Renew Yoga

I'm delighted that we have managed to secure fabulous yoga teachers Colin and Valerie Eliot to cover Monday and Thursdays classes for the next few weeks whilst I'm off tending to the small matter of having a baby ­¤śŹ
I feel very priveleged to have managed to teach such lovely groups of students right through the whole of my pregnancy. Thank you for bearing with me - through the heartburn, morning sickness, and increasingly limited range of movement - you have been a pleasure, e...ven on my most tired days ­¤śŖ­¤¦śŌĆŹŌÖĆ’ĖÅ­¤¦śŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖÅ I'm a great believer that yoga is for everyone, and hopefully have proved over the last couple of months that you don't need to be super bendy to benefit from it.
To our current students, I hope you enjoy the change in teaching over the next few weeks - it is always good to get a fresh perspective and you are in great hands with Colin and Valerie. Keep up the good work!­¤æŹ
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Let's roll away those Tuesday blues...!
It's foam roller week this week in our Pilates classes, release that fascia and release your tension ­¤śü with @julieannrainey
#pilates #physioledpilates #wellness #foamroller #rollthatstressaway #stressrelief #pilatesandyoga

One of the most common questions I get asked is "What's the difference between yoga and pilates?"
Here is a very high level overview - over the coming weeks look out for more detailed information on these two beneficial practices!
If you have any specific questions please send them across and between myself and @julieannrainey we will do our best to answer them.
... #yoga #pilates #pilatesandyoga #wellness #askaquestion ##trysomethingnew
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Throwback to the pre pregnancy days, with no bump in sight...!
At 37 weeks pregnant, my body might not be able to do what it could do then, but I remind myself every day how amazing the job it's doing right now is.
I might not be up to the acrobatics, the headstands, the strenuous backbends, the dynamic strength work. Heck, let's be honest, most days I'm doing well to tie my own shoelaces! ­¤żŻ But the thing I love about yoga is that there is always something I can do. Some si...mple stretches, breathing exercises, meditation.
It is important to meet ourselves where we are. It may not always be where we want to be, and may change at different points in our lives, but by embracing our capabilities at any given point we say yes to who we are in the present moment, instead of who we feel we should be.
Maybe it's time to let go of your own expectations and give yourself permission to be who you are right now ­¤śŖ
#embracechange #yoga #wellness #acroyoga #loveyourself #growingababy #healthybodyhealthymind #gratitude #bepresent #liveinthemoment
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All our pilates students have no doubt worked off their mimce pies already...! Remember, the small muscles count too ­¤śĆ

When your 7 year old wants to join in your yoga practice and clearly puts your hip flexors to shame!! ­¤żŻ­¤żŻ
#yoga #yogaforkids #familybonding #hipflexors #jealous #lovetostretch #madetomove

These guys worked so hard at tonight's class - they are definitely keeping me (and bump!) on our toes!
Great to see the men represented too, in most of our yoga classes now but particularly in this one... hats off for Bro Yoga ­¤żŻ I like to think they're pleasantly surprised by how much of a workout our Flow Yoga class is ­¤żĖŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖÅ­¤Åŗ’ĖÅŌĆŹŌÖé’ĖÅ­¤żĖŌĆŹŌÖé’Ė Å
#yoga #broyoga #vinyasaflow #healthybodyhealthymind #commitment #dowhatyoulove #workhardrelaxhard @ Renew Yoga

Last 2 beginners' yoga spaces available. Starts tomorrow at 6pm - please message for more details!Last 2 beginners' yoga spaces available. Starts tomorrow at 6pm - please message for more details!

