Stillness: The Invitation of Winter
Winter calls us to pause, to come inside, to cultivate warmth, and to rest. It’s a call to balance the ‘doing’ with ‘resting’ and the ‘hurrying’ with ‘slowing down’. But it can be scary to pause our hurrying and step out of the busyness of everyday life. When we slow down and are quiet, we see what we have been avoiding and it makes us uncomfortable – our worries, fears, tiredness, disappointment, longings, and anger. Yet there is a gentle, skillful way to press the pause button. Winter is a perfect time for such a pause. Winter calls us...
Read MoreAutumn Changes
Autumn is the season that teaches us the beauty in change It’s not always easy to go with the flow but Mother Earth teaches us to let go and accept change as we move through the seasons. Change is the only constant in life! I’ve learnt to enjoy the peaceful, quiet times, accept that chaos is also the nature of things, and that yoga help us to navigate life with a smile and calm acceptance. We all need a path we can trust. Mine is to follow my heart. My head just confuses matters! What’s your favourite season? Ancient medical wisdom helps us navigate the seasons of the year...
Read MoreWhat is yoga?
Yoga is the perfect antidote for the modern world Yoga combines mind , energy and body. There is a magical quality that makes yoga different from Western ‘workouts’; yoga gives you true fitness and brings inner-strength, clarity and calm. Yoga is for everyone: men, women, kids, teens, through to seniors, mothers-to-be and new mums. Taking your first step onto the yoga mat is an exciting new beginning. Whichever style or class you go with, we believe that the only way to start yoga is with the highest standard of teacher in the best environment. Building a solid foundation is the most...
Read MoreBelly laugh yoga class
The pregnancy yoga classes should really be called ‘pregnancy and birth and having a laugh’ classes. We start every session with a chance to share news and stories and discuss any problems or issues. Someone might have back ache having spent too long on their feet at work the day before or be feeling anxious about an aspect of the labour. My prepared class plan is usually out the window by the end of our chat and I mentally redesign the class to address the issues that have come up. A moment or two to pause and bring ourselves into the present, letting go of the past and thoughts of the...
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