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 […]
Autumn Meditation
The seasons are changing. It’s time to start slowing down and embracing the Autumn. Autumn is a time for balancing, a time to see everything as a part of the big picture. A time to celebrate and embrace opposites, darkness and light, activity and rest, young and old, masculine and feminine. The days are getting […]
Back to School Yoga
With yoga baby number 2 starting school this week I’ve been thinking about how to help her (and me!) with the transition. It can be super stressful dealing with such big changes, especially after a long lazy summer. These simple yoga practices can help everyone cope with the changes, and may help your transition go […]
Breathe baby, breathe
In my classes we start working with our breath at a very young age. With older babies and young toddlers this is very simple, we blow scarves and smell flowers. These activities are just about becoming aware of the breath. Props like scarves work well as they allow children to actually see their breath. As […]