Ultimate Yoga8

Mindfulness Classes May Prevent Depression in New Moms for 8 Years, According to a New Study

Mindfulness Classes May Prevent Depression in New Moms for 8 Years, According to a New Study Mindful breathing, eating, and movement (think prenatal yoga) can benefit mental health well past the terrible twos.

Photos from Healing Time's post

We loved today! The boys loved selling their Hens eggs 🥰

All the boys hard work looking after Field House ladies 🐓🥚🥚

Organically fed 💚we love our Hens & Mr Darcy (our cockerel) 💫

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Are you wanting to join yoga? But don't ever seem to find the time? maybe you feel guilty because you need to use the time wisely?
As in do the house work? Make time for others? Shopping? Or Maybe you struggle with the guilt of spending on yourself because actually committing to a class each week is a chunk out of your earnings?
These are all familiar barriers

Well we have a class perfect for you. This class will run every Tuesday morning were we will guide you through poses to release tension in your body, guide you to be kind to yourself and feed the confidence and drive rather than the guilt and shame.
And it is a class that we only ask for you to contribute what you feel you can offer that week.

Taking this hour out for yourself will gain clarity so you will probably get more done out of your week than when you are bombarded with thoughts lists and emotions.

Myself and
Have created a space for all abilities and will share this class from week to week and welcome you to join.
At ultimate yoga8 studio, borough road, birkenhead.
Class starts at 10am and will be finished by no later than 11am.
Gift yourself the hour out for you.

Any questions message either me or Natelie.
Bookings must be made before arriving as limited spaces in studio and to keep it a safe space
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Namaste

Look what we've found in the greenhouse today! 🥰💚

It amazing what you find whilst clearing the last of the summer tomatoes 🍅

This mornings Yoga & Relaxation was lovely 💚💫

A Gentle 'Self Love ❤️self care ....Tuning in with our Heart Chakra - Anahata

We laughed, we cried, we hugged, we shared, we supported.

Today was a moment in time for us in our Oasis of Calm in our cosy studio space 🙏🏻💫💚

Everyone is welcome to come along on a Tuesday morning 10 - 11am for Yoga & Relaxation.

Its a 'Pay as you feel donation' so please come along and make some time for yourself in your busy every day life 💫

Dm to book your space for Next Tuesday 15th November

Namaste

Sarah 🙏🏻💫

Tomorrow Morning ☀️

At Ultimate Yoga8, Borough Road, Birkenhead

Please DM to book your space xx

💫Tuesday morning Yoga & Relaxation Class 10 - 11am @ Ultimate Yoga8 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘‍♂️

💫 Starts this Tuesday 8th November!!!!

💫 This is 'Pay as you Feel' donation on the day for the class.

This is an inclusive class for everyone 🙏🏻

❤️ Natalie's Yoga Journey & myself will be taking it in turn each week to take the class.

🌟Pre booking is essential - please DM to book your space,

Sarah xx

She sat at the back and they said she was shy,
She led from the front and they hated her pride,
They asked her advice and then questioned her guidance,
They branded her loud, then were shocked by her silence,
When she shared no ambition they said it was sad,
So she told them her dreams and they said she was mad,
They told her they'd listen, then covered their ears,
And gave her a hug while they laughed at her fears,
And she listened to all of it thinking she should,
Be the girl they told her to be best as she could,
But one day she asked what was best for herself,
Instead of trying to please everyone else,
So she walked to the forest and stood with the trees,
She heard the wind whisper and dance with the leaves,
She spoke to the willow, the elm and the pine,
And she told them what she'd been told time after time,
She told them she felt she was never enough,
She was either too little or far far too much,
Too loud or too quiet, too fierce or too weak,
Too wise or too foolish, too bold or too meek,
Then she found a small clearing surrounded by firs,
And she stopped...and she heard what the trees said to her,
And she sat there for hours not wanting to leave,
For the forest said nothing, it just let her breathe.

[This beautiful inspirational poem is from Hemsley-Talking to the Wild]
Image created by me ~ Dee DiGioia, a nature loving, tree loving gal who found her most special wise and imspirational spirit guide, "Mama Oak" in a protected nature preserve of ancient oaks. With her I sit and breathe and she helps me to discover the answers within.

