Spring Newsletter 202
Did anyone else feel a little shocked as they turned their calendars to May this weekend? I know the time has been ticking away, but this whole year feels like it’s been a bit of a blur. Looking back, January feels like a long time ago, and yet I have no idea what I have […]
5 Ways to Involve your Children in your Yoga Practice
1. Practice in front of them It is not always ideal to practice yoga around your children, it certainly can take away some of those calm and quiet vibes! But letting your child see you practice yoga is the first way to spark their interest. They can see what you are doing, and you can […]
Winter 2020 Newsletter
So here we are approaching the end of 2020, and I think it is safe to say that this year has not gone to plan for most of us. I think you all deserve a huge pat on the back for getting through the past 9 months, and extra gold stars for all that has […]
What to expect when you come to Yoga Babies
I am so excited to be able to restart my parent and baby classes in person. I know that this change brings it’s own challenges, fears and anxieties. Please rest assured that I am doing everything I can to try and ensure that you feel safe and comfortable when attending classes. The information below gives […]
Non Attachment
This week I’ve been playing with the idea of non attachment in my classes. The idea of non attachment appears in texts that are central to the spirital teachings of yoga. In Pantajali’s Yoga Sutras, we are given 5 Yamas, these provide guidance on how to live our lives. The last of these Yamas is […]
August 2020 – A Quiet(er) House and a To Do List
This morning I sat down at my laptop with the possibility of hours of uninterrupted work ahead of me for the first time in 5 months. I wonder how many other parents across Scotland had a similar moment today. Coming home from the school run to a quiet(er) house (although not for us as we […]
May 2020 Update
Dear all, Here we are. Lockdown continues and we are all unsure of what happens next or where we are going from here. The best way to describe my emotions recently has been a rollercoaster ride. There have been good days and bad days, easier days and harder days, days when I’m full of energy […]
Spring 2020 – Embracing the New Normal
I have to admit, this is not how I imagined ending the term. Spring is in the air, and I should have been looking forward to a relaxing few days in Aviemore with my girls, followed by spending time with family, theatre trips, yoga workshops and days out in the sunshine. I had a moment […]
Time to Slow Down
December is here and Winter is on its way! I’ve almost finished teaching for the year, just a few days left to go. A few weeks back I taught a workshop with the theme of Slowing Down. I am always told to slow down, and have always struggled with the idea. When I stop, I […]
6 Reasons to try Yoga Babies
Help baby’s physical, mental and emotional development The moves and sequences used with the babies in yoga classes are specifically designed to help baby’s development. The stretches can help babies to build strength and flexibility. Working both sides of the body stimulates the nervous system and can help develop connections in the brain. Songs and […]