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We know that yoga can seem intimidating and can seem like it’s a million miles away from what is attainable, achievable or even fun.
We also firmly believe that it really doesn’t matter how long your hamstrings are or whether you can touch your knees or toes or if you’re already in the cirque de soleil. Really that’s not what yoga is about. So what is yoga about?
To Movement for Modern Life, yoga is simply a tool. It is a tool which is guaranteed to make you feel better. Guaranteed. Starting with a little stretch and a little strength, you will find you feel a lot better in your body, and then you may start to breathe. You may start to feel some space in your head. In your life. You may start to feel that things feel possible that you never even knew were. But don’t take our word for it. Just get moving. Forwards ever, backwards never. Get moving and keep on moving a little bit every day. We have online yoga videos to ensure that you don’t have to even go out... Show more
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43:22Yoga Nidra for Care and Loving Presence (Audio Class)
This yoga nidra explores the ancient tantric term of Shri. It is perfect for when we’re feeling depleted, disconnected, or in need of tenderness. Cultivate a gentle warmth in the body and heart - a sense of kindness, value, and quiet appreciation for being alive. This yoga nidra is inspired by the tantric concept of Shri - the feeling of warmth, care and loving presence. Learn more about the ancient Tantric understanding of consciousness here. https://movementformodernlife.com/blog/yoga-nidra-consciousness-lucy-mccarthy/
Recorded 15/03/26. -
34:43Yoga Nidra for Natural Ease and Gentle Joy (Audio Class)
Yoga Nidra which explores the ancient tantric understanding of Ananda, translated as Natural Ease and gentle joy. This Nidra is perfect for stress relief and a felt sense of softness and wellbeing. Explore the ease that arises when we stop pushing or trying to relax. Settle the body and soften the breath for a quiet sense of contentment — not excitement, but a deep, nourishing rest. The tantric concept of Ananda has inspired this yoga Nidra, the feeling of gentle joy and natural ease. Learn more about the ancient Tantric understanding of consciousness here: https://movementformodernlife.com/blog/yoga-nidra-consciousness-lucy-mccarthy//
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37:59Soothing the Nervous System (Seated)
A gentle, fully seated class to soothe the nervous system and support mobility in the spine, shoulders, hips, and joints. Slow, mindful movements and simple breath awareness help release stiffness from sitting and everyday tension. Accessible, low-impact, and supportive for all bodies. These practices can easily be incorporated into the day. Can be done on a chair or sitting down, anywhere. Ideal for those with limited mobility, struggling with sickness or injury, energy limitations. No need for a yoga mat, perfect for limited space. Recorded 05/03/26
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08:32Mindfulness To Go
A short mindfulness exercise for space, body and breath which is perfect for doing anytime, anywhere. Perhaps you're waiting at the bus stop, you're on the train or plane, you're at your desk and feeling overwhelmed, or you're just a few minutes early for an appointment. This class is a really wonderful way to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life. A ten minute centring exercise that you can do when you are looking to cultivate a feeling of presentness, groundedness and connection. Download this class on the App so you can take it on the go and feel space, body breath, wherever you are!
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36:52Yoga Nidra for Relaxation
Yoga Nidra is a 'yogic sleep', but the aim is not to fall asleep! This is a rewarding relaxation practice which will help melt tension in your body and mind by rotating your consciousness and awareness. You may want a bolster under your knees, a blanket under your head and an eye pillow, or you can simply lay in savasansa. Find what is most comfortable for you.
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19:07Gentle Bed Exercise
A yoga sequence designed to be done in bed. Ideal if you are low on energy, recovering from illness or injury, but you want a gentle, relaxing practice which is also strengthening. Using somatics to gently strengthen the legs, you will need a rolled up blanket.
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21:24Functional Back Care: Slinky Spine
A class to move and articulate the spine in unusual ways. This class will bring awareness to different spinal movements, and help you loosen up, and feel better in your spine. This standing up class can be used as a warm up for other practices, a tune up for your spine, or an energetic way to start your day. Mollie explains the anatomy of the spine, where you will find most movement in the spine and then explore your mobility, range of movement of the spine from standing. No mat or props needed - take these movements out to the park and integrate them into your daily movement practice to keep healthy, pain-free back and shoulders.
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01:06:00Cultivating Vitality
Although we may believe the restorative yoga is best before bed, this practice has been designed for you to practice first thing in the morning, so that you may experience the level of presence and vitality as it filter through your day. Granted this may be on the weekend, but do try it and experience first hand your vitality through this nourishing restorative practice.
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15:20Hamstrings, Hips and Lower Back Maintenance
This lower back maintenance gentle yoga class takes place supine in entirety and is perfect for those of us who have tight hamstrings due to sports, if you've just spent time travelling, or just sitting at a desk, so many of us tighten in our hamstrings! This yoga class focuses upon 'Active Hamstring' stretches. If you have lower back pain, often this can be a result of tightness in the hamstrings, so we hope that this class will help. This simple but incredibly effective yoga class teaches safe hamstring stretches, all on your back, so perfect for many injuries and recovering from colds and periods of sickness too. You will need a strap.
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08:57Healthy Back (6) Upper Back and Neck
A gentle class taking place entirely whilst seated, this simple but very effective yoga class to 'unstick' tight shoulders and the neck. Often our neck and shoulders are contorted with use of technology. This sequence finds length in the both sides of the neck and through the shoulder blades. You will need two blocks.
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07:32Healthy Back (5) Spinal Torsion Supine
A simple, but surprisingly tough completely supine yoga class to help with back care. This twisting and strengthening class will help to mobilise your spine. You will need a belt.
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17:06Healthy Back (3) Supine hips and lower back
A lovely and gentle class all on the back, to create space in the hips and lower back. A perfect class for winding down and getting ready for bed, as well as for when travelling, after a day at the desk, or for when you've had to be seated for long periods.
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