Latest Features
Maitri musings: svadhyaya (self study)
Apr 11, 2019
Know thyself - understand your tendencies so you can progress in your practice
Rise to the Challenge: sun salutation practice classes
Apr 03, 2019
Signed up for the sun salutation challenge to raise money for Mind Your Mood? Need to get some practice in before 3rd May? Find a class....
Maitri musings: tapas (sustained practice)
Apr 01, 2019
Keeping the inner fires burning, the discipline of tapas in practice
Feature Articles
Yoga teacher training opportunities at Maitri Studio
Mar 21, 2019
There are several opportunities to develop your practice and teaching with us at Maitri Studio
Rise to the Challenge
Mar 11, 2019
Do a sponsored sun salutation challenge, or donate for a yoga taster class, to raise money for Mind Your Mood, Ulster University's mental wellbeing work
Inspired by a poem
Feb 27, 2019
When we are still, the answers appear, and we can avoid stepping in the holes!
Maitri musings: santosha (contentment)
Feb 18, 2019
Finding inner satisfaction, content with who we are and what we have.
Local artwork cards for sale (Feb 2019)
Feb 14, 2019
Support local mental health charity with these beautiful cards for your friends
Maitri musings: saucha (purity)
Feb 11, 2019
Finding purity lets joyful awareness and peace arise naturally.
Maitri musings: aparigraha (non-grasping)
Feb 04, 2019
Practice without expectation of reward is liberating!
Maitri musings: brahmacharya (right use of energy)
Jan 28, 2019
How do we consider wise use of energy in our lives and practice?
Maitri musings: asteya (non-stealing)
Jan 21, 2019
Claire considers how we might approach generosity in practice
Maitri musings: ahimsa (non-violence)
Jan 07, 2019
Thoughts on bringing non-violence into your practice
Maitri musings: the yamas and niyamas
Jan 01, 2019
For me, the yamas and niyamas, the first two limbs of Patanjali’s eightfold yoga path, provide structure and perspective
Compassion through the darkness to light
Dec 04, 2018
Read Patricia's top tips to get your energy flowing, boost your immune system and find a sense of connectedness this winter. Regain your child-like wonder to be moved by the magic of sparkly lights and crystal snowflakes - no matter how dark and grey the world may seem!
Iyengar yoga at Maitri Studio
Nov 21, 2018
Learn about Iyengar yoga at Maitri Studio and choose the best class for you
Art for wellbeing - illustrated Maitri cards for sale
Oct 08, 2018
Give a friend a welcome gift, and support a local artist and a mental health charity!
East Belfast Yoga Festival!
Sep 21, 2018
Read about East Belfast's first yoga festival, which we're organising with Yoga Quarter over in Ballyhackamore
The mighty Maitri - finding your calm space starting a business
Jul 12, 2018
Claire and Geoff share their refreshingly honest experience of setting up a new business.
EastSide Arts Festival 2018 at Maitri Studio
Jun 13, 2018
Check out all the events we're hosting as part of #ESAFest18
Yinfest: exploring the world of yin yoga
May 30, 2018
Yinfest: a weekend of exploring yin yoga with three teachers at Maitri Studio Belfast
Sit@Maitri - group meditation update
Mar 30, 2018
Join a group meditation at Maitri Studio to help your personal meditation practice
Sit@Maitri - group meditation
Jan 23, 2018
Join a group meditation at Maitri Studio to help your personal meditation practice
What to look for from your yoga teacher?
Jan 13, 2018
How do you decide which teacher to go to?
My yoga nature
Feb 21, 2017
Why I feel that practising tree pose is contributing to global, not just personal, sanity and health
Which yoga class should I do?
Jan 07, 2017
New Year, new resolution to take up yoga. "But which class is right for me?" you ask - well here are some FAQs.
Practice generosity - help us raise money!
Nov 25, 2016
Join us in a gift from east to west, to those who need our support this winter.
Radical kindness
Nov 10, 2016
Kindness is a turning towards. Turning towards all beings, in their joy and flourishing and in their pain and suffering....(Kara Moses, writing in Resurgence magazine 296)
Saturday morning yoga at Maitri
Sep 16, 2016
Stretch on Saturdays! Join regular yoga classes to start your weekend at Maitri Studio.
Online login for Iyengar classes
Apr 19, 2016
Keep track of your classes and payments online
Love your back
Apr 08, 2016
Is sitting the new smoking? And what can you do about it? Read about yoga for back pain.
Gong bath delights
Mar 15, 2016
I finally attending a gong bath with Lisa & Brian from Soundhenge Ireland and discovered what I'd been missing out on...
Neil Porteous on attaining perfection in the garden
Feb 22, 2016
An article by Neil Porteous, who shares a gardener's natural optimism about how plants should behave in a new garden design
Maitri Studio is two!
Feb 16, 2016
Mingle with all the lovely teachers and people who are part of the Maitri community. Chat around the stalls over refreshments, attend a talk or two and try some taster classes. All for just £10 per day ticket!
Evoke your inner warrior goddess
Jan 26, 2016
An article from Lisa Barwise, who brings her kettlebells, nutrition and marketing skills to Maitri
Resolving to practice
Dec 31, 2015
Already getting nervous about sticking to New Year's resolutions? I am...
What's in a name?
Dec 26, 2015
We're often asked about the word maitri: how to pronounce it and what it means
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Maitri Studio Limited
4 The Mount, Belfast, BT5 4NA
Tel: +44 (0)28 9099 2428
Email: info@maitristudio.net
Company number: NI635546