A Yoga-versary!!

I can't quite believe it has been 3 years since I started the Thursday evening yoga class at Sale Moor Methodist Church.  I can remember going to the church to have a look at the room - not sure why I needed to, as I am so familiar with the church.  I went to playgroup and Brownies there and also both of my sons went to playgroup there.  I had my 9th Birthday party there, in the cellar with my Dad playing DJ!!  Anyway, right from the start it seemed like it was meant to be, round the corner from my house is so very convenient - especially as my youngest child was only about 18 months old and I still wanted to feed and put him to bed before leaving the house to teach the class!

The room is perfect for yoga, it has a calm and serene feel to it - some of the ladies of the congregation sew banners for the walls which change with the seasons and with the religious festivals and they are so beautiful to look at whether you're a spiritual or religious person or not.  I remember one evening when I was having a bit of a tough time as we all do - I looked up and the banner that was there said "Do not fear, I am always with you"  it really seemed like a message meant for me, I saw it as a message from all the friends and family I have lost over the years, but also a message from my Mum who I have a bit of a psychic connection with.  She often says "I was thinking of you...." if I am going through anything difficult, even back in my school days doing exams she would send me positive vibes and it really helped to know she was thinking of me!  ( I think she gets a bit embarrassed when I reference her in my blog - so sorry Mum!!)

So here we are, 3 years down the line and I hope I have gone some way to achieving what I set out to achieve, non-intimidating, community yoga classes which are affordable, where everyone feels welcome and where we all look out for each other.  No-one cares what clothes you wear, what mat you have, what job you do, or how far you go into a posture......we are all there just to do our yoga.  A coming together of like minded people.

Of course this is another excuse for me to bake!! So we will have some very rustic chocolate drizzled gingerbread yogis to take home from the class this evening - just my little thank you to everyone who supports the classes.  It is down to you and your dedication that the classes can keep running.

The Thursday class is one of several I teach in the area - see my website for details:  www.yogiclaire.com