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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
How playful walks with your baby can help postnatal posture
Recently a mum in one of my parent and baby yoga classes commented that she found the walks the most difficult to master. I teach a few different walks in classes. Some are simple, using movement to gently rock and soothe baby or travelling around whilst singing. Others are less simple, and it can be […]