31/05/2026
One Breath. One Community. One Powerful Gathering. πΏβ¨
This International Yoga Day, step away from the noise and reconnect with your true nature. You are warmly invited to join Manav Yoga for a free community yoga session in the beautiful, serene surroundings of Tilgate Park.
This is more than just a yoga classβit is a collective journey to unlock your spine, master your breath, and awaken your inner energy. Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the very first time or have been practicing for years, this traditional practice is designed to align your body and still your mind.
Come exactly as you are, and letβs move together as one global community.
π Date: Sunday, June 21st
β° Time: 11:00 AM β 12:30 PM
π Location: Tilgate Park, Crawley
π Admission: FREE (Everyone is welcome!)
π§ββοΈ What to bring: Your yoga mat, comfortable clothing, and an open heart.
Spaces are limited for this special outdoor gathering. Reserve your spot today via the link in our bio/comments below. π
Letβs breathe, stretch, and elevate our energy together. See you on the mat!
https://manavyoga.punchpass.com/classes/20085033
29/04/2026
Most yoga works your muscles. Yin works everything else. Swipe to find out what that actually means β and why your body has been waiting for it. π
Next Yin Yoga TTC Date:DATES: 4, 5, 11, 12, 17 July 2026
Know More:https://www.manavyoga.co.uk/yin-yoga-teacher-training/
28/04/2026
It's finally here. π
The 50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training is back β and I only have 5 more places available.
π
4, 5, 11, 12 & 17 July 2026
β° 10am β 6pm each day
π Crawley, West Sussex
In 5 days, you'll learn:
β 26 core Yin poses and their modifications
β Fascia, joints & connective tissue anatomy
β 6 themed meridian sequences
β How to teach Yin safely with props
β Chakra meditation & Yoga Nidra
Internationally accredited by Yoga Alliance (USA). Teaches you to teach anywhere in the world.
This is for yoga teachers who want to add Yin to their repertoire β and for dedicated practitioners ready to share what they love.
Limited Space
Link in bio to book. Or WhatsApp me directly: +44 7379 054424
https://www.manavyoga.co.uk/yin-yoga-teacher-training/
26/04/2026
Sunday is not a day off from your practice.
It's the most important day of your practice.
In the yogic tradition, rest is not laziness.
It is Pratyahara β withdrawal of the senses. Restoration.
Today, I invite you to do one thing:
Sit. Still. For five minutes.
No phone. No to-do list. No planning the week.
Just breathe.
Inhale 4 counts. Hold 2. Exhale 6. Repeat.
Notice what comes up. Don't chase it. Don't push it away.
Just observe.
This is meditation in its simplest form.
And it changes everything β slowly, quietly, completely.
If you want to go deeper, we're here every week.
π Manav Yoga, Crawley
π² +44 7379 054424
Have a peaceful Sunday π
21/04/2026
25 years ago, I sat at the feet of teachers in the Himalayas.
No phone. No distraction. Just breath, posture, and silence.
What they taught me wasn't a fitness routine.
It was a way of seeing β yourself, your habits, your suffering.
I went on to train under BKS Iyengar β one of the greatest yoga masters of the 20th century.
I completed a Postgraduate Diploma from Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya in Haridwar.
But the most important thing I learned?
Yoga works. For everyone. If it's taught properly.
I brought everything I learned back to the UK.
Now I teach it β quietly, seriously, and with deep respect for the tradition β in Crawley, West Sussex.
If you're ready to learn yoga the real way:
π Manav Yoga, Forgewood Community Centre, Crawley
π² +44 7379 054424
20/04/2026
Most people think yoga is stretching. It isn't.
Yoga is a 5,000-year-old system for training your nervous system, not just your muscles.
When I trained in the Himalayas, my teacher said something I'll never forget:
"The body is the first classroom. The mind is the real student."
Here's what actually happens when you practise consistently:
β Your vagus nerve tone improves (better stress response)
β Cortisol drops measurably after just 8 weeks
β Proprioception β your body's internal GPS β sharpens
β You sleep deeper. Think clearer. React slower.
This is not woo. This is physiology.
I've taught yoga for 25+ years β from corporate Dubai boardrooms to a quiet studio in Crawley. The science hasn't changed. The need for it has only grown.
If you've ever felt yoga "wasn't for you" β you were probably never shown the real thing.
Come try a class. First 30 days for Β£45 π
π Forgewood Community Centre, Crawley
π² WhatsApp: +44 7379 054424
19/04/2026
5,000 years ago, yogis discovered something remarkable about the breath.
Last week, a Stanford neuroscientist published a paper confirming it.
When your exhale is longer than your inhale, your vagus nerve activates.
Your heart rate slows.
Your stress response switches off.
The yogis called it Pranayama.
Science calls it cyclic sighing.
I call it the fastest reset your body has.
Here's exactly how to do it:
Inhale through the nose β 4 counts
Exhale slowly through the nose β 8 counts
Repeat for 3 rounds
90 seconds. No app. No equipment. No experience needed.
I've taught this to beginners in their 60s, CEOs between meetings, and nurses coming off night shifts.
Every single time, the result is the same.
Shoulders drop. Jaw releases. Mind clears.
This is what We teach at Manav Yoga in Crawley β not just postures, but the full system.
Because yoga was never just physical.
First 30 days: Β£45
π Forgewood Community Centre, Crawley
π² +44 7379 054424
03/04/2026
The journey doesnβt end; itβs just beginning. β¨
After 200 hours of dedication, sweat, and soul-searching, our newest Manav Yoga teachers are ready to lead! This weekend, weβre opening our doors for a FREE Community Yoga Weekend to celebrate their graduation.
Come support these incredible souls as they find their voice and share their practice with you:
Saturday, April 4th
π§ββοΈ 10:30 AM β Hatha Yoga with Lara
π₯ 11:45 AM β Yoga Detox Flow with Andrew
Sunday, April 5th
πΏ 10:30 AM β Hatha Yoga with Vicki
βοΈ 11:45 AM β Yin Yoga with Lorna
Whether youβre a seasoned yogi or itβs your first time on the mat, come flow with us and show our new teachers some love!
π Manav Yoga Studio
π Cost: FREE
π Link in bio to reserve your spot!
https://www.manavyoga.co.uk/book-class/