Classes

This week marks the 7th anniversary of my Yoga for Men classes in Bristol. Here are a few highlights from over the years.

Returning to teach both Yoga for Men classes after my summer break, I had a spring in my step. A healthy turnout for the 1st classes back, I reflected on the ripple effect of positivity that's shared around the school halls and beyond.

With so many other priorities in life, it putting yourself first is not easy. By doing so though, we help ourselves, and those around us.

Reflections from a year of teaching Yoga for Men classes in Bristol, what it means to me, and those that join me.

YogaDad partners with Talk Club at Yoga for Men. This reflects on the impact of sharing scores out of 10 at the start and end of each class.

After 2 years of Yoga for Men in Saltford, this blog celebrated my 1st night in this stunning space at Two Rivers school in Keynsham.

After two years of Yoga for Men classes at Saltford Hall, this blog marked the end of an era, reflecting on the main highlights.

Reflections on when one of the YogaTwins joined my Yoga for Men class in Saltford. The theme of the month being 'focus', he was focused on his practice every breath of the way.

I have been recording scores out of 10 for 2 years at my Yoga for Men classes since starting my partnership with Talk Club. This blog reflects on the positive impact of sharing scores as a reflection of how a man feels, not an assessment of my 'performance' as a yoga teacher.

Following on from the January theme of 'habit stacking' for my Yoga for Men classes, I set myself a challenge of building a habit of taking cold showers. Beyond the initial shock to the system, it proved to be an effective way of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable, and stepping beyond my fears of how cold water on my skin would make me feel and learning new coping mechanisms.

Having been a painfully shy child, movement has enabled me to grow in confidence, stepping out of the shadows into the limelight as a yoga teacher. This blog reflects on how movement has made magic happen.

My theme for my Yoga for Men classes in January is habit stacking - a science-backed behaviour change strategy. This blog reflects on how I incorporate habit stacking into the classes, and off the mat in everyday life.

Celebrating the success of a festive fundraiser for local charity, Julian House where we raised over £600 as part of a 'Slow Ho Ho' themed series of classes throughout the month.

Focusing on the monthly theme for my Yoga for Men classes of 'breathing space', this blog talks about the inspiration I took from Stuart Sandeman's Breathe In, Breathe Out book to start classes each week with breathing exercises.

Joining a Who let the Dads out event in Keynsham with the YogaTwins was so much fun. Read all about what we got up to at our Dads and kids yoga class.

Having ran a competition to win Rachel Scott's Yoga to Stay Young book, this blog celebrates the success of my prize winner, Martin from my Yoga for Men group in Keynsham.

The power of choice is in our hands when we bring awareness to our thoughts and how we respond to them by saying positive affirmations out loud. This blog focuses on what I learnt from breath work coach, Stuart Sandeman when putting this technique into practice.

Having led the organisation of the Wellbeing Village at Keynsham Music Festival for a 2nd year, this blog provided a taster of the wide range of activities on offer to the local community.

This blog reflects on the power of positive thinking when focusing on a sunflower growing in a yoghurt pot and how that helps ease feelings of stress and anxiety from a busy period at work.

The best things in life are free, especially when one of the guys proudly hands me a completed loyalty card and is then rewarded with a free class. This blog reflects on a loyalty card representing so much more in showing a commitment to their practice through every stamp they receive.