Mindful menopause yoga - 7 Days of Yoga for Mindful Menopause - Join me for a 7 day challenge introduction to beginners yoga, breath-work, mindfulness & meditation to help you nourish & flourish through menopause. Feel the difference, learn practices to help with al the challenges of hormaonal imbalances & all stages of the menopause. Join the class for FREE or donation on (YouTube) - Ananda Mindful Yoga -

Mindfulness, yoga, pranayama, and meditation offer holistic support during menopause by calming the nervous system, balancing hormones, and enhancing emotional resilience. These practices reduce stress, improve sleep, ease physical discomforts like joint pain and hot flashes, and foster a deeper connection with the changing body. Together, they create space for self-compassion, inner stability, and empowered transformation through this natural life phase.

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starts on - Monday June 2nd 2025 @ 7pm,

Gentle daily guidance for balance, energy, and inner calm

Each day includes a short yoga sequence (15–20 mins), pranayama, and a mindful reflection or intention... (an outline of what we will cover each day)---

🌿 Day 1: Ground & Arrive

Focus: Create safety and connection within

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Child’s Pose (Balasana)

  • Cat-Cow (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

  • Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana)

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Deep Belly Breathing (5 mins)

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “I allow myself to be exactly where I am.”

💧 Day 2: Soothe & Release

Focus: Calm nervous system and reduce anxiety

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Reclined Bound Angle (Supta Baddha Konasana)

  • Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani)

  • Supported Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Chandra Bhedana (Left Nostril Breathing – 5 mins)

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “With each breath, I soften and let go.”

🔥 Day 3: Gentle Strength & Resilience

Focus: Build confidence and inner vitality

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

  • Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)

  • Tree Pose (Vrikshasana, optional support)

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Ujjayi (Ocean Breath – 3 mins)

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “I am strong, steady, and rooted.”

🌙 Day 4: Deep Rest & Surrender

Focus: Activate parasympathetic system for deep relaxation

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Reclined Twist

  • Supported Child’s Pose

  • Savasana with cushions

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril – 5 mins)

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “I give myself permission to rest.”

🌼 Day 5: Open & Flow

Focus: Increase circulation and reduce stiffness

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Seated Side Stretch

  • Low Lunge

  • Cat-Cow

  • Seated Twist

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Breath & Movement Synchronization (inhale arms up, exhale fold)

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “Energy flows freely through me.”

🌻 Day 6: Heart & Hormone Support

Focus: Open the chest, regulate emotions, support endocrine balance

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Supported Fish Pose (Matsyasana with bolster)

  • Bridge Pose

  • Gentle Camel Pose

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Gentle Kapalabhati (if comfortable) or Soft Inhale-Exhale Focus

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “I open my heart to this phase of life.”

🌕 Day 7: Integrate & Celebrate

Focus: Reflect, integrate, and celebrate progress

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Your favorites from the week (3–5 poses)

  • End with Reclined Butterfly or Savasana

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Choice of Nadi Shodhana or Chandra Bhedana

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “I honor the woman I am becoming.”
  (Optional: Write a short journal entry on how your body and heart feel after this week.)

7 Days of Yoga for Mindful Menopause gentle daily guidance for balance, healing & inner calm. Monday 2/6/25 @7pm

Spring Yin Yoga

Join our class focusing on growth, flexibility, and emotional flow through wood element yoga.

Tuesday 20th May - 7pm (YouTube) (uk time) link below...

Wood Element Focus

Target liver, gallbladder, and urinary bladder meridians for balance and renewal.

Emotional Flow Session

Experience resilience and vision while releasing anger and rigidity during this transformative class.

Spine Alignment Class

Enhance flexibility and emotional flow with targeted meridian work along the spine.

Meridian lines

✳️ Element: Wood Associated with Liver & Gallbladder Meridians Represents growth, renewal, vision, and resilience Imbalance shows up as anger, rigidity, or frustration 🌿

Meridians Targeted: Liver Meridian (inner legs, up through the torso)

Gallbladder Meridian (side body, hips, IT band, side of head)

Urinary Bladder Meridian (along the spine — supporting spinal flow)

Mindful menopause yoga - 7 Days of Yoga for Mindful Menopause - Join me for a 7 day challenge introduction to beginners yoga, breath-work, mindfulness & meditation to help you nourish & flourish through menopause. Feel the difference, learn practices to help with al the challenges of hormaonal imbalances & all stages of the menopause. Join the class for FREE or donation on (YouTube) - Ananda Mindful Yoga -

Mindfulness, yoga, pranayama, and meditation offer holistic support during menopause by calming the nervous system, balancing hormones, and enhancing emotional resilience. These practices reduce stress, improve sleep, ease physical discomforts like joint pain and hot flashes, and foster a deeper connection with the changing body. Together, they create space for self-compassion, inner stability, and empowered transformation through this natural life phase.

