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25/10/2021

Hi my dearest people,

Finally I hit the send button for my new newsletter to let you know about what's next with YogaCrow! 🙏🏼🕉

As many of you know that writing and sending a newsletter is a huge effort for me, but I enjoy it trully. Lots of creative ideas unfold usually in the same time when I prepare it for you and therefore it takes time.

If you want to hear what's upcoming and honour my time, effort, dedication and love of sharing, please check your inbox today and get back to me with your enquiries.

If you haven't subscribed your email address for my occasional newsletters you can visit my website www.yogacrow.uk to put your email address down or DM me.

Sending love, gratitude and good vibes!
Aslihan xx




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20/10/2021

WHEN A CHILD IS CONCEIVED, SO IS A MOTHER.

This month in our Wise Women Circle, we honour the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month and focus on the identity shift that is experienced after loss of a child. Our guest educator, Sam .hood , and I aim to provide support and language to help mothers express their challenging and confronting feelings through their voice and movement. As well as sharing knowledge about Matrescence, Sam and other mamas in the circle will share their own personal experiences of loss throughout their motherhood journeys. After this empowering and healing part of the circle, mamas can either choose to rest or to move on the mat to honour and embrace their yoni shakti, womb space energy, as the source of feminine intuition, connection, creativity and nurture. This circle is open to all mothers, mother-likes, mum-to-bes and primary care takers who lost their beloved ones.

LOTUS SCHEME: Now, you can sponsor a space for a mother-in-need. Please get in touch for the details and / or if you are a mum who wish to join us on the LOTUS SCHEME. We will put your name down on the waiting list.

£5 from each booking will be donated to an appointed mother&baby charity. Please feel free to make your donation in any figure that comes from your heart!

To learn more about the event, click on the link in my bio, OR call/text/DM me for a friendly chat on 07982 944 217. Looking forward to meeting you so much!

https://www.yogacrow.uk/events/motherhood-circle-through-the-lense-of-loss-yoga-for-embracing-the-yoni-shakti

18/10/2021

Warning: Story contains strong language

"I'm the BBC's first specialist disinformation reporter - and I receive abusive messages on social media daily. Most are too offensive to share unedited. The trigger? My coverage of the impact of online conspiracies and fake news. I expect to be challenged and criticised - but misogynistic hate directed at me has become a very regular occurrence..."



BBC News - I get abuse and threats online - why can't it be stopped?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58924168

Online abuse against women is on the rise, but why aren't the police, government and social media sites doing more to stop it?

18/10/2021

18th October - World Day

What I learned during my journey of guiding females through events, for workshops and specially designed classes is "women need to raise their awareness about , and in particular , as a physical, social and collective consciousness!!!"

Read my on this very important subject that I shared with you months ago - LINK IS IN MY BIO!

MENOPAUSE, YOGA AND SOCIAL AWARENESS

This article is neither a scholarly publication nor to be taken as medical advice, but rather an essay in the spirit of "what I have learned from my personal and professional experience". This is an invitation to all females and males, employers and employees, young, middle-aged and senior members of the communities to talk fearlessly about menopause. The lack of knowledge, education and action on menopause in our society and its institutions, including many public and private health organisations, is concerning.

If you are a female - or a caring male of a beloved partner, daughter, mother, sister, colleague- I have some news for you: Now is the time to raise your awareness about menopause.

10/10/2021

October is Menopause Awareness Month ☯️

Not every women knows much about it! It's time to raise more awareness to have a healthy, comfortable and happy transition during this period of womanhood. 💓

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/oct/10/menopause-brain-the-inability-to-think-clearly-is-not-all-in-your-mind

Some women worry they have the early signs of dementia. For many it’s a relief to discover the fog is hormone-related

06/10/2021

October is BREAST CANCER AWARENESS month! Check your breasts, and remind your loved ones to check theirs in regular basis. Here is how ⬇️⬇️💕💞

05/10/2021

I thought this might be of interest to you!

A Mother's Circle in Epping this coming Friday (8th Oct, 7-8:30 pm). What a great idea to connect mothers and mother likes together to share, empower and nurture each other.

