Yoginah

We are still open throughout the festive period!

Here's our reduced schedule ❄️

And... if you're thinking about joining a Yoga space, we have a special winter promo on right now!

For December only, get your first month of membership for just £40!!* You can sign up at any point in December as your first month will just roll into the new year.

*subject to 3 month minimum commitment and offer applies to the All Classes Monthly Unlimited Membership.

🖤 Get your first month of membership for £40 only
🖤 First month £40 and then £70 there after
🖤 Over 25+ classes weekly
🖤 Includes 10

If you can't have forced fun at xmas, when can you!? 🤷‍♀️

Here at Yoginah for the second year running, our Community have been getting artsy, channeling their inner elves by expressing their creativity on our tree decorations!

Last years decos also made a come back! - forced festive fun, yay! 🎄

WINTER OFFER! ❄️❄️❄️

We want you to be able to have space for your downtime to regulate and restore (and make it affordable at this time of year!)

Become a member for just £40!

🖤 Get your first month of membership for £40 only when you sign up in December!

🖤 First month £40 and then £70 there after

🖤 Over 25+ classes weekly

🖤 Includes 10% off workshops, smoothies and teas

Applies to the All Classes Unlimited Monthly Membership, £70 per month. Subject to a 3 month min commitment

Join Dr.Naomi Middleton this Wednesday for a wonderfully nurturing Restorative practice: Unravel to Rest, in person or online at 8pm.

Last two practices with Naomi this December 14th and 21st Dec! (no class 28th Dec).

Restorative Yoga has so many benefits to our whole being, psychologically and physically. It helps to balance the nervous system, boost immunity, helps improve sleep and to de stress.

It does seem to be one of the hardest classes for us to prioritise but one that leaves us feeling so nurtured, safe and rested. There is a lot of stress that we face on a day to day basis so we can often find it hard to be still.

This class starts with gentle movement, which will help to release stress and tension, leading us into stillness to be able to receive the benefits of this restorative practice, one which nurtures our physical and psychological wellbeing.

We know some of you have already done home for holidays and/ or are making your plans.

Here’s some of our top tips 😝 Tell us you’re in the comments…

We have some exciting workshops coming up in Jan & Feb + more in the works 🥰 All on our website ready for you to book.

Which one are you drawn to the most?

Who's already signed up to any?

Let us know in the comments!

It's that time of year again where we dress up in something sparkly or loud for the festive gathering!
Sunday 11th DEC 12-3pm at Yoginah.

If you haven't already received the invite, let us know. Here are some of our pics from last year 🎅🎄

🖤 Pot luck! - bring something to add to the table (as we are a vegan space this is the only stipulation).

🖤 Can make or bake something or simply add some crisps and a pot of hummous :-) No pressure or stress. Dress festive. We'll have the tunes. Bring whatever you want to drink🍹

Let’s get festive!

What a pleasure to have Stewart Gilchrist at Yoginah delivering his ‘All the Yamas in a Yogasana class’ workshop. Purdy and Adam have been practicing with Stew for over 7 years. He delivered a couple of workshops for Yoginah virtually during the pandemic and today came to visit in person.

Watch this space for the next one 😊

Thanks Stew and to everyone who came today 🖤

WINTER OFFER! ❄️ ❄️❄️

Yep we're back again with some offers for you because we understand that this time of year can be expensive, but we still want you to have space for your downtime to regulate and restore!

🖤 Get your first month of membership for £40 only when you sign up in December!

🖤 First month £40 and then £70 there after

🖤 Over 25+ classes weekly

🖤 Includes 10% off workshops, smoothies and teas

Applies to the All Classes Unlimited Monthly Membership, £70 per month. Subject to a 3 month min commitment

*for new members only

Stew is coming to Yoginah and we CANT WAIT to practice with our teacher in person again! 😁

Join Stew for a practical workshop demonstrating how the 5 principles of Yamas in Patanjali’s Classical Yoga can be integrated into an asana and a yoga practice.

The workshop consists of the four practical aspects of astanga yoga: mantra, asana, pranayama and dhyana (meditation).

It is open to all levels though not for complete beginners. You should have a yoga practice and be prepared to sweat.

