Matthew Gough Yoga

Yoga Teacher in London, UK, specialising in yoga for men, and naked yoga. See www.matthewgoughyoga.com for details.

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So after this mornings fancy #yogateacher Reclining Hero pose, here are the variations as promised. You can mix up and match props as you like, and I'm using a spare mat here rather than an expensive and unnecessary bolster, but the main thing is that you support your bottom so your knees aren't taking the weight. You can then add in various reclining options as you progress. One really useful tip with using a stack of blocks to sit on is that you can also squeeze them with your knees, to engage all the supporting muscles too. Have a go and see what you think! #yoga #yogatips #practiceandalliscoming #takeitslow #yogateacher (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM2gblYjZAY/?igshid=15t9f50nu5c9a

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#recliningheropose yoga teacher style! This is a fearsomely challenging pose for guys, it's taken years of work and careful practice for me to get to this expression of the shape. #yoga #yogaformen #dudesofyoga #lycramen #singlet #bendnotbreak #yogafam #fitover40 #yogateacher (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM10RD6jxbJ/?igshid=hba0djeqibd0

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Tonight's class! Lots of hippy goodness and a fabulous #singlet too! . . #yoga #yogaformen #yogaforgaymen #fitover40 #legsfordays (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMNq7xWj_UQ/?igshid=buou6a0yebic

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A fabulous class this afternoon with @kagedouglas @brewerstreetyoga - Sassy Saturday Singlet Stretch! Thanks Kage for a delicious class! . . www.brewerstreetyoga.com . . #yoga #splits #hips #hamstrings (at Blackheath, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CLPdlP7jDPH/?igshid=1q4ey3dtdal4i

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Middle splits is bloody hard, but thanks to some excellent guidance from @andromedacircus I'm making progress! . #splits #middlesplits #boxsplits #yoga #flexibility #hipsfordays #practiceandalliscoming (at Blackheath, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK3n_xrD85q/?igshid=5wgv7605v9e3

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We've been doing a lot of warrior three recently. It's a shape that I've taken a long time to fall in love with as there's so much going on here. Found some lovely variations too, so expect more of them in classes soon! . www.brewerstreetyoga.com . #yoga #yogaformen #singlet #warriorthree #balance #strength #line #focus (at Blackheath, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK3R9iYDLzL/?igshid=1u83ftmli7sjy

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Back on topic... Yoga! I'm really loving the freedom a #singlet gives you when practicing. Feels good, doesnt get in the way, keeps you warm in the still moments, lets you sweat when it gets physical. I'm a convert! . #yoga #yogaforguys #menwhodoyoga #yogadude #fitover40 (at Blackheath, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK1sunJD5ix/?igshid=ysq9nhect66c

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It's the @brewerstreetyoga #BSYChristmas #yogachallenge! . Day 13: #warriorthree . Hosts: @brewerstreetyoga @ombodystudio @yogamassa . . #yoga #yogachallenges #meggings #balance #strength #core #bliss #nomatrequired #myactualyoga #meninlycra #leggings #stretch #balance (at Brewer Street Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIvPIvbD92o/?igshid=1lct5c81iuxmk

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It's the @brewerstreetyoga #BSYChristmas #yogachallenge! . Day 12: #warriortwo . Hosts: @brewerstreetyoga @ombodystudio @yogamassa . . #yoga #yogachallenges #meggings #balance #strength #core #bliss #nomatrequired #myactualyoga #meninlycra #leggings #stretch #balance (at Brewer Street Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIsNBGOj_-b/?igshid=1vb4dos4x47x6

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It's the @brewerstreetyoga #BSYChristmas #yogachallenge! . Day 3: #upwardfacingdog . Hosts: @brewerstreetyoga @ombodystudio @yogamassa . . #yoga #yogachallenge #yogachallenges #yogainspiration #yogafun #instayoga #igyoga #igyogafam #igyogafamily #mensyoga #yogaeveryday #practiceandalliscoming #realmendoyoga #yogadudes #yogaover40 #instagay #yogapractice #yogalife #gayyogi #meggings #balance #strength #core #bliss #nomatrequired #myactualyoga (at Brewer Street Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIVEAo_DKVs/?igshid=1lf6kou43lpf9

