One of my core beliefs is that our yoga practice should be real. It should serve us, support us, and help us move through life with more ease. It should give us more moments to feel good in our bodies …
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YogaYoga Is Not The Poses
There are so many beautiful yoga pictures out there. Usually they show bodies organised in incredible ways and we can only marvel at the strength, flexibility and control they possess. It can be inspiring if you are a yoga geek. …
YogaThe Wisdom of Resistance: Why the Poses We Avoid are the Ones We Need Most
Last night in my yoga class, a participant shared that a specific pose felt uncomfortable. And this is not unusual, we all have those poses we hope the teacher will skip. They may be it’s a long hold. Maybe it’s …
Benefits Body Movement YogaIs Your Sitting Habit Impacting Your Brain?
I have written many times about how difficult our constant sitting is for our bodies. Basically, if you are sitting for a long time, you need to be as fit as an athlete. And then what about our brain? Is …
YogaWhen It Comes To Yoga, Commitment Is Key
When it comes to yoga – commitment is key. Like, when you go to the doctor’s and they give you a course of treatment, you won’t get the effects if you just take the medication from time to time. If …
Embodiment Somatic movement YogaWhat is somatic movement? Moving with Awareness, Ease, and Choice
So when I say we do some somatic movement in my yoga classes, what exactly do I mean? What is somatic movement? This is a movement that looks for Internal focus over external form. The movements are not aiming for …
Yoga Yoga for functional ageing Yoga in StreathamWinter Wellness Yoga: Nourish & Restore
In January and February the focus of our yoga classes in Streatham will be Winter Wellness: Nourish and Restore. In winter, reduced daylight and lower temperatures often lead to less activity, which can contribute to increased stiffness, slower circulation, lower …
YogaWhat kind of yoga do you teach?
“What kind of yoga do you teach?” This is usually the first question I get when I tell someone I’m a yoga teacher. And every time I struggle to give a straightforward answer. The reason for that is that I …
YogaDancing with Gravity: Finding Ease in Being Upright
All day long, we are dancing with gravity. Every time we stand, walk, or sit upright, a network of postural muscles works in the background. These are the antigravity muscles — the ones that keep us lifted and moving on …
Life YogaBeing at Peace is a Superpower
It’s hard to ignore how heavy the world can feel these days. Every time we scroll through the news, there’s crisis, tragedy and uncertainty. Wars, division, climate disasters, economic worries — the noise can be overwhelming. It’s easy to feel …