Yoga is magic. There is an alchemy about it that makes things better, with the potential to bring about calm but also to fire up positive energy – it holds, soothes and restores me when life is challenging. Yoga teaches me resilience, helps me to maintain a reasonably even keel and this is an ongoing …
Enjoy this invigorating and strengthening side stretch for the legs, waist and back body ~ especially wonderful if you get the chance to take your practice out into the summer sunshine! 1. Step the feet out wide, and turn the right toes out to the right. 2. Bringing the hands to the hips, bend …
Posture of the Month – July – Extended Side Angle – Parsvakonasana Read More »
The simplest stretches we use in our warm ups are not to be underestimated – this one serves as great preparation for more challenging postures, strengthening and stretching the spine and the muscles of the back. It also stretches and tones the hamstrings and inner thighs, opens the hips, the torso and ribcage, …
Posture of the month – June – Wide leg Seated Side Stretch ~ Parsva Upavista Konasana Read More »
This back-bend gives a wonderfully energizing stretch to the whole of the body; it stimulates the digestive system as well as promoting strength and flexibility in the spine. Lying on the front of the body, bend both knees, taking the heels towards the buttocks, keeping the feet hip-width apart. Reach back with the hands to …
Spring is here – and there is something celebratory about Warrior 1, strengthening our connection with the earth as well as lifting our hearts towards the heavens as we reach up. Let’s welcome the arrival of Spring sunshine with an energising practise this month! From Mountain Pose, inhale and take a big step forward with …
Posture of the Month – March – Warrior 1 – Virabhadrasana 1 Read More »
We’ve seen a stormy start to the month, and as we come onto our yoga mats it’s great to keep moving, gently warming the body and easing tension that may have built up after fending off the wet, windy weather. In so doing, we are able to focus on what lights us up, even though …
Posture of the Month – February – Cat – Viralasana Read More »
Celebrate the season with this beautiful, rejuvenating posture which stretches and opens the chest and shoulders while strengthening the legs. Representing the deity Shiva, associated with transformation, this posture provides us with inspiration as we embark on a New Year! From Mountain Pose, inhale and shift the weight onto the left foot; lift the right, …
Posture of the Month – January – Cosmic Dancer/Lord of the Dance – Natarajasana Read More »
The beautiful frosty sunshine looks magical this morning as we celebrate the winter and look forward to coming together with friends and family. Warrior 3 brings a strong and joyful connection with the earth, as we lift and stretch the whole length of the body out ~ a strengthening and celebratory posture to round off …
Posture of the Month – December – Warrior III – Virabhadrasana III Read More »
Shorter days and cooler weather can leave us feeling in need of a boost at this time of year, and backbends and chest-openers fit the bill, stimulating lung energy and lifting our spirits, as we stretch and breathe. We can build our own backbending sequences, perhaps beginning with Sphinx (pictured), extending into Cobra and Upward …
Posture of the month – November – Sphinx – Salamba Bhujangasana Read More »
October is the perfect time to look at bringing some balance into our lives as we observe the transition from Summer to Autumn, re-establishing a connection with the earth, and enjoying the harvest season in all its glorious golden, orange and red hues. Feel wonderfully grounded in Tree Pose, building strength, focus and balance while …
Posture of the month – October – Tree – Vrksasana Read More »
September heralds the start of a new season – while we have been enjoying the late summer sunshine, it’s also time to return to and perhaps review routines after holidays and adventures – time to re-connect with our roots and feel grounded as we launch into a new phase of the year. Balasana is restorative …
Posture of the Month – September – Child – Balasana Read More »
Many of us feel more energised in the summer months – it feels great to take our practice outside, enjoying the fresh air, bright colours and delicious fruits in season, perhaps spending time by the sea.. Navasana is a strengthening, toning posture, which perhaps provides a bit of a challenge for us to rise to, …
