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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Newsletter – Party Planning and Simple Pleasures
I can’t quite believe that it is almost June, Summer seems to have snuck up on me this year and I’m not entirely sure what happened to the Spring.I love the summer, I love the long days and lighter evenings, playing outside, the occasional day when I don’t need to wear a jumper, going barefoot, […]
When you decide to come along to a mother and baby yoga class…
DO… Come to class whenever you can (even if you are running late and still in your jammies)Have funShare your experiences with other parentsFollow your baby’s cues and take their leadListen to your body and do what feels right for you at that timeTake time to relax, as much as possibleLeave your phone to the […]
Spring – Time to readress the balance
This week saw the Spring equinox, when day and night, light and dark are perfectly balanced. It is a time to think about balance, and about awakening as we notice the earth bursting into life around us. I’ve been thinking a lot about balance recently. It started when I began wobbling all over the place […]
February 2019 Newsletter
I’m sitting here with the sun streaming through the window. Have you noticed how the sun is rising just that little earlier in the mornings now? And setting just a little later? I’ve been making the most of the stunning weather this past week and walking (for as long as I can before my toes […]
5 Reasons You Should Try Family Yoga
I love family yoga. Life is busy, life is hectic, life with children is even busier. Family yoga gives us a chance to spend some quality time together. It’s difficult to get time away from work, chores, activities, homework, and all the other day to day stuff that gets in the way. Family yoga gives […]