Yoga in December
WEek beginning Monday 1st December
Namaste all,
Greasby Centre: Mondays - 1st, 8th and last class before Christmas Monday 15th December
Hoylake Community Centre (The Quiet Space) - Wednesdays - 3rd and 10th - the last class before Christmas is Wednesday 10th December.
A Season of Peace, Light, and Joy:
As the Christmas season envelops us, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the moments that bring us peace, happiness, and light. This year, as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, let us embrace the spirit of serenity and mindfulness. These qualities can be nurtured through yoga and, with practice, carried off the mat and into our daily lives.
Yoga: A Path to Peace
Yoga has always been a practice that guides us back to ourselves—a practice that teaches us to find stillness amidst the chaos. In the business of the season, we can often forget to take a moment to breathe deeply, to pause, and to simply be present. This Christmas, try, as best you can, to step onto your mat (or wherever you find a quiet space) and connect with the light and peace that resides within you. Whether through a few minutes of mindful breathing or a longer practice, yoga reminds us that peace begins in the body, inner being and the heart, and it can, with practice, ripple outward into the world.
Embracing the Light Within
As the days grow shorter, we are reminded of the beauty of light—both in nature and in our being. Christmas is a celebration of the light that guides us, and in many ways, yoga is a practice of connecting to and shining that inner light. We can carry the wisdom of this practice into our relationships, our actions, and our intentions for the new year ahead. The more regularly we practice, the easier it will be to nurture our inner light and share its glow with others, as best we can, bringing warmth and kindness, wherever we go and with those we meet.
A Season of Happiness
Happiness is often found in the simple moments—a shared smile, a deep breath, or a peaceful pause in the midst of our busy days. This Christmas season, try to focus on the joy that comes from within, the happiness that arises when we are present, grounded, and connected. It’s not about the perfect gifts or the best decorations, but about the moments of connection and love that we share with those around us.
Wishing You a Merry Christmas
May this Christmas bring you peace, happiness, and light. May you find time to slow down, breathe deeply, and feel the warmth of the Christmas season in your whole being. I am grateful for the community we have built together, and I look forward to another year of shared growth, healing, peace, light and joy, and of course, continuing to keep body, mind and being strong, flexible and connected.
With peace, light, and love,
Shanti Om,
Sue xx
YOGA RETURNS IN THE NEW YEAR WEEK BEGINNING MONDAY 5TH JANUARY