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jivan_yoga_with_maryam, Leeds (2025)

01/12/2025

🎄 CHRISTMAS IS COMING 🎄

…and so is the season of tangled fairy lights, last-minute shopping panic, and pretending you haven’t already eaten half the tub of chocolates😆

So before the festive chaos fully takes over, come stretch, breathe, and de-stress with me at Tuesday Evening Yoga – 7:30–8:30pm! 🧘🏽‍♀️✨

Think of it as holiday survival training:

🌀 Flexibility for wrapping awkward-shaped presents

💨 Breath control for family gatherings

💪 Strength to carry all those shopping bags

🧠 Zen attitude to handle Christmas music on repeat

No experience needed — just bring yourself (and maybe a sense of humour🥸)

Book your mat now before Santa does! 😉

Details:

📍Inside Bambinis Play, Birkenshaw Village Hall
🗓️ Tuesday evenings 7:30-8:30pm
💳 £5 trial then £8.50 PAYG
🔗 www.jivanyogawithmaryam.com

See you Tuesday!🥰

01/12/2025

When you’re going through a tough phase in your life, whether you’re just tired from life, in between jobs, caring for a sick loved one or maybe just going through a transitionary period right now, you may meet a friend who suggests a local daytime yoga retreat to help.

It’s important you listen to your friend🙃

Taking place at .studios.morley on Churwell Hill, we will be taking a couple of hours out of our day for some gentle flows, restful guided meditation and circle journaling with a free cuppa in the studio’s beautiful new cafe.

This kind of a session can be so profound for many at this time of year- as we find ourselves in the throes of Christmas-ness as well as when we begin to look forward to the new year.

Whether you’re looking for some community-led embodied intention setting or you’re just tired and searching for an affordable escape, you are most welcome🙏🏽

Details:

📍Kinetic Studios Morley
🗓️ Dec 14th 2-3:30pm
🧘🏽‍♀️Yoga, Guided Meditation and Circle Journaling with a free cuppa
💳 £20 investment (discount available for members)
🔗 head to the link in my bio to book in

Hope to see you there😘

24/11/2025

5 years ago, I quit my job in teaching.

We were in the throes of Covid, my husband had just been given a cancer diagnosis and as a result, I couldn’t go back into schools in the near future.

I decided to use my time to do something that I have always loved and just see where it takes me. I re-trained as a Yoga teacher and it felt very much like leaping into the unknown.

Once I qualified, like many before me, I realised that I needed to also understand how to run a business. This was another learning curve.

I struck out on my own, finding cover work, running private classes and slowly building my own network

Over time, I joined organisations and studios that resonated with my own ethos like .yoga.uk & this is truly where I thrive.

But somewhere inside of me, I knew my journey was not over.

I further trained in Trauma-Informed Yoga & learnt so much about myself in the process. I learnt what it means to somatically process things that have affected us in the past.

This is where my journey into healing & therapy truly began.

I became aware that I was slowly approaching what felt like another version of my true calling.

And so I’ve begun another journey this year. Again, leaping into the unknown.

Alongside my Yoga classes, I am pursuing a Masters in Psychotherapy & Counselling. I hope to become an Integrative Psychotherapist in a few years time🥰

Juggling part time school and work on top of family stuff has meant less presence here unfortunately but I’m doing my best👊🏽

My journey into Therapy will also mean a bit of shuffling on my social pages.🙏🏽 Expect a mix of psycho-education and yoga stuff. How does that sound?

17/11/2025

Make time for you this November🫶

Come find a Yoga class with friendly community, calming flows, and some mindful relaxation to help close your day.

Hi I’m Maryam, I’m a local mum & ex-school teacher turned yoga teacher and I do my best to make my classes as authentic and accessible as possible❤️

Come join us on:

🗓️ Tuesday Evenings
📍 Bambinis Play, Birkenshaw
🕯 7:30–8:30 PM
💶 £5 trial then £8.50 PAYG/£40 for 5 classes via bacs
🔗 www.jivanyogawithmaryam.com

-See you on the mat 🌙🙏🏽

09/11/2025

Yup just me, in my morning pyjamas and pineapple (if you have curly hair, you know🤪) doing a morning practise in my uncle’s garden when we were visiting him this summer. But to the point!➡️

I’ve been reflecting today on how I no longer chase fancy yoga poses and you may have noticed that in my content- I very rarely post videos of me doing yoga. I find it generally performative and I honestly believe that it does not reflect on how effective a teacher I am. My students generally just want to feel better in their bodies and minds and my ability to do a pancake has nothing to do with that. In the same way that people post inspirational quotes & videos on their social media but are total doorknobs in real life🤣…i believe one should embody what you are teaching in order to be authentic in how you teach. For me, that’s

💪🏽keeping strength as you age through functional movements

😌 clarity & peace of mind through breathwork

🧘🏽‍♀️promoting introspection & self-awareness through meditation

All things I actively work on in my everyday life and what I teach in all my classes.

