Tag Archives: yoga for well-being

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”

Growing Older and Growing Wiser

Ageing as a practice of self-respect Ageing is often presented as something to resist. Yet many people find that as the years pass, they become more patient, more discerning and more compassionate. This is growing older and growing wiser. InContinue reading “Growing Older and Growing Wiser”

Nurturing Eye Health with Head, Neck & Face Yoga

When the days are shorter and darker, many of us notice our eyes feeling more tired. We often see more puffiness, bags and ‘hoods’ around the eyes. The grey light causes our eyes to strain, which increases tension to buildContinue reading “Nurturing Eye Health with Head, Neck & Face Yoga”

Midweek Meditations: Finding Our Inner Light

As winter deepens and the world grows quieter, many of us feel a yearning for inner warmth and connection. Next terms midweek meditations are created especially for this season. They offer a gentle space to pause, turn inward and reconnect.Continue reading “Midweek Meditations: Finding Our Inner Light”

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”

Breathe Easier, Feel Calmer – A 6-Minute Yoga Practice for January

Here’s a short video practice to help you breathe easier – feel calmer. I offer online meditation classes each Wednesday lunchtime which include a breathing practice like this one. This leads us into a short, guided meditation. The whole sessionContinue reading “Breathe Easier, Feel Calmer – A 6-Minute Yoga Practice for January”

Three Deep Relaxation Postures for Deep Rest and Renewal

In the darker months — and especially during the busy festive season — our nervous system is often overstimulated. With these three deep relaxation postures we can help to restore balance. Short days, full diaries, rich food, and disrupted routinesContinue reading “Three Deep Relaxation Postures for Deep Rest and Renewal”

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”