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Becoming a yoga teacher: Advice from yoga teachers

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Becoming a yoga teacher A few times in the past, as part of our 200 hour yoga teacher training course, we’ve invited our graduates to join us for an afternoon, […]

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UK Top 10 Yoga Teacher Trainings

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Recently, we were humbled to found out that our Yoga Hero Vinyasa Flow Teacher Training is in the UK top 10 yoga teacher trainings! Our Autumn 2023 is in full

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Forgiveness

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Forgiveness Forgiveness There’s many things in our lives that have the potential to be a drain on our joy, but one that comes up time and time again – in

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A Complete Guide to Planning Successful Yoga Workshops

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A Complete Guide to Planning Successful Yoga Workshops Yoga workshops offer an incredible opportunity for yoga teachers to dive deeper into specific themes, techniques, or aspects of yoga practice. Whether

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Embracing “Good Enough”: Mental wellbeing from the perspective of yoga wisdom

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Embracing “Good Enough”: Mental wellbeing from the perspective of yoga wisdom In the fast-paced world we live in, the pursuit of perfection often takes centre stage, leaving us feeling stressed,

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Set and Smash Your Yoga Teaching Goals

For yoga teachers / Yoga.Hero

Grab a pen and some paper, or download our Set & Smash Your Yoga Teaching Goals workbook.  Setting your goals is thinking big! Visualising, imagining the future, and knowing where

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The Power of Cultivating Intuition as a Yoga Teacher

For yoga teachers, Learning / Yoga.Hero

The Power of Cultivating Intuition as a Yoga Teacher As a yoga teacher, your role goes beyond guiding students through poses and sequences. You might say that teaching yoga is

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Introducing Yoga Philosophy into Your Yoga Asana Classes

How to Introduce Philosophy into your Asana Classes

For yoga teachers / Yoga.Hero

While your yogis no doubt love your classes already, you may be looking for ways to take things to the next level. One way you can elevate your asana classes

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Sharing yoga with your kids

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Hey parent and carers! Have you ever come home from a yoga class, feeling that super yoga haze, and your kids have asked you where you’ve been. You say you’ve

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For Yoga Teachers – Renting a space for yoga classes

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For Yoga Teachers – Renting A Space For Yoga Classes Is 2023 the year you set up your own yoga classes? If so, you’re probably weighing up the amount of

