Tag Archive: yoga

  Do you practice yoga?  In particular do you practice yin yoga? If so, you’ll probably use a lot of props in your practice.  One of the main props I love to use is a bolster. A bolster helps to support you in your poses and allows you to release down and let go. I have recorded a little video about the different types of bolsters that are available. Grab a cuppa tea and have a little watch! Happy bolster shopping. Please do drop me a line if you’d like any further…

Be more Warrior today! In yoga this pose is called Warrior 2. In Sanskrit it is named Virabhadrasana II after a mythological warrior. The benefits of practicing this pose include: 👍Stretches the groin area 👍Opens chest and shoulders 👍Strengthens and tones the thighs, ankles and shoulders 👍Helps increase stamina 👍A great grounding pose Some tips for a good Warrior pose are: ✅ Front knee stacked over front ankle ✅Lift back kneecap up to engage quadricep ✅Reach strongly…

It has been a year since as a student I rolled my mat out in the space of a yoga studio.  This is the longest I have ever been away from a yoga studio in over 20 years of practicing yoga. At first I was frustrated and angry that the one thing I loved had been taken away from me.  I enjoyed my time at the studios I visited and I had just found an amazing new hot studio which I absolutely loved.  Then WAM – Covid hit and everywhere is closed. It took time to adjust to doing all my yoga…