Last term we worked on grounding postures including ones which had lots of earth contact and ones that worked especially in the pelvis area. Hopefully this work gave an experience of feeling supported, having strong ground beneath us and goodContinue reading “Janu Sirsasana – learn the benefits”
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Simple Crochet Slipper Pattern
These slippers are just the job for yoga now that winter is on it’s way. Size – make them a little smaller than the length of your feet as they stretch Materials – Approx 160m arran style wool, small amountContinue reading “Simple Crochet Slipper Pattern”
Moon Sequence Home Practice
If you enjoyed the Moon Sequence that we practised last term why not have a go over the break? Here it is demonstrated both with the low and high lunges – so do a version that is right for you.Continue reading “Moon Sequence Home Practice”
Planet Earth Installation
Over the summer I took a trip to Peterborough Cathedral (well actually 2 because the first time we got the date wrong!) to see an installation of a model of the Earth, “Gaia”. It was a fantastic sight especially asContinue reading “Planet Earth Installation”
My Moonlight Walk
On Saturday 14th September 2019 I joined in the 2nd Moonlight Walk of 10 k around Stamford. This was in aid of St Barnabas Hospice in Lincoln. St Barnabas is a very worthwhile charity giving care to people with lifeContinue reading “My Moonlight Walk”
Mango & Avocado Salsa
I can’t get enough of this salsa! I first tasted it on a ‘Safari Supper’ at a neighbours house in our village – she served it with salmon steaks. Since she gave me the recipe I have slightly adapted itContinue reading “Mango & Avocado Salsa”
Change your mind
One of the great things that yoga teaches us is that we are not our thoughts. Thoughts are just thoughts – they are invisible and intangible and yet have great power over our lives. When you gain control over yourContinue reading “Change your mind”
Heal!
Heal is a documentary film about the connection between stress and illness. It shows how the mind and the body can affect each other when they are out of kilter. It is a very life affirming film. Many examples areContinue reading “Heal!”
Yoga classes March – April 2019
In the 90 minute Yoga classes we’ll continue the theme of ‘Opposites’. Our next set of lessons drawing inspiration from the text of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras – “sthira sukham asanam” (II:46) Which is translated to mean ‘the posture is firmContinue reading “Yoga classes March – April 2019”
Kumbhaka
In the yoga classes last term we explored the feelings of movement and stillness. There were complicated movements that really got our minds concentrating, simple flowing movements and then bringing the body to stillness – standing, seated and lying onContinue reading “Kumbhaka”
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