Details are below. Mothers’ Hood

*Only 2 days to go!*. This is a workshop for mothers - celebrating them, supporting them and listening to them. All mothers welcome, whatever stage of mothering you are at.

EMBRACE THE MOTHER
Matrescence & Motherhood Workshop & Womens Circle

Modern motherhood is highly pressurised. We are living in a period of intensive mothering, whereby we are expected to be self-sacrificing for our children and families, putting everyone else’s needs before our own. We have lost the knowledge of mothering that was traditionally passed down from generation to generation, from woman to woman. Mothers are expected to do and be more with fewer resources, support and recognition.

Many mothers are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted, failing to make sense of who they are now and are doubting themselves. Mothers are the supporter of everyone else but who holds the mother?

This nourishing and informative workshop is here to hold you and show you that there is another way. There is another way to understand this mothering season in your life and another way to see yourself. It is here to hold you whilst you hold so many others in your life.

Within the framework of matrescence, the lost knowledge of the transition of a woman to a mother, we provide space and time for you to reflect on your own journey as a mother in a safe, non-judgemental space.

Sitting with women to be seen, heard and held is so validating and healing; it is one of the most valuable spaces we can have in our lives. Hearing others’ stories and experiences connects us and makes us realise we are not alone.

We will guide you through the session which will incorporate meditation, knowledge sharing on matrescence and motherhood and time for reflection, sharing and connection.

You will gain a greater understanding of this time in your life and feel lighter from reflecting and sharing your experiences and connecting with other mothers.

We welcome you with open arms and open hearts!

See my website to book:
https://www.mothers-hood.co.uk/embrace-the-mother

Much love

Sam xx

04/10/2021

Hello dear all!

Have you seen Holly Willoughby & Phillip Schofield broadcast about Sound Bath on ITV's THIS MORNING show few days ago?

https://www.itv.com/thismorning/articles/the-latest-relaxation-trend-sound-baths

Isn't it wonderful?

As you may know already that I've been facilitating Yoga & Sound Bath wt. Cacao Ceremony events in collaboration with beautiful and gifted Louise. a.k.a. Sound Awakening , since 2018.

Our next event YOGA FOR GRATITUDE & SOUND BATH wt. CACAO CEREMONY is on Sunday, 14th November in Loughton and you are invited.

Here is the link for details and to RSVP.
Absolutely no experience needed!

RSVP: https://www.yogacrow.uk/events/yoga-for-gratitude-sound-bath-with-cacao-ceremony

Call, text, DM me to check the availability and to book your space.


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Sound Therapist Farzana Ali joins us to explain exactly what a sound bath is and how indulging in one can benefit your health.

27/09/2021

A beautiful Autumn Retreat hosted by a beautiful friend and fellow yoga teacher at West Lexham. Just 2 hours drive from Loughton & Epping. It's the season to stop, drop and rest - make yourself ready for the days ahead with this warming, soothing, nourishing and grounding treat. Get in touch with Rhyanne Hall to reserve your spot and discuss the accessible and affordable booking conditions.

22/09/2021

I am so excited and honored to co-host this amazing event with .hood *Updated with change of venue*

Repost .hood

I am absolutely thrilled to announce that I am hosting my first in person workshop and womens circle in collboration with ! All mothers welcome, whatever stage of mothering you are at.

EMBRACE THE MOTHER
Matrescence & Motherhood Workshop & Womens Circle

Modern motherhood is highly pressurised. We are living in a period of intensive mothering, whereby we are expected to be self-sacrificing for our children and families, putting everyone else’s needs before our own. We have lost the knowledge of mothering that was traditionally passed down from generation to generation, from woman to woman. Mothers are expected to do and be more with fewer resources, support and recognition.

Many mothers are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted, failing to make sense of who they are now and are doubting themselves. Mothers are the supporter of everyone else but who holds the mother?

This nourishing and informative workshop is here to hold you and show you that there is another way. There is another way to understand this mothering season in your life and another way to see yourself. It is here to hold you whilst you hold so many others in your life.

Within the framework of matrescence, the lost knowledge of the transition of a woman to a mother, we provide space and time for you to reflect on your own journey as a mother in a safe, non-judgemental space.

