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Step onto the Mat

Step onto the Mat

Taking a step onto a yoga mat may seem small in gesture however it often leads to something much, much bigger. For most people it begins their journey through a physical exercise practice, moving their body and breath, shifting dormant energy and lifting the mood of their feelings. As the practice deepens it becomes the growth of conscious awareness, the knowledge of oneself, the witness to existence. When the mind is open, free and liberated whilst the body is at ease, a practicing yogi can experience a state of bliss in being. This too shall pass, it is fleeting, and just like taking a daily bath to cleanse, one must continue to practice. To keep the experience re-occurring even the most senior Yogi’s still need to step onto the mat.

It’s at MoY where we offer you the chance to step onto the mat and practice with a small group of dedicated yogi’s. Our classes are designed to bring you closer to your teacher and the practices of yoga, with a maximum of 8 students per class. We believe in a multi-disciplinary approach to yoga, giving the aspirant a chance to broaden their knowledge and experiences of the practice. One yoga is better than another?…. that is a self-limiting belief, it is what is suited to you at any given moment in your life. From Hatha sun salutations, Vinyasa arm balances, Kundalini kriyas, Dharma talks and guided Yin meditations it’s all relevant in gathering your yogic knowledge and experiences.

Coming up this month we have a couple of specialised events as well as our daily scheduled classes.

Inversion Level 2 Workshop– Ideal for yoga practitioners wanting to advance their handstand practice, finding equilibrium upside down. Facilitated by Ines Barbosa and Zoe Taylor October 22nd 3:30-5:30pm €30pp Bookings and additional information here: Inversion Workshop

Yin Nidra Immersion- Ideal for yoga practitioners looking to deepen their meditative practices, relax consciously and have a deeply profound effect on the nervous system. Facilitated by Daya Lupinacci October 23rd 4-5:30pm €20pp. Bookings and additional information here: Yin Nidra Immersion

Womens Circle- A moment each month at MoY where women can meet to share life, gather perspective, create friendships and meaningful connection. Facilitated by Zoe Taylor October 29th 4-6:30pm donation based (+ optional vegetarian dinner post circle). For more information click here: Lisbon Sister Circle

We welcome you to our space of yoga, whether you are here for a day, a week, a year or a lifetime, drop in…. to step onto the mat.

As always, any questions about starting or continuing your practice feel free to reach out to Zoe ztaylorministry@gmail.com otherwise go ahead and book a class (payment made at the studio).

The MoY Team

Pure Nature Yoga Weekend

Pure Nature Yoga Weekend

Hi MoY Yogis,

I know many of you are ready to return to in-person yoga practice, holding that space for yourself, space for others, space for the community….. We are too.  However in light of the recent increases of covid 19 cases and re-introduction of restrictions in the Lisbon Metropolitan Region, it gives me reason to press pause on the plans to re-open the studio space for now. Luckily our years of practice teach us patience, it’s time to lean into that and receive the benefits of the work already done.

However as we wait patiently to roll out the purple mats under the much adored scrabble wall, why shan’t we take a look into removing some of these ‘other’ walls, those that tend to creep into our life preventing us from doing something different, something new, something out there.

Over the coming summer months we will be organising outdoor gatherings of yoga, giving you a chance to do something you may have never done before.

The first of this is happening as early as this coming weekend, July 11th&12th, with PURE NATURE YOGA WEEKEND. If you like camping, if you like yoga, if you want to be close to nature but not alone then this is for you. This is 100% outdoors, from where we practice yoga, to where we serve food, the only time you retreat inside is in the comfort of your own tent.  Bettina and I (Zoe) have put together an incredible 2 day program that includes: Kundalini Yoga, Yin, Vinyasa Flow, Yoga Nidra, a meditation walk to a secret waterfall, cacao ceremony and a delicious supply of organic meals. The full schedule, price and how to sign up is listed on our event page here.

If you miss out on this one, sign up quick for the next one 8th&9th August!

Keep an eye out on the Ministry of Yoga Facebook page or subscribe to this blog to receive emails about the up and coming outdoor gatherings which will include more of our wonderful MoY Teachers.

In addition to our summer outdoors, I am continuing to offer MoY Online classes, with the study of Yoga Sutras Book 2 beginning Monday July 13th. The option to purchase the 21 Day Challenge and Yoga Sutras Book 1 is still available. Contact me to find out more!

Lets continue to do the things that we know bring happiness and joy to our beings.

Until we meet again,

Zoe and the MoY Team