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Perfect Your Posture… Bhujangasana (cobra pose)

Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose) is a foundational yoga backbend that strengthens the spine, improves posture, and opens the chest. Often practised in Sun Salutations, Cobra Pose helps counteract the effects of long hours sitting and gently builds confidence in backbending. InContinue reading “Perfect Your Posture… Bhujangasana (cobra pose)”

🌞 5 Feel-Good Ways to Stay Yoga-Connected This Summer

Even if you’re taking a break from regular classes, there are still plenty of lovely ways to keep your yoga vibe alive. Here are five simple, soulful ideas to carry your practice into the warmer months—no timetable required. 1. 🧼Continue reading “🌞 5 Feel-Good Ways to Stay Yoga-Connected This Summer”

A 5 Minute Pause

Taking a pause for a few moments in Child’s Pose – Shashankasana – can help to release tension in the back and neck and quiet the mind. It’s a bit like being a tortoise, withdrawing into your shell. To takeContinue reading “A 5 Minute Pause”

Silencing the Buzz

Background ‘noise’ in the form of anxiety is often a constant companion… We may have become so used to worrying that we don’t even notice it. Try this visualisation to help you identify the hum and temporarily rid your mindContinue reading “Silencing the Buzz”

Let Your Light Shine

When we greet with Namaste! We are greeting the light within the person or people we see. It is not their physical shape, attitude or energy of the body but the light within. You can think of this as aContinue reading “Let Your Light Shine”

VAJRAPRADAMA MUDRA

In class this term we are shining a light on the often overlooked workhorse of the body – the digestive system. This mudra (hand gesture or seal) is the ‘gesture of unshakable trust’ – we hold it in front of theContinue reading “VAJRAPRADAMA MUDRA”

Cactus Pose – To improve Posture and Strengthen the Back

This pose is an easy way to strengthen your back – you can do it standing in a wide leg stance as I’m doing or Tadasana (two leg standing). If you need a break from your work at aContinue reading “Cactus Pose – To improve Posture and Strengthen the Back”