Jo Mitchell Yoga

19/06/2026

The Kirkcaldy Yoga Festival has gotten off to a wonderful start.
Studios full of movement, laughter and energy across all the sessions, and people of all ages coming together to practise yoga.

It’s everything we hoped for — accessible, welcoming and full of community spirit.
There’s so much more to come this weekend. Saturday
9.00–10.00 Outdoor Morning Stretch — Justyna Majewska — Walled Garden at the Adam Smith Heritage Centre.

10.00–11.15 Summer Solstice Flow — Nicola Duncan — The Movement Clinic

12.00–1.00 Aerial Yoga — Sarah Douglas — Grace Wellness Studio — SOLD OUT

2.00–3.00 Hatha Yoga — Laura Bell — Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre

Sunday
8.30–10.00 Free Outdoor Yoga Session: 108 Sun Salutations with Lauren Berry — Volunteers Green, Kirkcaldy. Come and join us for a free outdoor Yoga session on Volunteers Green.

11.00–12.00 Yoga — Darlene Bell — Mind & Body Studio

12.00–1.00 Summer Solstice Iyengar Yoga — Jo Mitchell — Mind & Body Studio

1.00–2.00 The Joyful Voice — Tina West — Mind & Body Studio

2.00–3.00 Soundbath — Jackie Meek —Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre. Visit the website KirkcaldyYogaFestival.com to book. All classes are £5 (£2.50 concession). Volunteers Green on Sunday at 8.30am is free. Join us for Yoga ☀️😁

19/06/2026

Such a good post

In Warrior II, the breath tells you more than any mirror ever could.

Virabhadrasana II — Warrior II — looks like a pose of strength.

The legs are wide.
The front knee bends deeply.
The arms extend.
The gaze steadies over the front hand.

But the real question is not only:
“Am I doing the shape?”

It is:
🌿 “Can I still breathe inside the shape?”

In the full pose, the body works strongly. The breath may become more audible — but can it remain even?

With the hands on the hips, the arms no longer demand so much energy. The breath may settle. But then something else may be revealed: has the torso begun to lean forward?

With the back against a wall, the body receives support. Now the attention can move more quietly inward. Can the inhalation and exhalation stay balanced? Can the breath reach the back ribs?

This is one of the lessons of Iyengar Yoga.
The form gives the body a container.
The breath shows what is happening inside that container.

If the breath becomes rough, forced, or uneven, the pose is no longer teaching steadiness. It is showing that effort has exceeded clarity.

In Warrior II, the mirror can show the outer shape.
But the breath reveals the quality of the practice.

The breath is the measure.
Practise with guidance, patience, and attention.

💬 Have you noticed your breath change in Warrior II? Share what it teaches you.

Join our classes to learn yoga with guidance, precision, and awareness.

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✨ Kirkcaldy Yoga Festival ✨

If you’d like to get involved, book your spot via the Kirkcaldy Yoga Festival page — the link is posted in the comments. 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️

This is a great opportunity to explore a variety of yoga styles and try something new.

On Sunday, all three of our yoga instructors will be hosting classes. 💙

We look forward to seeing you there! ✨