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How to Create a Home Yoga Space

How to Create a Home Yoga Space

The beauty of yoga is that it can be practised anywhere. During the current climate, the fact we need nothing more than a mat space to maintain a...

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why do we say namaste in yoga

Namaste. What are you talking about?

Namaste. What are you talking about?

Ah, the first blog post! I thought it an appropriate place to start with the end, if you can see where I'm going here! By that, I mean with the...

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“Yoga takes you into the present moment, the only place where life exists” ~ Patanjali

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I finished my practice today with some love from t

I finished my practice today with some love from this little saving grace. Two things I'm so grateful to have in my life, two things that keep me feeling like I have a handle on life when it all starts to feel a little overwhelming. My practice and my pooch

Pause and re-set as often as you need to. And reach out. Don't be afraid to say if life is feeling too big. There is no shame in talking about mental health

According to research from @mindcharity involving over 16,000 people, more than half of adults (60%) and over two thirds of young people (68%) have reported their mental health deteriorating during lockdown. Both men and women have developed new mental health problems as a result of the pandemic and, for some, existing mental health problems have got worse.

Today is World Mental Health day. Check in with those around you. Don't take 'I'm fine' as an answer. Ask twice. You might be the one that changes their day, that makes that all important difference

And if you are struggling, please reach out. Don't suffer in silence. Do one thing for you today. Maybe getting on your mat and just breathing - slowly and deeply, or maybe getting outside and taking a walk in nature... Or maybe it's taking that first step and asking for support. Don't be afraid. More people than you can ever imagine can relate to how you're feeling

We need to talk about it more, not just on World Mental Health Day, but today and every day

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I was lucky to spend the full weekend in one of my

I was lucky to spend the full weekend in one of my most favourite places. A last minute decision to head away for the weekend. Let's be honest, we can't plan much right now can we, and sometimes just going with the flow leads to the best memories being made. Well, I can say, hand on heart, my cup is still filled right to the top from two nights in beautiful North Norfolk including a trip to Horsey Beach to see the seals just hanging out and doing their thing

A couple of years after my brother passed away when I was a child, my parents and I moved to Norfolk and spent three years there. They were happy years for me and I remember not wanting to leave. It holds a special place in my heart

Whenever the internal skies feel a little heavy, a little grey, a visit here lifts and shifts everything in an instant. My shoulders drop, my chest relaxes, my heart feels full of love in a moment for everything again

One day, I'll return my life to this special place. It's not quite the right time yet, but every time I visit I can feel it calling me back

Nature holds so much power. A power to help us to relax, to feel revived, restored and reconnected. I think it's only in the last five years I've really appreciated that. Do more of what makes you feel good. Listen to that. Follow it and fill your heart with love ♥️

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Wrapping Monday in a big, warm, comforting self-ca

Wrapping Monday in a big, warm, comforting self-care hug. Mondays are for gentle yoga, for easing ourselves out of the weekend and back into the week ahead. Mondays are for listening to what's happening within, for moving with ease, for taking time to really connect with our breath. Mondays call for a nurturing slow gentle flow. Mondays...how I love you ❤️

60 minutes of Gentle Flow yoga in the comfort of your own home is back! Every Monday morning, 9.30am via Zoom. Get in touch to join. I'd love to share Monday mornings with you 💜

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I've received confirmation today from my professio

I've received confirmation today from my professional body, Yoga Alliance Professionals, that yoga classes continue to be exempt from the rule of 6 following Boris Johnson's further update yesterday. I'm so pleased to still be able to bring you a Friday morning yoga class 😊🙏.

*Now Fully Booked*
Bookings are now open for this Friday's class at 10am in Wysall Village Hall (25 Sept).

I would love to see you for an hour of loveliness, where we'll leave the chaos of the week behind...

* Booking and payment in advance is required to secure your place due to limited numbers. Please message me or comment below to reserve your place.

I'm unable to offer refunds if you book and consequently cannot attend.

* No hands on assistance will be offered

* Please bring your own mats, blankets, blocks, straps and water bottles

* Mats will be 2 metres apart in line with social distancing rules

* The room will be ventilated so you may want to bring/wear an extra layer. And socks and blanket for a cosy Savasana 😊

* You will be asked to hand sanitise on the way in and on the way out

* Please be mindful of the social distancing 2m rule as you enter and leave the building

* If you feel unwell on Friday please do not attend. Let's work together to keep each other safe.

Namaste 🙏💜

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The amazing @emotionallyhealthy_kids from Emotiona

The amazing @emotionallyhealthy_kids from Emotionally Healthy Kids has a new book being released this coming week. It's brilliant and packed with super useful and effective activities to help your child to feel calm and in control

Thank you to Becky for asking me to contribute a yoga exercise. Yoga can help everybody, young and old and it's always so worthwhile having a few tools in your toolbox

Head over and order a copy of Create Your Own Calm available to order now from all good bookshops (recommended for children aged 6+), published by Harper Collins

// What happens in Vagus, DOES NOT stay in Vagus /

// What happens in Vagus, DOES NOT stay in Vagus //

The Latin translation for 'Vagus' is wandering, and that's just what the Vagus nerve does. It's the longest of the cranial nerves and has branches all over! It has connections to the ear, the throat, the heart, the lungs and the digestive system.

It's the primary nerve of our parasympathetic nervous system and has a major role in keeping us healthy and calm.

An inflamed Vagus nerve can be connected to feelings of depression and anxiety. As confusing as it sounds, what we want to do is ramp up the activity of the Vagus nerve because it calms our system down. It slows the heart rate and the respiratory system, it decreases blood pressure and it stimulates digestion.

When we practice yoga and tune into our abdominal breathing we are stimulating the Vagus nerve. Breathing practices are magic for this nerve. They massage the nerve and help to keep it in tip-top condition.

You don't have to be on the mat to exercise your Vagus nerve...

* Find a comfortable place to sit
* Close your eyes
* Relax your jaw
* Breathe in and out through the nose
* Begin to lengthen your inhale to a long, slow, medium-sized breath
* Then take a long, slow exhale
* Repeat

Try it for five minutes. How do you feel?

Today sees me back in the pod at @hotpodyogaloughb

Today sees me back in the pod at @hotpodyogaloughborough on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12.30pm for a lunchtime Express Flow. 45 minutes of getting your body hot and sweaty and your mind all calm and chilled. Ahhhhh 😍. Bliss. Come and join me!

Smaller classes now in place due to Covid rules and regulations so booking required. Check out @hotpodyogaloughborough for details

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