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starts on - Sunday June 1st 2025 @ 7pm,

Gentle daily guidance for balance, energy, and inner calm

Each day includes a short yoga sequence (15–20 mins), pranayama, and a mindful reflection or intention.

🌿 Day 1: Ground & Arrive

Focus: Create safety and connection within

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Child’s Pose (Balasana)

  • Cat-Cow (Marjaryasana-Bitilasana)

  • Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana)

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Deep Belly Breathing (5 mins)

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “I allow myself to be exactly where I am.”

💧 Day 2: Soothe & Release

Focus: Calm nervous system and reduce anxiety

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Reclined Bound Angle (Supta Baddha Konasana)

  • Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani)

  • Supported Bridge (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana)

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Chandra Bhedana (Left Nostril Breathing – 5 mins)

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “With each breath, I soften and let go.”

🔥 Day 3: Gentle Strength & Resilience

Focus: Build confidence and inner vitality

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

  • Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II)

  • Tree Pose (Vrikshasana, optional support)

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Ujjayi (Ocean Breath – 3 mins)

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “I am strong, steady, and rooted.”

🌙 Day 4: Deep Rest & Surrender

Focus: Activate parasympathetic system for deep relaxation

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Reclined Twist

  • Supported Child’s Pose

  • Savasana with cushions

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril – 5 mins)

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “I give myself permission to rest.”

🌼 Day 5: Open & Flow

Focus: Increase circulation and reduce stiffness

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Seated Side Stretch

  • Low Lunge

  • Cat-Cow

  • Seated Twist

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Breath & Movement Synchronization (inhale arms up, exhale fold)

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “Energy flows freely through me.”

🌻 Day 6: Heart & Hormone Support

Focus: Open the chest, regulate emotions, support endocrine balance

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Supported Fish Pose (Matsyasana with bolster)

  • Bridge Pose

  • Gentle Camel Pose

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Gentle Kapalabhati (if comfortable) or Soft Inhale-Exhale Focus

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “I open my heart to this phase of life.”

🌕 Day 7: Integrate & Celebrate

Focus: Reflect, integrate, and celebrate progress

• 🧘‍♀️ Yoga Poses:

  • Your favorites from the week (3–5 poses)

  • End with Reclined Butterfly or Savasana

• 🌬 Breathwork:

  • Choice of Nadi Shodhana or Chandra Bhedana

• 🪷 Reflection:
  “I honor the woman I am becoming.”
  (Optional: Write a short journal entry on how your body and heart feel after this week.)

7 Days of Yoga for Mindful Menopause gentle daily guidance for balance, inner calm.1/6/25 @7pm

A Meditation/Restorative Yoga sequence to support pineal gland (3rd eye) activation.

Tuesday 29th April, 7.30pm

A gentle and soul-nourishing Meditation + Restorative Yoga sequence designed to support pineal gland activation, deep relaxation, and spiritual connection — perfect for evenings or inward-focused practices.

Restorative Yoga & Meditation Sequence: Awaken the Inner Light (Pineal Gland Focus) Theme: Intuition • Stillness • Melatonin Flow Focus: Nervous system reset, Ajna chakra (third eye), deep rest Props: Bolster, blanket, eye pillow, blocks, optional essential oil (lavender or sandalwood)

Restorative yoga has beautiful, subtle benefits for the pineal gland, especially when practiced with mindfulness and intentional breath.

Here is how it supports this tiny but powerful gland:

🌙 Benefits of Restorative Yoga for the Pineal Gland

1. Enhances Melatonin Production The pineal gland's main role is producing melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep and circadian rhythms. Restorative yoga deeply relaxes the nervous system, lowering cortisol and allowing melatonin levels to rise naturally — improving sleep quality and internal biological rhythms.

2. Activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System Long, supported holds switch the body from fight-or-flight (sympathetic) to rest-and-digest (parasympathetic). This quiet state is ideal for the pineal gland’s optimal functioning, promoting balance between night/day energy cycles.