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    🌟 NEW 🌟⁠ ⁠ Amy's Yoga Essentials worksho 🌟 NEW 🌟⁠
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Amy's Yoga Essentials workshop series starts tonight! ⁠
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Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, our Yoga Essentials sessions offer something for everyone.⁠
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Forming part of Amy's Yoga Essentials Series; over four transformative weeks, Amy will guide you through the core aspects of yoga, combining asana (postures), pranayama (breath work), and yoga philosophy to create a holistic, well-rounded practice.⁠
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Over four transformative weeks, we’ll guide you through the core aspects of yoga, combining asana (postures), pranayama (breath work), and yoga philosophy to create a holistic, well-rounded practice. ⁠
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🧘‍♀️ Master key poses: Dive deeper into the essential postures, exploring alignment, modifications, and transitions to enhance your technique and confidence. ⁠
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🌬️ Breathe with intention: Learn pranayama techniques to calm the mind, build focus, and unlock the full potential of your practice. ⁠
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📜 Explore yoga philosophy: Gain a richer understanding of yoga’s ancient teachings and how they apply to modern life, enriching your physical and mental well-being. ⁠
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🧘‍♀️ Key Poses focus - Warriors⁠
🌬️ Pranayama focus - Ujjayi Breath⁠
📜 Philosophy focus - Yama’s pt 1⁠
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We’ll explore all warrior poses, understanding the pose, and then flowing through a sequence incorporating each warrior posture and transitions in and out.⁠
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Doesn't this sound fab? Join us tonight, 6:15pm, book via momence (DM us if this doesn't mean anything to you 👋) and we'll see you there 🥳
    If you're intrigued about how yoga improves physic If you're intrigued about how yoga improves physical and mental health - even after just one class 💜 - DM us '7 BENEFITS' and we'll send you our free guide 🤩⁠
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#yogaheroleeds⁠
    Jess’s super popular Ashtanga Primary Series wor Jess’s super popular Ashtanga Primary Series workshop is back this Sunday (comment ASHTANGA WORKSHOP to for your direct link to book), so we thought we’d do a bit of a dive into:⁠
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👉 What is Ashtanga Yoga?⁠
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Ashtanga yoga is two things;⁠
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1) a set of principles and guidelines to live by. Ashto means eight, and anga means limb, so it’s referred to as the eight limbed path of yoga.⁠
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2) Ashtanga is a style of physical yoga - here we’ll break down what Ashtanga yoga is, the benefits of Ashtanga yoga and some bits and bobs to bear in mind, and then we’ll let you know how you can practice Ashtanga with us at Yoga Hero if you’d like to.⁠
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The main thing that differentiates the style of Ashtanga yoga is that it is a set sequence. Your flow classes, yin classes and so on, comprises a set of asanas - yoga postures - that the teacher has created, whereas Ashtanga is a set sequence. The nature of Ashtanga yoga being a set sequence is really interesting. It allows the practitioner to move focus away from thinking about the sequence; so no wondering how long to stay in a pose or what to do next, but to instead notice how each pose, each breath, each section of the sequence feels - compared to practising last time, or a month ago, or a year ago!⁠
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The details:⁠
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🔥 Ashtanga Primary Series Workshop⁠
🗓️ Sunday 1st June⁠
⏰ 12:30 - 2:00⁠
🌟 £19.50 / included in Yoga Hero Membership⁠
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💬 “After trying ashtanga (but to music) on a yoga retreat recently it really surprised me (as I usually really love a quicker flowy practise) so I decided explore it further and try the full primary workshop. The word that springs to mind to describe it is “grounding” and it was the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon.⁠
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It felt challenging but enjoyable and relaxing and Jess was great at guiding everyone through. I’d definitely join the next workshop!”⁠
- Fiona⁠
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#yogaheroleeds
    "This was SO GOOD! Super interesting to learn more "This was SO GOOD! Super interesting to learn more about Mysore style and the ashtanga series. You can tell how much Jess enjoy this practice herself cause she teaches it with such care and passion. 10/10 would come to Mysore style sessions led by her again!"⁠
- Bet ⁠
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"Absolutely fantastic!I love the energy and atmosphere😀Yoga with Jess always feels like being home!Yoga hero is my happy place😍"⁠
Patrycja⁠
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🙌 Mysore Style Ashtanga⁠
🗓️ Sunday 25.05⁠
⏰ 12:30pm⁠
👉 Comment MYSORE FOR ME to get your direct link to book! 🙌⁠
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Grab your space at Jess's monthly workshop to delve into the Mysore world of Ashtanga self-practice! This is totally perfect for anyone with an established self-practice and also anyone's who's new to this way of practicing. ⁠
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Self-practice can feel daunting at first, no doubt, but it holds so, so, so many incredible benefits. You learn to move more mindfully, connect deeper to your physical body and its needs, self-regulate in challenging circumstances and begin to sharpen the focus of the mind, so you can truly understand yourself and your thoughts and habits.⁠
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Jess will begin with a short discussion around the lineage of Ashtanga self practice and how the mysore session will unfold. Then those who have an established self practice can begin to move through their sequence while Jess will teach the sequence individually to those who are new to this method. Everyone will receive tailored and individualised support. ⁠
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Expect to move, breathe and meditate while Jess supports you all individually. Self-practice is the way Ashtanga was intended to be practised, come and feel the benefits yourself 💜⁠
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Simply comment MYSORE FOR ME to get your direct link to book! 🙌⁠
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#yogaheroleeds⁠
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    "The Yoga for Runners workshop was excellent - I l "The Yoga for Runners workshop was excellent - I left feeling very stretched out and relaxed and learned a few things I can apply to my post-run routine. Kath provided plenty of options for adjustments and led us through a lovely relaxation at the end."⁠
- Carmen ⁠
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"I would probably attend every week if it was on. I loved it and found that it complimented my training very well.⁠
I cannot give Kath enough praise as she teaches this class (amongst others) fantastically."⁠
- Thomas⁠
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Whether you're a newbie to yoga, a newbie to running, or you're an expert at both 👀 you're super welcome at this incredibly valuable workshop! Simply DM or comment YOGA FOR RUNNERS and we'll send you your link to book (don't forget, this is included in our membership, too! 🙌)⁠
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#yogaheroleeds
    Fundraising for Leeds Mind⁠ ⁠ Join Vicky for a Fundraising for Leeds Mind⁠
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Join Vicky for a gorgeous mandala yoga class, raising important funds for Leeds Mind during Mental Health Awareness Week 💜⁠
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Expect to move in a mandala style, 360 degrees around the mat, being guided by your body and breath. ⁠
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Take this time for your self care and wellness, whilst raising money for an absolutely amazing cause at the same time.⁠
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All proceeds of this class will be donated to Leeds Mind - a charity that dedicates its funds and services to supporting people with their mental health. By taking this time for you and your mental health you will also be helping others get the support and help they need in difficult times - so come and join us and enjoy the Mandala flow!⁠
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#yogaheroleeds
    You’ve been practicing yoga for a while now. You You’ve been practicing yoga for a while now. You know it’s changed your life, from easing anxiety to helping you feel more grounded, and, well, YOU.

