Yoga Shala Canterbury

💥GUEST TEACHER ANNOUNCEMENT!💥

We're excited to announce our first Guest Ashtanga Yoga Teacher at the Shala – Andy Gill!

Andy is a senior teacher with an open-minded approach to this beautiful practice. He’s coming to Canterbury to lead a full-day workshop, perfect for both beginners and seasoned Ashtanga practitioners.

🗓 Date: Saturday, 16th November
🕤 Time: 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
💷 Cost: £65 (or £55 early bird if booked by 5th October)
📩 To book, email us or visit the link in bio (or comment below, and we’ll send you the booking link!)
❔Any questions, feel free to ask!
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Workshop details👀
The day will start with a gentle breathing practice and warm-up as a group, followed by a Mysore-style (assisted self-practice) session to complete the morning.

In the afternoon, Andy will answer questions from the morning or general practice, and finish the day with a special workshop focused on shoulders and hips. Andy has a deep fascination with shoulder structure and function, and he'll share tips on improving mobility, strength, and stability to help us move and flow smoothly in our practice.
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Happy Monday & September 💜
Here is our current timetable with a couple of tiny updates.💫
Well, Summer is over, kids are back in school. It's time to focus on doing something for youself?🥰

👀 Are you curious about Yoga but don't know where to start?

👀 Have you been away from your practice for a while but want to get back to it?

👍🏽 We've got you covered! We have various classes for everyone!

If you have any questions about the classes or our studio drop us an e-mail or simply visit our website.
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✨ Exciting Update! ✨
We've made a few changes to our timetable, and we’re thrilled to announce some special events happening at the Shala over the next couple of months—alongside our daily Yoga classes.

We can't wait to host
for a fun Family Yoga session and for the magical Soundbath💜🥰
Are you joining us?

If you have any questions send us a DM or e-mail👀

Stay tuned, as there's more in store! 🌟

New date for your diaries.🦄

🙌🏽 This half-day workshop is perfect if;

* you are curious about the Ashtanga Yoga or Mysore method.
* you have done some Ashtanga classes but would like to learn the traditional way of practising it.
* you are looking to build or improve your self-practice
* you would like to maintain a routine and daily practice
* you wish to learn how to modify your Yoga practice according to your needs
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👌🏽By the end of this workshop, you will understand how the Ashtanga Yoga system works and what are the benefits of it.

This will also help you feel confident about joining a Mysore class.🥰

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🔥 We will cover the Sun Salutations A & B and the first couple of standing poses as well as a couple of seated poses followed by closing poses.
Drishti(gazing point), Bandhas (energy locks), Breathing with sound will also be introduced at a basic.
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🤗 Suitable for complete beginners or those of you who have done some Yoga before.
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❓If you have any questions please leave a comment below and we will get back to you (unfortunately sometimes DMs get lost) or email us at [email protected]

Looking forward to sharing this wonderful practice with you.🥰
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🌟 Discover the perfect yoga experience with our exclusive memberships and packages! 🌟

Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, we have something for everyone. Join us to elevate your practice, find your zen, and connect with a supportive community. Swipe left to explore our flexible options and choose the one that suits you best. 🧘‍♀️✨

Our Intro Offer (aka Summer Deal) is still available to help you get a taste of each class before committing to a membership or package. Don't miss out!
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Family Yoga is back in August🤸🏽‍♀️
We are delighted to have Jess for this playful class with us.
If you are looking for a fun activity with your kids join us. 🦄
suggested age range is 4-12 years
If you have further questions pls drop us a DM.

Visit our website to book. www.yogashalacanterbury. com
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The word "Pranayama" comes from two Sanskrit words: "prana," meaning life force or vital energy, and "ayama," meaning control or extension. ✨ Therefore, Pranayama is often translated as the control or extension of the life force.

("Deep Breathing Exercises" term is being used recently, not sure if they follow the traditional yogic techniques)

Pranayama involves various techniques of regulating the breath, including altering its pace, depth, and rhythm. Regular practice is believed to improve physical health, reduce stress, enhance mental clarity, and promote emotional balance. It can even help with conditions like anxiety, depression, and respiratory issues. 🌿🧘‍♀️

In traditional yogic philosophy, Pranayama is a vital practice for controlling the flow of prana in the body, essential for achieving higher states of consciousness and spiritual awakening. 🌟

Pranayama is a profound practice that enhances the connection between the body, mind, and breath, promoting holistic well-being and deeper awareness. Although some techniques are occasionally taught in regular yoga classes, pranayama truly deserves more attention.

