Mindfully More - Yoga in Kyoto

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A gentle kneeling side stretch you might like to try 🤍 Keeping one knee on the mat gives you a bit more support, so you ...
16/04/2026

A gentle kneeling side stretch you might like to try 🤍


Keeping one knee on the mat gives you a bit more support, so you can focus on slow, controlled movement rather than worrying about balance. As you move, the leg reaches back and slightly across the body.

Some of the benefits you might notice:
• Activates the glutes in a slightly different way to regular tabletop
• Builds support through the deeper abdominal muscles
• Can ease stiffness from sitting
• Can help digestion
• Encourages awareness of alignment through the spine and hips

This variation is more approachable for beginners than the standing variation.

The smaller, steadier movements here often carry over into everyday life - how you stand, walk, and support your back throughout the day.

Have you tried this version before, or would you add it into your routine? 🤍

Notice the gentle movement the breath brings naturally 🤍The breath doesn’t just move in and out it creates subtle moveme...
13/04/2026

Notice the gentle movement the breath brings naturally 🤍

The breath doesn’t just move in and out
it creates subtle movement through the body.

A soft rise through the chest.
A gentle expansion through the ribs.
A change in the curve of he spine.

Notice it's easier to lift as we breathe in.
Easier to fold or twist as we breathe out.
Easier to relax and stretch as we breathe out.

A small shift, a slight release.

When we bring attention to these small movements, the body often begins to move more naturally into, within, and out of the pose.
Less effort, more awareness.

The breath becomes something we follow, rather than control.

And in that, the practice can start to feel a little more easeful,
a little more connected.

A simple place to return to, again and again 🤍

What do you notice when you follow your breath?

07/04/2026

There’s something deeply relieving in these words.

So often, we carry a quiet pressure to do things perfectly, to improve, to keep moving forward without faltering. And when we do stumble - physically, emotionally, mentally - it can feel like we’ve somehow gone off track.

To be human is to hesitate, to lose balance, to begin again. Not as a failure, but as part of the rhythm of living.

In yoga, we see this clearly.
A pose might feel steady one day and unfamiliar the next. The body changes. The mind shifts. Nothing stays fixed.

And maybe that’s not something to fix
but something to allow.

Let’s meet ourselves with a little more understanding today.
Even in the wobbles.
Or maybe, especially in the wobbles. 🌿

With each outward breath, let yourself be a little heavier, a little softer 🤍The breath out can be a moment to release.W...
02/04/2026

With each outward breath, let yourself be a little heavier, a little softer 🤍

The breath out can be a moment to release.

With each outward breath, allow a small softening through the body.

As you exhale, you might notice the muscles easing their effort,
the weight of the body settling a little more into the support beneath you.

We let the breath guide the experience from within.

A little heavier.
A little softer.

Not collapsing, but settling within the support.

Staying present as the body gradually softens unnecessary tension.

Over time, this quiet softening can create a sense of ease in the way you move and feel 🤍

Do you notice a difference between holding and softening in a pose?

Mindful Monday 🌸The blossoms have arrived again.For a few days, the trees quietly change... softening the streets, slowi...
30/03/2026

Mindful Monday 🌸

The blossoms have arrived again.

For a few days, the trees quietly change...
softening the streets, slowing people down,
inviting us to look up.

Not because anything demands it,
but because something in us recognises the moment.

We don’t need to analyse why it feels special.
The body already knows.

It’s the same quiet knowing we can return to in practice.

A pause.
A breath.
A gentle stretch.

Not to achieve anything,
but to feel what is here, while it’s here.

This week, perhaps we don’t need to chase or figure things out.
We can simply notice what’s unfolding within us and around us 🌸

25/03/2026

Slow mornings in Kyoto, just the way they’re meant to be. 🌿

Step into a lovingly restored 100-year-old kyomachiya, where soft spring breezes dance through open windows and wind chimes set the tone for a peaceful start.

