Stay Positive.
The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude. When you expect the best, you naturally release a magnetic force in your mind which by a law of attraction tends to bring the best to you.
The way to happiness is to keep your heart free from hate and your mind free from worry. Scatter sunshine wherever you go, forget the self and think of others. Live simply, expect little and give much. Namaste.
Getting ready for the Summer!
We often take for granted the very things we value most until they are missing from our lives.
As we get back into the studio the energy and excitement in live classes is palpable. Teachers are pumped, classes are buzzing and students are growing their practice.
Monthly memberships are now fully reinstated as we get ourselves ready for some summer loving!
COVID-19 Protocols at Studio 54
In line with Govt covid protocols we leave windows and skylights open for cross ventilation and good air circulation. Classes are currently running at 50% capacity (8 students) with more time between classes to allow for social distancing and cleaning. Doors will be propped up 15mins before class to keep studio access contact-free and we recommend all students and teachers wear a face mask when moving around the studio (you can take it off when you get to your mat).
On arrival, scan the NHS Test & Trace QR code and use hand sanitiser, in the corridor. Please remove your shoes at the studio door and then take your personal belongings with you to your mat to avoid congregating the communal areas. Please bring your own yoga mat, water bottle and small towel. Thank you for your cooperation.
Late Cancellation Policy
Cancellations prior to 24 hours will receive a credit towards a future class based on availability and similar cost. Cancellations within 24 hours will not be refunded. Studio cancellations must be made at least 4 hours prior to the start of class. Late cancellations or no shows will result in a lost class pass AND an additional charge of £5 which will be added to your account.
And the wait is over!
From Mon 17 May heated yoga classes are back in the studio operating within Covid guidelines at 50% capacity. Heaters will get the temperature up to 28C with good air circulation. Classes will also be livestreamed from the studio direct to your home.
BACKYARD YOGA is back
Mon 19 Apr re-opening studio with backyard yoga for practice IRL (in real life)!
We're opening up again... slowly!!
So the time is almost here that we can practice with each other again IRL (in Real Life)! Here are the key dates.
Mon 19 Apr re-opening studio with backyard yoga for practice IRL
Wed 21 Apr yoga studios re-open for private sessions
Sat 24 Apr weekend outdoor yoga sessions commence
... Mon 17 May group yoga classes back in the studio with 50% capacity (and live-streamed direct to your home)
YIN WORKSHOP with Lydia - Sat 27 Mar 2-4pm
"One of the hardest things I found when first introduced to Yin Yoga was the 'sitting with' sensation, there is nowhere to hide so you have to face yourself. As I developed my practice I soon realised that this form of Yoga could help me navigate my everyday life and it has done just that, not only pre Covid but the past 10 months of lockdown. Although challenging at times, what we learn about ourselves in any Yoga practice is such a beneficial tool to have. We allow our perspectives to change from what we thought we knew to what we could possibly know."
The workshop will start with a guided mediation, focusing on the breath before moving into the Yin asana sequence and ending with a guided relaxation in the form of Yoga Nidra or 'yogic sleep'.
Yin Yoga is a relatively still and quiet practice, it targets certain areas of the body, usually below the waist but also the upper body too. Each shape or 'pose' is held for a period fo time between 2-5 minutes which is to allow the connective tissues to begin to hydrate and glide or 'release'. Yin offers a different sensation to that in a Vinyasa class as we wait for the connective tissue to respond. It is a great style of Yoga to help cultivate patience as in our modern day lifestyle, being still and quiet can be a rarity! Those new to Yoga Nidra may understand it best as a form of guided relaxation, where the awareness is directed and rotated to certain parts around the body. It can be deeply relaxing as it helps still the brain waves similar to a pattern during sleep while nourishing the body and bringing about feelings of calm and wellbeing.
The workshop is open to all and accessible to everyone, a beginner or a seasoned practitioner.