It's Zakiya here. I hope you’re well and that you got to spend some time in the glorious sunshine this week (for those in the UK).
Have you tried my new 14-day anxiety support series yet? It is a supported journey with daily video practices from 10-20 Mins to introduce various techniques and practices to help anxiety and stress symptoms. It is gentle and with short videos to slot in around your daily schedule. If you do give it a go, let me know how you get on. Download our new App at the App store or Google Play to get started.
New practices this week
We’ve got some new Yin classes to try this week from Coco & Nicole - check them out on our Yin Yoga playlist. I especially like Yin yoga before bed - the deep, slow stretching helps me to sleep longer. We can carry a lot of unknown stress in our bodies, so this type of Yoga helps us to gently release it, so our bodies feel calmer and more balanced. Plus, we've got a selection of livestream classes, including Restorative Yoga with Paula and Chair Yoga with Karen, in our Newest Uploads.
Changes to Livestream classes & studio updates
Due to low attendance, we are going to pause Chair Yoga on Wednesdays and Hatha/Yin Yoga on Saturdays. These classes and styles are still available on our on-demand.
We will be introducing all-member special monthly classes very soon - an opportunity for all members to come together in livestream classes with two or more teachers and explore different styles.
Our Black women’s resting retreat is on February 18th, and we plan to host more of these in 2023. For 18th Feb, please book in the usual way via our booking apps for Apple & Android.
So we still have many livestream moments to connect with teachers and members. We'd love your feedback. If anything is missing, or you’d like to see more of a specific style, then please email us.
Sunday Radio Recommendation
Radio host, DJ and MWY member Aquila has a wonderful radio show streaming the second Sunday of the month from 12-2 UK time. I listened to the last one, and the music collection was incredible. Aquila (Melisa) is a regular in Karen’s Thursday evening class. So you might have seen her name pop up for those that come regularly.
Tune in live this Sunday if you fancy some cool sounds to jam to. You can also listen to playbacks from previous shows, all available here.
And you can follow Aquila on Instagram to stay up to date with shows and music.
Sharing circle for members working in/setting up a not-for-profit/community project
Are you in/ setting up a not-for-profit/community project? Fancy a virtual cup of tea with Mindwalk Yoga members to share stories, advice, and grants available? I’ve chatted with members recently setting up organisations and projects, and I thought an informal zoom gathering might be useful. If you’re interested, email me I will send around dates for anyone who would like to gather for virtual tea and chat.
