northern Hemisphere. This also officially ushers in the beginning of astronomical autumn in the UK. As the autumn equinox arrives, day and night rest in perfect balance, reminding us of the harmony we seek in our own lives.

Just as the trees let go of their leaves, yoga invites us to release what we no longer need — the tension in the body, the busyness of the mind, the habits that weigh us down. Grounding poses like Mountain or Child’s Pose help us steady ourselves during this seasonal shift, rooting us into the earth while the world changes around us.

This autumn, may your practice be a gentle reminder that balance isn’t something we hold forever, but something we return to again and again — with every breath and every pose.

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28/08/2025

How was your summer? Autumn certainly feels like it's arrived this week! Actually, we really needed the rain didn't we?

You also may need a regular yoga class to help keep you physically strong and flexible, mentally calm and emotionally resilient? If so, come along to Stable Yoga and join any of our 10 classes per week: Hatha (in person and online), Flow, Gentle Flow, Yin, Forrest, and our specialist Chair Yoga, 'Mostly for Men' and Pregnancy Yoga classes.

All sessions are still just £9-£10 if you buy a 'membership' of credits, or £13 for drop-ins.

Find us here: https://www.stableyoga.co.uk/ or on the Glofox app by searching for Stable Yoga.

We look forward to seeing you!
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21/08/2025

TREE POSE (VRKSASANA)

This posture replicates the graceful, steady stance of a tree.
I write this with some embarrassment knowing that my own efforts can resemble a tree in strong breeze or, on occasions, one being assaulted by a lumberjack. But whatever happens it is OK, and still ‘tree pose’.

Imagine that you are a tree, your legs are the roots, your spine is the trunk and your arms are the branches. Stand with your feet together, shift your weight onto one leg and bend the opposite knee. Place the foot of the bent leg on the inner thigh or calf (or ankle but avoid the knee) of the standing leg. Turn the bent knee out to the side. Bring your hands together in front of your chest or raise them overhead keeping your eyes focused on a point in front of you (a Drishti). Voila Tree Pose! Btw - there is no shame in using a wall for support.

This ‘foundational’ pose will improve your balance and stability, enhance your posture by encouraging spinal alignment (opening the chest will counteract slouching), and will strengthen leg muscles while stretching the inner thigh and groin. The meditative aspect encourages deep breathing and relaxation as we exhale reducing stress and anxiety. The pose improves focus and concentration, building confidence and patience. Give it a try, on your own or in a class.

Throughout the rest of the summer holidays there are a wide selection of classes available at Stable Yoga. To view and book classes online please visit the Stable Yoga website at https://www.stableyoga.co.uk or download the free Glofox app and search for Stable Yoga.

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15/08/2025

Book recommendation time! If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly racing against the clock — this book is for you.

It isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing less, with presence and purpose.
As yogis, we already know: presence can’t be rushed.

Burkeman reminds us that the average human lifespan is just 4,000 weeks — a sobering number, but a beautiful invitation to stop chasing someday and start living now.

One of our favourite lines:�“Productivity is a trap. Becoming more efficient just makes you more rushed, and trying to clear the decks simply makes them fill up faster.”

In the same way yoga invites us to stay with the breath, this book invites us to stay with time — to make peace with its limits and live fully within them.

Highly recommended for anyone craving a gentler, wiser relationship with time.

📸 Shiftschool image credit.

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09/08/2025

Been blackberry-picking yet this year?

Foraging chimes nicely with the yogic concept of ‘ahimsa’: a non-harming attitude to all living things. Collecting some of nature’s bounty from the hedgerows is a lovely summer activity: it’s free food (without any packaging of course…) and allows us to foster a sense of gratitude for the natural world. Just remember to take only what is needed, leaving some bushes undisturbed, and avoid trampling any plants on your way to that tempting patch of brambles!

Blackberries are wonderfully healthy too, low in calories and high in the good stuff:
- Vitamin C contributes to a healthy immune system.
- Vitamin K and manganese play roles in bone development and blood clotting.
- The antioxidants in blackberries may help protect against cell damage and chronic diseases.
- The fibre content can promote healthy digestion.
- Some research suggests that the anthocyanins in blackberries may help reduce the risk of heart disease.

So, what will you make? Jams/jellies, crumbles/pies/cheesecake, smoothies/cordials/liqueurs, or just eat the berries fresh from the bush? Feel free to share your favourite blackberry recipes below…

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31/07/2025

SUN SALUTATION

This dynamic sequence of poses has many versions but usually includes the following steps:

- Mountain pose (hands in prayer)
- Raised arms pose
- Forward fold or Standing Forward Bend
- Halfway lift
- Plank pose
- Upward Facing Dog or Cobra
- Downward Facing Dog
- and back again through halfway lift, forward fold, raised arm pose and prayer pose.

The Sun Salutation is a good and easy flow to tide you over during the holidays if you are away from your usual class. If you decide to follow up on the advice given in last week’s post, ‘and start your day right’, a few repeats of a sun salutation will give you 10 minutes of mindful movement. It will not look out of place on the beach or in the garden.

You can vary the steps and improvise with other poses - perhaps adding a twist or a hip opener. Focus on your breath and alignment, inhaling and exhaling between movements. In addition to calming the mind, the sequence will help your posture and balance, stretch your muscles and boost your circulation.

Throughout the summer holidays there are a wide selection of classes available at Stable Yoga. To view and book classes online please visit the Stable Yoga website at https://www.stableyoga.co.uk, or download the free Glofox app and search for Stable Yoga.

