I first took up yoga when I was 73!! I found the stretch and relax class at Preston Village Hall (Tuesdays 7 – 8) perfect for me – not too much strenuous exercise. The breathing and gentle exercises helped withContinue reading “Yes, You Can Start Yoga In Your 70’s!”
Tag Archives: Benefits of Yoga
Stepping Off the Christmas Merry-Go-Round
With the count-down to Christmas now in full swing – juggling who’s going where, what to buy for so-and-so and fitting everyone in over the festive period – things get frantic for the body, mind and soul. At these timesContinue reading “Stepping Off the Christmas Merry-Go-Round”
Let’s Explore… VAJRASANA
Sit in a kneeling position with the heals rolling outwards and your bottom in the hollow of your feet. Place the hands on the knees, soften the gaze and breath gently through the nose. Vajrasana is useful to stretch outContinue reading “Let’s Explore… VAJRASANA”
Keep Your Cool
When the weather stays hot it can give rise to hot tempers and irrational behavior. (Are you finding this in your family too???) One of the reasons is lack of sleep, when it’s hot we can find that our beddingContinue reading “Keep Your Cool”
I’ve heard that opening the hips can help my backache – how is this so?
In the Yogafit classes this term we have been developing a pose called Anjaneyasana – a deep lunge which sinks the hips down and stretches the groin. Ooh-er Mrs! This is extremely beneficial for us all to have a goContinue reading “I’ve heard that opening the hips can help my backache – how is thisContinue reading “I’ve heard that opening the hips can help my backache – how is this so?”
Learn to Relax
If you are feeling more anxious as a result of the pandemic why not try this excellent book. It is very readable – interspersed with exercises to help reduce stress, live in the moment and relax. As you go further intoContinue reading “Learn to Relax”
Do Yoga Q&A #2
Got a question about yoga? Want to know where to put your arm in Trikonasana? How does Downward Dog help your shoulders? Why do we chant OM? Send me an email and I’ll do my best to explain it forContinue reading “Do Yoga Q&A #2”
Why do we chant OM?
I like to chant OM 3 times at the beginning and end of all my classes. I’m sure over the course of my teaching this might have put a few people off – it is a bit weird to theContinue reading “Why do we chant OM?”
CHANGE OF SEASON
March 21st is this year’s Equinox – where daylight hours are equal to night time. This is the time of year when yogis do more ‘cleansing’ practices – to shake of that stodgy feeling of heaviness. You might like toContinue reading “CHANGE OF SEASON”
Yoga – what do you see in your reflection?
You may come to yoga classes to build fitness, strength and flexibility; which of course you will over time; however, through these practices, right from the start, we are engaging in the act of Swadhyaya or self-reflection. We flow throughContinue reading “Yoga – what do you see in your reflection?”
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