Yoga and Sleep: How to Rest Better and Wake Refreshed There’s nothing worse than lying awake at night, staring at the ceiling, while your mind won’t switch off. Or finally drifting off, only to wake up at 3am with a racing heart and a restless body. Poor sleep doesn’t just make us tired — [...]
Yoga and Mental Health: Calming the Mind, Soothing the Nervous System Life can feel overwhelming at times. Between work, family, the endless notifications, and the sheer speed of change, it’s no wonder so many of us struggle with anxiety, stress, and low moods. And while we all know the things we “should” do to [...]
Calm Mind - 5 Day Meditation Challenge with Monica Rottmann FREE and ONLINE Monday 10 January - Friday 14 January 6.30am - 7am every morning on zoom This is a live event to teach you to meditate, practice in a group and build a habit with support and accountability. BONUS - if you attend [...]
If we treat exercise as a chore, it will always end up at the bottom of our 'to do' list beneath the pile of ironing. Life is hard enough already. Between trying to eat our vegetables, drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, taking our vitamins, paying the bills, there's not much time for pleasure and [...]
Anxiety is so much more than feeling worried. Some people experience physical sensations; for others, anxiety affects their emotions more than their body. How anxiety shows up in the body: racing heart racing mind difficulty breathing headaches muscle tension insomnia knots/butterflies in the stomach sweating shaking lump in throat/difficulty swallowing irritability impatience/easily frustrated nervousness quick [...]
Vinyasa is a flowing style of yoga that connects movement to the breath. The Sanskrit meaning of the word Vinyasa means "to place in a special way". Vinyasa Yoga is all about placing our attention on the breath and in the present moment. When our mind is truly present, we enter the flow state. The [...]
Starting yoga for the first time can be scary because there are so many unknowns: what will the yoga studio be like? where will I park? what do I wear? will I be the odd one out? These thoughts are all really normal. And before I answer these questions, I think there is a bigger [...]
2020 was the year of anxiety for many of us. Anxiety can show up in different ways for different people which means that sometimes we don't realise we're experiencing it. Here's a quick list: Physical Symptoms Emotional Symptoms Mental Symptoms Muscle tension Digestive problems Nausea/ butterflies/stomach in knots High blood pressure, fast pulse Insomnia [...]
This is a 46-minute beginner-friendly Yin Yoga class with Elsie and me. You will need a cushion, blanket or towel. Want to support the studio in tough times? LEAVE A TIP
Walking into a yoga studio for the first time can be intimidating, so here are our tips to make it a little easier: 1.Arrive early so that you have time to get a sense of the room, where to place your yoga mat and take time to settle before class starts. Most people arrive 10-15 [...]