More opportunities to practice with Om this year! Pranayama on Wednesday mornings, Yoga Nidra on Tuesday evenings and Mantra Friday eve as follows:

Pranayama: 30th Nov, 7th Dec, 21st Dec
Yoga Nidra: 6th Dec
Mantra: 9th Dec

The term Prana can be translated to 'Lifeforce energy' or any life giving energy. It is within us and around us. The term 'ayama' can be translated to 'expansion' or 'dimension', therefore Pranayama is the expansion or dimension of the Prana. The breath is merely the surface.

In Pranayama class, expect to practice ancient Yogic breathing practices, including methods to expand, lengthen, manipulate or retain the breath.

You will leave feeling calmer, clear and a sense of clarity 😌
Pics taken from the awesome 2 day workshop with Om in November.

20% OFF EVERYTHING!*

Use code: BFFYoginah20 at checkout today!

Don’t miss it! The sale is on:
- Workshops
- Class Packs
- One Month Pass
- Your first 2 months of monthly memberships*
- Annual Membership

*Monthly Memberships subject to 3 months min commitment
** Excludes intro offer and single class drop ins

Meow 😻
I’m the new Yoginah cat but I havnt been named. Put your name suggestions below please 😽

Last chance to join us this Sunday 27th Nov for a Gong Bath with Charlie Merton following today's New Moon in Sagittarius. Coming out of the height and intensity of the eclipse period yet in the midst of Mars retrograde.

The eclipse portal can be a time of intensity for many, it’s a period where the light from the luminaries (sun and moon) is obscured, so it’s a not a time to initiate anything, although of course some things need continuation and motion, so in this case slow down and simply focus on taking a step at a time, rather than giant leaps!

Coming out the challenging eclipse period, there could be a renewed energy and an impetus to start a project, begin a new hobby, or set a target which is supported by the this new moon growth phase. The symbol of the Sagittarius Archer shows us to set focus and attention to a chosen target and then trust that the bow with the support of the conditions (the right wind direction) will help the arrow to hit the target.

The eclipse season can be a time of feeling heavy, exhausted and lack of motivation, if you are experiencing this energetic hangover, or in way of supporting your energetic bank account, take some time be be still and quiet to gather a scattered mind. Take time to rest more to support better sleep. The gong bath can also help with that, giving you time to be still and bathed within the relaxing and transformative vibrations of multiple gongs and other instruments.

A gong bath is an ancient type of sound therapy in which you get comfortable either laying or seated position to receive the waves from these sacred instruments, transmitting the frequencies which connect you and balance you within and without.

Come and join our New Moon in Sag Gong Bath on the 27th! 🎼

Cacao & Kirtan is back for a final one of 2022 💥

Join us for an afternoon of devotional chanting through the practice of Kirtan accompanied by the heart opening magic of Ceremonial Cacao.

Together these medicines are a potent combination to open our hearts and connect to the divine within and around us within a safe and loving space.
No experience of chanting or mantra is required. everything is guided, relaxed and fun and we always receive such warm and wonderful feedback from these gatherings.

We hope that you can join us for this beautiful ceremony, activating the power of your heart, soul and voice as one within community!

._.madd is back for 2 dates teaching our community class! £7 drop in, a Gentle Flow open to all levels. This is a great way to check out whether you like yoga and or if you are on a budget ❤️ We are here to support our community.

If you've not been to a Gong Bath before, you may just think it's lying around listening to music and wonder what all the fuss is about.

If you have been however, chances are you keep coming back!

In our experience, you can come away feeling like you've shed a layer of heavy emotion and even feel a natural grounded high!

A gong bath is more than an auditory experience, the vibrations work through the body. It’s sometimes called working with the third ear.

The gong waves are physical and enter the body influencing the cellular activity. The sound waves move through the whole body so that when an energetic /physical blockage are encountered sensations around those areas may heighten.

Come and join our New Moon in Sag Gong Bath on the 27th! 🎼

Ahh thanks people 😊

We’ve been nominated in Matt Rodda MP’s ‘Small Business Saturday’ competition!

Voting is open now, and closes on the 28th of November at 12pm. The winners will be announced on Saturday 3rd December.

If you are a Reading East constituent, please support us by voting on the following link: https://mattroddamp.com/sbs2022
Also shared in our stories 🖤

Check out our workshops coming up 🤠

Workshops are a great way to connect with like minded people while delving deeper into the practice and getting one on one time with some of our masterful teachers.

SO much goodness on the horizon!

