Exploring the Connection Between Meditation, Self-Recognition And The Neuroscience
As well as quieting the mind this practice extends far beyond that. At its core, meditation offers profound insights into our true selves.
Mike Ward
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Making Your Practice A Habit
I offer private and group yoga classes in Brighton, integrating neuroscience and biomechanics for a full-body approach that supports both physical and mental well-being.
My goal is to provide an accessible, sustainable practice adaptable for all levels, including midlife and beyond, helping you build a lasting habit that nurtures your body and mind, on and off the mat.
Join me and experience how yoga can become an essential part of your well-being.
Your Dynamic Class
" Don't do many things do the same thing many times"
Your practice comes alive through 26 straightforward, postures that give a full body workout inspired by various yoga styles. From this, I have created the Roots Yoga Framework to enhance your practice. You'll learn to connect deeply with your breath, using it as a powerful tool to enhance your flow through movements.
Key features:
✅ Inclusive – Safe, easy to learn, and accessible for all, with adaptable options for every level.
✅ Consistent – A structured, evidence-based method that enhances traditional teachings through neuroscience and biomechanics, deepening your practice.
✅ Cardiovascular – Engages every muscle, tendon, ligament, joint, and internal organ—including your nervous system—allowing pain free fluid movement and leaving you with an incredible sense of well-being.
✅ Tailored – Offers modifications for beginners while providing challenges for advanced practitioners.
✅ Simple – The straightforward sequence empowers you to practice independently and seamlessly integrate yoga into your lifestyle.
✅ Self-Discovery – Encourages exploration, fostering a deeper physical and mental connection with yourself.
About Me
Hi I'm Mike
With over 43 years of experience practicing transcendental meditation, I began my journey with Dynamic Hot Yoga more than 18 years ago. At that time, I was struggling with chronic back pain, high stress from years in a competitive corporate environment, and significant personal life changes.
My passion for yoga inspired me to qualify as a teacher in 2020. I am deeply interested in reframing traditional teachings by integrating a neurological mindset into the practice, informed by recent research. This approach has not only transformed my personal practice but also significantly influenced my teaching. Now in my mid-60s, I feel fitter than I have ever been, more grounded, and experience a profound sense of peaceful aliveness.
My classes are designed to help you stay connected with yourself and improve your quality of life. Through practical, accessible, and inquiry-based movement, I aim to guide you toward a more intuitive practice—one that fosters greater awareness in both body and mind. The focus is on the experience of movement rather than achieving the perfect posture.
The Roots Yoga Framework
A Consistent Method To Deepen Your Practice
Breath – Using the breath to serve as a meditation anchor, calming the nervous system, enhancing movement, and creating a balance between effort and relaxation.
Movement – Connecting movement with breath, to strengthen neural pathways, cultivate intuition, and heighten awareness in both body and mind.
Awareness – Develop the practice of curiosity and of witnessing to deepen our understanding of physical and mental awareness, allowing for greater connection and presence.
Consistency – A structured and measurable approach that supports progress, builds motivation, and sustains a lifelong practice.
Latest Blogs
Welcome to our blog section dedicated to the latest insights on the Roots Yoga framework. Here, you'll find a collection of articles that explore various aspects of this practice, complete with supporting evidence to enrich your understanding Stay tuned for updates and deepen your journey with me!
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