I just got back from a short holiday at the beach. It was the first time in a long time that I could unplug. And other than checking emails every other day, I was completely offline. The weather wasn't great, but I packed a couple of jigsaw puzzles that kept us entertained for days. [...]
If you’ve ever felt ANXIOUS in a yoga class, polyvagal theory has a great explanation. Think of the nervous system like rungs on a ladder. We start on the ground, and when we experience stress, we climb up a rung on the ladder, entering the fight-or-flight response. If the stress persists, we can’t escape, [...]
Studies* show that we're more likely to feel depressed if we don't move our bodies regularly. I remember when I had knee surgery and was on crutches for three months. All of a sudden, I had gone from someone very active to being sedentary. I already knew from experience that I feel better when [...]
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 [...]
In this 60 min Yoga class, Monica shows you simple, but effective, techniques and poses to downregulate your nervous system and reduce stress and anxiety. You can support our studio by leaving a tip. LEAVE A TIP If you want to learn more about managing your stress and anxiety, check out [...]
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
A gentle yoga practice to wind down after a stressful day (23min). You will need a bolster/cushion/rolled-up towel. Ideally, do this near a wall or chair/lounge so you can put your legs up. Enjoy, Monica x If you need help winding down, we have 8pm yoga classes to help you relax after [...]
Could there be such a thing as a super yoga pose? A pose with amazing healing and therapeutic properties? You bet. It's called Viparita Karani and it's a simple as raising your legs up the wall. What are the benefits of Legs up the Wall? In Sanskrit, Viparita means inverted and Karani means action. [...]
The thing I love about teaching yoga is seeing the transformations in people. Practice diligently for 12 months and it will change your life. But the question I get asked the most is "How exactly does it work"? What makes yoga so life changing compared to Pilates or the gym? Firstly, the yoga poses are [...]
Wrist pain sux. It can really ruin your yoga practice. But pain is a sign that something's not right so it's a good opportunity to check your alignment in poses that bear weight in the wrist: Down Dog, Plank and arm balances. Often wrist pain in due to poor shoulder alignment - the shoulders aren't [...]