Lesley Gaisford Yoga

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Lesley Gaisford Yoga

Swindon based yoga teacher. Classes 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month at Bert's Books in Old Town

15/03/2024

It's almost time for more yoga at ! We're meeting up at 9AM this Sunday for some time for ourselves. Follow the link in my bio to sign up!

02/03/2024

It's March! Spring is here! (OK it was snowing earlier but fine). We're back at tomorrow and I've finally set up a booking system - there are a few spaces left so do sign up via the link in my bio if you'd like to join us. As always there's 10% off books after - perfect for your spring/it's snowing reads.

21/01/2024

"Sthira Sukham Asanam" is one of the most quoted lines of Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. Sthira is often translated as the strength, steadfastness or "fire", with Sukha being soft, joyful ease - and asanam relating to the position of our body or seat in meditation.
I think this phrase encompasses a lot about what yoga asana practice is for me. It encompasses many of the other philosophical principles of yoga, which remind us to meet ourselves where we are but continue to find and push that edge. Without fire there's no progress but without integrity we lose sight of where we are and can feel like we lose some of the focusing aspects of yoga.
Finding a balance between effort and ease on your mat can help you find more balance off the mat too!
Much as I love some facts and science, I think it's not only culturally important to recognize yoga's roots but also think these principles really make the practice what it is. Without it we're just flinging our limbs around 😆.
If you want to come join us for some sthira and sukha, we're back on the mat at
on Sunday 4th February at 9AM, send me a message if you'd like to sign up.

20/01/2024

Like many of the people who come to my class, I also used to think that my arms were too short/legs too long to be able to do this. Turns out your body is remarkable!
We're back for yoga at tomorrow at 9AM, there are some spaces left so drop me a message if you'd like to join. I guarantee you too can surprise yourself :)
Don't forget you get 10% off books and coffee after class!

11/01/2024

New year - more bookshop yoga!

From January onwards we will be doing yoga at twice a month! Every first and third Sunday at 9AM we'll meet for hatha vinyasa yoga.
As we'll now do more yoga I've also decided to offer a four class pass, to be used across five classes (e.g. valid for 2.5 months). Drop-ins are still available at £9 each, or you can buy the pass for £32 - that's almost half a free class!

Our next class is 21st Jan - if you'd like to sign up drop me a message. If you're already signed up and have paid but would like to change to a class pass let me know and we can sort that too.

If you get the pass I will keep you signed up to all classes automatically to ensure your space, so please let me know with at least a week's notice if you plan not to attend so I can offer someone else your space.

Yoga on Sunday morning is a great start to the day, but honestly my favourite thing about these classes is we tend to stick around, browse the books and have a drink and a chat - plus there's 10% off books after. My classes are relaxed and accessible to all levels of experience.

03/12/2023

🎄🎄Festive Bookshop Yoga 🎄🎄
Join me for festive yoga at on the 17th December! I will bring the yoga and festive songs AND the mince pies and chocolates for after class. I'd love to see your Christmassy sparkly yoga self! And don't forget, there's 10% off books and hot drinks after class - PERFECT for your last minute Christmas shopping.

DM me to sign up - spaces are limited to avoid spilling glitter on each other. Investment in 60 mins for just you: £9

26/11/2023

Yoga at is back! After a little break, we're getting ready for a great start to December next Sunday (3rd Dec, 9AM). As Christmas shopping mayhem descends we'll have a little calming time to ourselves, AND this gives you the opportunity to get those Christmas gifts at 10% off at the end of class before the shop even opens!
Drop me a message to grab a spot, we give lots of options so all experience levels are welcome!

10/09/2023

It's not always easy to show up for yourself. When we get stressed or anxious lots of us put our blinkers on and try to hide until it goes away - we bury ourselves in more work or "do nothing" in the name of self-care.

We can't always change the situation that causes stress (and sometimes you're too overwhelmed to add big change on top).

Sleep, healthy food, exercise, community and meditation are the most scientifically proven ways to combat stress and sometimes it takes a lot to actually do these things or they feel like "adding more stuff". Self-care sometimes needs to be lighting a little fire and showing up for yourself. Get the trainers on or yoga mat out - even if just for ten minutes. Find some exercise that sparks a little joy for you. Download Headspace and sit for five minutes a day.

My next class at is on Sunday the 1st October at 9AM - we move (suitable for all levels), work towards some meditation and breathwork and afterwards we stick around for a coffee and a chat, and there's 10% off books for a well-deserved rest after 📚. Message me to sign up!

P.s.: If you need some yoga but can't afford it right now, still drop me a message and we can work something out.

05/09/2023

It's been a while! Yoga is back at this Sunday at 9am, drop me a message to sign up! There will be all the same things you like - a chill start to your day, coffees, discounts on books...

29/07/2023

A little throwback to yoga on a beach a few years ago (yes, ends up being the Instagram husband sometimes...). It is FINALLY sunny today and I can't wait to see the sea soon - but first, it's time for yoga at again next Sunday! I have a few spaces left, as always we start at 9AM and many of us stick around after for coffee and to use that coveted 10% off books afterwards... DM me to sign up!

06/06/2023

🏳️‍🌈 It's and we're celebrating in our next class at on Sunday the 18th June ay 9AM! All proceeds from the class will be donated to . Please join us in your brightest yoga wear, DM or email me to sign up.

02/06/2023

I've got a very rare couple of spaces left for yoga at this Sunday at 9AM! It'll be a pretty chill class this week. Drop me a message to sign up!

01/05/2023

Flying into the bank holiday weekend like...
Did you know celebrates their first birthday this week? They have a fabulous sounding party planned (see their socials to sign up) - but it also seemed like the perfect opportunity for some celebratory themed yoga on Sunday the 7th May! Join me in the shop from 9am, wear your brightest yoga gear (👑 themed outfits count) and let's have some fun! DM me to sign up! Don't forget there's 10% off books, coffee AND cake after class.

02/04/2023

Can't get a second of yoga in out here without some followers! 🐱
Had a great time teaching at today and having coffee and talking about books after. We're adding a bonus class on the 16th April to do it again! Cats not included, coffee and books optional (but highly recommended).

01/04/2023

Just a few more spaces left on this Sunday's class at . Class is at 9AM and suitable for all levels :) DM me to sign up🧘‍♀️

22/01/2023

Ever wanted to sleep in a bookshop? Guess what, naps are totally allowed at yoga class! In a society where being busy, side hustles and increasing productivity are seen as , it's good to remember that you don't need to earn rest and time for yourself. So plans for Sunday: yoga ending with a long savasana, then coffee and a good book from . Next class is on the 5th of Feb, DM me to sign up.

26/11/2022

Next week is December! The first Sunday of the month means it's time for yoga at ! We don't read during class but lots of us stick around for coffee and book shopping after - Bert's kindly give us 10% off after class so it's also a perfect opportunity to do some of your Christmas shopping at our lovely local bookstore. Class is from 9-10 and suitable for all levels - please DM me to sign up :)

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