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Monday 9am - 8:30pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 8:30am - 8pm Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm Friday 8:30am - 7pm Saturday 9am - 11am

Stable Yoga

Stable Yoga is a bespoke yoga studio in the quiet village of Kintbury, between Hungerford and Newbury in Berkshire. See our website to book!

It is run by Lucy Makin who qualified as a certified yoga teacher in 2002 and who has been teaching in the Newbury area since 2004. Beginners welcome - all yoga equipment provided.

13/11/2025

A TIME FOR LETTING GO

There is a Zen proverb: ‘Let go or be dragged’. This sounds a bit harsh, so the words of Deepak Chopra may be a more pleasant reflection: ‘In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself’.

The themes of a Yoga class and the intentions we may set for that class are often in step with the seasons or the time of year or with Nature. Fireworks day is probably not so appropriate, but Remembrance Sunday is more so, and with Nature the shedding of leaves provides a good yogic metaphorical lesson for us all.

Aside from ‘shedding’, Autumn is also a time to gather, to store, to plant, to adjust and to make good use of any abundance. It is a good time to set our own intentions in our Yoga classes and to get in step with Nature by acting accordingly. Yoga encourages us to let go and breathe. Letting go of those things that no longer serve us is a good lesson to take from Nature, especially in the Autumn months when we can witness and appreciate how holding on drains energy. Trees teach us that letting go is not a sign of weakness but a natural and necessary part of growth and reminds us that all states, even the most beautiful, are temporary.

For Yogis this is a good season which encourages us to ‘shed some leaves’, adjust and appreciate what we have. Autumn reminds us that the process of change continues to be the fundamental law of nature and life.

So, a good time for Yoga – either to start, to resume, or to continue.
Stable Yoga offers a wide range of classes at a variety of times with a variety of teachers and styles. So, if one doesn’t suit you the chances are that one of the others will. Try it and see.

To view and book any regular weekly classes or upcoming Courses, such as
Yoga and Wreath Making Workshop on Sunday 30th November 2-6 pm,
Vinyasa Flow & Meditation on Sunday 14th December from 10-11.30am, or
Winter Solstice Sound Healing on Saturday 20th December from 4.30-5.30pm, please visit the Stable Yoga website at https://www.stableyoga.co.uk or download the free Glofox app and search for Stable Yoga.

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06/11/2025

🎄Yoga & Wreath Making Workshop with Sarah (Space to Shine Yoga) & Lisa (Bunnytails & Bloom)🎄⁠
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We’re very excited to be holding another wreath-making workshop at Stable Yoga on Sunday 30th November from 2-6pm. Enjoy an afternoon of gentle movement, creativity, and a sprinkle of Christmas magic!⁠
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Sarah will guide you through a relaxing yoga practice — suitable for all abilities.�Then Lisa will lead a festive wreath-making workshop, where you’ll create your own unique decoration to take home and kick off the holiday season.⁠
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We’ll finish the afternoon unwinding by the fire with light refreshments provided — all you need to bring is yourself!⁠
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Enjoy Stable Yoga’s beautiful atmosphere and an afternoon of space for yourself before the festive season starts.⁠
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Head to https://www.stableyoga.co.uk/online-booking, or find Stable Yoga in the Glofox app and click on 'Courses' to book your place.⁠
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31/10/2025

YOGA : ON A MONDAY – IN CLASS OR ON LINE

Monday has always been a notoriously difficult day. Most of us have to shift from Sunday’s relaxation to Monday’s demands. The weekend has a hangover, and it is called Monday. For some of us a sense of dread and anxiety can even creep in on a Sunday afternoon. This can often be traced back to schooldays, but it can endure long after these are over. The ‘I will do it next week’ is suddenly upon us and it is back to Monday again. It is universally known as the worst day of the week, with jokes and songs like ‘Manic Monday’ and ‘I don’t like Mondays’ reinforcing this notion. It becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

So, what to do? The answer is to schedule in some Yoga! Stable Yoga has a class at the very sociable time of 9.15am on a Monday and, if you are unable to attend in person, the practice is also live-streamed on Zoom. So, why not treat yourself, book in and enjoy the peace and rejuvenation of a Yoga practice. This class is usually recorded too, so contact info@stableyoga.co.uk and ask Lucy for the YouTube link if you would like to do the class later in the day/week?

It is said that Yoga can put a spring in your step and this may be just what you need to turn the day around and banish the Monday blues.

In addition to Mondays and the usual wide selection of classes at Stable Yoga, there is a special, one-off, 90 minute Vinyasa and Meditation class on Sunday 2nd November starting at 10.00am (2 class credits for regular weekly students and £25 for drop-ins). To view and book classes (and any upcoming courses) please visit the Stable Yoga website at https://www.stableyoga.co.uk or download the free Glofox app and search for Stable Yoga.

