Namaste all,
I hope August has been restful, restorative, and energising to body, mind, and being, with the warmth of the sun and bright, light evenings.
A quick reminder: there is NO YOGA this coming Monday, 31st August, as it is a Bank Holiday, so do enjoy the break.
YOGA RETREAT DAY SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER:
There are now only 4 places left on the retreat day, so if you are interested, email me asap!
Hoylake Community Centre:
Wednesdays - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th September
GREASBY CENTRE:
Mondays - 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th September
🍁 AUTUMN EQUINOX 🍁
Balance & Grounding on the Mat This September
🌾 As the nights and days settle into perfect balance around September 22nd, our classes this month are turning toward two gentle themes: finding equilibrium in body and mind, and growing sturdy roots against that restless, blustery autumn energy. Here’s a peek at what we’ll be exploring together.
⚖️ THEME ONE: BALANCE
Equal Light, Equal Dark
Sthiram & Sukham — Steadiness and Ease
The equinox reminds us that effort and ease can share the same moment. In these two classes, we’ll work with standing balance poses — Tree, Warrior II, Warrior III — always asking: where can I soften a little, without losing my footing? A lovely theme for anyone feeling pulled between doing too much and resting too little.
🌳 THEME TWO: GROUNDING & ROOTING
Rooted Like an Oak
Calming Restless Autumn Energy
As the wind picks up and the leaves let go, it’s easy for our own energy to feel scattered too — what Ayurveda calls a predominance of vata energy. These slower, lower classes lean on wide, steady standing poses and generously supported floor work, with longer holds and longer exhales, to help settle a busy mind and a possible wind-blown week.
🧘 WHAT WE WILL USE FOR SUPPORT: (There are plenty of bolsters and cushions at Greasby Centre, but do please bring your own for the Wednesday class at Hoylake)
🍂 A blanket or two — for extra warmth and support as the weather cools
🍂 A bolster or firm cushion — used throughout the grounding classes for supported rest
🍂 An open mind — for a slower pace and longer holds than usual this month
🕯️ A GENTLE THOUGHT
Whichever class finds you this month, see if you can carry a little of its theme home with you — a moment of balance between effort and ease, or a breath spent imagining roots growing quietly beneath you. See you on the mat!
With warmth and light,
Shanti Om
Sue 🍂
