Ashleigh MayesYoga in Bishop's Stortford

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I practise for joy, as prayer and in celebration o

I practise for joy, as prayer and in celebration of life itself.
I keep showing up and doing the work, with the knowledge that one day I'll do nothing at all.
What's the point? I've always felt if nothing has meaning, then it means absolutely everything.
Too much philosophy makes people sad. Better to not overindulge in thinking and party in the present.

Here's my pincha 🙃
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I finally got into fifth gear today and managed to

I finally got into fifth gear today and managed to reverse badly into a parking space. Went over some speed bumps. I did veer into oncoming traffic at one point, but luckily everyone gives me a wide berth 🚘
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Driving is quite fun, minus roundabouts. Roundabouts are shit.
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Ready to rock granny jumpers, scoff mince pies and

Ready to rock granny jumpers, scoff mince pies and drink my weight in Bailey's with you (perhaps a little early for Christmas festivities, but I'm a bauble baby and it's basically November) 🎃💙✨

Not everything has to be that deep. Let people en

Not everything has to be that deep.

Let people enjoy things.
Let yourself enjoy things.
Get outside your head.
Stop centring yourself.
Stop assuming other peoples' intentions.
Challenge yourself, especially if you challenge everyone else.
Develop self-awareness.
Focus on your own goals.
Pause.
Breathe.
Move on.
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I find setting an intention for practice powerful

I find setting an intention for practice powerful in directing focus and energy (the drishti doesn't always cut it). Sometimes, I choose to honour gentleness - my postures lose their sharp edges and bandhas disengage. Other times, I need a little more discipline - my intention is as simple as becoming aware of all the ways I procrastinate (mostly before every second series backbend).

When I feel especially lethargic and demotivated, I'm not enough. I dedicate my practice to loved ones, who benefit from a kinder and more tuned-in me, or to my higher power as a kind of prayer.

In the aftermath of dad's death, the initial few months aside, practice is rarely a chore because I'm simply grateful to move and breathe. Loss has a funny way of teaching you what's important - hopping on my mat is a precious gift and a way to celebrate being.

If you don't set an intention before practice, I recommend giving it a go - it acts as a lighthouse for inspiration on those white-knuckle days ✨
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