I’ve been teaching Side Plank Pose recently as it’s a good basic pose for all levels. It can be modified in multiple ways to accommodate injuries and body shapes. It also offers opportunities for advanced variations and experimentation with confidence - you are already pretty much horizontal to the ground so if you do wobble … Continue reading Taking a sideways look at life in Side Plank Pose
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Every January feels like Groundhog Day. There is an atmosphere of excited but nervous anticipation in every crowded fitness class. Impatient queues build for gym equipment. Parks and pavements are pounded under the soles of fresh trainers. Shiny new water bottles are everywhere - maybe Santa had a surplus of them! By March the vibe … Continue reading The habit of building new habits!
Don't worry - I can't either! The images of yoga we are presented with in the media and online would lead most of us to believe that you have to be hypermobile (sometimes called double-jointed) or even a contortionist to practice yoga today. This depiction of "perfect" yoga bodies doing "perfect" yoga poses has had … Continue reading Can’t do yoga because you can’t bend like a pretzel?
Passport - check. Clothing for day, evening and poolside - check. Suncream - check. Home comforts (if you're British this possibly includes teabags, Marmite and HP Sauce!) - check. Yoga gear - er, no... and the feelings of guilt kick in! Whether you simply attend a weekly yoga class or have a full-on daily habit … Continue reading Holiday Yoga
I’ve been teaching Eka Pada Koundinyasana I (One-Legged Pose dedicated to the Sage Koundinya I) recently and during classes we have enjoyed experimenting with this challenging pose with a playful intention! Whatever version of the pose a student has within their practice, it creates a great sense of achievement. I particularly like this pose as … Continue reading Exploring EPK 1
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