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”
Category Archives: Yoga in Rutland UK
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”
What are the Chakras?
Chakras are energy centers… ancient yogis developed a concept of energy pathways running all around the body – rather than our energy just radomly ‘fuzzing’ about inside us. This is similar to the system of meridians used in Chinese medicine,Continue reading “What are the Chakras?”
Do Your Bit!
“YAY! OFF TO YOGA” Would you like to share a lift to your yoga class? I would like to introduce ‘lift sharing’ as an option for students because we live in a rural environment and we always seem toContinue reading “Do Your Bit!”
LOTS OF MONEY RAISED AT OUR YOGA PARTY : )
A HUGE BIG SMILEY THANK YOU to everyone who cooked, donated, photographed and joined in the ‘community’ yoga for our Yoga Party. We raised a whopping £492 for the Leicester based charity Hope Against Cancer. For those that couldn’t attend,Continue reading “LOTS OF MONEY RAISED AT OUR YOGA PARTY : )”
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)”
Our Christmas Winner!
Sandy Ellis (Weds 10 – 11.30) (definitely!) was our Feedback Draw winner this term. Many, many thanks to everyone who participated – your feedback is very important to ensure you get the type of yoga classes that you want.Continue reading “Our Christmas Winner!”
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”
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