Ashleigh MayesYoga in Bishop's Stortford

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Very lucky at Lakenheath today with a flamboyant k

Very lucky at Lakenheath today with a flamboyant kingfisher. Also caught a sneaky peak of a bittern hovering above the reeds ☀️ #kingfisher #lakenheath #birdwatching #RSPB

Ready for the warmer weather, some much-needed vit

Ready for the warmer weather, some much-needed vitamin D and birdwatching in the sunshine. I very much enjoy the renewed energy that summer brings ☀️💙✨
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Back from exploring sunny Cornwall with some very

Back from exploring sunny Cornwall with some very impressive tan lines ☀️
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ps. I won Trivial Pursuit 😌

I played around with urdhva kukkutasana A for the

I played around with urdhva kukkutasana A for the first time after my intermediate practice today. Ashtanga is the gift that keeps on giving 🤷‍♀️😂🔥
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Feeling your way into a posture and noticing the s

Feeling your way into a posture and noticing the subtleties is more important than picture-perfect alignment. I like to lead with three questions:

Where can I soften?
Where can I engage?
Can I maintain a deep, steady breath?

From there, I'll explore micro-movements. In arm balances, I might need to press through my fingertips more. I'll try different foot angles and hand positions. Shifting the gaze can change the whole posture, physically and energetically.

Experimenting helps us to understand our bodies better. We might realise we have a tendency towards one type of movement at the expense of another. We learn about the body's preferences and resistance.

Thinking about movement within movement unlocks new layers of depth. The body's always dancing – stillness is the approach.
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Practice isn't always pretty 🥵 Yesterday, I ma

Practice isn't always pretty 🥵

Yesterday, I managed an hour before bursting into tears. It might've been the Monday blues, the intense backbends, or both. Today was better for no apparent reason – lethargic but less emotionally taxing 🤷‍♀️

Every practice is different, from the sensation to the surroundings. You might need a slow or energetic flow, depending on the season. I like to turn up the heat and burn off restless energy when I'm anxious. Before my period, I prefer to sit and breathe.

How much you do and what you do isn't indicative of a "good" practice. Instead, do you walk away feeling nourished rather than depleted? Do you feel like you've cultivated a connection with yourself?

Teary practices might not feel great, but they're equally rewarding because they reflect our internal landscape. It's easier to notice what's going on when you hit pause, turn off technology and step away from external noise. While it's difficult to face yourself like this day in, day out, it'll encourage you to pay closer attention to your needs.

That's the beauty of yoga.
You get to know your mind, body and breath.
You learn how to show up for yourself, even when shit's hard.
You develop a keen intuition that helps you make compassionate, heart-centred decisions.

With so many distractions, it's more important than ever to have some kind of meditative practice – something that doesn't involve headphones, podcasts or apps. Spending time with yourself teaches you to be comfortable with your "self". It's the portal into a life with less suffering.
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When traditional press ups just don't cut it 🔥🥵 But, of course, yoga is just stretching 🤷‍♀️
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Thanks to my dodgy wrist, it's been a while since

Thanks to my dodgy wrist, it's been a while since I've tried this transition - wobbly but workable 😂

I always say progress isn't linear in yoga. Seasons, circumstances and bodies change - sometimes, we'll go through periods of intense practice, and other times we'll take a step back.

I prefer to approach "balance" on a macro scale. I feel more energetic when the mornings get lighter. If I have a huge writing project due, I'll scale back my practice to accommodate work. Now it's sunnier, I'll prioritise walks and spending more time outside. We only have limited hours within a day, so we might never reach a two hour, six-day a week practice.

I suppose it depends on what matters the most to you. I've always believed our practice should serve us rather than the other way around. When it becomes another should-do, then it becomes empty.
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