Returning to yoga after a break to get out of a winter funk - Christine’s Yoga Journey
Returning to yoga after a break can feel like a big step.
Your body feels different. Your routine has changed. Life has filled the space where your practice used to be.
And what you need isn’t intensity - it’s the right environment, the right pace, and a teacher who understands that you’re rebuilding, not starting from scratch.
For many, yoga first comes into their lives during moments of stress or transition - like studying for exams or navigating busy periods. But what brings people back, years later, is something deeper: the need to reconnect, reset, and feel grounded again.
In this student interview, Christine shares a real journey of rediscovering yoga through beginners yoga classes - moving from a long break and a “winter funk” into consistent movement, strength, and flow through Vinyasa Flow yoga classes in Glasgow East End.
If you’ve been searching for yoga classes for beginners near me in Glasgow East End - this story will show you what’s possible when you find the right class, at exactly the right time.
How long have you been practicing yoga for?
I discovered yoga whilst studying for exams at university, well before the realm of Instagram!
What class do you attend and why did you seek it out?
I found Michelle’s class after a long break from yoga. I was looking for a safe space to rediscover my practice again. I trusted Michelle to help get me back on track after many years of distraction
Why did you decide to choose to practice with Michelle?
I knew Michelle was reputable and experienced yoga teacher. She is renowned in the Southside of Glasgow where I currently live. I discovered she had moved her classes to the East End, which is still handy for me.
To be honest I was really lucky to find her teaching again at a studio which is reasonably priced for me. I started Michelle’s beginners yoga class in early January.
She helped me transition from a huge winter funk, to a time of flow and movement, and I’m really grateful for that. It helped me transition to spring and summer quickly by Spring I was on my bike pedalling to Vinyasa Flow classes which was absolutely what my body and mind needed – my family can vouch for that!
Tell me a bit about the benefits yoga brings to you, both on and off your mat.
From Michelle I’ve learned about bringing mindful breathing to my daily life, Michelle breaks down the movements to help you apply them moves outwith the class, I feel the progression each week. I’m so proud of my strength in my practice between January and August this year.
Share an interesting or fun fact about yourself
I invented the Beet Wellington-which I fully stand by as the superior Sunday roast dinner!
If like Christine you’re returning to yoga after a break, our intro offer is the perfect way to try different class styles at Meridian Yoga & Pilates to find what suits you. You can view our full schedule here