If you're interested in learning Pranayama techniques in depth and experiencing their deeper effects in your daily life and Yoga practice, please get in touch. We would love to include a Pranayama-only class in our timetable, as Ezgi loves practising and teaching them. 🧘‍♂️✨

Which Pranayama technique is your favourite?
Or have you ever tried any of them? 🙏💫
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😇 Feeling loved🥰
Welcoming new members to our studio community is such a great feeling especially after reading how they feel about their experience at the shala🦄
Thank you everyone, we are very grateful for your support🥰
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If you haven't been to our shala yet we have a fantastic Summer Deal, visit our website and try as many as classes possible using this offer.
Summer Offer: 10 Days of Unlimited Yoga for £20 🙌🏽
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Hey everyone!

We're thrilled to invite you to our free community gathering at the shala! 🦄
Join us for a relaxing and fun-filled evening where we can unwind, connect, and enjoy some light refreshments together.
Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just curious about our teachers or the space this is a perfect chance to meet new friends, share good vibes, and soak in the positive energy.
We are coming together to welcome Summer! 🌞

This is not a physical Yoga practice, we're going to do some mantra chanting, meditation and perhaps Laughter Yoga! 😁🥰
No yoga experience is necessary – just bring yourself and a smile!

This is a free event but we'd appreciate if you can book via our booking page so we know how many of you are coming 🙏🏽

Can't wait to see you there! 🌿✨
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*Spaces* for Family Yoga with YoKids 1st June 1 P.M. 🙏🏻
booking: https://www.momoyoga.com/yogashalacanterbury/event/6c14f26f-3dd4-49b6-b316-48fc27207e28

🦄 We love using props at Yoga Shala Canterbury for obvious reasons. Props are extremely helpful, either for simply entering an asana or for deepening it.
🤓 Some of the props at the Shala are handmade by Ezgi in her home workshop and their dimensions and materials are specifically arranged to enhance your experience.

🤗 Our bolsters are filled with organic buckwheat hulls and have already received loads of praise from our students.
Did you know that you can order these handmade props from our website if you wish to have them for your home practice?
📝 You can even personalise your print design and colour, although we would love for you to have our studio logo😬😍 (check out the 3rd image for our latest custom order print)
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What's your favourite Yoga prop? Comment below...
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Come and join a class with us and try all these props.
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✨ Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a set sequence of asanas practised in a particular order. The primary series, known as Yoga Chikitsa, detoxifies and aligns the body. It begins with Sun Salutations A and B, as a beginner you learn these first. When you feel comfortable with your breathing and begin to memorise the transitions more poses are added step by step.

Each movement in Ashtanga Yoga is coordinated with breath to create a flowing and meditative practice.
There are some specific elements in Ashtanga Yoga that help practitioners withdraw their awareness inward and reach this flowing and meditative state;
- Vinyasa (synchronisation of breath with movement)
- Breathing with sound
- Drishti (gazing point)
- Bandha (controlling the internal energy locks)

Although this method is known as one of the most dynamic and vigorous styles of Yoga, it is possible to adjust the asanas according to the student’s needs and abilities.

The classical way of learning and practising the Ashtanga method is called Mysore (self-practice). Here are the classes we offer at Yoga Shala Canterbury to help you start or deepen your journey. If you are curious about this method try Mysore class or Guided Ashtanga Yoga classes.

👉🏽 Mysore ( assisted self-practice): Students practise at their own pace under the guidance of a teacher. You may see beginners and more experienced students practising side by side. Suitable for all abilities.

Tue 7 am
Wedn 5:30 pm

👉🏽 Led Ashtanga Yoga: Everyone practices together according to the teacher's count. perfect opportunity to share the group energy.
Not suitable for beginners.

Mon 5:45 pm (monthly, check the booking page)

👉🏽 Guided Ashtanga Yoga: This is more like a hybrid version to make the Led class suitable for beginners.
We mostly focus on Sun Salutations A & B, standing poses, and closing poses.
Suitable for all, helps beginners to memorise the sequence and transitions also great for more experienced practitioners if they want to deepen their understanding of standing poses or looking to add another practice day.

Thurs 6 pm
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If you have any questions get in touch. 🦄
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🤸🏽‍♀️"Asana" is a Sanskrit term commonly used to refer to a physical posture or pose.
In yoga, asanas are often practised to attain physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual growth. Each asana has specific benefits for the body and mind. We often link the asanas through breath.
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In Raja Yoga (one of the classical Yoga systems outlined by the great sage Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras), "asana" refers to physical postures and the state of being seated in a steady and comfortable position for meditation. Asanas in Raja Yoga prepare the body and mind for long periods of seated meditation, allowing practitioners to achieve deeper concentration and inner awareness.🧘
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✨ The literal Sanskrit translation of the word Hatha is " force" or " stubborn". Hatha Yoga may be explained as the stubborn practice of yoga without interruptions of the mind and the five senses.
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Some teachers also explain Hatha as Ha(sun) + Tha(moon) as Hatha Yoga aims to purify the solar and lunar channels in the body. ☀️ 🌚
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However, the term "Hatha Yoga" has become an umbrella term in our everyday Yoga life. It covers most of the classes we are likely to see around.