3. Deepens Meditation and Inner Stillness Many restorative poses naturally draw awareness inward, creating a meditative state. The pineal gland, sometimes called the "seat of the soul" (in ancient traditions), is believed to support higher states of consciousness, intuition, and insight when the mind is quiet.

4. Balances Hormonal Systems As the pineal influences pituitary gland activity, it indirectly supports the balance of other hormones too (growth hormone, reproductive hormones, etc.). Restorative yoga creates a hormonal environment of healing, ideal for menopausal and peri-menopausal transitions.

5. Supports Natural Light Sensitivity The pineal gland is light-sensitive — too much artificial light overstimulates it.

Restorative practices in dim or candle-lit environments help recalibrate the body’s sensitivity to natural rhythms of light and dark. Bring your yoga mat/blocks/bolster/cushions/blanket...

Spring Renewal Yoga

Join our Hatha yoga class for breath awareness and chakra balancing this spring.

Hatha yoga class - spring renewal, Heart & Solar Plexus chakras 7.30pm - Tuesday 15th April 2025

Heart & Solar Plexus

Focus on breath and energy awakening for balanced chakras.

Embrace New Beginnings

Let go of winter stagnation with our seasonal practice in springtime.

Breath Awareness Focus

Enhance your breath control for deeper energy awakening in these classes.

Hatha yoga class focused on spring renewal, balancing the Heart (Anahata) and Solar Plexus (Manipura) chakras, with a strong emphasis on breath awareness and energy awakening. Benefits of this Hatha breath-based yoga class focusing on spring, the heart chakra, and solar plexus chakra:

Seasonal Alignment — Spring Renewal Encourages letting go of winter stagnation and embracing new beginnings Invites a sense of growth, lightness, and vitality Supports the body's natural detoxification and energetic uplift as seasons change

🔥 Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) Benefits Boosts confidence, personal power, and motivation Activates the digestive fire (Agni) — both physical and emotional digestion Promotes mental clarity and purposeful action Enhances willpower, courage, and self-discipline Clears sluggish energy, replacing it with empowerment

💚 Heart Chakra (Anahata) Benefits Cultivates compassion, forgiveness, and emotional openness Encourages self-love and the ability to receive love Opens the chest and shoulders, relieving emotional tension Balances the upper and lower chakras — harmonizing body, mind, and spirit Supports healthy relationships and empathetic communication

🌬️ Breathwork & Energy Flow Breath-linked movement increases prana (life force) circulation Enhances lung capacity, oxygenation, and calming of the nervous system Pranayama (Kapalabhati, Anulom Vilom) clears energetic blocks and balances hemispheres of the brain Helps shift from stress response (sympathetic) to rest-and-digest (parasympathetic) mode

🧘‍♀️ Mind-Body Connection Deepens self-awareness and presence through breath and movement Fosters emotional regulation and inner stability Encourages mindfulness, intention setting, and alignment with inner and outer cycles

💫 Spiritual & Energetic Benefits Invites alignment with your dharma (purpose) by balancing Manipura Opens the heart to the flow of divine love and universal energy Supports a sense of wholeness and radiant authenticity Bring your yoga mat, yoga blocks,

Spring Yin Yoga

Align your energy with a wood element yin yoga class this spring for rejuvenation and balance.

Tuesday 1st April 7.30pm - YouTube - Ananda Mindful Yogi (link to class below)

Wood Element Class

Explore renewal through liver and gallbladder meridian-focused yoga associated with the wood element & Spring.

Heart Chakra Focus

Balancing your heart and promoting emotional clarity in a tranquil environment.

Detoxification Practice

Support your body’s natural detox in a calming spring-oriented yin yoga class.

Equinox Yoga Class

Join our Hatha yoga class focusing on heart and solar plexus chakras this spring equinox. Tuesday 18th March - 7pm - Ananda Mindful Yogi - click link below to join the class.

Chakra Alignment Session

Harmonize your heart and solar plexus chakras for balance and vitality.

Spring Renewal Practice

Experience renewal and growth through targeted yoga for personal power and compassion.

Hatha Yoga Experience

Align your energies and foster equilibrium with our specialized Hatha yoga sessions.

Yin Sacral Chakra Healing Class - Element of Water & Kidney & Bladder meridian lines, 7pm - 11/3/25

Due to last weeks class technical problems we will continue with sacral chakra yin yoga, using pranayama breath work/mindfulness & meditation.

The sacral chakra is associated with the element of water and is often linked to the Kidney and Bladder meridians in traditional Chinese medicine, as it governs the flow of energy related to creativity, sexuality, and emotions located in the lower abdomen area. Key points about the sacral chakra:

Name: Also called "Svadhisthana" in Sanskrit.

