Taigh Dubh Yoga

14/05/2026

I have a couple of spaces available at my bi-monthly Meditation and Yin sessions. This class is suitable for anyone who is ready to relax, let go, and spend some time being genuinely kind to themselves.
You do not need to have any experience of meditation or yoga.

What are the benefits of this class?

Tension and fascia release.
Greater awareness and better focus.
Improved sleep.
Grounding!
A greater understanding of self-care and prioritising ones needs.
Developing the feeling of connection with others and your environment.

It this sounds appealing, please be in touch. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

26/04/2026

A gentle reminder, there will be no classes 29 April to 11 May inclusive.
Have a great break!

12/04/2026

19/03/2026

Sharing this for a friend:
Dada Jyotirupananda

Dear Friends,

With less than a week to go, I’d like to gently remind you of the upcoming online session:
Who do I think I am? – Finding Calm in a World of Chaos (Part 2)

In our daily lives, it’s easy to become caught up in roles, responsibilities and expectations. Yet behind all of this, a quieter question remains:
Who am I, really?

In this session, we will take some time to explore that question together, not just through reflection, but through a simple meditation practice that can help bring a sense of calm, clarity and steadiness.
If you’ve registered already, great!

If you’ve been thinking about joining, you are very welcome.
You can reserve your free place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/who-do-i-think-i-am-finding-calm-in-a-world-of-chaos-online-meditation-pt2-tickets-1984558091675

Date and Time: Tuesday 24 March | 7 – 8 pm GMT
Location: Online via Zoom
During the session:
• A short talk on identity and inner awareness
• A guided meditation practice
• Open discussion and Q&A
No experience is needed. You are welcome whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for some time.
If you feel it may be helpful, you are also very welcome to share this invitation with a friend or colleague.
I look forward to spending this time together.

Best wishes,
Dada Jyotirupananda

P.S. Sometimes taking just a short time to pause and reflect can make a meaningful difference to how we experience the rest of our week.

Join yogic monk & meditation teacher Dada Jyotirupananda in a session designed to help you explore who we really are & how meditation helps.

10/03/2026

A big THANKS to all of my yogis who stuck with me over the past 6.5 weeks while my broken leg healed! You're all so wonderful and I cannot thank you enough for continuing to have faith in my abilities as a teacher - albeit one sitting in a chair! 😁

I am now almost back in the saddle and have some spaces available at various classes. Please DM me if you are interested in attending or if you have any queries. 🥰

26/02/2026

Five weeks ago I broke my leg. And no, I didn't break it demonstrating a yoga pose!

Keeping this short and sweet (you all know who you are), I want to thank those who stepped up to make Mark's and my life a lot easier over the past few weeks...

A wonderful yogi and friend has cooked us endless vegetarian meals and stocked up our freezer. She is really the star of the show for us! Without her we would have descended into the world of frozen pizzas and oven chips. And we all know what we put in our body is the greatest help in healing. Many friends and yogis walked our dogs, fetched wood, helped with lifts, gave me treatments to help the healing, etc.

I decided to continue to teach, returning to the studio 4 days after the accident. This was not only to keep the classes going and to not abandon the AMAZING, talented yogis that I see every week, but to also keep my mental health in check. I've yet to succumb to daytime TV or sleeping! Teaching in a chair with my leg elevated has been exactly the right medicine for me, mentally and physically. It hasn't come without challenges, but everyone attending my classes has been kind, considerate, and patient, enabling me get off the sofa and do what I enjoy doing so much (but without the postures!). A special thanks goes out to the two people who joined my classes for the first time AFTER I broke my leg! I salute your bravery and thank you for your patience.

Mark and I have both felt we are surrounded by wonderful people and great energy. Even though I sit and mope on occasion and curse my predicament, I honestly couldn't have asked for better people to be around me. So a big BIG thank you to everyone, for everything you have done to help me through this; whether that be chores or favours, or just continuing to come along to classes. Without all of you this slow journey to recover would have been much more tedious and tearful for me.

Thank you. ###

21/01/2026

Please share with anyone you feel may be interested. 🥰

13/01/2026

Don't let those new year resolutions slip away!

When we practise yoga, we set or recall our resolutions, or as we call them, 'sankalpas', before the start of every session. Sankalpas are our own personal and positive intentions which we empower by focusing on them regularly, particularly when we are being mindful. By doing this we are more likely to bring these intentions to fruition. They aren't about money or power, but rather about helping us to bring about our better selves and a better world. Improvements all round start from within!

If you would like to take part in one of our weekly practices and be amongst some really amazing people, or you are just curious to see what is available to help you with your resolutions, please contact me.
No yoga or meditation experience needed. Just an open mind!

04/01/2026

My teacher, Zen Master Daizan.

There's nothing more I can add to this other than to say I'm pleased we yogis in the Highlands haven't, to my knowledge, been impacted (yet) by what he describes. That's the beauty of being 'behind the times' up here when it comes to trends and fashion. But we inevitably catchup, so let's try to keep it real!

Enjoy his 7 minutes of words and wisdom.

Zen Master and yoga teacher Julian Daizan Skinner talks honestly about his view on what might be called the "crisis" in modern yoga.Daizan has created and be...