Chandini Yoga

10/03/2026

Great advice

Forcing usually feels productive in the moment.

You go deeper. You hold longer. You prove something to yourself.

But the body doesn’t measure progress by how far you push.
It measures safety by how well you regulate.

Smooth breath.
Stable base.
Load shared through muscle, not dumped into joints.

Props used early aren't a shortcut.
They’re strategy.

And exiting with control tells the nervous system this was training, not threat.

Yoga isn’t about earning the shape.
It’s about building capacity that lasts.

09/03/2026

Public schedule this week....

09/03/2026

Morning! Hope you’ve all had a great weekend.

Usual classes this week - get booked on via my website (link in comments). I look forward to seeing you and helping you build your fitness and strength and burn lots of calories too! 💪💪

08/03/2026

How else would I start International Women's Day than with a crazy circuit class with some equally crazy ladies.

Spot the yoga teacher taking a risky balance on the sled 🤠

07/03/2026

If anyone In the town centre heard someone cursing, it was me at logger heads with some IKEA curtain fittings.

Well worth it though. I cannot wait to welcome you into this space

🌱🪴🪷🧘‍♂️💫

05/03/2026

Current public schedule

05/03/2026

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04/03/2026

When you intentionally focus on the good in your life, your brain literally rewires itself through a process called neuroplasticity, strengthening neural pathways associated with positive emotions and making it more likely to find more good in the future. Repeatedly focusing on positive experiences builds new neural connections, much like physical exercise strengthens muscles, which can change your perspective, emotional patterns and stress responses over time.

To elaborate, your brain is constantly changing based on your experiences, thoughts and emotions. When intentionally direct your attention toward what is good, safe or meaningful, you strengthen neural circuits linked to reward or positive experiences.

By consistently practicing positive habits like gratitude, mindfulness, or positive affirmations, you are building and reinforcing the neural pathways that make it easier to notice and access positive feelings. This can make positive experiences feel more natural and automatic.

The opposite is also true, however. If you repeatedly focusing on negative thoughts or stress, your brain will strengthen those pathways, making it more efficient in spotting threats and problems.

Over time, the consistent focus on the good can shift your brain’s default setting, making it more likely to see solutions, hope and possibility in your daily life.

This isn’t about ignoring negative situations but about actively training your mind to recognize the full picture, including the positive aspects. Consciously choosing where to place your attention is a powerful way to shape your thoughts, feelings and reactions.

04/03/2026

02/03/2026

“The Mat is the Master Apparatus.” Joseph Pilates

In the original Pilates method, the mat isn’t the warm-up. It’s THE work.

It asks for strength without springs, control without assistance, and honesty without distraction. Nothing to push against. Nothing to hold you up. Just you and the truth of how you move!

The apparatus were designed as stepping stones and tools to help you build the strength and awareness to return to the mat with more precision, strength, control and alignment.

That’s why Pilates is a system…

Today marks the first day of World Phenomenon, March Matness. A month devoted to Joe’s original 34 mat exercises. No deviation, No dilution, just the pure work of a genius and the way he created it.

We will be sharing every Monday posts to show you how the matwork can be used in day to day life to keep your body and mind energised.

It’s a powerful sequence to follow so if you’ve never committed to it, this is definitely the month too!

27/02/2026

Recent studies, most notable a large-scale 2024 meta-analysis publishes in the “BMJ” suggests that dancing may be even more effective than antidepressants for treating depression. Dancing’s superiority stems from its holistic nature, combining several therapeutic elements simultaneously and without the side effects of medication.

To elaborate, like other forms of exercise, dancing triggers the release of “feel-good” neurotransmitters such as endorphins, dopamine and serotonin, which naturally boost mood and reduce stress.

Dancing engages both the mind and body, which helps to break cycles of negative rumination (repetitive negative thoughts) by focusing attention on the present moment and the rhythm of the music. This is a core component of somatic therapy.

Dance also provides a non-verbal avenue for emotional release and self-expression, which can be particularly helpful for individuals who struggles to articulate their feelings in traditional talk therapy settings.

Many forms of dancing involve a social or group component, which helps combat feelings of isolation and builds a sense of community and belonging-major contributors to mental well-being.

In addition to mental health benefits, dancing improves cardiovascular health, enhances cognitive functions, and boosts self-esteem, contributing to overall well-being.

Unlike antidepressant medications which can have side effects like weight gain, insomnia, nausea, dependency, harsh withdrawal symptoms, etc., dancing offers a natural approach with only positive effects.

SOURCE: PMID: 38247695, 38270792, 41507983

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