Syd Yoga Oldham, Stalybridge and Uppermill

23/12/2025

Marilyn was one of my main teachers during my Yoga teacher training in 2012 - 2014, I cannot credit enough how much her outlook on life and her relaxed and free approach to Yoga influenced my personal practice and everyone of my own taught classes since. I returned to Marilyn's classes in 2019/20 when I was going through another rough period in my life, and once again she helped remind me I'd started to take life and my practice a little too seriously. She was a wonderful woman who touched many people's lives. Thankyou for your wonderful time and experience Marilyn Heginbotham. X

14/12/2025

Do you believe that Yoga, Meditation and Mindfulness are dated mumbo jumbo, hippy, spiritual practices? Here's a list of some of the remarkable modern Western Scientists that are proving that these practices can transform a person's health and wellbeing.
SCIENCE IS CATCHING UP AND WE LOVE IT!!!

Leading Researchers and Institutions
Several Western scientists and institutions are at the forefront of contemporary yoga research:

Dr. Sat Bir Singh Khalsa, PhD (Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital): Studies the clinical uses of yoga for insomnia, stress, anxiety disorders, and mental health in schools and workplaces.

Dr. Steffany Moonaz, PhD (Southern California University of Health Sciences): A research scientist and yoga therapist who developed and evaluated a yoga program for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

Dr. Holger Cramer (University of Duisburg-Essen, Germany): A prominent figure in yoga research, known for numerous systematic reviews and meta-analyses on yoga for conditions like low back pain and depression.

Dr. Neha P. Gothe, PhD (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign): Led a systematic review on yoga's effects on brain health and cognition.

Dr. Bala Subramaniam (Harvard professor and NIH-funded researcher): Explores how brain imaging and cognitive science link contemplative practices to measurable biological shifts, such as changes in inflammation markers.

Ina Stephens, MD: A Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist and Co-director of Medical Yoga at the University of Virginia Medical School, she studies yoga-based interventions for conditions like anxiety, chronic pain, and ADHD, focusing on how yoga modulates the autonomic nervous system.

Willoughby Britton, PhD: As director of Brown University's Clinical and Affective Neuroscience Laboratory, Britton researches mindfulness-based interventions for mood and anxiety disorders, emphasizing the importance of matching specific practices to specific conditions.

Neha P. Gothe, PhD: Associated with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, her work includes systematic reviews on the effects of yoga on brain health.

The University of Rochester Medical Centre is involved in recent clinical trials, including one on reducing inflammation in cancer survivors.

These researchers are helping to build an "evidence build to a critical mass" where yoga-based interventions are increasingly integrated into mainstream healthcare.

08/12/2025

04/12/2025

Give the Gift of Connection this Christmas!!! Looking for something more meaningful than the usual presents? Surprise your partner—or a couple you love—with a Couples Yoga Workshop gift. This joyful experience, taking place on Valentine’s Day 2026, invites couples to stretch, breathe, and laugh together while exploring partner yoga designed to build trust and strength. Through playful poses, they’ll deepen their connection, support one another, and discover balance both on and off the mat. It’s the perfect way to turn Valentine’s Day into a celebration of love, wellness, and togetherness.

https://www.momoyoga.com/uppermill-community-yoga-and-wellbeing-centre/events

24/11/2025

Solstice Winter Vibrations Soundbath Journey & Wellbeing Session
After our SOLD-OUT Autumn Harvest Soundbath, we’re back with a nourishing afternoon. Expect warming mindful movements, soothing breath work, restorative meditations, and a wonderful immersive Soundbath to settle you into the season.
Limited spaces — grab your spot now before it sells out again!
Book at the following link
https://www.momoyoga.com/uppermill-community-yoga.../events

21/11/2025

JOIN GEMMA AND HER DOWN TO EARTH TAKE ON YOGA TOMORROW MORNING, START YOUR WEEKEND WITH A BOOST!!! Book at the link below.

Looking for a yoga class that’s less “float away on a cloud” and more “hey, my back feels better”? Welcome to Go To Yoga—your modern, grounded approach to strength, mobility, and mental resilience.
This isn’t about pretzel poses or perfection. It’s about learning how your body actually works, and how to move it better so you can live, think, and feel better too.
What you’ll get:
Practical, strength-focused yoga that supports real-life movement
A focus on physical function first, mental clarity as a powerful side effect
Mobility, balance, and body awareness—without mysticism or jargon
A light-hearted, no-fuss atmosphere where effort is celebrated and ego is left at the door
This class is for anyone who wants a yoga practice that’s rooted in the real body—not just the ideal one—and values strength, structure, and a little bit of sweat.
Your dependable, down-to-earth class for building a body that works and a mind that can keep up.

https://www.momoyoga.com/uppermill-community-yoga-and-wellbeing-centre/schedule

20/11/2025

A lovely gesture from one of our clients St Damian's RC Science College, I have been working with the staff there, leading Yoga, Mindfulness and Breathwork sessions there for over a year now. Very lovely people, I look forward to every session. Thankyou for the acknowledgement 🙂

19/11/2025

✨ Solstice Winter Vibrations Soundbath Journey & Wellbeing Session ✨

After our SOLD-OUT autumn harvest event, we’re back with a nourishing afternoon. Expect warming mindful movements, soothing breath work, restorative meditations, and a wonderful immersive Soundbath to settle you into the season.

Limited spaces — grab your spot now before it sells out again!

Book at the following link

https://www.momoyoga.com/uppermill-community-yoga-and-wellbeing-centre/events

19/11/2025

COMMENCING THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER 2025 11AM - 12.30PM, BOOK YOUR SPACE NOW!!!

🌿 'Stretch Then Chat' – Gentle Movement, Good Company, and Thoughtful Conversation
Looking for a relaxed and enriching way to spend your morning? 'Stretch Then Chat' is our new weekly gathering designed especially for those who enjoy gentle movement, meaningful conversation, and a good cuppa.

🧘‍♂️ Start with a gentle stretch in our Main Room. Each session begins with light movement to ease the body and awaken the senses—perfect for keeping joints supple and spirits lifted.

📚 Afterwards, we gather in our cosy Library Room for unlimited tea, coffee, herbal infusions, and biscuits. One of us will read a short excerpt from a book—perhaps something from our collection on yoga, philosophy, or science—that sparked curiosity or reflection.

💬 Share your thoughts, or simply listen We’ll chat about the reading, share personal reflections, and explore ideas together. Whether you love a good discussion or prefer to listen quietly, you’ll be warmly welcomed.

📖 Borrow a book, take your time Each week, you’re welcome to borrow a book from our library. No rush to return it—just be mindful others may be waiting to read it too.

🏡 Held in our warm, spacious rooms Our main room and Library offer a peaceful, comfortable setting to move, think, and connect. It’s a lovely way to feel better physically, mentally, and socially.

👥 Make new friends, enjoy familiar faces Whether you come every week or just now and then, 'Stretch Then Chat' is a gentle invitation to connect with others and enjoy something a little different.

Spaces are limited, so do book early to join us. We’d love to welcome you.

https://www.momoyoga.com/uppermill-community-yoga-and-wellbeing-centre/schedule

17/11/2025

Many of us are not even aware that the way we are breathing is affecting how we think, feel, act and overall quality of life. Many of us aren't breathing very well. Breath is Life, quality of breath is quality of life. Join us Monday mornings 11am - 12pm.

www.uppermillyoga.co.uk