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25/10/2025

Calling all lovers of yoga and a longer meditation! 🧡

Lucy Robinson and Tracey Moggeridge will be running a special, one-off class next Sunday 2nd November from 10 - 11.30am.

Lucy will teach an hour of vibrant, revitalising Vinyasa Flow, after which Tracey will lead a deep, 30-minute Meditation. New to Stable Yoga, Tracey is a Breathworks & accredited Mindfulness Teacher & Meditation Coach, with expertise in stress and anxiety management tools and techniques.

Do come along and treat yourself to this special 90 minute session! We're offering a discounted rate of £20 to all regular students with Stable Yoga membership, or it's £25 to drop-ins.

Head to https://www.stableyoga.co.uk/online-booking and scroll through the weeks, using the > arrow to the date, or find it in your free Glofox app.

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14/10/2025

Just a few spaces left this Saturday to come and enjoy a nourishing evening, setting the tone for the week ahead. It will be a space to slow down, and reconnect with your inner rhythm.

Join the group for a deeply nurturing afternoon of gentle yoga, breath, yoga nidra, and soothing sound healing. We begin with grounding breathwork and soulful movement to ease tension and calm the nervous system.

Then, sink into yoga nidra, the ancient practice of yogic sleep. Known to soothe the stress response and support deep restoration, this practice creates a bridge between wakefulness and rest. You’ll be gently guided by Niki, Hatha yoga teacher and Being Breathed somatic breathwork facilitator.

We’ll then journey into sound with Mia, who intuitively layers gongs, Himalayan bowls, and her crystal harp into a healing soundscape. The vibration of sound works gently on the nervous system — easing tension, balancing energy, and inviting a sense of spacious clarity.

Book now by choosing courses here: https://www.stableyoga.co.uk/online-booking, or on the Glofox App.

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10/10/2025

"Autumn is beautiful reminder that I can let go of things that no longer benefit me, that weigh me down and keep me from living my fullest." Anon.

The cooler weather reunites us with our favourite woolly jumpers and cosy slippers. It is a time for self-care and introspection: snuggling on the sofa with a book; cooking & storing food for the winter - especially with this year's incredible fruit crop; starting a creative project to keep us occupied during the longer evenings; crunching through the fallen leaves as the sun dips lower in the sky. Let us know your favourite autumn activity in the comments below...

Yes, since the equinox the days are becoming shorter, but what a joy to have the evening sun pouring through the studio door and into our evening sessions!

There's still some spaces left in our 'Soulful Saturday' workshop: yoga, relaxation and sound healing from 6.30-8.30pm on 18th October with Niki and Mia. 🧡 Go to https://www.stableyoga.co.uk/online-booking and click Courses to book.

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02/10/2025

Relax and BREATHE

Staying with the theme of last week’s post,
The often-quoted Indian Yoga teacher, BKS Iyengar wrote that a yogi’s life is not measured by the number of his/her days, but the number of his/her breaths. He had spent years in bed as a sickly child until he learnt yoga and ‘breathed’ himself back to health. He died in 2014 aged 95.

In Yoga we are encouraged to breathe through our nose. The benefits of nasal breathing are supported by ancient wisdom and modern science. Our noses act as a sophisticated air filtration system to protect our lungs. Slow, controlled nasal breathing stimulates the vagus nerve which is the main nerve of the parasympathetic nervous system. This promotes a state of calm, relaxation and recovery. It lowers the heart rate and blood pressure and helps us to have a focused and meditative yoga practice.

In Yoga philosophy breath is not just air, it is Prana (life force energy). James Nestor wrote a fascinating and well researched book called ‘BREATH’ which supports the benefits of nasal breathing and is well worth reading on an autumn evening. He writes ‘we assume, at our peril, that breathing is a passive action, just something we do: breathe, live; stop breathing, die’. It is a complex subject and is a fundamental aspect of our yoga practice. Our movement is synchronised with our breath. We Inhale to expand, lengthen and open our bodies and Exhale to fold or twist, release and let go. And, since the breath is always happening in the present moment by focusing on the sensation of our breathing, we can remain anchored and present.

This is a rather massive subject for a few paragraphs so best to come to Yoga and experience the benefits of mindful breathing and to learn more breathing techniques that may help improve your health and wellbeing.
Stable Yoga offers a wide selection of classes at different times with different teachers. To view and book classes (or courses) online please visit the Stable Yoga website at https://www.stableyoga.co.uk or download the free Glofox app and search for Stable Yoga.

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23/09/2025

Focus on the exhalation

Often in yoga, we bring our attention to the inhalation; drawing energy in, lifting and expanding as we move. But the exhalation deserves equal attention. In moments of fire — when the body is working hard or the mind is tempted to resist — directing focus to the out-breath changes the dynamic.

Modern science now affirms what yogis have practiced for centuries: a longer, steadier breath out activates the parasympathetic nervous system, your body’s natural “rest and restore” mode. Each one is like a signal to say you can soften.

