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The Best Music for Savasana
I am never without music. The same goes for my yoga practice and my yoga classes. When you have finished your practice you feel open and therefore music is particularly powerful. It has the ability to make us connect more deeply with ourselves, if chosen wisely! Below are my favourite songs for chilling out in…
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Restorative Yoga Class Plan – Reset your mind and body
One of the building blocks to a successful restorative class is having a great plan. Below is one of my favourites. You will also need to check you have set up all the props necessary for a restorative class. Additionally, you can add to the mood with music, low lighting such as candles, scents and…
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Pose Focus – Mermaid Pose
The History Mermaids have been traced back as appearing as far back as Ancient Babylon as symbols of good luck, and sources of renewal and cleansing. Just as mermaids are beautiful mythic creatures who turned out to be something less magical – often seals on rocks mistaken for fish-tailed women by home-sick sailors – Mermaid…
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Pose Focus – Goddess Pose
The History According to yogic tradition, this pose is said to have come from the Hindu Goddess Kali (a benevolent, destructive and extremly powerful Goddess), who is depicted in battle in a squatting position. This posture can also be called Victory Squat for this reason. It may also be called Sumo Pose (as it looks…
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Why is restorative yoga so powerful?
Restorative yoga has many benefits: How does it work? Our parasympathetic nervous system (a network of nerves which allows relaxation after period of stress) is activated with the practice of restorative yoga. This occurs as the body is able to deeply relax with the props allowing the body to feel weightless in the postures. As…
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Why we should all be doing breathwork – the science!
What is breathwork? Breathwork is any breathing technique that changes your breathing pattern. Why should we be all be doing breathwork? In short, breathwork improves our mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. In a bit more scientific detail … Breathwork prevents dysevolution and can help to reverse the effects of aging. Breathwork has been proven to…
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Yogic breathing – reduce stress and rejuvenate your mind
How to breathe your way to clear thoughts, and emotional and physical balance.
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