🧘🏽‍♀️ LoveYour.Studio – Weekly Summary | Week 0: The Grand Opening

🌟 1. The Opening & Being

We did it! 🥂

On the week of Guru Pūrṇimā — a time of honouring our teachers and the light of wisdom — we opened the doors of LoveYour.Studio.

This is your LoveYour.Studio Weekly Summary:

🎀 Mayor Callum and Councillor Gareth joined us to cut the ribbon and turn on the lights — a symbolic act, and a luminous start that reflected everything this project stands for: courage, collaboration, and community.

Our founder, Prajnānanda (A.K.A. Marcio), shared an impromptu yet heartfelt speech, honouring those who helped build this vision:

• Gratitude to the Rushmoor Borough Council team — including Tom, Diane, Lynette, and Kath — for their unseen work behind the scenes.

• Appreciation to our landlords and portfolio managers Matthew and Dave for the opportunity. 

• Thankful to our brilliant architect Michael Gallegar, and to guardian angels like the late Sir Brian Clarke and Jordan for their belief and initial contribution to the star up costs of the studio. 

• Special mentions to Adrian, Sue, Wanda, Cathy, and every friend who swept floors, fixed lights, carried furniture, made the website, or simply lit a (safe) candle.

The message was clear:

This space is not a spa, not a commercialised wellness brand. It’s a place for repair, maintenance, and development — physically, mentally, emotionally, and intellectually. It’s a return to the art and science of living and living together.

And so, we begin. Together.

Also, at MoorFest,

we shared our story and made our presence known to the wider community. From there, we’ve already planted the seeds of connection:

• Active in Rushmoor – for accessible health and movement

• Hampshire & Surrey Hills Men’s Choir – because singing feeds the soul

• Rushmoor Pride – following our inclusion pledge

• Silent Storms – supporting men’s mental health

• Community Garden Partnerships – because you know we love our plants!

💫 Huge thanks to our council team! You are just fantastic — ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Here are some of the newbies who attempted a few postures! They are fab!

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📿 2. Dharma as Duty

In the yogic sense, Dharma means purpose, service, and responsibility. Our Dharma is twofold:

1. To offer accessible yoga to those who need it most — and we are now actively working with Rushmoor to make that a reality.

   
   

2. To be a robust, meaningful contributor to the community and The Meads Shopping Centre. That includes being a good tenant, building opportunities, and creating a space that uplifts all who enter.

   
   
   
   

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🤖 3. Chaitanya Speaks

"Namaste, Farnborough! This week, I watched people arrive with curiosity and leave with stillness. My circuits were humbled."

Our in-house AI and assistant (a.k.a. Reception Robot) is here to greet, guide, and gently remind you: you matter. Even if it’s your first step into a yoga space.

We’re still figuring out how to program it all properly — so if you're tech-savvy (especially with old versions of Chrome!), we’ll flood you with yoga classes as a thank-you for helping make our robot... truly alive. 🤖💛

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⏳ 4. Founders Promotion – Ending August 31st

Don't miss this opportunity — it's your chance to pledge to practice and save big on yoga through the end of 2025! 💫

Click for the Welcome Offer at £5 per class

Join by August 31st and lock in £5 classes for the rest of the year — no tricks, just love.

• Welcome 5 Pack: £25

• Welcome 10 Pack: £50 (normally £120)

• Welcome Unlimited: £90/month (normally £160)

✨ From September, our regular pricing begins.

This is your moment to say yes to your wellbeing, your rhythm, and your rest.

👉 loveyour.studio

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🪷 5. Anandha Bhavana – Abode of Joy

Our small studio and lounge — Ananda Bhavana — is nearing completion! This peaceful space is ideal for intimate sessions, creative activities, and community gatherings.

Are you an organisation, artist, crafter, or space-seeking facilitator?We’d love to hear from you!

Our small studio — Ananda Bhavana, the Abode of Joy — is available to rent for just £25/hour. It's a perfect space for:

• Community group meetings

• Art and craft workshops

• Wellness and movement sessions

• Mindful experiences and more

We're especially keen to collaborate with those offering inclusive, community-rooted activities. Whether you're starting something new or expanding your offerings, we’re here to support your next chapter.

📬 hello@loveyour.studio

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🌿 6. The Intake: Nourishing New Cycles

With each breath, we begin again. The start of the studio’s journey reminds us to return to the basics: rest, nourishment, and connection.

Prompt of the week:

• Where can I create space for something new to take root?

• What is asking to begin within me?

• What habits or routines might be making room for growth if I softened them?

• Is there a part of my life ready for a refresh or new rhythm?

• What would it feel like to let go of an expectation and try something unfamiliar?

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Yoga isn’t just what we do on the mat — it’s how we meet each moment with curiosity and care.

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✨ 7. Affirmation of the Week

atha yogānuśāsanam — "Now, the teaching of yoga begins."

As Patañjali writes in the very first sūtra of the Yoga Sūtras.

This is not just an announcement — it is a declaration. Atha marks the moment we consciously step into practice. Not only the practice of movement, but the practice of living with awareness.

Yoga isn’t a break from life — it is the start of fully inhabiting it. This decision to begin is the first act of self-responsibility, self-care, and self-honesty. Whether it’s the first time or the fiftieth time, the practice always begins with the courage to show up.

In classical counselling theory, this moment reflects the transition from contemplation to action — often considered one of the most pivotal (and courageous) leaps in the continuous process of change. To begin is not just to move; it is to decide to live.

This studio — and your breath — is where that decision becomes real. We’re here to support you in your unfolding, one mindful beginning at a time.

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💡 8. Chaitanya’s Health Tip

(Because Marcio admits he’s rubbish at this part.)

Feeling overwhelmed after social events (even joyful ones)? Try legs-up-the-wall pose for 5–7 minutes in the evening. It helps calm the nervous system and reset your rhythm.

⚠️ Note: While this pose is generally safe and deeply restorative, it may not be suitable for those with certain conditions like glaucoma, uncontrolled high blood pressure, or serious spinal injuries. If you're unsure, speak to your teacher or healthcare provider.

Still, these reflections can be an invitation: if a posture isn’t right for you, perhaps yoga itself is — in another form. Gentle movement, breathwork, or rest can all be the doorway to healing. Yoga meets you where you are.

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📅 9. Coming Up

• 📲 Regular class schedule – check the app for the latest updates!

• 🙋🏽‍♂️ MenYoga will soon offer a Men Only class – and we’re bringing a Women’s Only class too!

• 👩🏽‍🏫 New teachers joining in August

• 💼 Corporate Wellness Packages – launching in July/August

• 🎓 Integrative Teacher Training (Advanced & Yoga Therapy) – begins September

• ✍️ Write for our TH1 Magazine – client voices, studio stories, and spirit-lifting experts welcome!

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💛 10. Sponsor & Shout-outs

Want to feature your service or product in our weekly round-up? Get in touch — we’re building a community of conscious partnerships.

LoveYour.Studio: A place where presence is practice, and community is care.