Staying Steady in the Summer Rush: How Yoga Recentres Us When Life Feels Full
- Jenny Jarvis
- Jul 30
- 2 min read
It’s mid-summer. The days are long, the diary is full, and for many of us, life feels… busy.
Whether it’s holidays, school breaks, social plans, or simply the natural buzz of the season, summer can leave us feeling a little scattered. Even if the sun is shining and life looks good on the surface, our internal landscape can tell a different story: tiredness, overwhelm, restlessness, or a loss of routine.
This is where yoga becomes more than a movement practice—it becomes a place to come home to yourself.
Keep Up Your Practice in Summer!
We tend to associate yoga with the colder months—curling into cosy studios, finding stillness in the dark. But summer is just as important a time to stay connected to your practice.
Routines often shift in summer. That can be refreshing—but it can also throw us off balance. One or two missed classes can easily turn into weeks away from your mat, and before you know it, that feeling of connection—body, breath, mind—starts to fade.
Keeping up your yoga practice during summer doesn’t have to be rigid or intense. It’s simply about continuing to carve out that time for you—to move, to breathe, to land back in your body.
The Practice of Returning
At Vibes, we see time and time again that the value of yoga isn’t just in the poses or perfect flow—it’s in the act of returning.
Returning to your breath when your mind is racing
Returning to your body when life feels disconnected
Returning to stillness, even for a moment, when the world feels loud
Whether you step onto your mat once a week or once in a while, that act of returning to yourself—especially in the midst of summer’s fullness—is what truly makes the difference.
Outdoor Yoga at Mermaid Quay
These special sessions are the perfect way to enjoy your practice while soaking in fresh air, blue skies, and a glittering waterfront views. It’s yoga—but with the added bonus of seagulls, sunshine, and that gentle sea breeze. It's a beautiful way to stay connected to your body and the season. Join our WhatsApp Group for info:
Sooth & Surrender: Aromatherapy Sound Bath – 15th August
Need a proper reset mid-summer? Join us for our next dreamy candlelit event: Sooth & Surrender: Aromatherapy Sound Bath, Friday 15th August, 7-8:30pm.
Expect grounding breathwork, soothing aromatherapy, and a deep sound journey designed to melt stress and recharge your system. It's the perfect way to slow down, soften, and give yourself some soothing self-care in the heart of summer. Spaces are limited and sell fast, so book early if you’d like to come!
Join Us to Recentre
Whether you’re staying local this summer or drifting in and out of routine, we’re here. From slow flows to energising movement, restorative stillness to sound baths, Vibes is a space to land and reconnect.
Come and find your centre—when life is hectic, you can still feel steady within.
Namaste peeps – see you on the mat!
A sneaky treat for you: use the code STEADY for 20% off any class.
(valid on classes only; not valid on pop-ups /workshops/ events).
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