We cant wait to welcome Donna Noble Yoga: The Noble Art of Yoga this Saturday to Yoginah. A workshop for students and definitely Yoga teachers! Can book here: https://yoginah.com/workshops/

Join me this Saturday .space where I’ll be leading a Body Positive Yoga Workshop 🧘🏿‍♀️

As a teacher do you find it hard to modify for all needs to be fully inclusive?

Want to improve your practice? become a better, more inclusive yoga teacher? Then this workshop is for you...

Learn how to:

🖤 Create positive and impactful yoga classes for everyBODY

🖤 Wake up to unchecked biases

🖤 Use appropriate language to make your classes inclusive.

🖤 Modify various postures and transitions with the use of props: block, belts, walls and chairs etc for different body sizes.

🖤 Provide your students with tools to cultivate self-acceptance and self-love.

🖤 Learn how to teach to who is in the room.

🖤 Provide every student with a positive experience in a safe environment.

Every body is a YogaBODY.

Wednesday lunchtimes never looked so good!

Last chance to practice with this year before she takes a well deserved break.

Healthy breathing, alignment and balanced energy flow, rest and relaxation are consistent points of focus in her classes.

Lynette’s teaching style is intuitive, playful, primal and highly spirited and nourishes the hidden strengths of her students, while challenging them to reach beyond their perceived limitations and explore the power of their own breath and it’s medicine. You will leave Lynette’s class feeling enlivened, vibrant and whole.

12:15 - 1pm Vinyasa Flow every Wednesday this November 🖤

It was so wonderful to meet, practice, sit and chat with a couple of weeks back at her Dynamic Yoga and The Yoga Manifesto workshop.

We practiced Ashtanga before sitting in a circle with a cuppa herbal tea, chatting about Yoga and life. It was wonderful to hear everyone's unique experiences and connect in such a wholesome authentic way 🤠

Our space is always available to sit and chat before and after classes. Workshops are an incredible way to learn more, deep dive and bring together community.

Cant think of better ways to spend Saturdays and Sundays ☺️

PS Nadia's book will be added to our library once Purdy is done reading it, so grab yourself a tea or smoothie after class and get stuck in!

Did you know that we can bring yoga to you at your offices!

So you don't have to worry about trying to squeeze yoga around your day + it's a great perk to introduce wellbeing into our work day.

We regularly work with businesses around Reading to offer Yoga to the office / team either at our space or in yours!

This could be a one of bespoke session OR a block of sessions.

From Yoga, through to Meditation and Wellbeing in a more broader sense. It can be tough to stay motivated, productive and passionate about work.

Some simple practices to move the body and breath in a particular way can help enormously and show your staff that you care about them.
Get in touch with us today or pass this message on, to discuss how we can help you and your team 🤠

Yoga is a discipline but it’s not always so serious 🤪

You can have fun and make new friends at Yoginah.

Do you ever go to a Yoga class as a student and feel lost or inadequate?

As a teacher do you find it hard to modify for all needs to be fully inclusive?

Want to improve your practice? become a better, more inclusive yoga teacher? Then this workshop is for you...

Learn how to:

🖤 Create positive and impactful yoga classes for everyBODY

🖤 Wake up to unchecked biases

🖤 Use appropriate language to make your classes inclusive.

🖤 Modify various postures and transitions with the use of props: block, belts, walls and chairs etc for different body sizes.

🖤 Provide your students with tools to cultivate self-acceptance and self-love.

🖤 Learn how to teach to who is in the room.

🖤 Provide every student with a positive experience in a safe environment.

will guide you through this workshop creating a safe judgement free space. Donna is an Author, Wellbeing Coach, Speaker, Educator, Body Positive, Social Justice and Diversity & Inclusion Activist. The Founder of Curvesomeyoga – which aims to show that everybody is a YogaBODY.

Saturday 12th November 😍 Book now so you don't miss out, link in bio!

Want to dive deep into the traditions of Yoga?

During this 30min pranayama class, Om will guide you through some traditional breathing techniques designed to awaken, cleanse, balance and energise the body by accessing and working with your vital life force - prana.

This Wednesday 7:30am!

You know what to do, book through our website to secure your spot 🖤

We love our community 🤠

Thanks to all our members and regulars for being a part of it. AND we love it when new people come and join the fun too!

We have a new class starting October 25th for select dates through to December!

Yoga Conditioning and Mobility!