If you attend a yoga class that's particularly called "Hatha Yoga" here are a few things you can expect to experience depending on your teacher's approach; (of course not altogether in one class😬)

* In-depth explanation of asanas (yoga poses)
* Having the time to modify asanas according to your needs
* Pranayama (Deep Breathing Exercises)
* Meditation
* Mantra chanting
* Bandha & Mudra practice
* Accessible Pace
* Holding the asanas for a little longer than flow classes

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You'll see a few Hatha Yoga class in our timetable. If you like weekend practice, feel free to join Ezgi on Sunday at 9am (75mins).
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Family Yoga is coming to Canterbury. We are so delighted to have Yo!KidsWhitstable at the Shala. 🤸🏽‍♀️👩‍👩‍👧‍👧👨‍👨‍👧‍👦👨‍👩‍👧‍👧🤸🏽‍♀️

"Yoga shared as a family is a wonderful way to encourage playfulness through time spent together in a healthy activity.
The session aims to deepen connections and encourage communication with the use of partner poses, promote emotional regulation through the use of breathing techniques, and induce feelings of calm with a shared relaxation experience to end the session."

We look forward to welcoming families to the mat at Yoga Shala.
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Saturday, June 1st
1 -2 pm
£ 15 (per adult and a kid)
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Booking is open, visit our website or the link in bio.
If you have any questions pls get in touch with us.
Location & Parking: All details are on the website(www.yogashalacanterbury.com) or just ask.😊
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✨Dear Yoga Teachers and All Other Facilitators,

Are you looking for a venue to run your weekly classes and workshops or other events?

🪷 We offer a tranquil and calm environment in the heart of Canterbury.
📍 Our studio is nestled in the back of Lombard House and surrounded by other health and well-being businesses.

🧘 You are welcome to hire our fully-equipped Yoga studio at affordable rates.
You have access to;
* sticky Yoga mats,
* straps,
* bolsters,
* lavender eye pillows,
* cork bricks & foam blocks

We also have shared kitchen and toilet facilities on the same floor.

📍How to Find Us?

🚆 We are only 5 mins walk from the Bus Station and 10 mins walk from Canterbury East Train Station.

🅿️ There is a pay & display car park just 2 mins walk from the studio or free on-road parking options just 10-12 mins walk from us.

📩 Get in touch and let us know what you have in mind and we can talk the further details.
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Happy Monday Everyone,
Check out our latest Newsletter.

Namaste
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Intro Offer for New Comers & Soundbath 🌟

🌱INTRO OFFER
15 Days Unlimited Daily Yoga for £25🌱

If you haven't been to our studio yet don't miss out this offer and try as many classes as you'd like to.
We offer a range of classes for everyone from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. 🦄
If you have any questions just drop a message.

We can't wait to meet you on the mat.
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🏠 “Shala” is a Sanskrit term that translates as “house” or “home” or “adobe”. 🪷
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🌱 Our goal at Yoga Shala Canterbury is to provide a non-judgmental and non-competitive environment - yoga home - where you can share experiences with fellow practitioners and benefit from our teachers’ knowledge to strengthen your connection with the practice of yoga.

🤸🏽‍♀️ We have a dedicated team of teachers to help you enhance the experience of “being home” when you are on your mat.

📍We are located in the heart of Canterbury, only a few minutes walk from the High Street and also has easy transport links if you need to travel.

🔎 We offer a range of daily classes, workshops and other events to support our community.

✨ Check out our website and book your first session to join us.
www.yogashalacanterbury.com

🧘 We can't wait to see you practising with us at the Shala.
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Andrea and Ezgi are coming together to offer you an evening full of relaxation and self-reflection.
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At the beginning of the evening, you'll be introduced to a simple breathing exercise to arrive and settle. Then Ezgi will take you through a group of gentle restorative postures to prepare you for the soundbath.

Andrea will guide a magical Sound Bath journey weaving together crystal singing bowls, vocals and percussion instruments. Her unique, Crystal Singing Bowl and Voice sound bath sessions offer the opportunity for self-enquiry and deep rest.

Andrea plays a set of 7 Crystal Singing Bowls and specialises in playing clear and alchemy crystal singing bowls due to their clearer tone and overtones.

Sound healing is the application of sound through the voice and instruments to balance mind, body and spirit. Some people feel a sense of deep relaxation.