The breathing practice Visama Vritti Pranayama — “unequal ratio breath” — where the exhalation is intentionally longer than the inhalation.
On the mat, this helps us breathe through the burn, find steadiness in challenge, and soften resistance. Off the mat, it’s the same practice that helps us meet stress and discomfort with calm presence rather than tension.

Try this simple Visama Vritti practice:
* Inhale gently through the nose for 4 counts
* Exhale slowly through the nose for 6 counts
* Repeat for 1–2 minutes�

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20/09/2025

A date for your diary!

Following their very popular 'Soulful Sunday' in May, Niki and Mia will be back at Stable Yoga on Saturday 18th October from 6.30-8.30pm for a blissful & restful collaboration of gentle yoga inspired movement & breath, yoga Nidra (the deep, ancient practice of yogic sleep) & soothing Sound Healing.

Starting with settling and grounding breathing practices followed by gentle soulful yoga stretches, relaxing poses and a deeply restorative yoga nidra. You are guided by Niki, a Hatha yoga teacher & Being Breathed somatic breath work facilitator as she creates a safe, held and loving space for your body & mind to rest.

Next, flow into a soothing Sound Journey allowing time, space and energy for integration and inner reflection. A sound journey is a deeply rejuvenating submersion in sound. Mia is talented & intuitive. She uses gongs, Himalayan bowls and a range of other instruments including a beautiful crystal harp collected on her travels, to weave together a sonic soundscape to soothe your soul and heart yet leave you energised and alert.

You will end your time together with a nourishing snack & hydrating infusion, the perfect combination to aid your soft landing on earth & prepare you to return to your life feeling deeply rested & restored.

*No previous experience necessary
*All ages & bodies welcome
Bring warm socks, extra layers, a water bottle, a journal & pen and your curiosity.

Book via the website: https://www.stableyoga.co.uk/online-booking and click on Courses.

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11/09/2025

YOGA MOMENTS

These can happen anywhere, at anytime – in the sea, on a beach, in a wood, or when you are making something. A yoga moment does not have to happen during a yoga class. It is a concept that extends beyond our physical practice. It is any moment when you consciously apply the principles of yoga: mindfulness, breathing, balance, awareness, presence and compassion to your daily life.

In essence, a yoga moment is when the principles of yoga show up in your life. It is a moment of conscious choice and peace. It is a brief experience when you feel a sense of calm, presence and connection with your body or breath, or something greater – maybe nature or another person or with your true inner self that spends so much time in hiding.

Other examples of a yoga moment could be 1) drinking your coffee/tea – savouring the warmth of the mug, the aroma and the taste instead of gulping it down while doing other things. 2) instead of getting frustrated when you are stuck in a traffic jam, notice the tension in your shoulders, take a few deep breaths, accept a situation you cannot change and let it go 3) pause in an argument and choose to respond with more compassion, 4) or simply try for good moments of insight, clarity or understanding.

Let Yoga work for you beyond the mat and beyond the studio, but show up and enjoy your practice and hopefully Yoga moments will follow you around during the day too. Yoga is not just something to do or experience, it is a state of mind that you can access at any time.

There are a wide selection of classes available at Stable Yoga. To view and book classes online please visit the Stable Yoga website at https://www.stableyoga.co.uk or download the free Glofox app and search for Stable Yoga.

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05/09/2025

The autumnal equinox in 2025 will occur on Monday, 22 September at around 19:20 BST (British Summer Time), marking the moment when day and night are nearly equal in length in the Northern Hemisphere. This also officially ushers in the beginning of astronomical autumn in the UK. As the autumn equinox arrives, day and night rest in perfect balance, reminding us of the harmony we seek in our own lives.

Just as the trees let go of their leaves, yoga invites us to release what we no longer need — the tension in the body, the busyness of the mind, the habits that weigh us down. Grounding poses like Mountain or Child’s Pose help us steady ourselves during this seasonal shift, rooting us into the earth while the world changes around us.

This autumn, may your practice be a gentle reminder that balance isn’t something we hold forever, but something we return to again and again — with every breath and every pose.

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28/08/2025

How was your summer? Autumn certainly feels like it's arrived this week! Actually, we really needed the rain didn't we?

You also may need a regular yoga class to help keep you physically strong and flexible, mentally calm and emotionally resilient? If so, come along to Stable Yoga and join any of our 10 classes per week: Hatha (in person and online), Flow, Gentle Flow, Yin, Forrest, and our specialist Chair Yoga, 'Mostly for Men' and Pregnancy Yoga classes.

All sessions are still just £9-£10 if you buy a 'membership' of credits, or £13 for drop-ins.

Find us here: https://www.stableyoga.co.uk/ or on the Glofox app by searching for Stable Yoga.

We look forward to seeing you!
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Stable Yoga, Hayworth House, Wallingtons Road
Kintbury
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 8pm
Thursday	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 11am

Telephone

+441488608287

Website

https://www.stableyoga.co.uk/

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