Re-post from my Guest Blog at http://www.toptentrends.net Research has discovered that yoga has been practiced for thousands of years and yet we are still flocking to studio classes every week. Yoga has become increasingly popular in the West over the last few decades, but what sets it apart from other fitness trends. Why is yoga … Continue reading Top 10 Health Benefits of Yoga
Public Image or Personal Development? I follow a lot of yogis on instagram and am starting to get the impression that many are prioritising their public image over personal development. It seems that due to our image-obsessed culture and the ability to connect with followers and fans over social media, that the yoga world is … Continue reading Image-Obsessed Yoga
Mindfulness (Noun) the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. "their mindfulness of the wider cinematic tradition" a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. So what is it all about? So recently I've … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Mindfulness
Our Family M y B i r t h S t o ry ... On Monday 6th September (the day before my due date) we had a routine appointment to make a plan for the birth. We had been advised that an induction would be offered due to issues with my blood pressure. At the … Continue reading Birth Story 🌿👶🏽
T a k e A B r e a k 🧡 I only have 2 more live classes to teach before starting maternity leave! During lockdown last year I started teaching on Zoom and 18 months later teaching online is still allowing me to connect with students who can't be in the space together. I … Continue reading Maternity Leave
We all know that yoga is good for us physically, but taking care of our mental health is just as important. Regular yoga practice is a wonderful tool proven to support wellbeing. Did you know that it is common for people to experience their first instance of poor mental health during pregnancy? And for those … Continue reading W e l l b e i n g 🌸
(par-ee-GOSS-anna)parigha = an iron bar or beam used for locking or shutting a gate Not the flashiest of yoga asana but an amazing one for stretching the side body and increasing breath capacity to access deeper breathing. I've found practicing Gate Pose (also known as Parighasana) in pregnancy so beneficial and it's also ideal for … Continue reading Yoga Pose Spotlight: Gate Pose
How often do you check-in with yourself? Sometimes we can go for days holding tension in the body and mind without even noticing.Take a moment each day to check-in with yourself. It only takes a minute or two...🌻 Breathe a little deeper, allowing the breath to fill the belly. Shallow chest-breathing can add to feelings … Continue reading Relaxation: 2 Minute Check-In
NEW CLASS! My live prenatal yoga classes begin on Friday 4th June at 6.30pm on Zoom! Mamas-to-be can drop-in weekly at the PAYG price of £6 or save some money by paying £20 monthly (just a fiver per class!) The PayPal link is easily accessed through the LinkTree in my bio and once you're booked … Continue reading Prenatal Yoga
M e d i t a t i o n Did you know today is #internationalmeditationday ? *Disclaimer* I do not recommend you stop taking your prescribed medications; however meditation can have a wealth of benefits for both physical & mental wellbeing. What are the benefits of meditation? 🌻Reducing stress & anxiety🌻Gaining a new perspective🌻Increasing self-awareness🌻Focusing on … Continue reading Meditation is Medication
M e n t a l H e a l t h M a t t e r s Above anything else, yoga has been the best tool I've found to support my mental health. It connects me to my breath & body, allows me to quieten the mind and observe myself without judgement. Yoga … Continue reading Mental Health & Yoga
I was back at Teacher Training over the weekend after taking a break during July to focus on some theatre projects. I have to say I was a little nervous returning to training, as I'd let my home practice slip, but I needn't have worried. It's important to find time for regular practice but sometimes life just … Continue reading Teacher Training: August
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