Location: Lower abdomen, just below the navel.

Element: Water Color: Orange

Associated functions: Creativity, sexuality, emotions, pleasure, relationships Yin yoga is highly beneficial for balancing and healing the sacral chakra (Svadhisthana), which is associated with creativity, emotions, pleasure, and sensuality.

Here’s how Yin yoga supports this energy center:

1. Enhances Energy Flow & Emotional Release The sacral chakra governs emotions and stored trauma. Yin yoga’s deep, meditative holds allow emotional blockages to surface and release. Targeting the hips, pelvis, and lower abdomen (where the sacral chakra resides) encourages stagnant energy to flow freely.

2. Supports Creativity & Passion The slow, introspective nature of Yin yoga cultivates inner awareness, unlocking creativity and self-expression. Encouraging fluidity in the hips and pelvis helps restore a sense of joy, spontaneity, and passion in life.

3. Stimulates Circulation & Vitality Holding poses for extended periods increases blood flow to the pelvic area, improving reproductive health and vitality. Deep stretching nourishes the connective tissues, promoting flexibility and mobility in the hips and lower back.

4. Balances Water Element & Emotional Stability The sacral chakra is linked to the water element, symbolizing fluidity and adaptability. Yin yoga’s gentle, meditative nature supports emotional resilience and balance, reducing stress, anxiety, and mood swings.

5. Encourages Mindfulness & Sensory Awareness The stillness of Yin yoga enhances mind-body connection, helping you tune into your senses and intuition. Practicing with awareness of the breath cultivates a deep state of relaxation and inner peace.

You will need - yoga mat, 2 yoga blocks, yoga bolster or rolled up blanket/cushion

Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga Pranayama Flow for Root Chakra Balance - Tuesday 11th February - 7.30pm - 2025 - Healing the Root chakra

Following on from last weeks (YIn) root chakra class - this week we work with (Yang) yoga root chakra balancing & cleansing -

This Root Chakra (Muladhara) balancing sequence blends the structured stability of Hatha Yoga with the fluidity of Vinyasa, helping you cultivate a strong foundation while maintaining a sense of flow and ease. Using Pranayama breathing - Pranayama breathing, or breath work, can have many health benefits, including improved lung function, reduced stress, better mental focus, and helps with physical & emotional pain.

A Hatha-Vinyasa practice combines the strength, stability, and mindfulness of Hatha Yoga with the fluidity, breath coordination, and energy flow of Vinyasa Yoga. This balanced approach enhances both physical and mental well-being, making it an excellent practice for grounding, flexibility, and inner peace.

Root Chakra-Specific Benefits

✅ Grounds & stabilizes energy – Helps you feel more connected and secure.

✅ Strengthens legs & lower body – Essential for Root Chakra activation.

✅ Promotes deep breathing – Nourishes the Root Chakra with oxygen and prana.

✅ Boosts confidence & resilience – Builds a strong foundation physically & mentally. 💫 Energetic & Spiritual Benefits

✅ Balances Yin & Yang energies – Strengthens (Hatha) while flowing (Vinyasa)

✅ Enhances connection to breath (Pranayama) – Deepens pranic flow.

✅ Encourages energetic alignment – Clears blockages in the chakra system.

✅ Deepens body-mind connection – Aligns movement, breath, and awareness. Why Hatha-Vinyasa is Powerful for Root Chakra Work? 🔥 Hatha’s grounding nature builds stability in standing & seated postures.

🌊 Vinyasa’s fluidity helps move stagnant energy, releasing fear & tension.

🔻 Combining both creates a strong foundation while staying open to flow & change.

You will need - A yoga mat 1-2 Yoga Blocks * Bolster/Cushion/rolled-up blanket Namaste

Root Chakra Healing Journey class -

Discover the transformative benefits of grounding and stability through our dedicated work on the root chakra, enhancing your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

Join the "root chakra balancing" class - Tuesday 4th February 2025 - 7.30pm - click the button below...

Working on the root chakra (Muladhara) brings a variety of physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits, as it is the foundation of our energy system. Here are some of the key benefits:

1. Improved Stability and Grounding: The root chakra is associated with feelings of stability, security, and safety. Working on it can help you feel more grounded, both in your physical body and in your day-to-day life, leading to a sense of calm and steadiness.

