Yoga
You don’t need to be fit or flexible to try yoga, but regular practice can be beneficial in so many ways. Yoga is a wonderful exercise system for the body, offering ways to help us grow stronger, fitter, more flexible not only in body but in mind too.
The physical movement of yoga practice is backed up with centuries-old philosophy, which is why yoga is more than just exercise. The word "yoga" can be interpreted as connection – the connection of the mind and body – and this can be achieved through focus on the breath.
As we learn to keep our mind in the present – what the body and breath are doing in this very moment – it teaches us to worry less about what has happened and what might happen. In Buddhist thought, these are the things that are the root of suffering: wanting what we don’t have, worrying about what might be, or regretting what once happened.
By making ourselves more involved in the present moment we can start to put aside these negative thoughts about the past and future and be content with who we are now.
Yoga helps us to become happier beings.
Classes
I run regular yoga classes at the Britannia Dance Studio in Cainscross. These classes cater for all abilities, with plenty of options given to help make poses accessible to the whole class. Please get in touch to book.
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Yoga for Blokes – a class for men only, at Stroud Brewery (currently paused over the summer months).
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​I also run a monthly community yoga class at The Pavilion in Victory Park. To book please contact the Pavilion on 01453 756036 or email clerk@cainscross-pc.gov.uk
I find Martin to be an excellent tutor, calm, clear and insightful.
Physically I feel fitter, more balanced and stronger
than for many a year and do believe this improvement is as
a result of yoga with Martin.
The class is warm and inclusive and as a result
I have made many like minded friends.
~~ Jane
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Martin is a superb yoga teacher. He is clear and incisive and very knowledgeable about poses. He is also warm and kind and supportive, and I have never enjoyed yoga as much as I do when I am taking one of his classes. He is unhurried in his approach and I appreciate his calm and relaxed manner. I highly recommend Martin as a yoga teacher and am so glad I found his class.
~~ Kate