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We Are Always Dedicated To Continually Improving Our Services To Provide The Best Possible Yoga and Massage Therapy Experience For Our Clients
At Metta Yoga and Massage, we are always striving to continually improve our Yoga and Massage services to provide the best possible...
Joanna Marie Leytham
May 29, 20241 min read


MYOFASCIAL RELEASE THERAPY AND TRAUMA RESOLOUTION
Myofasical Release Therapy is a manual therapy technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure to the myofascial connective...
Joanna Marie Leytham
May 10, 20243 min read


To Stretch Or Not To Stretch.....
For a lot of people the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a stiff joint or muscle will be stretching. Stretching has...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Apr 30, 20242 min read


What is Eccentric Training and why is it so good for our bodies?
Eccentric training, also called negatives or negative reps, is the eccentric part of the movement, which lengthens the muscle while it is...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Apr 21, 20245 min read


Why Our Muscles Feel Tight & How to Loosen Them For Relaxed and Functional Living
Tightness, stiffness, spasms, pain – these are just some of the words our clients use to describe their muscles when they come to us in...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Apr 21, 20244 min read


Bath Half Marathon 2024 - Runners, Training and Marathons...How To Stay In Tip Top Condition: Recovery and Injury Prevention
Many people of Bath are preparing to run the 42nd BATHALF on Sunday 17th March 2024. The Bath Half Marathon is one of the longest...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Feb 29, 20242 min read


Why Private Yoga Classes are so Motivational and Beneficial...
STRETCH. RELEASE. STRENGTHEN. REALIGN. WELLBEING Many people feel uncomfortable attending a group Yoga class because they feel like they...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Feb 21, 20242 min read


The good pain that leaves you floating...
Have you ever thought of having glute work as part of your massage? They’re a hugely important muscle group: we use them in most things...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Hello,
I hope everyone is having a brilliant January so far; whether it’s dry January or a continuation of wetter times :)! January is often...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Jan 17, 20242 min read


New Year, Fresh start: Start the year off right with this deal to get you going!
Another year down :)...not long before we move into 2024! And here is a beautiful rainbow for you!! Perhaps time to start reflecting on...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Dec 30, 20233 min read


HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Sending you greetings over the festive season.
Metta would like to thank you for your loyalty and support this year! We hope you have a lovely Christmas! Don't feel guilty for the...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Dec 21, 20231 min read


SALE for Christmas!!! £28 OFF!!!
£28 OFF 6 Hours of Any Therapy offered by Metta Yoga and Massage. Only available to buy for this month of December 2023. Buy this lovely...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Dec 6, 20231 min read


Stop Distracting and Start Focusing and Reaching Your Goals!
When you feel like you are doing ALL of the things to start a new business or project or get on with that goal but you are actually...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Dec 1, 20232 min read


Fantastic Hobbies Help Create A Happy, Fulfilling Life, and Improve Well-being!
Engaging in hobbies transcends just time passing activities; they infuse our lives with happiness, maintain our mental acuity as we grow...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Nov 23, 20231 min read


Give the Gift of Wellness: Christmas Vouchers for Massage and/or Yoga Therapies Now Available!
The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to spread joy than by offering the gift of relaxation, rejuvenation, and wellness?...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Reduce Swelling, Chronic Pain and Boost Immunity with Manual Lymphatic Drainage Therapy
Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a specialised form of body therapy to stimulate the lymphatic system. This system plays a crucial role...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Nov 14, 20231 min read


Choosing the Right Yoga Class for You
Yoga, with its diverse array of styles and practices, offers a path to physical and mental well-being. However, choosing the right yoga...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Nov 1, 20233 min read


Experience the Healing Power of Ayurveda Abhyanga Massage
At Metta Yoga and Massage Bath, we are passionate about promoting our large range of therapies for your holistic health and wellness. One...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Oct 30, 20232 min read


Which Massage Is Right For Me: A Journey To Wellness
As a Massage Therapist and Yoga Teacher, I am often asked by clients, which type of massage therapy should I choose. After a full...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Oct 25, 20234 min read


Metta Meditation
The word "metta" is a Pali term that can be translated as "loving-kindness," "friendliness," or "compassion." Metta meditation practice...
Joanna Marie Leytham
Oct 19, 20233 min read
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