Emma Major Yoga

I think that last week’s Sun Salutations and summer focussed class has started to work to welcome back the summer sun ;-) I hope that you have all had a lovely weekend!

In yoga this week we will be continuing with our summer theme as we head towards the Summer Solstice on the 21st June. Last week we welcomed the summer (back) with a heart opening class.

And this week we will be leaning into our summer theme with some core work to build a little heat, as well as lots of sun salutations to reflect this time of year when the sun keep us company for the longest.

We will be exploring tree pose (Vrksasana) in different ways as we reflect upon the beauty and abundance of nature that summer brings (especially if there’s a bit of rain as well :-))

I would love for you to join me!

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
St James Road Methodist Church
FREE FIRST CLASS

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Live-Stream Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Via Zoom from St James Road Methodist Church

Thursday 10-11
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
October Books, Portswood
FREE FIRST CLASS

To Book:
www.emmamajoryoga.co.uk
[email protected]

Dates for your diary:
Last classes before our summer break will be the 15th & 16th July.

June


I hope everyone has had a lovely weekend and managed to dodge the rain! Although it isn’t really feeling much like summer at the moment, the Summer Solstice is just around the corner!

And so this week in Yoga we will be taking a flow to welcome summer and encourage some of the sunshine to return (although hopefully not too hot ;-))

We will enjoy sun salutations and heart opening poses to welcome the summer sun and build a feeling of space and openness in the upper body.

Expect some fluid movement, twists, core engagement, shoulder mobility and gentle back bends as we begin a short series of summer inspired classes. There will also be an opportunity for pause as we reach the half way point of the year, giving a chance to reflect on the year before and the year ahead.

I would love for you to join me!

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
St James Road Methodist Church
FREE FIRST CLASS

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Live-Stream Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Via Zoom from St James Road Methodist Church

Thursday 10-11
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
October Books, Portswood
FREE FIRST CLASS

To Book:
www.emmamajoryoga.co.uk
[email protected]

Dates for your diary:
Last classes before our summer break will be the 15th & 16th July.

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I hope that you have all had a wonderful week in the sun and are starting to feel a bit cooler!! We have had a busy week, including my number 2 daughter’s 10th Birthday!

Our classes in May were all about the moon. Is don’t forget to look out for the full Blue Moon on Sunday night; our second moon in May.

As we move into June and return from our break, I want to kick us off with an all round yoga flow filled with sun salutations and poses to build strength and mobility though the whole body.

We will reconnect to our breath and bring a sense of focus, or Drishti, into our practice, especially as we move into balances. You will leave class feeling energised and reconnected to your body and breath.
I would love for you to join me!

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
St James Road Methodist Church
FREE FIRST CLASS

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Live-Stream Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Via Zoom from St James Road Methodist Church

Thursday 10-11
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
October Books, Portswood
FREE FIRST CLASS

To Book:
www.emmamajoryoga.co.uk
[email protected]

Dates for your diary:
Last classes before our summer break will be the 15th & 16th July.

It has been another few days of getting jobs done for us this weekend. And refusing to put the heating on despite how cold it has been in the house ;-)

In yoga this week we will be taking our final class of our Moons in May series in recognition of May having 2 moons this year; the Flower Moon at the start of the month and the once in a Blue Moon at the end. This weekend was the new moon, with a shift from the waning moon of the start of the month to the waxing of the Blue Moon which will be a full moon on the 31st May.

We have been focussing on Chandra Namaskar, the moon salute. The poses, or asana, of Chandra Namaskar each represent a different phase of the moon and contains poses to open the hips and create space in the side and from of the body. It tends to be a less familiar movement sequence than our Sun Salutations as we move through it less frequently, and this month has been about increasing the familiarity of the sequence to create a feeling of flow.

This weeks flow will feel very similar to the previous 2 weeks with a few subtle tweaks and changes, and will give us a chance to get out of our heads and into our bodies as we flow through the Moon Salute.

But don’t worry if you haven’t been able to join us for weeks one or two, we will move through slowly and mindfully.