Want to come join me in a class?

Come find me at

🌟 Morley Leisure centre on Tuesdays 10:30-11:30am

🌟 Birkenshaw Village Hall (Bambinis play) on Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm

🌟 Scott Hall Leisure Centre on Thursdays 10-11am

🌟 Kinetic Studios Morley on Fridays and alternate Sundays 10:30-11:30am

❤️🙏🏽

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03/11/2025

Feeling a little out of sync since the clocks changed? 🌙

Take time to slow down, stretch, and breathe at my evening yoga class where I make every effort to help you feel welcome & supported.

Held at Bambinis Play in Birkenshaw, this hall’s intimate space & gorgeous fairy lights help make the room feel so cozy at this time of year.

Melt away fatigue, ease your body, and nurture your mind — a moment of calm just for you. 💜🧘‍♀️

Booking info:

💷➡️ £5 trial, £8.50 PAYG or £40 for 5 classes via bacs

📍➡️ Bambinis Play, Birkenshaw Village Hall

🕣➡️ Tuesday evenings 7:30-8:30pm

🔗➡️ www.jivanyogawithmaryam.com

Hope to see you there,

Maryam❤️🙏🏽

06/10/2025

🍁 Unwind. Reconnect. Recharge. 🍁

Life moves fast — work, school, screens, schedules… it’s a lot!

Come take a midweek pause with our Tuesday evening yoga class, 7:30–8:30pm — the perfect hour to reset your body and mind this autumn. 🌙

✨ For busy folk: shake off the day, stretch out the tension, and leave feeling lighter and more focused.
✨ For teens (and parents!): move, breathe, and bond — a fun, relaxed way to de-stress together after a long day.

Expect a welcoming space, easy-to-follow flows, and a sense of calm to bring back home. 🍂

No experience needed — just a mat and your energy! ❤️

📍Bambinis Play, Birkenshaw Village Hall
⏰ Tuesday evenings 7:30-8:30pm
💷 £5 trial then £8.50 PAYG or £40 for 5 classes via bacs
🔗 to book: www.jivanyogawithmaryam.com

22/09/2025

Feeling a bit stiff this week? Or a bit run off your feet with school & commitments starting up again?

Come join me every Tues evening where we stretch, laugh & relax together.

In my classes, you’ll find:

🍁a supportive environment (we’re a friendly bunch!)
🍁accessible poses (I help the pose work for you)
🍁teens also welcome (I’m also a certified teacher with dbs)

Details:

⏰ Tuesday evenings 7:30-8:30pm

📍Bambinis , Birkenshaw Village Hall

💳 £5 for a trial then £8.50 PAYG/£40 for 5 classes via bacs

🔗 www.jivanyogawithmaryam.com to book

See you there!👋

-Maryam x

08/09/2025

I’m so excited to share that yoga classes are back this September! 🧘‍♀️✨

I’ve really missed practicing with you all over summer and I can’t wait to roll out the mats again and reconnect. These classes are a chance to move, breathe, and find a little calm together as we head into autumn. 🍂

All levels are welcome — whether you’re brand new or returning, there’s a space for you. 💛

Teens also most welcome with a parent. I’m DBS checked and a qualified teacher👍

Details:

📅 Every Tuesday evening
📍Bambinis Play, Birkenshaw Village Hall
⏰ 7:30-8:30pm
💷 £5 trial class then £8.50 PAYG/£40 for 5 classes

To book on➡️

www.jivanyogawithmaryam.com

Can’t wait to see you there❤️👋

23/08/2025

✨ 3 Ways I Am Preparing for the New School Year as a Yoga Teacher Mum ✨

As summer winds down and the rhythm of the school year approaches, I’m finding my own balance between teaching yoga and motherhood. Here’s how I’m preparing:

1️⃣ Grounding Morning Rituals 🌿

Even 10 minutes of meditation or gentle movement before the house wakes up helps me show up as a calmer mum and a more present teacher.

2️⃣ Creating Flexible Routines 📅

I’m setting intentions, not rigid schedules. A balance between structure for my little ones and space for spontaneity keeps things flowing smoothly.

3️⃣ Prioritising Rest + Boundaries 💤

I’m reminding myself that saying “no” is a form of self-care. Protecting my energy means I can give more authentically to my students and my family.

The new school year feels like a fresh start, and I’m leaning into it with gratitude, presence, and a whole lot of deep breaths. 🌸

✨ Fellow yoga teachers and mums – how are you preparing for the shift back into school season?

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