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24/07/2025

Start your day right! Morning yoga could be as simple as creating space—physically, mentally, and emotionally—before the world starts asking for your attention.

Just 10 minutes of mindful movement helps activate your body, reduce stress, and set a positive tone for the day ahead. It’s a small commitment with a powerful impact.

* Release overnight tension in your back, shoulders, hips, and joints
* Clear mental fog and start your day with clarity and intention
* Deepen your breath, calming the nervous system and reducing stress
* Gently activate your joints and muscles, waking up your body naturally
* Feel more grounded and present—so you embrace, rather than react, to your day

Like all yoga practice, it’s not about perfection but more about presence.
Whether you just wake up and stretch under the covers or take a few minutes on your bedroom floor, those 10 minutes are yours.

We invite you to feel the difference morning yoga makes! Even better, Stable Yoga offers morning classes, including on Wednesday at 8.30am with Keri (Gentle Flow Yoga) and Fridays at 8.30am (Forrest Yoga) with Tash.

Book online now (stableyoga.co.uk/online-booking) or search for Stable Yoga on Glofox app.

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17/07/2025

What IS Forrest Yoga? Yoga practised in a wood? Think again!

Forrest Yoga is a practice created by Ana Forrest 30 years ago to help address current day stresses and challenges, both physical and emotional. It’s a strong, grounding, and deeply healing practice. Intelligent sequencing and conscious breathwork will help you connect back into your body’s innate wisdom. You will build strength and flexibility whilst developing greater physical and emotional awareness.

As you progress you will become more proficient at tailoring each pose to work best for you. Suitable for all-levels and those working with injuries.

What makes Forrest Yoga unique?
✨ Deep core connection – Strengthens and centres you from within
🧠 Feel more, think less – Learn to listen to your body not your racing mind 💨 Healing breathwork – Move energy and release stored tension, learn to self-soothe
🔥 Long holds – Build strength, endurance and emotional resilience
🧘 Accessible to all – You don’t need to be flexible or strong to start, just willing to feel, breathe, and explore with an open mind

“Our bodies tell our stories and they always tell the truth when we listen. I want to help you hear your body's story, then teach it to speak its truth.” Ana T Forrest

Come along to Friday's class at Stable Yoga with Tash (pictured) from 8.30-10am - it's a unique and innovative form of yoga to try, whether you're a complete beginner or have done lots of yoga before!

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10/07/2025

SHOWING UP

It is said, somewhat obviously, that the most important step of our Yoga practice is simply SHOWING UP. Showing up even when you don’t want to is also good advice because its often when you most need Yoga. If you can create consistency, it will help both your physical and mental health. A small act of discipline can bring big rewards.

Showing up does mean more than just turning up and unrolling your mat. You should try and be present. Your body has arrived, but it helps if your mind comes too. Let go of ‘the stuff’ that accompanied you to the door and enjoy the collective energy and spirit of the gathering in the class. Hopefully, some serenity will unfold as you relax into your practice.

The holidays may disrupt our normal schedule, but Stable Yoga is offering a wide range of classes, times and teachers throughout the summer holiday period. Yoga is not a quick fix – it is a practice and a very enjoyable one that has proved its value to so many for so long – so do show up and live the experience of the wonderful classes on offer. It is seldom, if ever, that a person regrets turning up/showing up.

To view and book classes online please visit the Stable Yoga website at https://www.stableyoga.co.uk or download the free Glofox app and search for Stable Yoga.

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04/07/2025

At Stable Yoga, we often hear, "Am I too old to start yoga?"

The answer? Never. In fact, starting (or continuing!) yoga in your 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond is one of the best gifts you can give your body and mind.
Here’s why:
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- Good for your bones! Weight-bearing poses like Warrior II, Tree Pose, and gentle lunges help stimulate bone growth and reduce bone loss — a key factor in preventing osteoporosis. Yoga strengthens the muscles that support your bones, too, especially in the hips and spine.

- Good for your balance! As we age, balance naturally declines — but it doesn’t have to. Yoga trains the stabilising muscles of the ankles, core, and legs, while also building neuromuscular awareness (your brain-body connection). This reduces the risk of falls and builds confidence in everyday movement.

-�Good for your brain! Slower-paced yoga encourages breath awareness and mindfulness, which have been shown to improve cognitive function and reduce stress hormones that contribute to inflammation and bone loss.
You don’t need to be flexible — just willing.

Our gentle classes in Kintbury, including a Chair Yoga class on Tuesdays for those who may find it harder to get down onto the floor, are designed to meet you where you are, with safe, supportive movements in a friendly, non-intimidating space.

Drop a comment on this post to advise about classes or send us an email: info@stableyoga.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you on the mat this week.

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23/06/2025

The summer term at Stable Yoga officially ends this Saturday, but there are masses of summer holiday classes now available to book in July and August. 🧡 ⁠
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Come on into the studio (which stays beautifully cool and airy on a hot day) by booking via the Glofox app (search for Stable Yoga) or the website: https://www.stableyoga.co.uk/online-booking.
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⁠Also, grateful thanks to Violet, Lucy R and Yvonne, who are covering some classes when our regular teachers are taking a well-earned break.
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Stable Yoga, Hayworth House, Wallingtons Road
Kintbury
RG179TP

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 8pm
Thursday	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 11am

Telephone

+441488608287

Website

https://www.stableyoga.co.uk/

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