Leamington Yoga centre

22/09/2025

Soak up the sun today as today is the Autumn equinox , we see the Earth pass the spot in its orbit, where the Sun shines directly over the equator.
It only happens twice a year, Spring and Autumn 😃

22/09/2025

Many believe meditation means “stopping thoughts” or “forcing the mind to be silent.” But that’s a misconception.

At first, when you sit, the mind feels louder than ever—thoughts about work, family, memories, worries, desires—all rushing in. That’s not failure, that’s awareness. You are simply noticing what was always there.

To practice, begin by
Observe thoughts without judgment.
Let them come and go and do be tempted to entertain them .
Discover that you are not your thoughts—you are the awareness behind them.

Then, peace arises. 🌿
Meditation isn’t about having an empty mind.
It’s about freedom from being trapped in it.
It’s about living with clarity, compassion, and calm.

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.

🧘 Instructions for Practice

1. Ānāpāna Meditation (Awareness of Breath):

Sit in a quiet place with your back straight.

Close your eyes gently.

Focus your attention on the natural breath at the tip of your nose.

Don’t control the breath—just observe it coming in and going out.

If the mind wanders, gently bring it back to the breath.

2. Mindfulness Meditation

Sit comfortably and become aware of the present moment.

Notice your breath, body sensations, sounds, or thoughts.

Don’t cling to anything and don’t push anything away—just observe.

If you notice emotions, label them softly (e.g., “anger,” “joy,” “thinking”) and let them pass.

Return to awareness of the present moment again and again.

Start with 5–10 minutes daily and gradually increase.

🌸 Meditation is not escape—it’s training the mind to live fully awake.

21/09/2025

20/09/2025

Chakravakasana aka Sunbird pose
Strengthen your core, arms, and legs while improving balance, focus, and spinal alignment.
This pose also engages your abs, glutes, and shoulders, making it perfect for building stability and posture control.

Tones muscles
Improves balance & coordination
Strengthens spine & core
Enhances focus & concentration
Boosts overall body stability

20/09/2025

The art of Yin Yoga class Sunday 6:30pm 7:30pm you’ll never know unless you try

19/09/2025

We offer specialised Back Care Yoga classes weekly.

18/09/2025

For those individuals whom sit throughout the day its important to effectively mobilise the lower body through ranges of movement.
This Dragon style lunge is highly effective.

15/09/2025

Yoga asana in traditional forms stimulate the body's meridians allowing the cosmic energy to flow unimpeded.

08/09/2025

While this seems paradoxical, since most human actions are motivated by desired outcomes, the discipline of Yoga offers a practical framework.
It begins with examining one’s intentions before action, asking whether they stem from desire, ego, fear, or attachment.
By reducing these drives, some actions naturally drop away, while others transform in quality.
This aligns with the threefold practice of tapas (discipline over the body and senses), swadhyaya (self-study and refinement of thought and speech), and Ishvara pranidhana (surrender of deep intentions to the divine).
Together, these practices address the body, speech, and mind, gradually diminishing the grip of desire and aversion. Over time, by setting clear intentions, performing actions with awareness, and letting go of fixation on results, the restless mind diminish, creating space for, clarity, and inner freedom.

04/09/2025

Last call for New beginners course starting 10th September , just 2 remaining spots available.

You will practice alongside those of similar ability, no need to bring anything, just your bare feet, comfy and loose fitting clothing along

03/09/2025

We are frequently lack care of attention of the clutter of thoughts and feelings that crowd our minds from one moment to the next. Of the thousand thoughts that flit through our minds every hour, we are aware only of some, we act on a few, and we drift with the rest.
Many find it difficult to discipline the unhealthy longings of body. To eat less or exercise more, for instance, requires a feat of will.
Even the of strong will and consistent discipline, mastering the mind is a harder quest by far.
The goal of classical yoga is to discipline this scattered mind, to turn it from wayward rambling to focused concentration.
Yoga is a systematic method for making the transition from a distracted mind that rules unconscious decisions to a steady and peaceful mind that waits upon our reflections.