Out to Explore, Zen Yoga

09/08/2026

👣 The Zen Seasons – Week 6 is here: Footprints in the Sand 🌊

As summer reaches its full warmth, emotions and passions can sometimes feel just as intense as the sun.

This week's meditation invites us to slow down beside the sea and remember something simple:

Nothing lasts forever.

We walk along the shoreline, leaving footprints behind us. For a moment, they seem permanent. Then the tide arrives, gently washing them away.

Not because they were unimportant...

but because nature is always making space for what comes next.

Our Zen wisdom this week is Mujo (無常) — the understanding of impermanence.

Our feelings change.
Our circumstances change.
The hottest days eventually cool.
The strongest waves eventually become calm.

We don't always need to fight change or hold onto what is passing.

Sometimes we can simply breathe...

and trust the tide. 🌊

✨ Footprints in the Sand includes gentle breath awareness, full body relaxation, a peaceful summer shoreline visualisation, Zen reflection and a five-minute crystal bowl sound bath to help you settle into deep rest and peaceful sleep.

🎧 Week 6 of The Zen Seasons is now available on YouTube.

Come and walk with me beside the sea...

and perhaps leave a few things behind with the tide.

🌿 Out to Explore Zen Yoga



https://youtu.be/YNx_GXJTaSw

08/08/2026

A few moments of stillness to truly embrace the energy of a summer evening. There is joy here, connection and bright light.

05/08/2026

Hi everyone 🌞

Just a little update to our Summer schedule.

Over the past few weeks, the Friday morning Energising Zen Yoga class has been very quiet, so I've decided to pause this class until early September.

The summer months often bring changing routines, holidays and the wonderful temptation to spend more time outdoors, so this feels like the right time to make a small adjustment.

Rather than continuing a class with very low attendance, I'm going to use these Friday mornings to develop some new ideas and projects that I've had waiting in the wings for a while. I'm really excited to see where they lead, and I look forward to sharing them with you soon.

All of our other classes continue as usual, and I can't wait to see you on the mat.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support. It means so much, and I'm looking forward to welcoming the Friday morning class back in early September.

With love,
Barbara 🙏

03/08/2026

Waves of Breath, Hearts in Harmony 🌊
There is something quietly beautiful about moving together.

As the sun rose over the sea this morning, we explored the gentle symmetry of movement and breath in pairs. Like the rhythm of the waves, our breath carried us into a shared flow—giving, receiving, supporting and trusting.

As our bodies opened, so did our hearts. We were reminded that connection doesn’t always need words. Sometimes it is found in a shared inhale, a steady exhale, a helping hand, or simply moving in harmony with another person.

The sea has always been a wonderful teacher. Every wave returns to the shore in balance, never forcing, never resisting. Our practice invites us to do the same—to soften, to open, and to remember that we are all connected.

Thank you to everyone who welcomed the morning with such openness and kindness. 🌊☀️🙏

29/07/2026

Swap your evening scroll for something quieter 🌙

We're bringing the Moonlight Soundbath & Yoga back to the catio garden — join us Monday 3rd August at 9pm for an hour of sound healing and gentle stretching under candlelight, with the occasional cat wandering through because, well, it's still our garden.

No experience needed, no age limit, just show up and let the sound do the work.

Hosted with Out to Explore, Zen Yoga
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Spots go fast — book your space, link below 👇

https://app.ubindi.com/Barbara.Clother

📍 Cat Cafe Zepos, Kalamaki, Zakynthos

29/07/2026

🎋 The Zen Seasons – Week 4: The Cicadas' Song 🎋

The next chapter of our Zen Seasons journey is now available on YouTube.

The Cicadas' Song invites us to discover something that Zen has taught for centuries—that stillness is not found by escaping the sounds of life, but by learning to rest peacefully within them.

On a warm summer's day, the song of the cicadas fills the air. Some hear only noise. Others hear the rhythm of the season itself. Perhaps the difference lies not in what we hear, but in how we listen.

Inspired by the Zen principle of Nari Kiru—to become fully what you are—this gentle practice combines mindful movement, seasonal awareness and quiet reflection, encouraging us to embrace the fullness of summer just as it is.

If you're longing for a little space to slow down, reconnect and simply be, I'd love you to join me.

🎥 Watch now on YouTube, and if you're enjoying the series, don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss the next chapter.

May your week be filled with moments of stillness... even amidst life's constant song. 🌿



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As the warmth of a summer evening settles over the landscape, the t...

28/07/2026

After a long hot day it’s time to stretch and ease ourselves into the cooler evening. Tonight’s focus was upper back and shoulders. We took a slightly longer final relaxation to really encourage the body and mind to ease into a good nights sleep.

22/07/2026

The Zen Seasons week 3 is now available on YouTube

In Week 3 of The Zen Seasons, Barbara from Out to Explore Zen Yoga gently guides you into a peaceful woodland where moonlight filters through the branches and the soft breeze carries the calming scent of pine. Through breath awareness, full body relaxation, a tranquil forest visualisation, and soothing crystal singing bowls, you'll be invited to let go of the day and settle into deep rest.

This week's Zen reflection explores the beautiful Japanese concept of Komorebi (木漏れ日)—the sunlight filtering through the leaves. It reminds us that life's greatest moments are often the simplest: a gentle breeze, birdsong, dappled light, or a quiet moment of stillness. s are often the simplest: a gentle breeze, birdsong, dappled light, or a quiet moment of stillness. When we learn to notice these small gifts, we begin to experience life more deeply.

✨ In this guided meditation you'll experience:
• A gentle seasonal welcome
• Breath awareness and mindful arrival
• Full body relaxation
• Crystal singing bowl resonance
• A peaceful pine forest visualisation
• Zen wisdom: Komorebi – the beauty of light through the trees
• A gratitude practice
• Five minutes of crystal singing bowls for deep relaxation and restful sleep

Whether you're unwinding after a busy day, preparing for a peaceful night's sleep, or simply taking a mindful pause, may this meditation bring you calm, comfort, and a renewed appreciation for the quiet beauty that surrounds you.

If this meditation brings you peace, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could use a moment of stillness.

🌿 New episodes of The Zen Seasons are released every week, alongside Zen Yoga classes, guided meditations, and seasonal mindfulness practices from Out to Explore Zen Yoga.

Thank you for listening.

May you move gently through the days ahead, and may you always find the light between the leaves.

Step beneath the whispering pines and discover the quiet beauty tha...

22/07/2026

20/07/2026

There's a new yoga class to catch on YouTube. It's a Summer Evening Zen practice full of heart opening and lovely evening stretches. Take a peak....

https://youtu.be/fBwv8EfXUrE?si=tXt3KcV2bLV5_K_b