Hatha Yoga with Elka M

18/09/2025

Tonight's practice was dedicated to my Mum. Thanks to all the wonderful people who attended tonight's class 💫

In my culture we like to honour the memory of those who have transcended with stories usually shared over or after a meal.

As I digest my dinner, the story l have to share is that this woman had the most wicked sense of humour. As angelical as she appears in this image, the jokes she used to tell would have us laughing hard, sometimes for days. She had a joke for every occasion.

If you ask me, laughter is one of the most yogic things ever. Thanks mum!

Happy Birthday! I bet you're making jokes wherever you find yourself 🙏🏽✨

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14/08/2025

Will you choose to cross the door or fall into the hole?
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Hopi Indian Chief White Eagle commented a few days ago on the current situation:
′′ This moment humanity is experiencing can be seen as a door or a hole. The decision to fall in the hole or walk through the door is up to you. If you consume the news 24 hours a day, with negative energy, constantly nervous, with pessimism, you will fall into this hole.
But if you take the opportunity to look at yourself, to rethink life and death, to take care of yourself and others, then you will walk through the portal.
Take care of your home, take care of your body. Connect with your spiritual home. When you take care of yourself, you take care of everyone at the same time.
Do not underestimate the spiritual dimension of this crisis. Take the perspective of an eagle that sees everything from above with a broader view. There is a social question in this crisis, but also a spiritual question. The two go hand in hand.
Without the social dimension we fall into fanaticism.
Without the spiritual dimension, we fall into pessimism and futility.
Are you ready to face this crisis? Grab your toolbox and use all the tools at your disposal.
Learn resistance from the example of Indian and African peoples: we have been and are exterminated. But we never stopped singing, dancing, lighting a fire and rejoicing.
Don't feel guilty for feeling blessed in these troubled times.
Being sad or angry doesn't help at all. Resistance is resistance through joy!
You have the right to be strong and positive. And there's no other way to do it than to maintain a beautiful, happy, bright posture.
Has nothing to do with alienation (ignorance of the world).
It's a resistance strategy.
When we cross the threshold, we have a new worldview because we faced our fears and difficulties. This is all you can do now:
- Serenity in the storm
- Keep calm, pray everyday
- Make a habit of meeting the sacred everyday.
Show resistance through art, joy, trust and love.
Hopi Indian Chief White Eagle

08/08/2025

Yang Yogis, Yogis to be,

Today's message is for you. You who wants to challenge himself. You who wants to embrace the qualities of body strength. You who wants to improve stamina, balance and focus. You who wants to boost his overall health.
Come and open up your muscles, undo those knots, challenge your body and feel fantastic at the end of the session.

- No previous experience is needed, I'll be guiding you step-by-step into each posture.

- This is a new class and we'd love to welcome you as we lay the foundations for the practice.
Find us in the St Nicholas Church Hall in the village of Earl's Croome.

* Church Lane. WR8 9DE.
* Classes are Saturdays at 9am.

- Bring a mat, a blanket and wear comfortable clothes. If you have breakfast, make it light and 2hrs before class.

- It is a 90 min session of working on your body-strength. Start your Saturdays feeling energised and supple.

- Message me to register your interest. Limited spaces are available

- Classes are £12 per person per class.

See you on the mat very soon!
Hatha Yoga with Elka M