Essence Yoga Room

Update! A time of change...
Regular students will already know but I'm sharing this to our wider yoga community. Essence Yoga Room will be closing this week. A few months ago, after almost 20 years teaching yoga in Glenrothes, I (Maggie) got the calling to teach closer to home.

My wonderful family have helped me out with this desire by extending a hut in our garden for me to use as a dedicated Garden Studio. It's almost complete and from January my classes will be held in the Garden Studio in Falkland Estate.

It's hard to be leaving the amazing students I've had the joy of sharing yoga with over the years and hope that I can tempt you along to some of the future events that are brewing.

Thanks to all who have supported Essence Yoga Room, including Ingrid of Petals and Aum who has shared the space with me, and her students. To keep up with Ingid's future offerings check out her website at www.petalsandaum,com

If you would like to hear about my Garden Studio offerings check my website www.maggiemckeen.com or my FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/maggiemckeenyoga

Wishing you all my best wishes on your own yoga journey...

Om Shanti
Maggie
x

Yoga Nidra To Re-Energise By Ingrid van Oostrom

There is lots happening in November and we are super excited to be launching our Soulful Sanctuary events! Curious? Visit https://sanctuary.petalsandaum.com for info and sign up.

There are slots available for life coaching and private yoga sessions too.

For info and booking for all of these please visit https://www.petalsandaum.com/offerings

The word satsanga is derived from Sanskrit where ‘sat’ means “purity or truth” and ‘sanga’ meaning “in group or association.
"A group of like-minded committed spiritual seekers looking to awaken and uplift themselves by finding a deeper truth or meaning to life"
Roger Gabriel
Join us for a candle lit meditation, chanting, spiritual readings, gentle sharing's and discussions, and most importantly, cake!
The event is held at Essence Yoga Room, 15 Edison House, Fullerton Road, Glenrothes KY7 5QR, 2-4pm on Sunday 8th October. The building has full disabled access.
This event is for everyone seeking to reveal the best in themselves.
Booking is essential. We have a very few chairs available. Please let us know at booking if you require one.
Profits from this event go to the Heart of Living Yoga Foundation.
Suggested donation £10
Book your space at www.maggiemckeen.com/booking

3 spaces free for this weeks class. Message me if you would like to attend.
“Asana done from the brain makes one heavy and done from the heart makes one light.” – B.K.S. Iyengar
This weekly class offers a practice that connects the body and heart through mindful movement and focused breathing.
This Heart Centred Yoga practice can help you discover a deep sense of connection through the heart space whilst also:
Managing Stress
Improving mobility, flexibility, strength and balance
Reducing pain
Improving Mental Health & Wellbeing
Sleeping better
Each class includes yoga posture, breathing practices, meditation and will end with a nurturing Yoga Nidra, the deepest of healing relaxation practices.
The practices I offer are suitable for beginners and those who already have previous experience of yoga.
Book your space at www.maggiemckeen.com/booking

Do you look at others when practising yoga and wishing you could look like them in a tricky pose? Do you find it difficult to let go of material possessions? 🧐

The last yama, aparigraha, is often translated as non-greed or non-attachment. Living life in the present moment, not thinking about what an action brings us. Being happy with what we have.

Practising this on the mat might look like being present within yourself and not paying attention to others (except the teacher 🙃) and off the mat this can take many forms. Getting rid of stuff, letting go of the need for attention from a friend, a family member, or partner. Or we can dive a little deeper...

.. When we experience negative feelings, we have a choice. To let go of them or to hold on to them. When we attach ourselves to those feelings, often suffering persists. Anxiety, stress, and even loneliness can be a result of holding on to these emotions. 😔

Letting go of those can lead to inner peace, harmony, and contentment. It helps us focus on the present moment and appreciate what we have, there and then. Embracing aparigraha - as most things - takes practise. Releasing is easier said than done and there are different ways to start bringing this into your life. Journaling, meditation, gratitude practice are some of those. 🥰✨🙏

Another practice, which we LOVE, is pranayama. Working with the breath and prana. Ingrid offers a free and bespoke breathing session to help you to move through difficult feelings. 💖

Interested? 👉 Book through https://www.petalsandaum.com/offerings