Category Archives: Yoga in Oakham

✨ Journey Through Myth & Movement: Discover the Stories Behind the Yoga Poses

Have you ever wondered where yoga postures get their names from? Join me this September to discover the stories behind the yoga poses. Why do we stand strong in Warrior Pose? Why do we stretch open in Hanumanasana? Why doContinue reading “✨ Journey Through Myth & Movement: Discover the Stories Behind the Yoga Poses”

Transformative Yoga Classes: Join Our Eightfold Path Journey

Are you looking for yoga classes to nurture your mind, body, and spirit? Our new year of yoga starts in September and will be inspired by the ancient Eightfold Path, offering a holistic approach to achieving physical health, mindfulness, and personalContinue reading “Transformative Yoga Classes: Join Our Eightfold Path Journey”

Give Yourself A Hug!

In the Summer term our beginners yoga classes will focus on our arms and shoulders. We have been moving through the body – starting from the ground up – working to strengthen, stretch and inform ourselves about all the differentContinue reading “Give Yourself A Hug!”

Nourishing the Mind & Body

In the summer term (June/July 2019) our yoga classes will nourish the mind and body looking at the concepts of UP & DOWN. Spending time bringing our focus to the souls of the feet and the crown of the headContinue reading “Nourishing the Mind & Body”

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)”

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”

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”