The art of undoing and giving yourself permission to rest

April 20, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Ever wondered why I chose Restorative Yoga for my Wednesday classes?

Do you feel that lying around relaxing is a waste of time and is not productive?

You are not alone. I received this feedback from a few of you and thought that Restorative Yoga deserved more clarification.

Quarantine: stiff hips and backs and how to establish new habits

April 8, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

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I have been in touch with many of you over the past few weeks. We are truly in this together! Everything you guys share, I’m struggling with, too! The messages this week were very similar:

I don’t move enough.
My back hurts.
My hips are tight.
I don’t sleep well.

Swadhisthana chakra - the centre of joy, creativity and relationships with individuals

March 2, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Swadhisthana chakra is the energy centre that is located at the lower abdomen, it translates as “self-dwelling place” from Sanskrit. In this energy database, we store info in regards to our joy, creativity, sexuality and relationships with individuals.

With a parent, a friend, a colleague, a neighbour. It’s about one-on-one interactions. What is fun?
Am I creative?
What is a healthy relationship?
How do I interact with individuals?

Muladhara chakra - your body, home, and tribe

February 24, 2020 Madina Tanekeyeva

Muladhara chakra is the energy centre that is located at the base of the spine, it translates as “root support” from Sanskrit. In this energy database, we store info in regards to our body, health, home, and our tribe.

What is a healthy food, what is a beautiful body, what is home?

Do I belong to my tribe (be it family, friends, colleagues, classmates). Do I feel safe and accepted in my body, home, and community?

I have been in touch with many of you over the past few weeks. We are truly in this together! Everything you guys share, I’m struggling with, too! The messages this week were very similar:

I don’t move enough.My back hurts.My hips are tight.I don’t sleep well.

Swadhisthana chakra is the energy centre that is located at the lower abdomen, it translates as “self-dwelling place” from Sanskrit. In this energy database, we store info in regards to our joy, creativity, sexuality and relationships with individuals.

Muladhara chakra is the energy centre that is located at the base of the spine, it translates as “root support” from Sanskrit. In this energy database, we store info in regards to our body, health, home, and our tribe.

I don’t move enough.
My back hurts.
My hips are tight.
I don’t sleep well.