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Last week I switched the TV on and the dog agility from Crufts was showing. I watched the rescue dogs flying round with precision, speed and waggy tails and this got me thinking about the word agility. Maybe not a word you associate with Hatha yoga. But when you think about it, in everyday life agility is often demanded of the body and the mind. Spiritual agility is achieved when we are able to maintain inner peace, and adapt to life’s challenges. Beyond its reputation fo

On Monday I was super fortunate to be able to share some yoga with the children of Saxon Pre-school. This was wonderful for me as 26 years ago I worked at the playgroup (as it was then) when my children were small. For me it was a really joyful experience in a completely different way to my adult Hatha classes on a Monday evening and Wednesday morning. The children moved their bodies without any expectation and with a freedom and trusting that the shape would form. There’s

Our physical balance naturally declines as we age, typically around the age of 50 when muscle mass, bone density and flexibility naturally decrease. Blood pressure regulation is less efficient, our sensory reactors become slower. A physical yoga practise strengthens and stabilises muscles. Yoga helps develop a strong core making us steadier and more balanced. But of course life requires more than just physical balance. Having a balanced life can mean different things to di

Inversions within asana revitalise the whole system.  They literally turn your world upside down!  Reversing the effects of gravity and flooding the brain with nourishment.  Inversions are cleansing and nourishing at the deepest level.     Physically:   Spinal decompression – reversing the downward pressure of gravity temporarily on the spine, helping it to decompress, reduce back pain and rehydrate the spinal discs.   Aid Digestion – helps to stimulate the movement of the di

I have been busy lesson planning for future classes. I usually ponder on a theme it could be a muscle group, a system in the body, or a wonder of the natural world, perhaps something will come to me in passing or in conversation with my good friend (you know who you are), whilst we are walking around the river together.     I tend to jot my ideas down in my notebook (I’m old school and love a notebook) along with any poems or phrases I come across that resonate.  I enjoy this

It’s that time of year, a time for letting go of the old and letting in the new.  A time for “New Year’s Resolutions”, but do we really need the added pressure of more failures if we don’t follow through?  Lose weight, move more, save money, no junk food, the list goes on.  This year instead of setting yourself up to feel failures or disappointing yourself with unrealistic expectations, why not consider the yogic way and set a Sankalpa?   A Sankalpa is a Sanskrit term meaning

On Sunday 21 December we reach that deep tipping point of the year, the place where the nights have stretched as far as they can, and then the light begins, very slowly, to grow again. The days will still feel short for a while, but something subtle shifts. The wheel turns, even if we cannot quite feel it yet.  To celebrate the winter solstice, perhaps light candles or lanterns to focus our welcome to the return of the sun - an increased light in the darkness after the winter

A few people have asked me how I came up with my name for my yoga, so here goes.  In 2021, I decided I would delve deeper into yoga, not just the postures in an hour class, but explore the rich philosophy and history that a practice of 5,000 years (estimated) had to teach me.  I signed up with the Inner Healing School of Yoga, with the lovely David Cosserat, who has a wealth of knowledge and yoga experience, for a one-year yoga foundation course, which started early the follo

Children are natural Yogis! There are numerous benefits to children being introduced to yoga practice from an early age. Not only does it give them an abundance of physical health advantages but forge healthy lifestyle habits that can give a firm foundation to a balanced future, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Yoga improves and develops children’s motor skills along with flexibility, balance and good posture. The breathing exercises teach children to breathe properly

Runners typically experience tightening and shortening of muscles, muscle imbalances from a lot of pounding. Muscle rigidity occurs from training in a repetitive manner, the muscles repeating the same movements over and over again, tightening and making them hard and inflexible. Muscles are the body’s natural shock absorbers; they should be supple, malleable, soft and pliable. Yoga has the unique ability to bring the focus inwards, enabling you to bring your attention to the

Finding peace and balance in daily life can feel like a challenge. Stress, busy schedules, and constant distractions often leave us feeling overwhelmed. Yoga offers a practical way to reconnect with your body and mind, helping you find calm and clarity. Booking yoga classes is a simple step toward improving your well-being and discovering your own sense of zen. Why Yoga Matters for Your Well-Being Yoga is more than just stretching or exercise. It combines physical postures, b