The theme for this month's yoga classes - gratitude.
Too often in January we focus on what we should do better, what is wrong or missing from our lives. We beat ourselves up for indulgences or mistakes we made, telling ourselves that this year things will be different - that WE will be different.
I am all for positive intentions and self improvement, but perhaps sometimes what we actually need is kindness towards ourselves and gratitude for the many positives we are already ...surrounded by. Opening up our hearts and being thankful for our blessings instead of negative self-talk can lead us to a place of joy, where we can then (perhaps ironically) find it is much easier to take action and make any positive changes we'd like to see in our lives.
This week I'm asking all our yoga students to focus for just a few seconds each day on something they are grateful for, and to see if it makes a difference in any way. Why not give this a try yourself?
#yoga #gratitude #bekindtoyourself #positivity #mentalandphysicalhealth #joyful #behappy #resolutions #makeachoicetomakeachange
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***Limited spaces available for our January block of classes starting next week***
Yoga - Mon 6.15pm & Thurs 6pm (beginners), Thurs 7pm (intermediate)
Pilates Tues 7pm & 8pm (intermediate), Wed 8.30pm (beginners)
... Please message for more details.
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A little late to the "Happy New Year" party I know, but new year for me is as much a time for reflection on the year past as looking to the year ahead.
As I'm sure has been the case for many, 2018 for me has brought it's fair share of ups and downs, challenges and successes. It was the year Renew Yoga was formed, and the most special new beginning of all, it was the year we decided to grow our family, with our little miracle due to arrive next month.
I cannot thank everyone ...enough for their support over 2018. Our wonderful clients, old and new, who week in week out bring enthusiasm, commitment and friendship to the mat. Our fabulous pilates teacher Julie-Ann Rainey, who provides excellent professional tuition alongside much appreciated general support for the studio. And last but not least, the main man Shayne @rebuildfitness360, who turns up for me every time and without whom Renew Yoga would not have been possible.
Settling away from family and long-term friends will always bring it's challenges, but I have been overwhelmed by how readily I have been accepted into this close knit community, having lived here for less than 2 years. I cannot thank each of you enough for the personal and professional support over 2018, and I look forward with excitement to what lies ahead this year ­¤śŖ
#yoga #pilates #grateful #dowhatyoulove #homeawayfromhome #newlifenewbeginning #pregnancyyoga
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Some photos from our recent free meditation class, our Christmas gift to those who have supported us over the past year.
In the midst of the festive chaos, I hope you managed to find some time for calm, peace and gratitude.
Our January yoga and pilates classes will resume the week commencing 7th Jan - spaces for new customers will be released on 2nd January, and we expect demand to be high, so please get in touch if you are interested. Our classes cater for all levels includ...ing beginners and pregnant ladies (post 12 weeks).
#yoga #pilates #dowhatyoulove #metime #newyearnewhobby #trysomethingnew #destress #stretchandrelax #wellness #healthybodyhealthymind @ Renew Yoga
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There's a reason airlines say to put your own oxygen mask first.... self care is a need not a luxury, particularly when we have busy lives.
Lovely relaxation day this weekend chilling out with seaweed baths, massages and salt therapy @seahaventherapy with a wonderful yogi friend ­¤śŖ
#mindbodysoul #friendship #selfcare #chillout #metime

@julieannrainey brought in a little helper to set up for Pilates this week. Looking forward to welcoming back lots of familiar faces and some new ones too! ­¤śĆ
#matworkpilates #ovaball #beginnerpilateskilrea #physioled #smallmusclesneedlovetoo

Is life feeling a little bit hectic..? Come and find your moment of peace on the mat with us.
Last yoga block booking before Christmas!! Limited spaces available: Beginners- Mondays 6.15pm, Thursdays 6pm Intermediate Flow yoga - Thursdays 7pm
... Final Pilates spaces also available, one each for - Tuesdays at 7pm and Wednesdays at 7.30pm
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It was a pleasure to be invited to the Waveney and Antrim Cardiac Support group last week, thank you for having me! (Although not sure about "expert"... more like eternal student ­¤śŖ­¤ÖÅ)

Limited physio led pilates spaces available for next 6 week block, starts 14th Nov Wed 7.30pm - 1 space Wed 8.30pm - 2 spacesLimited physio led pilates spaces available for next 6 week block, starts 14th Nov Wed 7.30pm - 1 space Wed 8.30pm - 2 spaces

*** Quick reminder***
Can all those currently attending pilates please confirm their attendance at the next block by tomorrow morning at the latest.
Any spaces will then be offered to those on the waiting list.
... Thanks!
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Exciting news!! Pilates is coming to Thursday mornings from 27th Sept 9.15am to 10.15am!Exciting news!! Pilates is coming to Thursday mornings from 27th Sept 9.15am to 10.15am!