And somewhere deep down… you’ve thought about becoming a yoga teacher, but the doubts creep in:

- “Am I flexible enough?”
- “Am I spiritual enough?”
- “Who am I to stand at the front of a class?”
- “What if I’m not good at it?”
- “Can I *really* make this work?”

If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In fact, we have free online workshop that’s perfect for you.

In this honest workshop, you’ll learn:

✅ Why fear is to totally be expected when considering yoga teacher training

✅ Common doubts (such as “I’m not ready” or “I’m not the yoga teacher type”) — and how to move through these exact doubts

✅ What makes a great yoga teacher (spoiler alert: it’s not about being the bendiest!)

✅ How to know if you’re ready — and next steps if you are

Simply DM or comment DON’T BE SCARED for your free link to book, but don’t hang about, it’s happening tomorrow! 

#yogaheroleeds 
#yogaheroteachertraining
    🤩A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Majorcan Immersio 🤩A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Majorcan Immersion yogis for a truly wonderful week… so what are we saying, it was 90% the food, 10% the yoga?! 

💜⭐️💕

#yogaheroteachertraining 
#yogaheroleeds
    Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I would Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I would absolutely love to dive into yoga teacher training…” - but then immediately wondered if you’re ready enough, experienced enough or confident enough to take that next step?⁠
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If so, jump on to our free online workshop (that will be perrrrrrrrfect for you):⁠
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👉 I want to train as a yoga teacher, but I'm scared!⁠
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DM or comment DON'T BE SCARED and we'll send you everything you need to grab your free spot!⁠
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We’ll explore:⁠
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✨ Why fear and doubt are so common - but not a dealbreaker (and how to move through them)⁠
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✨ What really makes a great yoga teacher (it’s not about being the most flexible!)⁠
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✨ How our Vinyasa Flow 200-hour Teacher Training supports you from the very first day right through to confident graduate yoga teacher⁠
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Simply DM or comment DON'T BE SCARED and for your free spot!⁠
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See you there, you wonderful heroes! ⁠
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#yogaheroleeds⁠
#yogaheroteachertraining⁠
    Have you ever thought about becoming a yoga teache Have you ever thought about becoming a yoga teacher… but then wondered if you're ready?⁠
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Maybe you love yoga, you feel the pull to learn more, but you’re not sure if you’re ready enough, experienced enough, or confident enough.⁠
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If that’s you, we’ve created something to help:⁠
👀 10 signs you're ready for yoga teacher training - a free checklist to help you figure out if now is the right time for you to take the next step.⁠
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Comment or DM "10 signs" and we'll send yours straight over 💜⁠
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#yogaheroleeds⁠
#yogaheroteachertraining
    🙌 Tonight! 💜 Sound Bath Relaxation - must n 🙌 Tonight! 
💜 Sound Bath Relaxation - must not miss! 

A sound bath is a truly immersive experience. The entrancing tones gently settle you into a deep, restorative relaxation and many people attend to de-stress and find inner connection and healing. 

Sound baths can quieten the mind and bring attention into the body in order to allow participants to become centred, grounded and begin to remove blockages and find purpose. 

You will be invited to make yourself comfortable and listen with closed eyes. The session will start with a focus on your breath, and then you will be bathed in the beautiful sounds of wind gong, percussion, nature sounds and Crystal and Himalayan Singing Bowls.

And yes, it is as divine as it sounds 🥰

DM or comment SOUND BATH for your direct link to book your yummy Sound Bath 💜⭐️

#yogaheroleeds
    🥳 Starts tomorrow! Parent & Baby Yoga Course⁠ 🥳 Starts tomorrow! Parent & Baby Yoga Course⁠
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Taught by accessibility and inclusivity focussed yoga teacher Ella @itsthepinkschool at @beayogahero beautiful and wheelchair accessible space on Leeds Docks.⁠
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These classes are designed to help build a village and include time for tea and chats at the end with the group.⁠
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Yoga Hero is wheelchair accessible and the studio has enough space for wheelchairs to move around. Children with a younger developmental age than age in years are welcome.⁠
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🗓️ Thursdays from 24th April⁠
⏰ 11:00am⁠
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You don't need to have any experience in yoga at all, just enthusiasm to be in a space full of lovely people and babies.⁠
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Save your space, just DM or comment HAPPY BABY and we'll send you all the info you need! ⁠
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#yogaheroleeds⁠
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    I’m not sure if anyone ‘feels ready’ for yog I’m not sure if anyone ‘feels ready’ for yoga teacher training. In fact, as we introduce ourselves on the first day of the training, usually the first thing that people say if that they feel too nervous / old / stiff / young / flexible / busy / underprepared…

Actually what I hear is not ‘I’m nervous’ but ‘I care’.