I would love for you to join me!

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
St James Road Methodist Church
FREE FIRST CLASS

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Live-Stream Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Via Zoom from St James Road Methodist Church

Thursday 10-11
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
October Books, Portswood
FREE FIRST CLASS

To Book:
www.emmamajoryoga.co.uk
[email protected]

Dates for your diary:
No classes 27th and 28th May for May half term.
Last classes before our summer break will be the 15th &16th July.

It has been a busy weekend for us; getting jobs done and spending time with friends. I hope that you have had some time to rest and slow down this weekend!

In yoga this week we will be continuing our Moons in May theme with a focus upon Chandra Namaskar. This is to reflect that this May unusually has 2 full moons, the first being the Flower Moon and the second being the Blue Mon, so called as it happens so rarely.

There will be some similarities with our flow from last week but we will layer in new elements. Our focus will remain upon Chandra Namaskar, the moon salute, with poses to create a feeling space in the hips and upper back. The repetition of the flow will also build a feeling of familiarity in the movement sequence and more fluidity in the way that we move.

There will be increased challenge through balance as well as opportunities to slow down, rest and connect to your breath.

I would love for you to join me! After a busy start to the year, our Wednesday class at St James Road has quietened down, so if you haven’t been able to get a space because the class was full, please feel free to book a spot in May :-)

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
St James Road Methodist Church
FREE FIRST CLASS

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Live-Stream Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Via Zoom from St James Road Methodist Church

Thursday 10-11
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
October Books, Portswood
FREE FIRST CLASS

To Book:
www.emmamajoryoga.co.uk
[email protected]

Dates for your diary:
No classes 27th and 28th May for May half term.
Last classes before our summer break will be the 15th &16th July.

I hope that everyone has had a wonderful Bank holiday weekend - especially as the weather was so much nicer than predicted! We have spent time with friends and family as well as getting stuck into some projects in the garden. It’s a slightly later email this week as things have been a bit jam-packed!

This week in yoga classes we will be taking a class which reflects something special about this May. Once every 2.5 - 3 years, a calendar month has 2 full moons and in 2026 this month is May.

We started the month with the Flower Moon on the 1st May, so called for the beautiful floral blooms around us at the beginning of May. We will close May with the Blue Moon on the 31st May, so called because it is the second full moon in a calendar month. The phrase ‘once in a blue moon’ is a saying which means something that rarely happens.

And so in May we will be taking a yoga flow inspired by our moon salute, Chandra Namskar. These will include poses which create space in the side body and openness in the chest and hips. We will move slowly and mindfully with moments of pause.

We will build familiarity with Chandra Namaskar through repetition, allowing our minds to remain focussed and steady.

I would love for you to join me!

Dates for your diary:
No classes 27th and 28th May for May half term.
Last classes before our summer break will be the 15th &16th July.

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
St James Road Methodist Church
FREE FIRST CLASS

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Live-Stream Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Via Zoom from St James Road Methodist Church

Thursday 10-11
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
October Books, Portswood
FREE FIRST CLASS

To Book:
www.emmamajoryoga.co.uk
[email protected]

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I hope that everyone has had a lovely weekend in the beautiful Spring sunshine! We have spent our weekend in the garden trying to get it back in shape for the summer!

As I had to cancel our first Wednesday class after Easter, we will enjoy our planned Eagle pose (Garudasana) inspired flow this week instead. Garudasana is one of my favourite poses because it is real whole body pose that can be experienced in lots of different ways.

Garudasana is a strong pose which builds strength in the core and lower body, as well as mobility in the shoulders and upper back. It is also a balance pose and offers opportunities to explore fluid movement, grounding strength and focus (Drishti), as well as the fun and playfulness of becoming a human pretzel!

I would love for you to join me!

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
St James Road Methodist Church
FREE FIRST CLASS

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Live-Stream Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Via Zoom from St James Road Methodist Church

Thursday 10-11
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
October Books, Portswood
FREE FIRST CLASS

To Book:
www.emmamajoryoga.co.uk
[email protected]

Dates for your diary:
No classes 27th and 28th May for May half term.
Last classes before our summer break will be the 15th &16th July.