It is recommended that you do not consume any alcohol up to 24 hours before the session.

The session will last for 60 minutes and will begin with a brief introduction to sound healing and what to expect. Next there will be an opening meditation and Andrea will lead you into a relaxed space, to allow yourself to be immersed in the sounds.

Towards the end of the session there will be approximately 5 minutes of silence during which the healing can take place. Andrea will then gently bring you out of the session using her voice, grounding you and bringing you back to full conscious awareness feeling relaxed and refreshed.

The sessions will require participants to simply relax and receive the sounds played, which can have a calming effect on the mind and body.
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Sunday, 12th May
6-8 pm
£28 pp
- monthly members get a 10% discount - use discount code: MEMBER10
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We are so happy to announce that Kate is joining our team starting this week🥰🤸🏽‍♀️

She is going to teach;
* Thursday 7:30-8:30pm - Energising Hatha Flow (level 1-2)
* Saturday 9-10 am - Energising Hatha Yoga (beginners friendly)
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"Kate is a Hatha & Vinyasa Teacher and has been teaching since 2022. She has been practising for over 10 years, having first been introduced to Hatha and Ashtanga whilst studying Contemporary Dance at University.

Kate strongly believes that yoga is for everyone and strives to provide inclusive classes with variations to suit each unique body. Kate’s classes are a chance to connect more deeply to your mind and body; listening and practising with kindness and compassion to ourselves."
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NEW🌱

After a quieter week during Easter break, we are back with a few new classes and concepts.🥰

This is one of the most exciting ones. If you are curious about the "inner experience" during your practice, you must try this class. It is suitable for all levels.

If you want to take it easy and focus on your body & mind connection without being carried away with yoga shapes this class may help you start a new journey.
We have so many tools to deepen this experience, such as breathing, meditation and simple restorative postures.
We will give you fewer instructions to explain each technique and then you will have time to deepen your inner experience in this slow-paced class.

If you have any questions, drop us a DM.

Looking forward to seeing you on the mat on Wednesday, 7:30 pm.
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🌱BEGINNERS YOGA CLASS in the heart of Canterbury 🍃~ starts next week, 11th of April

Are you interested in doing Yoga? Or have you done yoga some time ago and want to get back to it?

We already have a few beginner-friendly classses in the timetable however we now have a weekly Yoga class that is dedicated to complete beginners or those of you who want to refresh their foundation.

Join us to explore some simple benefits of Yoga in your life;
- reduce stress or help to manage it better
- improve strength & balance & flexibility
- improve focus
- help better sleep

BOOKING: visit the link in bio o drop us a message.
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"Meet our teachers" series continues with Ezgi. 🪷
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"Ezgi’s Yoga journey started in 2010. She completed her first teacher training with the British Wheel of Yoga in 2017 and has been teaching since then.
In 2020 she travelled to India for further training and completed a 200-hrs Ashtanga Yoga Programme.
Ezgi currently teaches Ashtanga Yoga and Hatha Yoga.
Her Ashtanga Yoga approach has evolved over the years and mainly focuses on making this method accessible to everybody. She finds the meditative character of the set sequence safe, calming and grounding. Her motivation is to introduce this method to as many people as possible and help them experience these qualities in their Yoga journeys too.
In a Mysore Ashtanga class, Ezgi will support you when learning the sequence and introduce some modifications according to your needs.
She also enjoys teaching Pranayama and Meditation-focused classes and workshops.
Ezgi is the founder of Yoga Shala Canterbury"

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We're launching our first ever course at the shala.
No surprise it's an Ashtanga for Beginners course.🤸🏽‍♀️

This course is designed for beginners or those of you who has some Yoga experience but wish to learn the Ashtanga Yoga method.

The basics of the Ashtanga Yoga method (breath, drishti, bandhas) will be covered in this course. You will start building up the Primary Series of this method in a guided class setup.

Our goals are to help you;
👉🏽 understand how the Ashtanga Yoga method works,
👉🏽 build up self-practice,
👉🏽 learn how to modify certain poses according to your needs,
👉🏽 feel confident in a Mysore (assisted self-practice) class
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🗓️ 13 & 20 & 27th April and 4th May
Saturday, 10:30 – 11:45 am

📍Yoga Shala Canterbury
Room 207/208
Lombard House
CT1 2NF
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First day at Yoga Shala Canterbury. Thanks for joining us today.
We offer 3 more free sessions tomorrow, book here https://www.momoyoga.com/yogashalacanterbury/schedule

The regular daily classes start on Monday. Try our "Intro Offer 15 Days of Unlimited £25" https://www.momoyoga.com/yogashalacanterbury/member/orderstartdate/140702

See you on the mat soon
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