Sitting with women to be seen, heard and held is so validating and healing; it is one of the most valuable spaces we can have in our lives. Hearing others’ stories and experiences connects us and makes us realise we are not alone.

We will guide you through the session which will incorporate meditation, knowledge sharing on matrescence and motherhood and time for reflection, sharing and connection.

You will gain a greater understanding of this time in your life and feel lighter from reflecting and sharing your experiences and connecting with other mothers.

We welcome you with open arms and open hearts!

See link in my bio to book your space.

Much love

Sam xx

20/09/2021

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We left another yoga & sound bath with cacao ceremony event behind us this weekend. Thank you to all who joined me and beautiful , and shared their amazing feedback with us afterwards... Next event is on Sunday, 14th November. Call/text/DM me if you want to reserve your spot.
.. and I am so grateful for the amazing feedback that I received afterwards. What amazing results from pain relief to deep rest like in a good quality of deep sleep (see the pics above).

It makes me incredibly happy and feel content when my students get back to me telling what they observed and experienced during the sessions. It fascinates me so much especially when they share the tangible results / outcomes from the practice that I have created for them. I am aware that experiencing a practice with measurable and visible results motivates us to repeat the same practice regularly. Therefore, it's always my priority to offer you something that you may need most.

Unless there is a medical emergency or an illness requires an immediate attention by our doctors, we get a headache and we take an over the counter painkiller, it showes effect, let's say, in around half an hour. If the pain subsides or stops, we think that that painkiller is a good painkiller. It is effective, sufficiently strong and recommended. We have them handful in our bags, cupboards, side drawers. But what about the side effects that we couldn't observe, and that emerges over the years? More and more researches and studies of the yoga practices are now on, and they can tell us even more about the observable and measurable benefits of asana practices, meditation, breathing exercises and deep relaxation (and other related holistic practices) based on modern science. But in the meanwhile, I am so grateful for all the gratitude, love and positive feedback that are shared with me by you on the path.

UPCOMING EVENT: YOGA, AROMATHERAPY & ORGANIC SKINCARE, Sunday 27th September - only 2 spaces left. Let me know ASAP if you want to reserve your spot. You are very much welcome.

26/08/2021

Reposted from Back To The Mat

ACTION & REFLECTION: CONSCIOUS LIVING THIS AUTUMN

Here, I have some exciting news for you about a few upcoming events. I've designed them all to help you develop a routine towards REST & CONSCIOUS ACTIONS in your life.

Each of them has a GUEST EXPERT to give you the most delightful, practical, informative and beneficial experience. Joining us will definitely be a great investment for your wellbeing and also fun.

*All safety measures will be taken without creating any strain in anyone.

Call, text or email me to learn more about the events or to discuss your needs. 07982944217, yogacrow.uk@gmail.com

LINKS FOR MORE DETAILS AND BOOKINGS ARE IN MY BIO ⬆️⬆️⬆️

Creating time and space for the self requires effort, a developed welcoming mindset, and consistent regular practice until it becomes a nurturing lifestyle, routine, or habit. Yes, I know; this is always easy to say, but not always easy to accomplish. However, once you are there, it heals a lot on a personal level, preparing you for collective engagements to create a better world for all, and it feels great.
.. and I want you to feel the same way I've been feeling for the past few weeks since I took some time off.

I will be very happy and honored if you join me. I hope to hear from you soon!

06/08/2021

📚 BOOK RECOMMENDATION 📚

🔸️Unwell Women: A Journey Through Medicine And Myth In A Man-Made World by 🔸️

This very well-structured & presented investigation by Elinor Cleghorn has literally made me take a break from all my other readings this month, and allowed me to fully focus and digest Cleghorn's book that was published in June 2021 by

From 'curing' the wandering womb in ancient Greece, to hunting down and burning midwifery witches, to hanging women who bury their premature-stillborn babies after being r***d, to modern women who still fight for recognition and receiving the most basic right of health care, this book tells us the history of unwell women in the men-made s*xist western medical world.

