Yoga with Maria

16/11/2025

What a wonderful day retreat we enjoyed at The Deer Park last week. Great company, mindful movement, a delicious lunch in the cafe, an autumnal walk and a blissful sound bath 🤗. A reminder, too, of the importance of taking time for ourselves 🙏

Thank you to everyone who joined me, to the Deer Park for looking after us so well and to Serenity Sound & Soul for weaving your magic at the end of our special day 🎵🍁🧘🏻‍♀️

02/11/2025

Give yourself a break from the pre-Christmas rush and join me and Jen from Serenity Sound & Soul for our last Yin & Sound Bath event of this year.

I’ll lead you through an hour’s gentle Yin yoga practice before Jen creates a blissful Sound experience for you, all designed to leave you feeling rested and less frazzled at this busy time of year.

The event takes place at the beautiful venue of The Hub at St Mary's in Lichfield on Monday 15 December, 7pm to 9pm. For more details and to book, head to the website and scroll down the events page: https://www.mariasyoga.co.uk/coming-soon

01/11/2025

Try something new this November with daily inspiration from Action for Happiness

19/10/2025

Looking to start (or re-start) your yoga practice but not sure which session might be best for you?

Today the focus is on our ‘gentle yoga’ sessions, which take place every Thursday at Stonnall Village Hall 10am to 11am and also online every Thursday 12.30pm to 1.30pm.

In these yoga classes we take things nice and slow, making use of props like a chair/a wall or a yoga belt to ensure poses are accessible even if you have mobility issues.

We all stand for part of the practice but we also use a chair to help us find greater stability and comfort in the poses. In other parts of the practice, you have the choice to sit in the chair or to sit or lie down on the floor.

In addition to postures, we explore breathing and meditation techniques aimed at quietening and calming the mind.

These sessions are ideal for those looking for a slower paced class or those recovering from injury or illness.

If you’d like to join our small and friendly group, email me: mariasyogauk@gmail.com

05/10/2025

In need of some time for yourself?

There’s just one place left for our next Yoga & Qigong Full Day Retreat at The Deer Park on Saturday 08 November.

You’ll enjoy a morning of mindful yoga and qigong, a delicious seasonal lunch in the Deer Park cafe, great company, a countryside walk and a blissful Sound Bath to round off this special day.

For all the details and to find out how to grab the last spot, head to the website: https://www.mariasyoga.co.uk/coming-soon

03/10/2025

Thinking of starting (or re-starting) a regular yoga practice but not sure which might the best session for you?

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing details of each of the different sessions that I offer.

Today the focus is on our Mindful Yoga sessions (Tuesday nights at Fradley Village Hall, then Wednesday and Thursday nights at Stonnall Village Hall).

In these sessions you’ll experience a fully rounded yoga practice, incorporating posture work, breathing practices, meditation and relaxation techniques, all designed to help strengthen and mobilise the body while releasing the effects of chronic stress. We also look at how the teachings of ancient wisdom traditions can be applied to our everyday life.

The sessions are suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced yoga practitioners. Everyone practises at their own pace, with variations and modifications and the use of props actively encouraged.

If you would like to join any of our small and friendly groups, you can find more details on the website: https://www.mariasyoga.co.uk
To book, email me at: mariasyogauk@gmail.com

03/10/2025

Simple strategies for a more optimistic October from Action for Happiness 🙏

21/09/2025

In need of something to look forward to as the nights begin to draw in?

Treat yourself to a wonderful day of yoga and qigong at the beautiful venue of The Deer Park at Hoar Cross on Saturday 08 November.

You’ll enjoy a morning of mindful yoga and qigong practices, a delicious seasonal lunch in the Deer Park cafe and a countryside walk overlooking the Staffordshire hills. To round off your special day, Serenity Sound & Soul With Jen will be creating a blissful Sound Bath.

For all the details and to book, click on the link to the website: https://www.mariasyoga.co.uk/coming-soon

16/09/2025

WHERE DO I START?

Beginning a yoga practice (or returning to a regular yoga practice after a long break) can feel daunting.

With so many different types of yoga on offer you could be forgiven for thinking ‘where on earth do I start?’

Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be sharing posts looking in a little more detail at each of the sessions I offer to help you decide which session might be the best fit for you.

In the meantime, here’s a reminder of a blog I wrote last year with a few general questions you might want to consider before booking a session:

Beginning a yoga practice (or returning to a regular yoga practice after a long break) can feel daunting. With so many different types of yoga on offer you could be forgiven for thinking ‘where on earth do I start?’ So here are a few questions you may wish to ask before you commit to booking a s

14/09/2025

The last few weeks have been a balm for the soul. Escaping the constant noise of everyday life and immersing myself in nature. Spotting eagles, dolphins, harriers and otters and being reminded of the beauty to be found in the natural world.

As summer comes to an end, I’m looking forward to returning tomorrow (Monday 15 September) with all of our yoga and qigong sessions in Fradley, Lichfield and Stonnall.

Over the next few weeks we’ll be exploring ways we might ‘dial down’ the noise around us and focus on what really matters. If you’d like to join any of our small and friendly sessions, email me: mariasyogauk@gmail.com

19/08/2025

What a joy it was to gather together for our woodland workshop at Buzzards valley on Sunday.

We enjoyed yoga and qigong practices under the trees, had a natter over nibbles and made a few new friends.

Thank you so much to everyone who came and to Denise Walters for guiding a lovely yoga session.

We’ll be back! 🙏🌳