I’m so sorry that I had to cancel our Wednesday class last week but I am looking forward to being back on the mat in person and virtually with everyone this week!

This week’s class will be a celebration of Earth day, which falls on Wednesday the 22nd April and will focus upon grounding, slowing down, and reconnecting with the Earth beneath us.

Earth Day is celebrated each year on 22nd of April. It is a global event dedicated to supporting environmental protection and caring for our planet through community action, education, and simple mindful choices that support the Earth.

This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet” — highlighting the idea that small, collective actions from individuals and communities can create meaningful environmental change. Often we can feel that our small actions don’t have an impact, but collectively we are strong and impactful.

Our flow this week will be about finding stability, connection, and appreciation for the Earth that supports us and will include slow, grounding movements and standing poses and balances which focus upon our connection with the Earth. We will move slowly and mindfully, finishing with a restful Savasana.

You will leave class feeling calm, nourished and more balanced, with a greater sense of connection to the Earth which we inhabit.

I would love for you to join me!

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
St James Road Methodist Church
FREE FIRST CLASS

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Live-Stream Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Via Zoom from St James Road Methodist Church

Thursday 10-11
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
October Books, Portswood
FREE FIRST CLASS

To Book:
www.emmamajoryoga.co.uk
[email protected]

Dates for your diary:
No classes 27th and 28th May for May half term.
Last classes before our summer break will be the 15th &16th July.

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13th - 17th April


I hope that everyone has had a lovely Easter break and has had a chance to get out into nature and see the beautiful Spring flowers and enjoy some of the (slightly windy) sunshine!

We are heading back onto the mat with a flow inspired by nature. We will be taking an Eagle pose (Garudasana) inspired flow, reflecting the beauty of the birds of Spring that I have been enjoying over the last week. From cormorants and herons to swallows and swifts, it has been lovely to observe the interaction of these amazing creatures with the world around them.

Garudasana is a strong pose which builds strength in the core and lower body, as well as mobility in the shoulders and upper back. It is also a balance pose and offers opportunities to explore fluid movement, grounding strength and focus (Drishti), as well as the fun and playfulness of becoming a human pretzel!

I would love for you to join me!

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
St James Road Methodist Church
FREE FIRST CLASS

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Live-Stream Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Via Zoom from St James Road Methodist Church

Thursday 10-11
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
October Books, Portswood
FREE FIRST CLASS

To Book:
www.emmamajoryoga.co.uk
[email protected]

Dates for your diary:
No classes 27th and 28th May for May half term.

It’s feeling a bit chilly again despite all of our sun salutations last week! I hope that you have all had a lovely weekend despite the cold?

We have had a chilly but fab weekend with friends but it’s also been a bit of a strange one as we sent my eldest daughter off on a week long school trip yesterday so the house is feeling a bit quieter!

Just a reminder that I am only teaching one class at St James Road this week, so there is no class at October Books now until the 16th April! If you normally attend my October Books class and would still like to enjoy this week’s class just book onto the Wednesday livestream and even if you can’t join it live, you will receive the recording to enjoy in your own time!

This week’s class will be an all round yoga flow with poses to strengthen, mobilise and build stability and balance in the body, as well as building connection to the breath and time to pause and reflect. We will move through sun salutations before taking a warrior flow and then enjoy a relaxing Savasana. It will be a class with a bit of everything to share before our Easter break.

I would love for you to join me!

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
St James Road Methodist Church
FREE FIRST CLASS

Wednesday 19:45-20:45
Live-Stream Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
Via Zoom from St James Road Methodist Church

Thursday 10-11
Mixed Level Vinyasa Flow
October Books, Portswood
FREE FIRST CLASS

To Book:
www.emmamajoryoga.co.uk
[email protected]

Dates for your diary:
No classes 2nd, 8th or 9th of April for Easter
No classes 27th or 28th May for May half term