Yoga with Maria

01/03/2026

Try a month of mindfulness with these simple ideas from Action for Happiness 🙏

21/02/2026

Looking to start (or re-start) your yoga practice but not sure what type of yoga might be best for you?

Today the focus is on Yin yoga. Yin is a very slow, meditative practice. The emphasis is on cultivating stillness and attention as we stay in shapes for significant periods of time.

Most shapes are seated or lying down on the floor and are generally held for between 3 to 5 minutes.

Over time, a regular Yin practice can help to lubricate and strengthen our joints and muscles and help us to release physical, mental and emotional stress and tension.

It’s the ideal practice for anyone looking for a quieter, slower and more mindful approach. And it’s perfect for beginners and those who have been practising yoga for many years.

If you’d like to join us, sessions take place every Monday, 7pm to 8pm at the beautiful venue of The Hub at St Mary's in Lichfield 🙏

01/02/2026

Simple ideas for a kinder, friendlier February from Action for Happiness

29/01/2026

The benefits of standing on one leg …and yes, yoga is one way to access those benefits 🙏

Spending a few minutes each day balancing on a single limb can make you stronger, boost your memory and keep your brain healthier.

18/01/2026

Looking for a low impact, mindful movement practice that can help you feel more balanced physically, mentally and emotionally?

Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice designed to help increase vitality, mobilise the joints, build strength, calm the mind and foster a closer relationship with the natural world around us.

If you’d like to know more about qigong click on the link to the website: https://www.mariasyoga.co.uk/qigong

Or if you’d like to join our weekly sessions at Stonnall Village Hall, email me at: mariasyogauk@gmail.com

11/01/2026

Give yourself something to look forward to and join me for a wonderful full day retreat on Saturday 21 March.

You’ll enjoy a day of yoga, qigong, a countryside walk, great company, nourishing food and a blissful Sound Bath as we gather to celebrate the first weekend of Spring.

I’m delighted that we’re able to return to the gorgeous venue of the Nook in Upper Longdon, just outside Lichfield (Nutrition & Wellness) for this, our first day retreat of 2026.

Places are limited and booking is essential. To secure your spot, click on the link and head to the website for all the details: https://www.mariasyoga.co.uk/coming-soon

24/12/2025

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a peaceful and Happy New Year!

Enjoy the break and look forward to seeing you from 05 January onwards 🎄🕊️🧘🏻‍♀️🙏

20/12/2025

In need of some time to yourself before Christmas?

Gather your hot water bottle, a yoga bolster (or pillow) and some blankets and nestle in for a Yuletide Yin and Yoga Nidra Online Special in the comfort of your own home tomorrow, Sunday 21 December, 7pm to 8.30pm.

We’ll be celebrating the Winter Solstice by taking 90 minutes to slow down, stretch out, rest and reflect on the past year. If you can’t make it live, don’t worry, you can catch up via the recording, which will be available for 14 days to everyone who registers for the session.

For more details/to book, head to the website by clicking on the link: https://www.mariasyoga.co.uk/coming-soon 🙏

07/12/2025

Slow down, give yourself a break and join me and Jen from Serenity Sound & Soul for our last Yin Yoga & Sound Bath of the year.

There are just a couple of places left for this event at the stunning venue of the The Hub at St Mary's in Lichfield on Monday 15 December, 7pm to 9pm.

If you’d like to come, head to the website for more details and for how to book your spot: https://www.mariasyoga.co.uk/coming-soon 🙏

16/11/2025

What a wonderful day retreat we enjoyed at The Deer Park last week. Great company, mindful movement, a delicious lunch in the cafe, an autumnal walk and a blissful sound bath 🤗. A reminder, too, of the importance of taking time for ourselves 🙏

Thank you to everyone who joined me, to the Deer Park for looking after us so well and to Serenity Sound & Soul for weaving your magic at the end of our special day 🎵🍁🧘🏻‍♀️

02/11/2025

Give yourself a break from the pre-Christmas rush and join me and Jen from Serenity Sound & Soul for our last Yin & Sound Bath event of this year.

I’ll lead you through an hour’s gentle Yin yoga practice before Jen creates a blissful Sound experience for you, all designed to leave you feeling rested and less frazzled at this busy time of year.

The event takes place at the beautiful venue of The Hub at St Mary's in Lichfield on Monday 15 December, 7pm to 9pm. For more details and to book, head to the website and scroll down the events page: https://www.mariasyoga.co.uk/coming-soon

01/11/2025

Try something new this November with daily inspiration from Action for Happiness