Mary Smiley
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Education
Completed 200hr Yoga Teacher training
Booking
Book one on one remote sessions here or Direct message Mary on Instagram
“I do blocks of 4 so we at least see some progress. My interest with 1:1s is to see transformation and progress empowering the student to become the leader in their growth but knowing they can come back whenever suits for new explorations”
Styles
Hatha, Vinyasa, Soft Rocket, Hot Hatha, Vinyasa and pregnancy
She also teaches ‘ Slow Embodied Flow’ which is essentially a mix of Hatha, vinyasa laced with Iyengar principles.
Mary also has a wonderful non-impact practice as she learned to navigate scoliosis which calls for a need for greater awareness and sensitivity within the body.
Human Design
Mary is also a human design reader.
In case your wondering what human design is: its a combination of ancient and modern sciences (including astrology, the chakra system, the I Ching and quantum physics) to help you discover what makes you different from everyone else. In short, its a system that lets you learn more about yourself and how you operate in this world.
Favourite yoga poses
The half moon (Ardha Chandrasana) and hand-to-toe pose.
They are both standing balances interestingly and take total commitment and concentration to create the full expression but also here I will say to continue the full exploration they both exude the strength, technical qualities and Grace I love to work with. The inner dialogue with the outer form becomes the yoking of the whole.
Favourite books on yoga
Two books I call my “dailies”. The first is the trusted Tree of Yoga. The second is Sensing, Feeling &Action by Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen.
The beauty products I can’t live without are:
Mastic Elixir – this is a Greek brand and can only be purchased in Greece
The Best Skin Ever Rose Oil from Living Libations
What I love most about myself
My ability to create something out of nothing and the resilience and tenacity to push through difficult and challenging situations.