Feeling apprehensive about embarking on yoga teacher training shows you care… I am 💯 sure of it. 

So sure, in fact, I created a free checklist, just for you:
👉 10 signs you’re ready for yoga teacher training 

Simply DM or comment 10 SIGNS to get yours.

(Spoiler alert: doing the lotus position while in handstand isn’t one of them 😂)

Bye for now wonderful heroes,
Holly 🙏⭐️

#yogaheroteachertraining 
#yogaheroleeds
    🤩 Discover the dramatic story of Virabhadra, th 🤩 Discover the dramatic story of Virabhadra, the fiercest of warriors who is said to have inspired Virabhadrasana, the warrior poses.⁠
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These are arguably among the most visited poses in a standing practice, but rarely do we have the time to uncover their meaning and the lessons we can learn through practicing them.⁠
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In this workshop, we’ll spend time learning the story of Siva, Sati and Virabhadra, and how they inspire Virabhadrasana 1, 2 and 3.⁠
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Focusing on the lessons we can learn through these poses, we’ll move through a Hatha Yoga sequence, including asana and pranayama, before a guided meditation to uncover our inner warrior.⁠
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Expect to leave with a new found knowledge of Yoga mythology, bringing you an understanding of the deeper significance of the poses. 💜⁠
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The workshop is open level but will involve getting up and down from the ground. Some of the pranayama will not be suitable for pregnant people but can be worked around or adapted to suit.⁠
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Perfect for: ⁠
👉 anyone wanting to deepen their yoga knowledge and connect on a deeper level to the philosophy behind yoga⁠
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Book yer spot in our stories, but don't dilly dally as it's nearly full! ⁠
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#yogaheroleeds
    Happy birthday to us! 🥳 Today marks 12 years of Happy birthday to us! 🥳
Today marks 12 years of sharing yoga, and we couldn’t be more proud. 

So proud, in fact, that we think you should give yoga a try. And that’s why, for one day ONLY our unlimited 7 day pass is just £5! Totes bargainous. 

Simply DM or comment £5 to get yours, then whizz yourself over to the studio and come celebrate with us. Cel-e-brate good times! 🥳🙌💜

Needless to say though, none of any of those 12 years would possible without the absolute dream team of management teachers and volunteers. You guys are indispensable, amazing, funny, beautiful, reliable and did I say amazing….?! From the bottom of my heart - THANK YOU 🙏 🤩

Love Holly 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
#yogaheroleeds
    A few yummy moments from our Vinyasa Flow Yoga Tea A few yummy moments from our Vinyasa Flow Yoga Teacher Training - Spring 2025 😍 
So far we’ve looked at an intro to anatomy including fascia, an intro to philosophy including the odd blown mind, plus mountain pose, lunge and tree 🌴 

What a joy. It’s never ceases to amaze me how enjoyable yoga, learning, and learning about yoga can be 🥰

Sending huge thanks to a special group of trainees, and so looking forward to day 3 together 😍🙏⭐️

Love Holly 🙏💜

P.s if you’d like the low down about yoga teacher training, just DM or comment TELL ME EVERYTHING and we’ll send it straight over 💌🙌

#yogaheroleeds 
#yogaheroteachertraining
    Jess’s super popular Ashtanga Primary Series wor Jess’s super popular Ashtanga Primary Series workshop is back this Sunday (comment ASHTANGA WORKSHOP to book), so we thought we’d do a bit of a dive into:

👉 What is Ashtanga Yoga?

Ashtanga yoga is two things;

1) a set of principles and guidelines to live by. Ashto means eight, and anga means limb, so it’s referred to as the eight limbed path of yoga.

2) Ashtanga is a style of physical yoga - here we’ll break down what Ashtanga yoga is, the benefits of Ashtanga yoga and some bits and bobs to bear in mind, and then we’ll let you know how you can practice Ashtanga with us at Yoga Hero if you’d like to.

