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A simple meditation to calm the mind

If you find yourself anxious or agitated try this simple meditation… SMILE as you breathe in LISTEN as you breathe out PAUSE for a second or two before beginning again This works to steady the mind and make you feelContinue reading “A simple meditation to calm the mind”

Join Us For Next Term

Next term “Balance in your life” will be the central theme; working with the Eagle pose – Garudasana – and the 8 Fold Path of Yoga. Our yoga will continue to strengthen the foundations of practice, something that is ideal for both existing andContinue reading “Join Us For Next Term”

Garudasana – The Eagle Pose Explained

Updated June 2026 – This post has been refreshed with additional benefits, modifications, and teaching insights. Garudasana (Eagle Pose) is a balancing posture that develops concentration, coordination and stability. Although the shape can feel challenging at first, it teaches usContinue reading “Garudasana – The Eagle Pose Explained”

Yoga classes successfully reopen at Exton Village Hall in Rutland

The Covid19 safety precautions are working very smoothly in our Yoga Classes at Exton Village Hall. There’s a 1 way system in place with sanitizer gel at entry and exit. Masks are worn until each student is in their ownContinue reading “Yoga classes successfully reopen at Exton Village Hall in Rutland”

Sour, Doughy, Raw and Numb

This beautiful poem is taken from ‘A year with Rumi’. If we are not together in the heart, What’s the point? When body and soul are not dancing, there is no pleasure in colourful clothing. Why have cooking pans ifContinue reading “Sour, Doughy, Raw and Numb”

Are you loving Autumn?

How do you feel about Autumn? ‘Nights drawing in?’ ‘The end of Summer?’ Rather than think of the negatives associated with autumn, concentrate on the fantastic changes that our new season brings. Think of ways to LOVE AUTUMN The wonderfulContinue reading “Are you loving Autumn?”

A Taste of Summer

Gather yourself an array of summer fruits and make a delicious compote… I used plums, gooseberries and black currants. Buy what’s in season from the supermarket or pick fruit from your own garden. Simmer with a little water for aboutContinue reading “A Taste of Summer”

Enjoy a Day Trip to Norfolk

We are very lucky in this area to be close enough for a day trip to the coast. Norfolk is just 1 and a half hours away and since the lockdown has been eased I have been trying to getContinue reading “Enjoy a Day Trip to Norfolk”

Take a break – Yoga for Summer 2020

Treat your body and mind to a fun yoga course that takes off on holiday to a far flung destination. Yoga for summer 2020 is all about THE GREAT ESCAPE. Picture sandy coves, turquoise seas, cloudless blue skies, and wallContinue reading “Take a break – Yoga for Summer 2020”

Success for Yoga for a Good Nights’ Sleep

“Just to let you know that I did the Yoga for a Good night’s Sleep class last night and it was brilliant! I managed to stay awake and felt very chilled out afterwards. I never sleep for more than twoContinue reading “Success for Yoga for a Good Nights’ Sleep”