We spend money on all sorts of things to keep ourselves looking and feeling good. We have our hair cut, buy clothes that make us feel good, and treat ourselves to the occasional beauty appointment. As we age we beginContinue reading “More Than a Yoga Class: Investing in Our Own Wellbeing”
Category Archives: Yoga
The Pranamaya Kosha: Our Energy Body
In this blog post, we’ll explore the Pranamaya Kosha — our energy body — and discover how our breathing, our energy levels and the way we respond to everyday life are all connected. Have you ever noticed how different yourContinue reading “The Pranamaya Kosha: Our Energy Body”
In Conversation with… my lovely yoga students
One of the greatest joys of teaching yoga over the years has been the people. They walk through the door each week. They quietly become part of a shared journey. These people are my lovely yoga students. Every student arrivesContinue reading “In Conversation with… my lovely yoga students”
Begin the New Year with Bhujangasana: Shedding the Old and Bringing in the New
The start of a new year offers a natural pause—a moment to reflect, release, and begin again. I’ve chosen the Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana) – focusing on shedding the old and bringing in the new. Cobra pose is a powerful yetContinue reading “Begin the New Year with Bhujangasana: Shedding the Old and Bringing in the New”
Leaping into Hanumanasana — The Splits Pose
This term, our yoga focus is Hanumanasana, also known as the Monkey God Pose or Full Splits Pose. We are leaping into Hanumanasana – whatever our level of leap! It’s a powerful and inspiring asana. It embodies both devotion andContinue reading “Leaping into Hanumanasana — The Splits Pose”
Sthira and Sukham: The Foundation of Asana Practice
The practice of yoga, as outlined in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, offers timeless wisdom. It helps cultivate balance in body, mind, and spirit. Among its foundational teachings, Yoga Sutra 2:46 states Sthira Sukham Asanam. This serves as the guidingContinue reading “Sthira and Sukham: The Foundation of Asana Practice”
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”
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