Modern life is frantic. And even though we know we should learn to calm down and relax we either struggle to find the time or alternately find that once we are in a place of being rather than doing the mind is frantically busy reminding us of everything that has to be done and interrupting […]
I have recently introduced a new style of class in Henfield: Restorative Yoga. This was in response to requests to keep the Monday gentle yoga at the very gentle end of the spectrum. Restorative yoga differs from the more standard Hatha yoga that I teach in a number of ways: Postures are generally supine – […]
One of my regulars is hosting a lovely lady from Ukraine and she has been coming to my Henfield yoga classes. It got me thinking that there are probably other Ukrainian guests in the area that might enjoy a class but likely have limited funds to pay for them. Yoga is hugely beneficial not just […]
Explore yoga’s Fountain of Youth Regulars to my classes will know that no two lessons are the same and this week (17th and 17th Feb) are no different. We are going to work through a practice called the 5 Tibetan Yoga Rites. Also known as The Fountain of Youth, these moves have been practiced for […]
Yoga is not just for thin and bendy people, or as an easy alternative to ‘proper’ sports. Sure you can find gentle classes that can be done without much physical effort, but you can also develop a yoga practice that builds muscular strength, endurance and considerable cardiovascular capability. Yoga is the perfect complementary activity for […]
Yoga can benefit any athlete (as well as the couch potatoes amongst us). It reduces the risk of injuries as well as the aches and pains associated with endurance training. Yoga can increase strength and muscle efficiency, particularly useful to correct muscular imbalances and reduce strain on joints, ligaments and tendons. Yoga will help increase […]
A good massage is the perfect compliment to your yoga practice and like yoga, massage releases mood and health enhancing chemicals. Benefits of massage The movements of deep tissue massage will stimulate the flow of fresh blood, help deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body’s cells and eliminate metabolic waste. And just like your yoga […]
I use an app called Booking Hawk to manage my class bookings. This means that I never see your credit card info and it is all inputted to a fully secure system used by thousands of other yoga teachers. When you go to my website and click to book a class it will take you […]
There are 57 muscles in our face, head and neck that need to be exercised just like the muscles in our bodies. As they become stronger through exercise, they can lift and firm – reducing lines and wrinkles. Of course to get the best results we need to ensure we drink lots of water, eat […]
Back pain is an common ailment in our increasingly sedentary lives. We drive rather than walk, we sit rather than stand and during these times of covid we spend even more time hunched over screens, often at a desk that has not been set up with back health in mind. As someone who has suffered […]