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Mindful Yoga for Mindful living: Pt.1 y
The 8 limbs of Yoga
The Yamas are foundational ethical principles in yoga philosophy, offering guidance on how to live harmoniously with others and cultivate inner peace. By integrating these principles into your daily life, you can foster personal growth, reduce stress, and enhance your overall well-being.
The Five Yamas and Their Application
- Ahimsa (Non-violence)
This principle encourages kindness and compassion towards all beings, including oneself. Practicing Ahimsa involves avoiding harm in thoughts, words, and actions. By embracing non-violence, you can create a more peaceful and empathetic environment.
- Satya (Truthfulness)
Satya emphasizes honesty and integrity. Being truthful fosters trust and authenticity in relationships. It also involves aligning your actions with your true self, leading to greater self-awareness and clarity.
- Asteya (Non-stealing)
Beyond refraining from taking what isn't yours, Asteya encourages contentment and gratitude. By letting go of envy and desire for others' possessions or achievements, you cultivate a sense of abundance and satisfaction in your own life.
- Brahmacharya (Moderation)
This principle advocates for self-control and moderation, particularly concerning sensory pleasures. Practicing Brahmacharya helps in conserving energy and focusing it towards personal and spiritual growth.
- Aparigraha (Non-possessiveness)
Aparigraha teaches the importance of letting go of attachments and material possessions. By embracing simplicity and non-attachment, you can experience freedom from the burdens of excess and cultivate inner peace.
Benefits of Practicing the Yamas
- Enhanced Self-Awareness: Regular reflection on these principles promotes mindfulness and a deeper understanding of your thoughts and behaviors.
- Improved Relationships: By embodying compassion, honesty, and non-attachment, you foster healthier and more meaningful connections with others.
- Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Living in alignment with these ethical guidelines can alleviate inner conflicts and promote a sense of tranquility.
- Personal Empowerment: Embracing the Yamas encourages self-discipline and resilience, empowering you to make conscious choices that align with your values.
Integrating the Yamas into Daily Life
- Mindful Reflection: Set aside time each day to contemplate how you've embodied these principles and identify areas for growth.
- Intentional Living: Make conscious decisions that align with the Yamas, such as practicing gratitude, speaking truthfully, and simplifying your lifestyle.
- Community Engagement: Engage in acts of kindness and service, reinforcing the interconnectedness emphasized by these ethical guidelines.
By incorporating the Yamas into your daily routine, you can cultivate a life of harmony, purpose, and inner fulfillment. During the yama's course Lyndsey will guide you through a yoga asana practice talking you through incorporating these principles into your practice and helping you understand how you can apply this all to your daily life/interactions with others.
Mindful Yoga for Mindful living: the 8
The 8 limbs of Yoga
🌿 Discover the True Essence of Yoga 🌿
Join Our 8 Limbs of Yoga Course – A Journey Beyond the Mat
Ready to deepen your practice and transform your life from the inside out?
Our 8 Limbs of Yoga Course goes beyond postures, guiding you through the complete yogic path as outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras.
What You’ll Explore:
Yama – Ethical foundations
Niyama – Personal discipline
Asana – The physical practice
Pranayama – Breath mastery
Pratyahara – Withdrawal of the senses
Dharana – Concentration
Dhyana – Meditation
Samadhi – Ultimate liberation
This immersive course blends traditional wisdom with practical tools for modern life, helping you cultivate presence, balance, and a deeper connection to your true self.
Self paced:
Pre recorded video course, 20 video's plus an ebook, complete at your own pace.
Open to all levels – whether you’re a dedicated practitioner, a yoga teacher, or a curious beginner ready to explore the roots of yoga.
28 days of yoga
28 days of Yoga.
15-Minute Yoga, Pranayama & Meditation Sessions
Positive Wellness & Deep Relaxation – Anytime You Need It
Short on time, but craving calm, clarity, and a mood boost?
These 15-minute sessions blend gentle yoga, breathwork (Pranayama), guided meditation, and positive intention to leave you feeling grounded, uplifted, and recharged.
Uplifting
Gently Challenging
Deeply Rewarding
️ The perfect way to begin or unwind your day
Whether you need a mindful morning, a midday reset, or an evening wind-down, these sessions are designed to fit into your schedule while creating space for true wellness.
Join us from anywhere – all levels welcome!
Move. Breathe. Relax. Reset.
Let 15 minutes transform your day.
Course one morning sessions
Course two evening sessions
20 X 20 mminute yoga sessions
20 yoga practices £20
Its been exactly 5 years since we entered lockdown.
