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
7 Day Teacher Training Intensive A lot has changed for me in the past 6 months. Beginning the year on that rooftop in Puerto Rico and then returning home to feel more lost than ever. On my return to London, I decided I needed to start challenging myself again. I'd lost my focus and therefore my … Continue reading Beautiful Bulgaria
I was back in Southend over the weekend for my third weekend of practical teacher training. The months seem to be flying by and its crazy to think that it's May already! Thanks to the generosity of those who donated to my GoFundMe campaign, I will be continuing my training in Bulgaria next month - … Continue reading Teacher Training: May
I took advice from one of my favourite quotes recently and stayed positive in what could have seemed a hopeless situation. It can be difficult sometimes to ignore an oncoming storm, but chances are if you look hard enough, there's sunlight on the horizon. Basically, I ran out of money. And I don't mean just … Continue reading Keep your face towards the Sunshine
I've just finished my second weekend of practical teacher training and I'm feeling really positive about the journey I've started. As with most things, the more I learn, I realise how much more there is to learn - but isn't that sort of the point? You can train for years and still discover new things; continue … Continue reading Teacher Training: April
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
Teacher Training Weekend #1 - March 2016 So the first weekend of teacher training was pretty hard work. I sort of knew it would be, but also some part of my ego thought "well, how hard can it be?" - The answer is, pretty tough! But I mean that in a good way. I'm excited at … Continue reading Teacher Training: March
"Turning its head to track the sun across the sky, the Sunflower stands tall and proud, facing the light, with its shadow falling behind it. They can reach great heights, but may still require support to achieve their full potential". I began my year by stargazing on a rooftop in Puerto Rico. The danger of … Continue reading New Beginnings
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