As the 28 Day Challenge comes to a close, we have loved seeing so many of our YOTE community in the studio, on the mat and dedicating themselves to their practice. If you’ve not been able to get involved in the challenge this year, we hope you’ve still been inspired by the energy and buzz of the studio.
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The yoga community suffered a devastating loss recently, with the untimely passing of Sharath Jois.
As many of the teachers at Yoga on the Edge, including Studio Lead Clare, are Ashtanga practitioners, and so many of us practice Ashtanga Yoga, we wanted to note this huge loss for the yoga world.
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Hot on the heels of our Yogathon success, we held a Maggie’s yoga mini-marathon!
‘Maggie’s Manchester’ is based at the Christie Hospital. It’s a centre to support those with cancer, at any stage of their journey. Maggie’s offers practical support – such as financial advice – as well emotional support. This could range from talking support groups and helping to manage emotions, or how to have difficult conversations with loved ones.
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Our annual Yogathon is back. For the last 9 years, our yogi community has pulled together to make this a highlight of the Yoga on the Edge calendar.
If you’ve never experienced one of our yogathons, join us in making this year the best one yet!
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One of the most important elements of what we do at Yoga on the Edge doesn’t feature much on our timetable. We don’t have a special page of the website devoted to it. And we don’t talk about it as much as we probably should…
It’s our fundraising.
But it underpins everything we want to build at Yoga on the Edge. Community is at the core of what we do. Karma yoga – the yoga of unselfish action – inspires acts of service. Our charity efforts create connections within our immediate yoga community and far beyond.
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None of us are immune to stress. But the way we view stress, how we respond to it, and how much space it occupies in our minds and bodies can be detrimental. If stress takes over, we risk being overwhelmed. And without paying equal attention to rest and restoration, stress can have a damaging effect beyond measure. Here are some ways to reduce and manage your stress.
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How about a few shifts to reinvigorate and energise your practice? Renew your energy on the mat and let it flow through all that you do.
Here’s 5 easy ways to invite spring into your practice – Yoga on the Edge style!
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World Book Day (March 2nd) is a charity-run endeavour to encourage the habit of reading for pleasure in children and young people. It’s now observed in over 100 countries around the world, so if you’re a parent or teacher you may be well-versed in the last-minute World Book Day costume… But, do you ever get a chance to enjoy World Book Day for yourself? Whatever your age, it’s a great opportunity to connect back into reading as a pastime!
If you’re looking to take your yoga off the mat, reading something yogic is a great way to deepen your practice.
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New Year’s resolutions aren’t for everyone. Now that January is (finally) over, it raises the question: If you made New Year’s resolutions – have you kept any? Do you envisage them lasting the year? If the answer is yes – then that is fantastic! If you are one of the lucky few who find them easy and helpful, then read no further and carry on doing what works.
If no:
Well, then you’re not alone…
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December 21st is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. It is the counterpart and opposite of the June 21st summer solstice and brings us to the final part of the year – a reminder that the wheel keeps turning as we move from darkness towards the light, and once more look ahead to spring.
To celebrate the solstice, and honour the season, here are some easy ways to bring some ritual and meaning to the days of December.
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