I remember closing my classes down before Boris made his speech feeling rather anxious about how my business was going to survive. Back then I was terrified of being on camera, hated having my photo taken and couldn't speak on the phone. I discovered Zoom and realized the only way for me to reach yoga was via video link up and so I was forced into doing what I 
would never have chosen to do.
In hindsight it was the best thing for me, I absolutely love teaching online now, in fact I prefer it sometimes, I find its a safer space to teach and practice, it's a more intimate experience. As a teacher I feel I have so much more to offer online. The only thing I can't do is adjust a student but with the variety of options and the time convenience and the way in which I teach I feel I more than make up for it.
I would never have discovered my online studio had I not been pushed into it, if it wasn't for COVID I would never have had this, yes there were many negatives to what COVID brought and none of us would choose it again but I have to stop and celebrate what I now have. My yoga online. Already 5 years old this week.
In celebration of that I have created a new course. 2020.
20 Yoga session for £20. I expect you to complete this over a 4 week period 5 X 20 minute yoga sessions per week
You will gain a deeper insight into what yoga is
Via pranayama (breath work) Asana (mindful movement) and yoga nidra (relaxation.)
Suitable for all levels.
This course will be live 30th March - why not spend April learning and growing
The beginners 4 course bundle
The beginners bundle
This step by step, 4 course programme programme will take you from new starter through to beginner. Upon completion you will be ready to attend ashtanga yoga classes/course/livetream and you will be stronger, fitter, more flexible, calmer, more relaxed, breathing better and feeling pretty damn good about yourself.
Featured Course: the chakra series
The Root Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra
The Sacral Chakra
Week one.
A one hour session of movement, mindfulness, chanting and meditation to awaken and tune the Root chakra.
. PDF attached explaining the psychology associated with Muladaha The Root Chakra.
The Sacral Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra
The Sacral Chakra
Week two.
A one hour session of movement, mindfulness, chanting and meditation to awaken and tune the Sacral chakra.
. PDF attached explaining the psychology associated with Svadishtana: The Sacral Chakra.
The Solar Plexus Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra
Week three.
A one hour session of movement, mindfulness, chanting and meditation to awaken and tune the Solar Plexus chakra.
. PDF attached explaining the psychology associated with Manipura: The Solar Plexus Chakra.
The Chakra Series
The Heart Chakra
the third eye & the crown chakra
The Throat chakra
Week four.
A one hour session of movement, mindfulness, chanting and meditation to awaken and tune the Heart chakra.
. PDF attached explaining the psychology associated with Anahata: The Heart Chakra.
The Throat chakra
the third eye & the crown chakra
The Throat chakra
Week five.
A one hour session of movement, mindfulness, chanting and meditation to awaken and tune the Throat chakra.
. PDF attached explaining the psychology associated with Vishuddha: The Throat Chakra.
the third eye & the crown chakra
the third eye & the crown chakra
the third eye & the crown chakra
Week six.
A one hour session of movement, mindfulness, chanting and meditation to awaken and tune the third eye & the crown chakra.
. PDF attached explaining the psychology associated with Ajna: The Third Eye & Sahasra: The Crown Chakra.
Your Yoga at Home
Suggestions for practice
If you are completely new to yoga i would start with the free beginners sessions and if you like it then begin the Tuesday evening or Sunday morning sessions.
If you feel you would like to incorporate yoga into your daily life then join us for the rise and shine ashtanga yoga sessions each week day at 6:30am. The full one hour session might be too much for you initially but you could start by completing just 10, 20, 30 minutes and when you feel ready do more. Little and often is best and i think you would get more out of 20 minutes every day than one hour per week.
testimonials
I've been attending Lyndsey's rise and shine sessions every morning for the last 3 years and my practice has completely transformed. I couldn't start the day without it now.
Class passes
You can book in for just one session, once course, on month or go unlimiited annually for the most savings.
FAQs
Do i need a mat
Yes. Opt for a non slip natural rubber mat. Try not to change your mat so often bare in mind these mats will end up in landfill, lets reduce our waste and buy one that will last.
Do i need any experience for the rise and shine sessions.
Yes. Start with the beginners sessions, Lyndsey will point you in the right direction.
I don't feel like practicing should I push myself.
Yes, still practice but back off out of any strain, use your practice to release and refresh rather than trying to achieve any great things. Follow your breath more,
What should i wear
Light comfortable clothes that you can move freely in. In winter wear layers so that when you warm up you can peal a layer off.
I'm not sure I am doing it right
If it feels good and you are breathing fully then my guess is you are doing ok. Try not to focus on what the pose looks like but what it feels like then ask yourself could I be straighter, could I go deeper, if you can then do but if you are at your maximum then perhaps back off. Opt for good posture with space to breath over anything else.
