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jivan_yoga_with_maryam, Leeds (2026)

14/01/2026

It’s January but getting fit is a 365 day sustainability journey so no fitness resolutions here💁🏽‍♀️

One thing that I’m super proud of about myself is that over time, I have changed the way I think about exercise. It’s no longer an all-or-nothing attitude or a punishment for over-indulging the night before.

It’s now about finding sports that I actually enjoy.

Finding a gym that allows me to bring the kids if I need to (🫶 .studio )

Fitting in a workout or yoga practice even if all I have are 20 mins to punch some bags or a few minutes for some breathwork.

Understanding that the key is consistency.

How about you, is getting fit one of your new years goals?

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01/01/2026

First of all, happy new year my friends🫶

May this year be filled with light and love for you and your loved ones.

As I spend time in the holy land of Kerbala, I’ve been reflecting on 3 things that I’m going to strive to leave behind this new year & I share them as a gentle question for you to also reflect on. What will you be leaving behind this new year? For me:

1. Saying yes to everything ➡️ this is a big one for me, I really have a hard time saying no to opportunities and at times this can be detrimental to my energy and priorities. I’m a working progress💁🏽‍♀️

2. Making time for people who don’t make time for me ➡️ this is a realisation that has taken me years to submit to, but as I’m getting older, I’m learning to let go of relationships that aren’t honoured both ways. Life’s too short🤷🏽‍♀️

3. Guilt about rest ➡️ I am learning to unlearn this one as I think this thought is embedded in my value system- as a child of immigrants and a minority woman of colour, ‘rest’ is a topic that is highly controversial for many like me.

What about you, can you relate to these?

Anything else that comes to mind?

Let’s chat ⬇️❤️🙏🏽

21/12/2025

Tonight marks the winter solstice or the longest night of the year. Whether you’re looking for a way to mark this time, or you’re in the midst of Christmas chaos or you’re just feeling a bit ‘more’ than usual…here’s smth easy from the yoga world that you can do:

Whatever task you’re tackling tonight, take a deep breath once you’re done and slow it down. Admire your work, enjoy the moment.

Maybe you’re wrapping presents, cooking your Xmas meal or getting glammed up for a night out, take a few breaths when done to reflect on your work.

To me, this is a wonderful act of self-care. Turn your attention inward with a loving, nurturing gaze. Reflect on your efforts even just for a moment.

This is yoga off the mat, building your self-awareness bit by bit through small everyday exercises.

If you have the time, you could even incorporate an uttiyarana practise of lighting a candle and reflecting on what you are releasing from this past year and what seeds you’d like to sow for the future.

We did this last week as we journaled together during our day retreat at .studios.morley . It was so much more profound to do as a group and I’m so grateful to all that joined🫶

Whatever you choose to do, happy solstice❤️ from tomorrow, the days get longer and nights shorter. Hope prevails🙌🏽❤️

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18/12/2025

If you’re looking for some relief from everyday aches & pains, some every day regulation tips you can use anywhere or a group yoga teacher who can teach all levels and ages, you’re in the right space❤️

🙏🏽 to my little corner of the internet where I share tips and tricks to help you feel physically & emotionally better using trauma-informed yoga techniques. I also share a bit of my life as a Muslim female yoga teacher in the west and a little psycho-education as I navigate the world of therapy through my Masters in psychotherapy.

You are most welcome. I can’t wait to get to know you🙏🏽

15/12/2025

Looking for Christmas gift ideas for your yoga-lovers?

Here are 6 stocking stuffer ideas:

-🔵 smooth massage balls for the body➡️ amazing for prenatal yoga mums, mine saved my back many times over🥹)

-🔵spiky massage balls for the feet ➡️ great for anyone who struggles with sore feet or plantar fasciitis)

-🧽 yoga mat cleaning spray ➡️ you can buy them or make one at home! 1 part vinegar, 2 parts water and some antibacterial essential oil like tea tree.

-🧦 yoga grip socks ➡️ great for hot yoga lovers who need that extra traction 😏

-🪔 essential oils/incense/candles ➡️ perfect for creating that ‘holistic atmosphere’ and fairly inexpensive if you’re looking for something small to add in. Lots of yoga lovers use oils to diffuse/clean/massage/wear. Incense can be used for mood/scent lifting, in the same way as candles. Incense & candles can also be used for ‘trataka meditation’ or flame-gazing/concentrative mindfulness.

I loved this reel idea from -do go check hers out to see what she’s got on her list!

Any others you would add to this list? What are you buying/making your yoga-lover this Christmas?

01/12/2025

🎄 CHRISTMAS IS COMING 🎄

…and so is the season of tangled fairy lights, last-minute shopping panic, and pretending you haven’t already eaten half the tub of chocolates😆

So before the festive chaos fully takes over, come stretch, breathe, and de-stress with me at Tuesday Evening Yoga – 7:30–8:30pm! 🧘🏽‍♀️✨

Think of it as holiday survival training:

🌀 Flexibility for wrapping awkward-shaped presents

💨 Breath control for family gatherings

💪 Strength to carry all those shopping bags

🧠 Zen attitude to handle Christmas music on repeat

No experience needed — just bring yourself (and maybe a sense of humour🥸)

Book your mat now before Santa does! 😉

Details:

📍Inside Bambinis Play, Birkenshaw Village Hall
🗓️ Tuesday evenings 7:30-8:30pm
💳 £5 trial then £8.50 PAYG
🔗 www.jivanyogawithmaryam.com

See you Tuesday!🥰

01/12/2025

When you’re going through a tough phase in your life, whether you’re just tired from life, in between jobs, caring for a sick loved one or maybe just going through a transitionary period right now, you may meet a friend who suggests a local daytime yoga retreat to help.