Soak in the golden morning light, feel the quiet charm of tatami beneath your feet, and let the comforting aroma of a freshly prepared breakfast ease you into the day. 🍵✨

Join us for a peaceful weekend reset:

🧘 Gentle yoga & meditation (mats included)
🍚 A thoughtfully crafted vegan, gluten-free Kyoto breakfast with handmade tofu and premium Tsuyahime rice
🌿 Exclusive access to a tranquil traditional space with garden views and cozy hori-gotatsu seating

Pause, breathe, and embrace a softer rhythm of living.

🔗 Reserve your place via the link in bio

📅 Saturday, April 4th, 2026 | 8:00–10:00 AM
📍 Uno Ramen – Sanjo
💴 ¥9,800 (includes full experience)

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23/03/2026

It’s a simple sentence, yet it quietly asks something of us.

So much of life can be spent elsewhere
replaying what has already passed, or imagining what might come next. The mind moves easily in those directions. Yet neither place is something we can truly touch.

The past can’t be returned to.
The future hasn’t arrived.

Life is only ever experienced here.

The present moment may feel ordinary...
a breath, a step, a quiet stretch.

But this is the place where change begins, where care becomes action, where the direction of our life slowly takes shape.

In practice, yoga brings us back to this moment again and again. Not to escape life, but to meet it more honestly.

Even a small pause can be enough.
A breath taken with attention.
A gentle stretch that reminds the body it is here.

Spring Equinox🌸 Today marks the Spring Equinox a moment when day and night are in gentle balance. In Japan, this time o...
20/03/2026

Spring Equinox🌸

Today marks the Spring Equinox
a moment when day and night are in gentle balance.
In Japan, this time of year invites us to notice the changing season, and spend quiet moments with family and nature.

The air softens and the cherry blossoms begin to appear. It’s a beautiful reminder that change doesn’t need to be rushed. Nature moves gradually, and we can too.

In yoga, the idea of balance shows up in simple ways
steady breathing, gentle stretches, and moments of stillness.
The equinox is a lovely time to pause, take a few slow breaths, and notice how you’re feeling as the season shifts.

If you have a moment today, perhaps step outside, stretch your arms toward the sky, and enjoy the light.

A new season is arriving, little by little. 🌱

Keep the breath smooth 🤍This is a gentle cue I often share in class.As we move into a stretch or hold a pose, it’s natur...
18/03/2026

Keep the breath smooth 🤍

This is a gentle cue I often share in class.

As we move into a stretch or hold a pose, it’s natural for the body to want to grip or hold the breath. Sometimes we don’t even notice it happening.

When the breath becomes tight or held, the body often does the same. When the breath gets uneven, we may move unintentionally, or without balance.
Muscles grip, the mind rushes, and the pose can start to feel harder than it needs to be.

A smooth, steady breath helps the body settle into the pose.
It supports the muscles, softens unnecessary tension, and allows the stretch to be received rather than forced.

The breath also keeps the mind present.

Instead of thinking about how long we’ve been there or how far we can go, we return to the simple rhythm of breathing in and breathing out.

So we pause and return to the breath.

Let it move steadily in and out.
Let it stay soft and unforced.
Let it flow in its own natural rhythm.

The breath can tell us a lot.

Often, when the breath softens, the body follows 🤍

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Mindful Monday 🌿Sometimes the body understands before the mind does.We can spend a lot of time trying to think our way t...
16/03/2026

Mindful Monday 🌿

Sometimes the body understands before the mind does.

We can spend a lot of time trying to think our way through things… analysing, planning, and trying to control each step.

But the body often gives quiet signals first.

A sense of ease when something feels right.
A heaviness when something doesn’t.
A gentle reminder when it needs rest, movement, or simply a deeper breath.

Yoga can help us notice these small messages again.

When we slow down and gently stretch,
it becomes easier to listen.

And the more we listen,
the more we begin to trust what we feel.

Not everything needs to be solved with the mind.
Sometimes it’s enough to come back to the body and allow it to guide us.

If you’d like a space to pause and reconnect,
you’re warmly invited to join us in the studio.
Beginners are always welcome, just as you are 🤍

This week at Mindfully More
Thursdays & Saturdays — Move More Easily Yoga with Sam

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Shikibucho 266-3-403, Nakagyo-ku
Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
604-8061

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