thehappygenieyoga

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 for improving...

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 a confidence in...

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 different people. ...