Latest Features

Going deeper in your yoga practice - Brahmacharya

Jun 22, 2026

Next in our series of articles about the yamas and niyamas in conjunction with Lisa at Yoga Loft Carrickfergus. Here, Olivia talks about brahmacharya, the fourth yama, inviting us to live in moderation and connection to our life force.

Which yoga?

Jun 17, 2026

How do I know which yoga I should do?

Going deeper in your yoga practice - Asteya

Jun 14, 2026

Next in our series of articles about the yamas and niyamas in conjunction with Lisa at Yoga Loft Carrickfergus. Here, Claire talks about asteya, the third yama, the precept not to steal.

Creative Wellbeing Project this summer

Jun 09, 2026

We look forward to celebrating cultural diversity this summer with a series of workshops funded by Belfast City Council's Bank of Ideas project.

Going deeper in your yoga practice - Satya

Jun 02, 2026

The second in our series of articles about the yamas and niyamas in conjunction with Yoga Loft Carrickfergus. Here, Maggie talks about satya, the second yama, describing our relationship to the world and its ethical implications.

Going deeper in your yoga practice - Ahimsa

May 26, 2026

In a new series to offer more yogic knowledge, in conjunction with Lisa at Yoga Loft Carrickfergus, we have asked our teachers to write short articles about the yamas and niyamas. Here, Cathy talks about Ahimsa, the first yama, describing our relationship to the world and its ethical implications.

A dreamy Sunday morning

May 15, 2026

"When Cathy asked our Sunday morning class to write a few words about how the hour of hatha yoga with her in Maitri Studio had affected us, I realised just how much it had influenced me for the good."

On practice - the art & science of yoga and jazz

May 12, 2026

My reflections on jazz pianist Aaron Parks interviewed by Noah Kellman - finding intersections between yoga practice and other aspects of life.

Strength in Solidarity

Mar 11, 2026

"Truth is our relations with each other… we must flourish together." Mary Robinson

Thai Bodywork with Steven

Mar 09, 2026

Find out about Thai Yoga Massage - what to expect and what others say about it!

Gift vouchers at Maitri Studio

Mar 09, 2026

Looking for a gift? Or maybe you're already the lucky recipient of a gift voucher? Read on....

Trauma informed yoga

Feb 27, 2026

Trauma - informed yoga at Maitri Studio - an overview

Deepening Your Practice Series (Maitri collab with Yoga Fellowship)

Feb 15, 2026

Join us for a series of yoga workshops through 2026 with wonderful local teachers!

Slower & gentler practices at Maitri Studio

Feb 12, 2026

Whether you need something slower due to age, exhaustion, physical health or other reasons, we have plenty for you to choose from.

Care for yourself - a practice

Feb 02, 2026

If we cultivate the love we have for ourselves, surely the love we offer others is more likely to be authentic? Some observations and a little practice from teacher Maggie McCarney.

Be in the real - be authentic to yourself this Christmas

Dec 15, 2025

Kirsten, good friend of Maitri, a sea-swimmer, a mental health and wellbeing coach, offers her thoughts for keeping it real and being in the present this Christmas.

My yoga & mindfulness story - Kathleen

Dec 12, 2025

Kathleen shares how mindfulness and yoga have helped her heal after trauma

Peaceful poses

Dec 10, 2025

Our Iyengar yoga qualified teachers give us their favourite poses for cultivating inner peace at this time of year.

Finding peace

Dec 08, 2025

'Tis the season of peace and goodwill - what does that mean for us in our practices at this time?

Yoga equipment for sale (Dec 2025 update)

Dec 03, 2025

Buy yoga equipment for yourself or a friend from Maitri Studio

Iyengar yoga for immunity

Nov 24, 2025

'Tis the season for coughs and colds. How might yoga help?

My yoga story - Jada

Nov 24, 2025

Enjoy Jada's infectious enthusiasm for all things Maitri!

What is Mind-Body-Spa?

Nov 03, 2025

Three hours of space for yourself - participants share their reactions to this monthly offering from Clare Byrne.

Yoga helps me with chronic pain

Nov 03, 2025

"Super inclusive" and "judgement free" as well as "much less anxiety-inducing" - in our view, this is what all yoga classes should be!

My yoga story - Ollyn

Oct 27, 2025

Ollyn explains how and why she ended up with Iyengar yoga at Maitri Studio

What yoga means to me as I get older

Oct 13, 2025

Valerie has continued to update her practice to tackle different issues with age, and her classes now focus on bone health.

It’s never too late and you’re never too old

Oct 13, 2025

Pub? Yoga? When life gives you choices... Read Tom's story about heading into his 70th year with yoga.

My yoga story - Anne

Oct 10, 2025

This week we feature Anne who has been attending classes for almost three years, finding improvements in her knees and overall wellbeing.

5 tips for autumn wellbeing

Oct 09, 2025

Lucie shares some changes in her routine which help her honour the season and adapt to autumn.

Yoga in later life - Jo

Oct 09, 2025

Meet Jo, finding that it's never too late to pursue your dreams, in her case sharing the benefits of a yoga practice and her many years experience in nursing.

