Ujjayi breathing Also known as: heating or victorious Breath. It maybe said to bring victory over the self, the ego!! Benefits: Concentrates, lengthens, relaxes and directs the breath, focuses and supports the mind and allows the physical body to relax into asana practice. The breath links the mind and the body and takes the benefits of […]
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Find your balance with yoga. Flow through your life with softness and strength.
What do you feel when you practice yoga? Is it hard work? Is it an indulgent time to turn inward? Is it a mixture of the two? Asana, the physical postures in our yoga practice are not talked about much in the Yoga Sutra. The ‘bible’ of yoga. In these, Patanjali talks, in 2.46, about […]
being present with yoga
One thing I have noticed more and more is how many people are not truly present when you are with them. Yes we all have daydreaming moments or get distracted, we all get tired and bored. But are we truly present for the times and people we should be there for. I am lucky enough […]
How yoga helps happiness
Happiness is one of my life goals… it helps to enhance the quality of your life and the length of your life. A double win!! There are a few things that we all need to be aware of in our search for happiness Fun makes life better! Experiences makes us happier than things…although things that […]
Another chapter for Yoga in Cheshires adventures in wonderland!
Isn’t it good to be feeling the warmth of the sun against your skin? I don’t know about you but everything seems brighter and more positive when the sun is shining. This has been a real year of reflection for me, reflecting upon what I want and what makes me smile. I love this adventure […]
9 ways to improve work life balance with yoga
So this year I am planning lots more me time. Quality time. A better work life balance. A better balance in many areas of my life! Here’s some ideas for you to do the same. Spring equinox is a great time to reflect on balance as we move into a warmer season we can reflect […]
quality not quantity yoga classes
It is a common problem these days…even amongst those that should know better…work life balance!! Although my work is incredibly meaningful and personally fulfilling it is also demanding of me in terms of time, travel, study, research and emotional energy. Many people in the caring professions…from doctors to teachers….can suffer professional burnout. This is a […]
7 ways to open your heart with yoga
At the beginning of this year I was still very much focusing on healing. Both from spinal surgery and also from cumulative stresses from the last year. I felt that I had lost my bounce, my enthusiasm for life and that smiles did not come as readily to my lips or my heart. So I […]
10 ways Yoga in Cheshire suggests life could be less stressful
We all have times in our lives where the stresses seem to pile up too high to see over! There may be one big stress or many small stresses but they all affect us. I look back to a time before I practiced yoga regularly and I often wonder how I coped…and I honestly think […]
9 ways to be kind & why it is important
Most of all though…be kind to yourself. Stop with the over thinking, the drama, the negative influences around you. Start with the looking after yourself by finding time to meditate, do yoga, eat well and rest when needed. Did you know being kind can increase your happiness, lower stress, lower blood pressure & inspire more kindness.