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It's the @brewerstreetyoga #BSYChristmas #yogachallenge ! . Day 2: #catpose . Hosts: @brewerstreetyoga @ombodystudio @yogamassa . . #yoga #yogachallenge #yogachallenges #yogainspiration #yogafun #instayoga #igyoga #igyogafam #igyogafamily #mensyoga #yogaeveryday #practiceandalliscoming #realmendoyoga #yogadudes #yogaover40 #instagay #yogapractice #yogalife #gayyogi #meggings #balance #strength #core #bliss #nomatrequired #myactualyoga (at Brewer Street Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CISlnWODddL/?igshid=4o7sz9lmsxod

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And we're off! First day of the @brewerstreetyoga #BSYChristmas #yogachallenge ! . Day 1: #easypose . . #yoga #yogachallenge #yogachallenges #yogainspiration #yogafun #instayoga #igyoga #igyogafam #igyogafamily #mensyoga #yogaeveryday #practiceandalliscoming #realmendoyoga #yogadudes #yogaover40 #instagay #yogapractice #yogalife #gayyogi #meggings #balance #strength #core #bliss #nomatrequired #myactualyoga (at Brewer Street Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIQKCUSjUnX/?igshid=1x3lfk86u9bur

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An Instagram challenge!!! I'm in, obvs, are you? Introducing the BSY Christmas Yoga Challenge and an opportunity to earn five on-line classes at the studio! •⠀ Join our Advent Adventure, posting 24 poses, one for each day of Advent. •⠀ HOW TO JOIN: 1️⃣ Repost this image to your feed (and bonus points if you tag a friend or two who would like to join in on the fun!) ⁣ 2️⃣ Follow the hosts @brewerstreetyoga, @yogamassa, and @ombodystudio 3️⃣ Practice with us every day starting 1st December & post a photo of the daily pose (or a modification of it) on @instagram  4️⃣ Tag your photos with  #BSYChristmas & @brewerstreetyoga, @yogamassa, and @ombodystudio  5️⃣ Have fun! And participate in the community by liking, commenting, and making new friends! 6️⃣ If you complete the challenge you’ll receive FIVE FREE ON LINE CLASSES at BSY! •⠀⠀⁣ www.brewerstreetyoga.com •⠀⠀⁣ #yoga #yogachallenge #yogastudio #yogaeveryday #yogafamily #christmas #christmasyoga #BSYChristmas #BrewerStreetYoga #London #londonyoga #community T&C apply - see website for details! (at Brewer Street Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CILEG07jCfC/?igshid=9npgdplyu4z5

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I'm not a huge fan of yoga props, but they do sometimes have their place. We're working non #sidecrow this week, and as a useful in guide to know how far down to drop your shoulders they're great! I'm extending legs out to the side here so it's easier to see, but the principal is the same with feet tucked in. . . #yoga #yogabalance #prop #yogaprop #handbalance #stretch #strength #control . . www.brewerstreetyoga.com (at Brewer Street Yoga) https://www.instagram.com/p/CID_WHSjSDa/?igshid=1d664wihjz2hg

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Sometimes just being still and finding your breath is all that matters. . . #yoga #yogabreath #pranayama #menofyoga #yogadudes #breathing #stillness (at Blackheath, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CH3D1gdDAic/?igshid=16xay0m0rycgh

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Who doesn't love #halfmoonpose? We worked on it quite a lot last week, and it's one of those poses that sometimes works and sometimes doesn't! Today it worked! (at Blackheath, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHxcDGzjgcD/?igshid=1h3y0zosejh7f

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#supersoldierpose as inspired by @unrelentingmonkeyyoga today after a conversation with a student earlier! (at Blackheath, London) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHvZQVBjv7b/?igshid=mjgpximsebbt