Photos from Our Autism Diary's post

Timeline photos

Today is Diwali!

Also called Dipawali, this is India's biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row of clay lamps that celebrants light outside their homes to symbolize the inner light that protects from spiritual darkness.

Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated in India and throughout the world by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists alike.

Hindu people interpret the Diwali story based upon where they live. But there's one common theme no matter where people celebrate: the victory of good over evil. The five days of Diwali are marked by prayer, feasts, fireworks, family gatherings, and charitable giving. For some, Diwali is also the beginning of a new year.

Wishing a happy Diwali to all who celebrate.



Source: National Geographic

This is why I love Yoga 🙏🏻💚

🍂🍁 Here is our Half Term Plan, this time, we're celebrating all things autumn! Each activity is 50p per child and our Marketplace and Cafe are open as normal every day, you don't want to miss the bargains we've got! You don't need to book but it is advised that you arrive early as it can get busy, if you have any questions or want to get in touch, comment below or give us a ring on 0151 670 9974 - see you soon for some half term fun! 🍁🍂

Lovely Sunny October 🍂 Forest Bathing & walk today!!

Wow! You wouldn't believe its October, it was warm sunny and bright!

Forest Bathing is all about immersing yourself in the natural environment 🌱🍂🍃🌿

Use all your senses, tune in with the smells, textures, sounds and sights if the forest 🙏🏻

Create your own 'Meditation Retreat'...

Declutter your mind and tune in with the natural world 🍃☺️

The canopy of the trees was just beautiful today, the sun was streaming through the trees, fresh air, tree hugging 🤗🌳 we did it all 😁

Practising Pratyahara - withdrawal of the senses - Mindfulness

Feeling more Contentment within ourselves afterwards...Practising Santosa - Contentment

Why not bring the 8 Limbs of yoga into your and notice how different you feel 🙏🏻

Hi there 😁

Some exciting news for our next yoga class Tuesday 1st November 1.30pm to 2.30pm St James Centre Birkenhead]

There will be something 'special' this week instead of yoga there will be 'Sound Healing'...

You will be bathed in beautiful sounds for an hour of deep rest & relaxation

I am so grateful to & for coming to share this with us 🙏🏻

Receive the healing tones and vibrations....

'Sound Healing helps to induce a state of deep relaxation, and nourishes each persons nervous system individually ❤️'

Pay as you feel donation welcome for St James Centre Birkenhead] on the day

Sarah 🧘🏼‍♀️🧘🙏🏻💫🎶

What’s the Difference Between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga?

What’s the Difference Between Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga? Yin Yoga and Restorative Yoga often get confused under the label "restorative yoga." But there are important distinctions you need to know.

This little light of mine...

This Restorative Yoga Sequence Will Prepare You For a Good Night of Sleep

This Restorative Yoga Sequence Will Prepare You For a Good Night of Sleep Try this yoga sequence for better sleep, to reduce anxiety, and gently stretch your muscles.

'Find your Spine, find yourself'

'Change your Spine, change yourself'

'Free your spine, free yourself'


Today we focused on bringing movement and mobility - energy to our spines.

'Movement creates Energy in the soft tissue of the Spine'

Posture - How does your posture effect your emotions?

How do our emotions effect our posture?

Fight or flight?

Depression?

Happiness?

Confidence?

What does our body language say?

'A Healthy Spine & nervous system are vital for healthy, optimal emotional chemistry'

7 Poses to Do When You Have a Cold and Can’t Breathe Through Your Nose

7 Poses to Do When You Have a Cold and Can’t Breathe Through Your Nose When you’re under the weather, yoga may be the last thing you want to do. But yoga can help heal a cold. Here are 7 postures to do when you can’t breathe through your nose.

No kitchen, no lights...just candlelight & a takeaway ❤️🥰

Lovely group this afternoon Yoga & relaxation class.

Ahimsa - Non violence to one self or another, mentally, physically or verbally.

'Loving and respecting all creation' 🙏🏻

We brought Ahimsa into our Yoga practice today...

We connected & 'listened' to our bodies through our practice.....

Checking in with how our body feels throughout the practice...