2. Physical Health Benefits: The root chakra is connected to the lower body, including the legs, spine, and organs like the kidneys and bladder. Balancing this chakra can support better physical health in these areas, improving posture, strength, and energy levels.

3. Increased Confidence and Self-Esteem: A balanced root chakra can enhance your sense of self-worth and confidence. It supports the development of a solid foundation for tackling life’s challenges and believing in your own abilities.

4. Emotional Resilience: When the root chakra is in balance, it can help you develop emotional resilience. It gives you the strength to face difficult situations with a sense of stability, preventing you from feeling overwhelmed or easily shaken.

5. Improved Connection to the Present Moment: This chakra helps us stay connected to the present and the physical world around us. Strengthening it can encourage mindfulness and help you feel more attuned to your surroundings and experiences.

6. Reduced Anxiety and Fear: The root chakra governs our fight-or-flight response. By working on it, you can reduce feelings of fear, anxiety, and worry, creating a sense of inner peace and trust in the universe.

7. Enhanced Physical Strength: Yoga practices like standing poses and pranayama techniques can activate the root chakra, improving balance, posture, and overall strength.

8. Financial and Material Security: The root chakra also governs our relationship with money, career, and material possessions. Working on this chakra can help foster a healthier attitude towards abundance and provide a sense of financial security.

Working with the root chakra through mindfulness, meditation, pranayama, or yoga practices can lead to a more stable, balanced, and fulfilling life

A Mindfulness pranayama breath and movement class with bandhas & meditation. 7pm - Monday 20/1/25

A pranayama breath and movement class with bandhas is a powerful and energising practice that integrates the control of breath, physical movement, and the activation of internal energy locks. Pranayama - The consious awareness of Breath The life force, that both energises & relaxes the body. Bandhas (energy lock) - help control and direct the flow of prana (life force energy) Pranayama, the practice of breath control, is a foundational element of yoga and offers a wealth of benefits for the body, mind, and spirit. It involves conscious regulation of the breath to optimise energy flow, promote mental clarity, and enhance overall well-being. The bandhas (energy locks) are an essential aspect of pranayama and yoga practice. They help control and direct the flow of prana (life force energy) in the body, enhancing physical, mental, and energetic well-being.

Ananda Mindful Yogi (YouTube) 7pm

Hatha breath based full moon lunar yoga flow - gentle, meditative, circular flow Monday 13th 7.30pm (uk time) 2025 - live class - Ananda Mindful Yogi (YouTube)

https://youtube.com/live/pmAN32_AWNc?feature=share

The January full moon, nicknamed the wolf moon reaches its peak fullness in the UK on 13th January (Monday). 2025

A gentle, meditative Hatha Full Moon Lunar Yoga Flow designed to honour the calming and reflective energy of the full moon. This circular flow incorporates smooth transitions, grounding poses, and breath awareness, creating a meditative experience. “I honour the moon’s light within me. I am calm, grounded, and whole.” Starting the class off with Chandra Namaskara - full moon salutations. We use Ujjayi breath, also known as ocean breath or victorious breath, is a yoga breathing technique that involves breathing deeply through the nose while slightly constricting the throat to create a soft, ocean-like sound. Here are some benefits of ujjayi breathing: improved concentration, tension release, regulated body temperature, and calming effect on the mind.

I'm offering a Monday class -

alternating between -

Mindfulness/pranayama/meditation

Mindful Yin Yoga Class

Hatha Breath Based Yoga Class

Ananda Mindful Yogi (Youtube) 7.30pm (UK time)

https://www.youtube.com/@anandamindfulyogi3879/streams

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Winter Element New Year Yin Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation Class, honouring the Water element.

A Winter New Year Yin yoga, pranayama, meditation class to reflect on the past year, and set intentions for the year ahead. This sequence emphasises grounding, renewal, and introspection, aligning with the reflective energy of winter and the symbolic fresh start of the new year. We will work with the Water element associated with Winter, climate is cold, body is bones & ears, emotion is fear, meridian lines are Kidney & urinary bladder. The Water element is associated with Wintertime and is linked to the Sacral chakra. The water element gives us the ability to “just go with the flow” in life and “adapt and change” with more ease, just like a river or ocean can move either slowly, fast, or around obstacles. Class Overview Theme: Renewal and Intention Duration: 75 mins Props: Bolster, blankets, yoga blocks, Intention: Release what no longer serves you and invite clarity and balance for the year ahead.

Live Class Monday 6th January 2024 - 7.30pm

https://youtube.com/live/1aB2uxEMBU0?feature=share