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Is it time to find yourself a yoga buddy?

I know, it sounds a bit American, but it’s so true – a yoga or fitness buddy is a valuable resource to keep you motivated and save you money. We’ve all experienced the initial enthusiasm of a new sport orContinue reading “Is it time to find yourself a yoga buddy?”

Is Your Posture Getting On Your Nerves?

Did your know that your posture effects the alignment of the spine and this can have a knock-on effect on the nervous system? As the nerves travel through the spine – down the central cavity and in between the vertebrae –Continue reading “Is Your Posture Getting On Your Nerves?”

Shakti Bandha Asanas

In the Stretch and Relax classes we are having a go at the Shakti Bandha Asana (energy block postures). These are exercises that help to improve the flow of energy within the body. They are useful for breaking down neuro-muscularContinue reading “Shakti Bandha Asanas”

Friendship Mudra

This mudra is from the card set by Gertrud Hirschi – a wonderful gift for a loved one (or even yourself). Mudras redirect the energy lines which flow around, through and outwards from our body. By placing the fingers (andContinue reading “Friendship Mudra”

Yoga Hangover Rescue

We all overindulge from time to time – at Christmas especially we tend to get into the ‘swing’ of things and let our hair down. Also, at this time we can be enticed to try something other than our usualContinue reading “Yoga Hangover Rescue”

Yoga For Tired Eyes

Have you been burning the candle at both ends? Got a cold and can’t sleep because of a stuffed up nose? Been putting in long hours at work due to customer demands or co-workers off sick? Left untreated, tired eyesContinue reading “Yoga For Tired Eyes”

When the going gets tough, the tough team up…

Without a doubt the easiest part of keeping fit is the decision to do it. Beyond that some begin enthusiastically, some mean to but never get round to it and others find a friend to help motivate them. Teamwork strengthensContinue reading “When the going gets tough, the tough team up…”

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”

Growing Younger with Yoga

This book by Louise Wiggins is a very accessible book for anyone to pick up and use – in fact it would make a great gift for someone who was thinking about yoga but wasn’t convinced that the practice wasContinue reading “Growing Younger with Yoga”