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Dear One,
We could not do our work without you! Thank you for being here and continuing to share yoga, and thank you for your wisdom in experiencing first-hand the power of yoga and related practices to repair, heal and change lives.
Every year, we take some time to reflect on what has flowed and aligned for us, what is evolving and changing, what to let go of with respect.
The best learning comes from the hardest moments – when uncomfortable conversations create a mess, and dysregulated nervous systems clash. The need for recovery creates a space for new awareness, truthful accountability and heart-felt reassessment of boundaries. Making difficult choices can open up an opportunity for growth – valuable lessons are here for you. Self reflection is key.
So how was your 2025?
Reflect on your highlights, precious moments, difficulties?
What was flowing or frozen for you? What did you learn about yourself that you are taking forward into 2026?
I hope you are drawn to reading more about our year and what is ahead that might inspire you,
With festive cheer and all the trimmings,
Big Love
from Judy, Saz, Philippa, and the YU and YU Education Team
WINTER HOLIDAYS – we started the year running our retreats in India, as we have been doing since 2008 – our favourite time of the year where we get to observe how a good chunk of time out can help people recharge and replenish mind, body and spirit – ready to return home refreshed and ready for anything!
Did you know – for 2027, we are now looking for 2 teachers/facilitators/space holders to bring their groups to India in Winter 2027 – we take the bookings and payments, offer advice, prepare and arrange the retreat centre, are on the ground with you…so you can focus on the teaching. To talk more about bringing a group, CONTACT US
ETHICALLY PRODUCED YOGA KIT – while we are in India, we connect with our partners Yogamalai, the many hands that manufacture our Yogaunited products ethically and with great care. We design and develop ideas, connect with old friends, workers and families to bring you the best and most stylish yoga bags and props. This year boxes of YOGA NIDRA MATS found their way into yoga nidra classes, restorative workshops and trainings, sound healing, gong baths, kundalini studios and bedrooms. Our EYE PILLOWS as usual fly out to settle brains and nervous systems around the world, and colourful and supportive BOLSTERS prop tired and pregnant bodies of all shapes and sizes near and far.
Did you know – teachers can get 10% off with the code ‘teachers’? We also supply wholesale to studios and re-sellers – tell us your wish list so we can offer you our best rates.
Thank you for supporting families in India who would not otherwise find such satisfying work, good working conditions and community.
YOGAUNITED EDUCATION – we have seen our yoga thearpy trainees graduate into magnificent and highly effective yoga therapists; our pioneering graduates go onto write books, run their own trainings and programmes, work within health settings to empower humans to grow and heal. We collaborate with the best yoga therapy trainers worldwide and have a reach from the UK to Europe, and further to Asia and the USA.
Judy Hirsh Sampath, the director of programmes has taught in south India, at The School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, for Yoga Scotland in Glasgow and for the British Wheel of Yoga regions around the country.
Did you know – we have confirmed our venue, dates and content for our accredited practical ‘trauma-informed Professional Yoga Therapy Diploma’ in 2026. We have a step by step approach so you can meet us for a FREE online workshop to get a feel of our style, continue with an online introductory weekend to gain more understanding of the difference between yoga teacher and yoga therapist , explore back pain and mental health, before you commit to the full 600 hour training?
Come and join our community – next Free taster…Request a prospectus…set up a discovery call with our dedicated and committed team of yoga therapist trainers. START HERE
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