Still loads of uncertainty, isn’t there? What does “lockdown” still mean? Who else is confused? There appears to be new rules but is it making us more divisive? When will we have our freedom back? When can we stop looking at every stranger (or friend, even) with suspicion when passing by on the street or […]
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As of Monday, 1 June 2020, the “lockdown” rules are that 6 people from different families are allowed to meet in an outside location, as long as they adhere to the distancing rules. Hurray! What does this mean for our classes? We can have up to 5 people attend an outside yoga class on our […]
As a small wellness business, it can feel like a huge struggle, especially when comparing ourselves to others. I am lucky to have a partner but there are times I feel really deflated and insecure (e.g. “Why am I so inflexible STILL?”,”Are people getting sick of us?”, “Do other yoga teachers roll their eyes at […]
Have you ever felt uncomfortable with trying something new? Unsurprisingly, the last few months have meant changing the way we do things in our everyday lifes – from how we shop to where we shop to how we exercise and how we teach. We’ve obviously had to change the way we teach our yoga classes […]
Please take the effort to look deeper before making assumptions. Some may love what they THINK they see in that glass, some may not. What do you think this is? . . . It’s Kumbucha, the tonic of life. It’s a probiotic drink derived from tea. I made it with green tea, which I tend […]
We aren’t sure if this is the best timing but we have been agonised to change our pricing. But every person we have spoken to has implored us to raise our prices. I am losing so much sleep on this so I’m going to inhale deeply and jump into that cold water. Simple summary (it’s […]
What can you Expect in Yoga Classes? Many people wrongly assume that yoga classes simply involve stretching and breathing deeply, with people attempting to ‘achieve enlightenment’ or reach a level of ‘zen’. The reality is that there are so many different yoga class styles out there which incorporate different practices, poses and techniques which are […]
Yoga Practice at HomeMaking time for regular yoga classes is something that many people would like to do. However, making your way to that post-work yoga session during rush hour, and having to remember everything can be a real challenge. It’s fair to say that life does throw those proverbial obstacles and curveballs when we […]
Feeling a bit stale and want to give yourself a bit of a kick start into a new routine? Usually we all think of starting new challenges in January after a hectic Christmas period. However, there’s no time like the present to try something new. In light of the recent announcements, it may be a […]
Like many other people, we have become “flexitarian”. So, we eat vegetarian (sometimes vegan!) during the week but if out to dinner or have friends over, we eat anything in front of us. Eating less meat is beneficial in so many ways: Better for the environment, better for you and it’s more cost effective. Sometimes […]
Many people assume yoga classes are only available for adults to enjoy as a way of reducing stress, improving their flexibility and balance, and keeping healthy. However while yoga is great physically and mentally, for both men and women, over the years, there has been a huge increase in the number of schools and nurseries […]
Before the coronavirus pandemic, organisations both big and small recognised the value of ensuring a healthy mindset for their employees. Prior to 2020, more companies began incorporating workplace yoga schemes, where employees could regularly take part in yoga classes (such as vinyasa flow or yin yoga) on-site, and enjoy the benefits they bring. Even though […]
Once again we are heading into #lockdown and are having to adapt to #workingfromhome. I fear this time round #wfh may feel tougher in light of the shorter days and the ongoing uncertainty. What did you learn from last time that will help you get into a good #workingfromhomelife routine? 5 Tips for help get through lockdown 1. Get […]
So lockdown has started again and we are establishing new routines working from home. Free online yoga classes and HIIT workouts Shannon and I thought we’d share a few free yoga classes that may help you through the next month. We’ve included some short yoga classes from 5 minutes long to a 30 minute vinyasa flow […]
Gift giving can be a tricky process, especially before the holidays when we have so many people to buy for. I worry that I’ll buy something that my friend/family member may not like or already have. But if we can buy gifts from local and/or small companies, it has a positive effect for everyone. These […]
We love doing challenges and we love running. The December Daily Dash is a bigger challenge that it appears. Why? You challenge yourself to run 5K every day in December (even Christmas day!) It’s in December in the UK and it’s 31 chillier days To fit it in, you may find yourself running in the […]
Elite athletes yoga to local cross country race in 30 minutes Earlier this year I, Tim, completed the “Yoga for Athletes” course, as part of my ongoing learning and development as a yoga teacher. Due to the restrictions, the 5 weekends evolved, unsurprisingly, into an online yoga course – however hard it can be spending […]
2020 – the year of online yoga and at-home workouts A year ago, yoga classes looked very different. Studios all around the country welcomed in their yogis, we unfolded our mats, took a collective breath or two and began our practice: comfortable, complacent, unaware of what was around the corner. Now, in December 2020, we […]
Get fit for skiing– when we can finally go! “I’m too busy doing my main sport to find time to do yoga”. This is often the response I get from people when I say that I am a yoga teacher – though it seems that increasingly people are finding ways to include yoga into their […]
There is nothing better than a Sun Salutation in the morning or anytime you need a lift! Do you want to form a new good habit? Do you want to feel invigorated in the morning? Doing this sequence takes less than 10 minutes a day, even 5 minutes if you go quickly enough. You will […]
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