Steady in the Storm: Yoga for Uncertain Times (Online Workshop)

Steady in the Storm: Yoga for Uncertain Times with Margi Young

Thursday 10th July 2025 | 7:30–9:00 PM (BST)

11:30 AM–1:00 PM (California) / 1:30–3:00 PM (Chicago) / 2:30–4:00 PM (New York)

In a world that often feels unpredictable, how can we stay grounded and clear, steady in the storm?

Join Margi Young for this class which combines yoga with ancient wisdom practices to give us tools in our toolkit for dealing with challenging times, finding ways to steady the body and calm the mind.

Through mindful movement and reflection, we’ll investigate how ancient teachings can help us meet modern uncertainty with greater ease and steadiness.

In this in-depth yoga, yoga philosophy and meditation workshop, we explore practical, accessible tools for our toolkits for dealing with sometimes overwhelming life. Margi will draw from both ancient yoga and Buddhist philosophy and modern mindfulness practices to support resilience and steady the nervous system both on and off the mat.

Who This Workshop Is For:

• All of us who sometimes struggle with the uncertainty and overwhelm of the modern world.
• If you’d like to learn more about practical applications of yoga and Buddhist philosophy, how to apply ancient wisdom to modern life
• Anyone who wants to take some time out for themselves to breathe, meditate and move mindfully.
• Those who are looking for practical, accessible tools to support the nervous system.
• All bodies and mobility levels.

What to Expect:

• A calming, nurturing evening where we’ll learn practical applications of yoga and Buddhist philosophy, how to apply ancient wisdom to modern life.
• Combining breathwork, yoga and gentle movement with meditation and ancient wisdom.
• Learn practical tools to support ourselves through challenging and uncertain times in our personal lives and in the unpredictable world.

By exploring the principles of yoga and Buddhist philosophy, we can learn to manage emotions, develop resilience, and find a deeper sense of purpose, even in difficult times. Through the practice of yoga philosophy, we can experience greater self-awareness, inner peace, and connection with ourselves and others.

Expect a wholesome, connected and restorative workshop. Feel supported, feel connected to our whole-hearted, friendly community and ask questions about yoga, yoga philosophy and getting through hard times.

Please bring a notebook, a yoga mat, any props you have, a blanket or two, and a bolster (a sofa cushion works perfectly!). Grab a cup of tea, wear cosy clothes, and set yourself up in a space that you like in your home.

Margi Young

Margi’s classes emphasize clear alignment, mindful breathing, diligent effort, and deep relaxation so that the benefits of yoga reveal themselves. She roots her yoga classes in Buddhist philosophy and in The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali so that the physical practice manifests in a calm mental state. She sincerely hopes that the practice that she offers helps her students stay centered and calm off the mat as well. Taking a cue from the Buddha, Margi’s classes are lighthearted as she believes it is imperative that we come together and study this vast subject with joy.

Margi holds a BA from Mills College in Oakland, California and an MFA from New York University in dance and choreography where she graduated with the Seidman award for excellence. In 2001, when she attended a yoga teacher training at Cyndi Lee’s OM Yoga Center in New York City, she was certain that a life immersed in yoga was right for her. For 10+  years Margi taught at OM before moving home to San Francisco where she now teaches classes, workshops and trainings.

She also travels the world and is thrilled to be able to offer her classes on Movement for Modern Life. Her main teachers have been Genny Kapular, Cyndi Lee, Jennifer Brilliant, Carrie Owerko, Martin Aylward and Tias Little. She is also certified in restorative yoga, cranial sacral therapy, prenatal yoga and mindfulness meditation. Margi was named one of the 100 most influential yoga teachers in America from Somima, an online publication.

The workshop will take place on Zoom and you will receive the link the day before the workshop. If you haven’t received the link please get in touch at least 2 hours before the start of the class.

Can’t make it live?

We will be offering a on-demand playback of the workshop for 14 days afterwards, so you don’t have to miss out!

Cost

We know that some of you are facing some real cost-dilemmas and we know that sometimes our wellbeing practices are the first to suffer when life gets hard.

We want you to know that we are there for you.

Therefore, our workshops and live events are offered on a ‘Pay As You Can’ basis.

There is a suggested price, which we ask you to pay, if you have the means. The suggested price is the ‘true cost’ of running the workshop, and this is £30.

If finances might get in the way of you joining, you can pay what you can afford, and therefore you are still able to join. This is the Buddhist system of Dana. The minimum that we can accept is £15, because like you, we are also struggling at these times. 

Those of you do have the means, please do feel free to pay more than the suggested price. We want so much to continue to support you for years to come with online workshops and community gatherings. However, we can only do that if we continue to have your support through tougher times.

Please do get in touch if you have any queries whatsoever about the workshop, about payment, or any concerns at all. We really love to hear from you.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the workshop, drop us a message on support@movementformodernlife.com

Terms & Conditions

Practising safely

The live online workshops are for your education and your enjoyment only. You are participating in the live classes at your own risk. You are encouraged to to take breaks when needed and/or when in doubt, don’t do sequences that you are even a little concerned about. If you have any health condition, please seek medical advice before taking any form of exercise. If you have any concerns, please let us know before the workshop starts.

If you feel unwell in any way or if you experience any discomfort during class, please stop the class and consult your health practitioner immediately. Remember that yoga is mostly a journey off the mat and into life, and it is a journey about taking responsibility for our own actions and cultivating self-knowledge. Only choose exercises which will nurture and support you, and please take responsibility for yourself and your current abilities during your practice. Remember that each day is different, and even if yesterday you were able to perform a movement, that is no indicator that the same exercise is possible today. Please move within your comfortable limits and if you’re in any doubt whatsoever, please seek medical advice.

We are not medical practitioners and we do not seek to offer medical advice. Please consult your healthcare practitioner before starting any new exercise. This is particularly important if you have any limiting condition or are, pregnant, nursing, regularly taking medications, or have any existing medical conditions. We do not accept any liability whatsoever for any injury or damage, either during or after this retreat. Your participation in this retreat is entirely voluntary and at your own risk, and you agree to abide by the T&Cs of Movement for Modern Life.

Payment

Your secure payment will reserve your place on this workshop. No refunds will be made.

Your data

By signing up to the online workshop, you consent to us adding your name and email address to our marketing database. If you do not wish to receive emails from us outside of this workshop, please do let us know and we will be sure to remove you from our database.