My yoga story - June

Oct 07, 2025

Meet June who has been coming to yoga at Maitri since retiring in 2021 and enjoying the benefits it brings her.

Five Tips for Busy Parents

Sept 15, 2025

Busy parenting life? Here are some tips from Diana!

Let the light inside shine - a yoga practice.

Aug 04, 2025

What can yoga bring? Not just relief from a sore back, but essential happiness and freedom.

Why I practice chair yoga!

Jul 28, 2025

Read about what inspires one of our regular chair yoga students to keep coming to class!

What is Nia dance?

Jun 27, 2025

Find out more about this dance-based practice to help you move and heal and find joy!

Belonging - the gift of community

Jun 13, 2025

Thank you to our supporters who donated to the Maitri Studio marathon team relay!

Yoga with a stick! Chair practice ideas.

Jun 05, 2025

Some poses enjoyed by chair yoga students when we use a broomstick!

Why try Iyengar yoga?

Apr 25, 2025

Find out how you might benefit from starting Iyengar yoga as a beginner, or in addition to your existing practice.

Five yoga poses for runners

Mar 03, 2025

We're entering a team into the Belfast City marathon relay so we thought we'd share these poses for fellow runners out there!

Easy like Sunday morning

Feb 27, 2025

Sunday morning yoga at a quiet time for you to practice and start your day well.

Open practice yoga sessions

Feb 07, 2025

Join a group practice session Thursdays 7.30-9am

Mysore practice comes to Maitri Studio

Aug 27, 2024

Gabriella from The Yoga Tree brings Mysore Yoga to Maitri Studio

Cake recipes!

Feb 26, 2024

Our cakes were devoured enthusiastically at the open day and many of you asked for recipes, so here they are!

Maitri's 10th anniversary open day fundraiser

Jan 17, 2024

Can you believe we're 10 years old?! We're celebrating with some maitri (loving kindness, friendship) and an open day with charity fundraiser.

Developing a personal practice

Jan 23, 2023

Do you practice regularly? Would you like to? What stops you? Maybe these ideas will help.

Maitri Studio on social media

Aug 31, 2022

Help us use social media well to keep you informed and spread the word about beautiful offerings at Maitri Studio!

An Introduction to Kirtan and its Benefits

Aug 25, 2022

KIRTAN – the art of chanting mantras to music, is from the Bhakti path of yoga - a means to reconnecting with your truest essential nature that the ancient yogis say is one of peace, love, joy, steadiness and bliss.

Our macramé commission

May 03, 2022

Many of you have noticed and complimented us on the new wall hanging outside Maple & Lily rooms upstairs, so we thought we’d tell you more

Mindfulness for those affected by a cancer diagnosis

Apr 08, 2022

Learn about a mindfulness approach to working with a cancer diagnosis

Updated covid precautions

Sept 29, 2021

Maitri Studio as coronavirus restrictions are relaxed

Which class for me?

Aug 24, 2021

How do I choose which class will work for me? Here are some ideas to help!

Mindfulness based stress reduction with Fiona

Aug 06, 2021

What is mindfulness-based stress reduction and why I trained to teach it...

Asd Stretching With Young Child May 2017

Special Yoga @ Maitri Studio

Aug 06, 2020

Special yoga for people with a variety of additional needs including autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, Down’s Syndrome, learning disability/ difficulties and other challenges.

Maitri Studio online offerings

Mar 30, 2020

Some Maitri Studio teachers are offering online practice and content for you

Iyengar yoga home practice

Mar 30, 2020

We offer some ideas for home practice for our Iyengar yoga and other students at Maitri Studio

The Maitri Collective - a space for freelance teachers

Jan 29, 2020

Find out about how we work at Maitri, providing space for freelance teachers, and how best to get in touch

Seniors (60+) give yoga inspiration at Maitri!

Nov 08, 2019

Long time teacher Susan and her students, many of whom are senior citizens, extol the benefits of a yoga practice

Training opportunities for yoga teachers at Maitri Studio

Oct 13, 2019

There are several opportunities to develop your practice and teaching with us at Maitri Studio

East Belfast Yoga Festival 2019!

Aug 25, 2019

Join us for our second East Belfast's first yoga festival, which we're organising with Yoga Quarter and East Belfast Community Development Agency

Maitri musings: Isvara pranidhana (merging into love)

Apr 26, 2019

Relax and release into the infinite present

Maitri musings: svadhyaya (self study)

Apr 11, 2019

Know thyself - understand your tendencies so you can progress in your practice

Maitri musings: tapas (sustained practice)

Apr 01, 2019

Keeping the inner fires burning, the discipline of tapas in practice

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: find your truth

Jan 14, 2019

Satya: learning to be honest with ourselves

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!

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.

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

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

Resolving to practice

Dec 31, 2015

Already getting nervous about sticking to New Year's resolutions? I am...

Behind our logo

Dec 30, 2015

Find out what our logo signifies for us

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: [email protected]

Company number: NI635546