Yoga with Katey Brennand

21/04/2024

I first became aware of the ‘Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs’ programme, whilst training as a yoga teacher. This evidence based 12 week course designed by Alison Trewhela and Anna Semlyen, was trialled by The University of York and Arthritis Research UK. The aim of this research was to prove that yoga could help with chronic or recurrent lower back pain and they proved it!

My tutor, Rosemary Bennett, would share with us some exercises to help restore and strengthen the lower back area. One exercise in particular stayed with me and I use it in my own class today, it’s called the Sacroiliac Stabiliser (or as I sometimes call it, Squeezey Bum Time - IYKYK!)

I spent an amazing day training with Anna Semlyen yesterday and I’ve found a new confidence in my ability to teach yoga safely ❤️

https://www.yogaforbacks.co.uk

12/02/2024

Looking forward to being a part of this wonderful menopause workshop happening in Lytham this Sunday 18th Feb 10-3pm. Please contact Edyta Paxton to book on or if you have any questions about the day. Much love 🧘‍♀️💗

Menopause nutrition and fasting to help with brain fog, energy levels, gut health and weight loss. Wonderful yoga, lunch and more 💫

04/02/2024

Yoga classes this week:

Mon 9.15-10.30am ~ Hatha Yoga
Mon 10.45-11.45am ~ Hatha Yoga

Thurs 6-7pm ~ Yoga for Men
Thurs 7-8.30pm ~ Hatha Yoga

Sadly, I’ve had to step down from our Friday morning class. Hopeful the YMCA will find someone to fill that slot in the future and know that you’re always welcome and encouraged to come along to my Monday and Thursday classes. Namaste x

25/01/2024

It’s Thursday which means it’s ‘Yoga for Men’ time! Come along tonight and every week 6-7pm. Only £6 on the door.

If you’ve never tried yoga before, it can seem a little daunting. I get it and I want to assure you that yoga is not about all those fancy poses you see online. You do not have to be super bendy to reap the benefits of yoga. What you do need though, is a bloody good sense of humour 😂. If that’s you, come along and I’ll teach you the basic postures to give you all the flexibility and strength you’ll need. I’ll also prescribe a good dose of relaxation at the end. Sound good? I’ll see you later.

23/01/2024

The practice of gratitude is something I like to offer at the end of my yoga class, when the mind is still and thoughts run clear. Research suggests that being thankful regularly offers many positive health benefits. It boosts our mood, improves sleep, strengthens our immunity, helps us de-stress and live a more fulfilling and happy life.

What are you grateful for today? X

P.s. I’m not perfect and even I have to work at it, but seeing this today certainly helped change my perspective on a few things 😅

14/01/2024

I believe in YOU!!!

Yoga Timetable:
Monday 9.15-10.30am ~ Hatha Yoga
Monday 10.45-11.45am ~ Hatha Yoga

Thursday 6-7pm ~ Yoga For Men
Thursday 7-8.30pm ~ Hatha Yoga & Relaxation

Friday 9.15-10.45am ~ Hatha Yoga & Relaxation

All classes are held at St.Annes YMCA, St Alban's Rd. Non-members are welcome and classes are £6 on the door. I also teach private one to one classes at my home studio.

I trained with the British Wheel of Yoga and I love teaching beginner's just as much as those who have a regular practice. Everyone is welcome to my classes and it’s my duty to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.

Please message me with any questions, see you on the mat! Katey x

12/01/2024

We’ve been exploring ‘Pigeon Pose’ this week or Eka Pada Rajakapotasana in Sanskrit. It’s a wonderful hip opener, which not only helps to release tension around the hips and piriformis but it also unleashes a lot of stored emotion there, so don’t be surprised if you find this happens. It’s believed that when we’re stressed we contract our hips, locking in negative energy and the emotions that come with it. I personally find this pose to be a great way to stretch the glutes and lower back too.

It’s not the best pose for anyone who suffers with knee pain, so an alternative would be to lie on your back and thread through ‘Eye of The Needle’.

Here’s a 📸 from my ‘Yoga for Men’ class, we can also use props to give us access to the pose.

11/01/2024

I'm slightly late with this but Happy New Year everyone! I'm sure I'm not the only person who started 2024 with good intentions, only to realise in week two that all I've done is create a wealth of unnecessary pressure on myself. Thank goodness for yoga and Eckhart Tolle as a reminder to live in the present moment.

It's good to have goals but we need a clear path and course of action. "How" is always more important than the "what". So maybe your goal is to master Bakasana this year for instance. How are you going to do that? Next time you join me in class see if you can give more attention to the doing, than to the result that you want. Listen and feel without judgement each precise moment in class. Don't allow your thoughts to run away in to a movie playing out in the mind. Let those thoughts melt away and bring your focus back to the NOW. When you enjoy the journey, you'll find you'll reach your destination with ease.

"As soon as you honour the present moment, all unhappiness and struggle dissolve, and life begins to flow with joy and ease. The moment your attention turns to the Now, you feel a presence, a stillness, a peace." Eckhart Tolle. The Power of Now. 2020. Pg.56

Classes for 2024 at St.Annes YMCA. Non-members welcome £6
Mondays
9.15-10.30am ~ Hatha Yoga
10.45-11.45am ~Hatha Yoga

Thursdays
6-7pm ~ Yoga for Men
7-8.30pm ~ Hatha Yoga & Relaxation

Fridays
9.15-10.45am ~ Hatha Yoga & Relaxation

I also offer private one to one classes, please message me any questions. Look forward to seeing you on your mats xx

21/12/2023

Happy Winter Solstice ☀️ and wishing all my yogis a truly magical Christmas, I’m sure you are all on the nice list 😉🎄

Thank you so much for all your support this year. I love teaching yoga and it’s an honour to guide each and every one of you.

Last classes for 2023 are this evening:
Yoga for Men 6-7pm
Hatha Yoga & relaxation 7-8.30pm

Classes will resume Monday 8th January 2024
Love & best wishes, Katey xx

14/12/2023

Yoga for Men tonight 6-7pm.
Hatha Yoga 7-8.30pm.
Beginners welcome, £6 payg 😊 both classes at St.Annes YMCA