The main thing that differentiates the style of Ashtanga yoga is that it is a set sequence. Your flow classes, yin classes and so on, comprises a set of asanas - yoga postures - that the teacher has created, whereas Ashtanga is a set sequence. The nature of Ashtanga yoga being a set sequence is really interesting. It allows the practitioner to move focus away from thinking about the sequence; so no wondering how long to stay in a pose or what to do next, but to instead notice how each pose, each breath, each section of the sequence feels - compared to practising last time, or a month ago, or a year ago!

The details:

🔥 Ashtanga Primary Series Workshop
🗓️ Sunday 6th April
⏰ 12:30 - 2:00
🌟 £19.50 / 3 classes / included in Yoga Hero Membership

💬 “After trying ashtanga (but to music) on a yoga retreat recently it really surprised me (as I usually really love a quicker flowy practise) so I decided explore it further and try the full primary workshop. The word that springs to mind to describe it is “grounding” and it was the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. 

It felt challenging but enjoyable and relaxing and Jess was great at guiding everyone through. I’d definitely join the next workshop!”
- Fiona

#yogaheroleeds
    DM or comment ZZZ for Yoga Nidra resources includi DM or comment ZZZ for Yoga Nidra resources including freeeeeee Yoga Nidras and how to get your Nidra on in the studio 😍

There’s absolutely tons of research on the impact of Yoga Nidra, including:
👉 increasing focus
👉 increasing dopamine
👉 reducing unhelpful habits
👉 experiencing deep rest - and all the many, many benefits that come with that
👉 and so much more

If you haven’t tried Yoga Nidra yet, or you haven’t been to one in a while, this is your call to weave it back into your life 🙌

💤 Yoga Nidra Workshop
🗓️ Sunday 30.03
⏰ 5:45
💜 with Sarah 

🌿 Spring Flow into Nidra 
🗓️ Friday 04.04
⏰ 6:15pm
💕 with Bryony 

DM or comment ZZZ for all your Yoga Nidra resources 💤🙌

#iloveyoganidra 
#yogaheroleeds
    "I'd probably attend every week if it was on. I lo "I'd probably attend every week if it was on. I loved it and found that it complimented my training very well. I cannot give Kath enough praise as she teaches this class (amongst others) fantastically."
Thomas 

Kath's Yoga for Runners workshop is, quite simply, a MUST for runners. Kath herself is a keen runner and finds that practising yoga is the perfect complement to her running - helping to build strength, flexibility and focus, and she loves to share her endless knowledge and experience in this popular workshop 🙌

🏃‍♀️ Yoga for Runners
🗓️ Tomorrow! Sat 22.03
⏰ 11:00am
💜 £19.50 / inc in Yoga Hero membership

DM or comment YOGA FOR RUNNERS for your direct link to book 🤩

This workshop is specifically tailored for the needs of runners, helping to build strength, develop balance, and find deep release for tight hamstrings, hips and quads.

The session will also create a space to cultivate a sense of inner focus and mastery of the breath, which are key components in improving your running.

The workshop will begin with a meditation to help you find your focus, as well as breathwork to calm the mind. We will then move through a dynamic flow, focusing on building strength in the legs and core, as well as working on balance. We will then move into a yin practice. 

Yin yoga is a fantastic complementary exercise for runners - in yin we hold poses for longer to create a slow and gradual release in tight areas of the body. Practising yin can help you to increase your range of motion, and encourages a deep release in the fascia (connective tissues) - promoting longevity for your running. Yin also encourages stillness and inner focus - helping us to tolerate discomfort and stay calm when the going gets tough - key attributes for any distance runner. 

"The Yoga for Runners workshop was excellent - I left feeling very stretched out and relaxed and learned a few things I can apply to my post-run routine. Kath provided plenty of options for adjustments and led us through a lovely relaxation at the end. 
Hope to attend again next time!”
Carmen

 DM or comments YOGA FOR RUNNERS for your direct link to book, see you there 💜

#yogaheroleeds
    “This was a truly incredible, immersive journey “This was a truly incredible, immersive journey through sound. Lee was a fantastic orchestrator, super knowledgable and it felt totally safe in a brilliant venue with acoustics that really lend themselves to this type of thing. Highly Recommend!!”
- Mark

Don’t dilly dally, there’s not many spaces left 🥰

⭐️ Sound Bath Relaxation 
🗓️ Tomorrow, Friday 21.03
⏰ 6:30
💜 £19.50 / inc in membership 

DM or comment SOUND BATH for your direct link to book 🙌 

#yogaheroleeds
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