Ever tried to force yourself into a pose that just wasn’t designed for your body? I think we’ve all been there! Lotus Pose (Padmasana) is one such pose that many of us want to do. We may well never achieve it though - and that’s ok. Imagine doing some quick online searches for meditation and … Continue reading Lotus Pose – for the wise or not?
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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
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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