16/12/2022
To all the wonderful Hot Yoga House people I've met over the years.
As many of you will know by now, Hot Yoga House will be closing for good on the 31st of December.
Thank you so much for sharing this space with me, practicing side by side, and allowing me to lead you in your own practice. It has been such a pleasure getting to know so many of you.
This place has nourished me immensely over the past four years. From my very first class as a teacher, the absolute terror of being in front of a group of people leading them, to now, where I have confidence in my voice and a sense of belonging. Hot yoga house to me, has been a home, as I know it has to many of you.
This practice of yoga, continually humbles, it doesn't need for us to be perfect, but just to show up, our mat a safe space to allow energy to flow through us, somehow it has a way of transforming what in dark moments can feel impossible, to something else entirely. This space has held my joy, my grief and many conflicting emotions as I have transformed my life over the past years.
The practice of yoga, has allowed me to know, that ”home" is a space I hold within myself, deeper than all the ever changing emotions and experiences that unfold daily. Taking some time with either movement or stillness, checking in with the breath, the body and mind, brings a sense of belonging, connection, spaciousness and freedom.
I hope to see you all again someday soon, if you'd like to come practice with me elsewhere, find me on Facebook
Otherwise, please remember, a practice does not have to be perfect to have value. Any movement and time taken to simply check in deeper, all counts. 5 mindful breaths, taking a walk in nature, tree pose whilst boiling the kettle, child's pose while procrastinating chores (my personal favourite) these things help us build yoga into our days. Mindfulness and connection, to ourselves and others.
I hope to see you before the doors close on the 31st, but if not..
Merry Christmas to you all, best wishes for what the next year brings, with loads of love
From Hillary 💜✨