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
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
Amongst my homework tasks for Teacher Training this month, I've been asked to discuss the need for strength in addition to flexibility and the importance of counter pose, both of which are about finding balance in asana practice. I thought a nice way to address these questions was by adding them to the blog (comments are … Continue reading Finding Balance in Asana Practice
Whilst nothing beats getting to class and having your teacher in the room with you to guide and adjust your poses; online yoga classes are becoming increasingly popular. Many yoga teachers have realised that by utilising social media, they are able to reach out to a wider range of people and engage with those who … Continue reading My Favourite Online Yogis (2016)
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
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