Tension Release Yoga

18/09/2026

She arrived curious but sceptical… and left pleasantly surprised by how much she enjoyed guided meditation and sound.

Sometimes trying something new is all it takes to discover a different way to slow down.

And what is even more interesting it’s the after effect…

Videography by

16/09/2026

Human connection sits at the centre of my work.

How often are we already thinking about our answer before the other person has even finished speaking?

Formulating a response. Preparing advice. Waiting for our turn.

Maybe we can practise something simpler: listening with a little more patience.

Not always trying to fix.
Not always offering advice.
Just making another person feel truly heard.

Often, that is what is needed most.

14/09/2026

What stayed with Emma after 10 weeks of Sound, Story & Embodied Listening?

Not just the sound.

It was having a space each week to stop, soften and come out of constant fight-or-flight.

Through the summer, that rhythm became an anchor.

This is why the work goes beyond a sound bath.

It is breath. Body awareness. Stillness. Reflection. Learning to listen inwardly.

The sound is the doorway. The listening is the practice.

14/09/2026

How often do we take ourselves far too seriously?

Have you ever tried laughing at your own silly mistakes, awkward moments, or the things that simply didn’t work out?

There is something freeing about getting things wrong and choosing to let go of the self-criticism.

Plenty of my ideas haven’t worked out. I’ve tried, planned, changed direction, started again and learned along the way.

It doesn’t mean the idea was bad.
It doesn’t mean I wasn’t good enough.

Sometimes you can try and try, do the very best you can, and still… it’s simply not meant to be.

And perhaps there is a little gift in that too.

Learning to laugh at yourself.
Accepting your imperfections.
Letting go of the need to get everything right.

But do you know what?

It feels good to laugh.

Just look at that face.

Happy Buddha written all over it.

So my Monday question for you:

When was the last time you laughed at yourself instead of criticising yourself?

Let me know in the comments.

13/09/2026

Sunday walks through the heather 🌿

A pocket full of bark, a few little treasures from the ground, and apparently very important materials for some special imaginary play later.

I love watching how children can turn the simplest things from nature into whole worlds. No batteries, no instructions, just curiosity, imagination and a bit of muddy adventure.

A slow Sunday, collecting, wandering and making space for play before another week begins.

11/09/2026

One strike of the Tibetan bowl.
One breath out.
One moment to feel the resonance and release.
Nothing else needed.
Friday vibes ✨

07/09/2026

YOGA FOR MEN | EXMOUTH

Starting our Autumn block with a good dose of hamstrings, hips and supported twists.

And here are the lovely men when I’ve finished with them. 😄

More space.
Less stiffness.
A little easier to breathe and move.

It’s a real delight to offer a men-only yoga class here in Exmouth.

From painters and decorators, to men sitting behind a desk all week, to ex-military and those with physically demanding jobs, this is a space to give your body some much-needed attention.

No need to be flexible.

No complicated shapes.

Just slow, structured Hatha Yoga focused on releasing tension, improving mobility and creating more space in the body.

Mondays | 10:45am–11:45am
📍 Gift of India Yoga School, Exmouth
If your hamstrings have been quietly protesting for the last decade, you are very welcome.

Magdalena
Tension Release Yoga & Sound

06/09/2026

The woman in this photo didn’t always look this confident, focused or sure of herself.

When I look at this portrait, I see intention, passion and inner drive.

But I also remember a version of me who had lost touch with all of that.

Don’t we all get lost sometimes?

Lost in relationships. Lost in wanting to be loved. Lost in believing that if we give a little more, try a little harder and hold on a little longer, things will finally feel safe.

For a while, I sacrificed parts of myself to a love built around highs and lows, uncertainty and adrenaline.

Slowly, I faded into the background. I became isolated, withdrawn and detached from myself.

Eventually, I found the courage to turn towards myself and ask:

Why do I accept this?
What am I afraid of losing?
And underneath it all… what do I actually need?

I started looking at old patterns, learning boundaries and listening to my body.

Somewhere along the way, I signed up for a small local yoga class. A space where I couldn’t disappear into the back, where I was seen as a person.

Was rebuilding myself easy? No.

Was it worth it? Without question.

Because healing wasn’t about pretending the past never happened. It was about owning my story without allowing it to own me.

Finding air in my lungs again. Courage in my heart. Remembering what makes me feel alive.

So if life feels hard right now, ask yourself:

What would it look like to come back to me?

Try something new. Find the places where you feel seen. Find your people. Find your element.

One day, you may look at yourself and realise just how far you’ve travelled.

I know I did.

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06/09/2026

Listen free to Sound for Relaxation at Sound Cloud.
Here is sample of my work.
https://soundcloud.com/magdalena-mazurek-696775943/serenity-flow-glading-through
Magdalena Mazurek

Singing Bowls Chakra Balance, Rain Column, Zaphir Chime

02/09/2026

“These sessions give me time to just be still.”

A beautiful reflection from someone attending my Sound Baths.

“I’ve been attending Magda’s Sound Baths and I’m truly surprised by the difference they’ve made in calming my body.
Living with chronic illness, I often feel like my body is stuck in fight or flight. These sessions give me time to just be still and take in the resonance of the instruments.
Magda leads with such a calming and reassuring presence.”

This is exactly why I continue creating these spaces.
Not to ask the body to do more, achieve more or push harder, but to offer it a little space to soften, listen and simply be.

Embodied Listening Sound Baths Gift of India Yoga School, Exmouth
🌀Weekly Sound Bath starting on Fridays the 11th of September
🕰️2pm-3pm

Book yours now:
https://www.tensionreleaseyoga.co.uk/book-online