Have we pushed it too far into the pose/asana???

Are we being kind to our body?

What sensations can we feel in each pose?

Yoga should NEVER hurt....

We thought about bringing into our practice the balance of 'effort' & 'ease' in each pose.

Therefore keeping our body, mind and spirit 'safe' and causing 'non violence' - Ahimsa to ourselves.

Relaxation with blankets in Shavasana ✨

We enjoyed tea, coffee & biscuits after our Yoga practice...just perfect 🙏🏻

🍂🧡Happy October 🧡🍂

Harvesting the apples & pears today, all organically grown 💚

Looking forward to making winter crumbles, pies, cider & preserves 🥰

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Do you always finish your working week feeling like you can't leave work in work?
Why not try something different in your routine. Come along to a meditation class and allow your self the time to be present.
we will have movement to release tension in the body, some mantras to feel connected and a nice long mediation with a moment of stillness.
This will be a gift for yourself to unwind from the working week ready to enjoy your weekend to the fullest

Message me to book (trying to get a booking system) limited spaces available

Hi Everyone!!

Some lovely news!!!

My Yogi friend Natelie is teaching yoga classes at Ultimate Yoga8!!

Natelie will be at the Borough Road studio teaching Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Friday 🥰💫🙏🏻

Check out Natelie's class times and please message Natelie Natalie's Yoga Journey to book her classes 😁

Join the journey ✨💫🙏🏻❤️

The moment you've been waiting for more regular in week classes 🥳🥳🥳

Starting this week at ultimate yoga8 studios in birkenhead.

*Tuesday morning 10.00
VINYASSA FLOW
This class will be one to get the blood flowing and body pumping to make the most out of your week. Moving with intention and focus, it's like a movement meditation.
(reccomened a slight background of yoga practice)

*Wednesday morning 9.30
HATHA YOGA
Great for Beginners yoga. This will be a practice where we will focus on the anatomy of poses while slowly transitioning from one pose to the other. Also great to get back to basics
Gentle breathwork and mindfulness.

*Wednesday afternoon 1.15 (2hours)
BREATHE (at st Andrew's hall)
A four week workshop funded by "our happy hub" it is a free workshop aimed to show how yoga can be used to reduce or maintain stress and anxiety.
Great for anyone who struggles with their mental health and would like to try something different.
Open to anyone with all abilities

*Wednesday evening 8pm
YIN/RESTORATIVE YOGA
A slow Restorative class using the power of yin. This class is a great way to really stretch out the body in places we dont usually focus on in a physical practice which is the connective tissues, those smaller muscles that attach our kentic chain of the body, allowing us more flexibility in our joints.
It will release tensions, physically and mentally.
A class to reflect and let go.
Perfect for that midweek hump day

*Friday evening 6.30pm
MEDITATION
A class for you to release the working week and let go. May include Slow movements, mantras and a long mediation. Perfect way to walk into your weekend feeling calm and present.

*Sunday morning 9.30
COMMUNITY YOGA (at st Andrew's hall)
This class will be set on a week to week basis.
So always check on the week that it is on before joining.
It's is a donation based class so open to those who are holding back due to financial reasons. This class I would reccomend for those who have not done yoga and would like the opportunity to give it a go. And also those who do practice yoga but would like to be a part of a community of like minded people.

Get in touch for more information and if you would like to book on any of these classes. Availability will be limited in studio
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Photos from Kali Yoga and Wellbeing's post

Try This 5-Minute Breathing Practice to Balance Your Body, Mind, and Energy

Try This 5-Minute Breathing Practice to Balance Your Body, Mind, and Energy Hit pause anytime you need a quick reset.

It was lovely today to be back and to hold a special Autumn Equinox Yoga Class.

'Equinox - Latin for equal balance, the day & night are perfectly equal.

Inhaling 'smiles'......

Exhaling 'letting go' of what no longer serves us..

Gentle yoga asana to balance left & right sides of our bodies...

'Nadi Shodhana' - alternative nostril breathing to help balance the left & right hemispheres of the brain..

Relaxing to the beautiful musical sounds of the harp...

The scents of calming Ylang Ylang filled the room.. 🙏🏻