So often, movement is undertaken whilst distracted or in a rush. In this class we take chosen postures and break down the shape. This gives our body, mind and breath an opportunity to explore how this feels encouraging full presence beyond just the physical body.

This class is aimed to act as a bridge between a novice and someone who is becoming more experienced. A space to understand how your individual body moves and breathes in order to develop further.

A mixture of flow, breakdown of specially chosen poses for the class, some mobility work focusing on key areas of the body for chosen poses, Pranayama (Breathwork) and a soothing Relaxation helping us to wind down for the evening.

Karishma is Yoga teacher and also practices as a Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist specialising in persistent pain management.

🖤 Tuesdays 7:45pm

Book through MINDBODY and see the full schedule on our website 😍

THIS SATURDAY 🎉🎉🎉 Dynamic Yoga & The Yoga Manifesto Workshop lead by Nadia Gilani.

Nadia is a yoga teacher and author of The Yoga Manifesto published earlier this year. She first discovered yoga after her mum took her to a class in the 1990s (and she really didn’t want to go!) She has been practicing ever since.

So if you also fall into that category, this workshop could be for you!

The afternoon will kick off with a 75 minute dynamic practice rooted in Ashtanga followed by tea and conversation. Nadia will introduce her book, share a reading and answer any questions you might have. You'll also have the opportunity to buy Nadia's book and maybe hear an informal short reading. (if you've already got a copy of the book feel free to bring it along if you'd like to get it signed!)

We pride ourselves on the inclusive community and relaxed feel we embody at Yoginah. You don't have to be quiet if you don't feel like it before/after class, but you totally can if that's your jam.

We have a space to hang out after class, to enjoy a good book, a smoothie or tea and a friendly deep or silly natter.

We know we always go on about quietening the 'chatter of the mind', but here you get to speak your truth.

We've personally made lots of friends here and continue to build our beautiful family 🤍🥹 It's truly an honour.

Feeling the pull to turn inwards and hibernate now we’re in Autumn? US TOO!

Yoga Nidra can really help us ground and relax into slowing down. You might have heard it referred to as yogic sleep, but this is an incorrect interpretation...

Here is Om’s explanation, straight from the source;

Yoga-Nidra is a traditional Indian practice of pratyahara - or sense withdrawal - that relaxes and restores, without need for sleep. Often mis-translated as 'yogic sleep', the purpose of yoga-nidra is in fact to forgo the bodily need for sleep, bypassing those processes entirely and rejuvenating the energy by releasing that which drains us from the subconscious while simultaneously developing the foundational skills needed for meditation.

Yoga Nidra with Om on 18th Oct, 15th Nov and 6th Dec.

Zoom from home or join us at the space, where Om will be zoomed in.

👀 Just some of the incredible workshops coming up at our Yoga space!

The Full Moon Gong Bath today was so tranquil 🌕

We have just a few spots left for our retreat in Goa!

You know you want to GOA-WAY for New Years Eve and soak up the Indian heat.

This retreat is very close to our hearts here at Yoginah 🫶🤍you will get to experience Yoga beyond Asana with some of our very own teachers, and learn the traditional principles of Yoga.

You can share a room or have a room all to yourself to indulge in solitude.

Let us know if you’re already coming in the comments 😬

Join for a nourishing class designed to help you take care of your wellbeing during pregnancy with movement, breath, meditation and relaxation.

Plenty of options will be offered to suit your stage of pregnancy and energy levels, and there will be a chance for each class to check in and connect with the other mums-to-be!

This is a beautiful session which will connect you more deeply to yourself and your baby during pregnancy while connecting with other women. Suitable from the second trimester of pregnancy, around 12 weeks, until birth.

* Starts this Wednesday lunchtime for 6 weeks only *

Book through 👼

This is your reminder to take a few deep breaths and remember you are not your thoughts, you are not your emotions, you are the seated self beyond any judgements and opinions of the mind!

You are a present moment joy. A few deep breaths can shift your whole perspective.

It’s all thumbs up from us in the Yoginah space, and on from our online community!

Hands up if you used to think yoga was just about stretching and that you HAD to be flexible in order to practice? Here at Yoginah we are passionate about holding space for all the principles of yoga, as well as reminding you that there is no such thing as being ‘bad’ at yoga. You might be surprised which practices impact you the most. Usually what gets you in the door isn’t what keeps you coming back 😉

Join Joy for Thursday lunchtime class at 12:15pm and try something new!