It enlightens us on why medical concerns about women's health are still ignored today, why women's health research is underfunded, or lags behind many other studies, how gender gap / bias and s*x discrimination are applied systematically and also unconsciously in our GP- surgeries, hospitals and health centers, how women in poorer areas, with ethnic origins and in LGBTQ+ communities have to fight double to be listened and heard by medical professionals, to be referred to the relevant medical departments concerning their pain, struggle and complaints, and how the current system is still failing dramatically to diagnose women's illnesses and diseases, to find and apply the right treatments and to improve the quality of women's life in this century.

'In Unwell Women Elinor Cleghorn unpacks the roots of the perpetual misunderstanding, mystification and misdiagnosis of women's bodies, and traces the journey from the 'wandering womb' of ancient Greece, the rise of witch trials in Medieval Europe, through the dawn of Hysteria, to modern day understandings of autoimmune diseases, the menopause and conditions like endometriosis. Packed with character studies of women who have suffered, challenged and rewritten medical orthodoxy - and drawing on her own experience of un-diagnosed Lupus disease - this is a ground-breaking and timely exposé of the medical world and woman's place within it.'

⚡⚡A MUST READ!! ⚡⚡

30/07/2021

Gentle Reminder:

I am taking a break to Rest, Relax & Recharge.

Classes are back again on Tuesday, 31st August 2021!

Wishing you a restful & relaxing Summer Break too!

With Love & Joy!
Aslihan 💕🙏🏼😊🕉

29/07/2021

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is an inspiration to all showing what to prioritize first, how to take a good self-care and when to take action over anything else!

WELL DONE!! 👏🏼👏🏾👏🏼👏🏾👏🏼💕💕💕💕🏅🏅🏅

28/07/2021

In my eyes, & are the winners of the in ; because they've chosen over their careers.

Being an athlete requires not only having strong and flexible muscles in the body, but also a strong and flexible mind in that body to make conscious choices for the sake of total well-being.

"No pain-no gain!" mantra is the biggest lie to push us to the edge of the cliff. The mantra is "no joy-no gain!".

The tremendous level of presure and stress in their professional careers took Naomi and Simone (and many other ) to the point of making a decision between their and . Fortunately, they chose the mental wellbeing over ill health, so they are the real winners, not losers AT ALL!!! They didn't give up, they became great examples to many other athletes and us showing what's more important in life. This level of high awareness is rare, and I'd like to congratulate them for taking step forward and talking about their mental health openly & honestly. WELL DONE!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏾👏🏾👏🏿💕💕💕✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿🏅🏅☮☯️

23/07/2021

Women should go out with women in groups twice a week say experts. The key word here is OXYTOCIN 😍

"We call it a ‘social thermostat’ that keeps track of how well [females’] social supports are going,” Taylor says. When the thermostat reads too low, females tend to reach out to others. When they reach out to others, oxytocin levels rise again and with that prolonged exposure comes a distinctive “calming, warm” effect, says Taylor. “We don’t see the same mechanisms in men,” she adds.

OUR NEXT WISE WOMEN-CIRCLE IS ON WEDNESDAY, 29TH SEPTEMBER AT 6.30 PM IN .

We will socialise, share thoughts, emotions and insight, laugh and exchange experiences around SLEEP!

WITH A GUEST EXPERT, BEAUTIFUL RHYANNE HALL Living Yoga London, WE WILL TALK ABOUT SLEEP AND RHYANNE WILL EXPLAIN US WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO HAVE A CLEAN SLEEP ROUTINE FROM THE MORNING TO THE NIGHT? WHAT CAN HELP TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF A NIGHT SLEEP FOR A BETTER HEALTH? DO WE REALLY REST OR NOURISH THE BODY BY JUST SLEEPING IN BED OR DO WE NEED TO DO ANYTHING ELSE TO SUPPORT THE SLEEP TO BENEFIT FROM IT FULLY?

Call / DM me TODAY to reserve your spot! 07982944217, yogacrow.uk@gmail.com

Here is the link for more details: https://www.yogacrow.uk/bookings-checkout/feel-good-wednesdays-epping-pm?referral=service_list_widget

Women have now found the perfect excuse to go out with the "girls" twice a week. According to science, women should go out with friends for better health.