It’s important you listen to your friend🙃

Taking place at .studios.morley on Churwell Hill, we will be taking a couple of hours out of our day for some gentle flows, restful guided meditation and circle journaling with a free cuppa in the studio’s beautiful new cafe.

This kind of a session can be so profound for many at this time of year- as we find ourselves in the throes of Christmas-ness as well as when we begin to look forward to the new year.

Whether you’re looking for some community-led embodied intention setting or you’re just tired and searching for an affordable escape, you are most welcome🙏🏽

Details:

📍Kinetic Studios Morley
🗓️ Dec 14th 2-3:30pm
🧘🏽‍♀️Yoga, Guided Meditation and Circle Journaling with a free cuppa
💳 £20 investment (discount available for members)
🔗 head to the link in my bio to book in

Hope to see you there😘

24/11/2025

5 years ago, I quit my job in teaching.

We were in the throes of Covid, my husband had just been given a cancer diagnosis and as a result, I couldn’t go back into schools in the near future.

I decided to use my time to do something that I have always loved and just see where it takes me. I re-trained as a Yoga teacher and it felt very much like leaping into the unknown.

Once I qualified, like many before me, I realised that I needed to also understand how to run a business. This was another learning curve.

I struck out on my own, finding cover work, running private classes and slowly building my own network

Over time, I joined organisations and studios that resonated with my own ethos like .yoga.uk & this is truly where I thrive.

But somewhere inside of me, I knew my journey was not over.

I further trained in Trauma-Informed Yoga & learnt so much about myself in the process. I learnt what it means to somatically process things that have affected us in the past.

This is where my journey into healing & therapy truly began.

I became aware that I was slowly approaching what felt like another version of my true calling.

And so I’ve begun another journey this year. Again, leaping into the unknown.

Alongside my Yoga classes, I am pursuing a Masters in Psychotherapy & Counselling. I hope to become an Integrative Psychotherapist in a few years time🥰

Juggling part time school and work on top of family stuff has meant less presence here unfortunately but I’m doing my best👊🏽

My journey into Therapy will also mean a bit of shuffling on my social pages.🙏🏽 Expect a mix of psycho-education and yoga stuff. How does that sound?

17/11/2025

Make time for you this November🫶

Come find a Yoga class with friendly community, calming flows, and some mindful relaxation to help close your day.

Hi I’m Maryam, I’m a local mum & ex-school teacher turned yoga teacher and I do my best to make my classes as authentic and accessible as possible❤️

Come join us on:

🗓️ Tuesday Evenings
📍 Bambinis Play, Birkenshaw
🕯 7:30–8:30 PM
💶 £5 trial then £8.50 PAYG/£40 for 5 classes via bacs
🔗 www.jivanyogawithmaryam.com

-See you on the mat 🌙🙏🏽

09/11/2025

Yup just me, in my morning pyjamas and pineapple (if you have curly hair, you know🤪) doing a morning practise in my uncle’s garden when we were visiting him this summer. But to the point!➡️

I’ve been reflecting today on how I no longer chase fancy yoga poses and you may have noticed that in my content- I very rarely post videos of me doing yoga. I find it generally performative and I honestly believe that it does not reflect on how effective a teacher I am. My students generally just want to feel better in their bodies and minds and my ability to do a pancake has nothing to do with that. In the same way that people post inspirational quotes & videos on their social media but are total doorknobs in real life🤣…i believe one should embody what you are teaching in order to be authentic in how you teach. For me, that’s

💪🏽keeping strength as you age through functional movements

😌 clarity & peace of mind through breathwork

🧘🏽‍♀️promoting introspection & self-awareness through meditation

All things I actively work on in my everyday life and what I teach in all my classes.

Want to come join me in a class?

Come find me at

🌟 Morley Leisure centre on Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am

🌟 Birkenshaw Village Hall (Bambinis play) on Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm

🌟 Scott Hall Leisure Centre on Thursdays 10-11am

🌟 Kinetic Studios Morley on Fridays and alternate Sundays 10:30-11:30am

❤️🙏🏽

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03/11/2025

Feeling a little out of sync since the clocks changed? 🌙

Take time to slow down, stretch, and breathe at my evening yoga class where I make every effort to help you feel welcome & supported.

Held at Bambinis Play in Birkenshaw, this hall’s intimate space & gorgeous fairy lights help make the room feel so cozy at this time of year.

Melt away fatigue, ease your body, and nurture your mind — a moment of calm just for you. 💜🧘‍♀️

Booking info:

💷➡️ £5 trial, £8.50 PAYG or £40 for 5 classes via bacs

📍➡️ Bambinis Play, Birkenshaw Village Hall

🕣➡️ Tuesday evenings 7:30-8:30pm

🔗➡️ www.jivanyogawithmaryam.com

Hope to see you there,

Maryam❤️🙏🏽

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