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
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
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
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
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