Reflections on movement, breath & living well.

Harvesting

The seeds we reap today were planted long ago, often with faith, patience, and perseverance. Truly, we reap what we sow.

A Wonderful Day of Yoga, Nature and Connection in the Surrey Hills

Reflections on my first full Day Retreat that brought together a group of students from different classes, ages, walk of life that turned into a genuine sangha

Summer Solstice Day Retreat at Kilnhanger

A Day Retreat for anyone seeking calm, clarity, and renewed energy, around the Summer Solstice in the heart of the beautiful Surrey Hills.

Spring Equinox YOGA

From Stillness to Renewal🌼🌳

Pilates and contrology

Ah! I mention Contrology in Pilates classes - but what does it mean? Contrology is one of the principles of Pilates - the mind must consciously control...

WHY SHOULD I TRY YIN YOGA?

You should try yin yoga if you want a practice that goes deeper than just physical fitness. Here’s why it’s worth your time: 🔹 It’s a reset for your...

Yoga Nidra - The Place between Dreaming and Awake

Yoga Nidra means to 'yoke sleep' and it is also knows as yogic sleep due to the effects it has on those who practice it. But, what exactly is it? It is...

Gentle Yoga - A rejuvenating practice

Whether you're new to yoga or seeking a more peaceful and introspective practice, this Gentle Yoga class offers a nurturing environment that encourages...

Hunter's Moon Yoga Practice

As I write it is Full Moon and more specifically Hunter’s Moon. Most of you know of my respect for this natural cycle that graces our skies regularly and...

A blend of Yoga and Pilates - the best of both worlds

Yoga + is a practice designed to provide a harmonious blend of two powerful disciplines that will rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit - Yoga and...

Reflexology and Yoga for the Menopause

This week is World Reflexology Week 🙂to raise awareness on the benefits of Reflexology. This year theme "Expanding your Horizons" encourages people to...

What are yoga 'props'? Why you need them in a yoga class

At the start of a class, I often say something like: "Make sure that you have a block, belt or stretchy band" depending on what we are going to do during...

Self-care advice and benefits: Embrace Your Well-being!

Self-care refers to the practice of intentionally taking care of one's physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It involves engaging in activities and...

Discover the Joy of Chair Yoga: Transforming Lives

Are you looking for a gentle and accessible form of exercise that can improve your physical health, mental well-being, and overall quality of life? Look...

Let's talk Menopause - Yoga and Nutrition

🌸 LET'S TALK MENOPAUSE is back in September! 🌸 Are you ready to take control of your menopause journey? Join us for an empowering and informative talk...

Yoga Classes - timetable in September

Here is the timetable of classes for September. The first class is Yoga+ on 1 September at 9:30am. However, there will not be a Yoga+ on 8 September....

The meaning of Namaste - Why and When to use it

At the end of one of my yoga classes recently, I was approached by a student. She asked why I do not end the class with ‘Namaste’, as she is used to say...

Menopause Yoga and Reflexology – Natural paths to wellness and harmony

What is reflexology? The Association of Reflexologist[1] describes reflexology as “…a non-invasive complementary health therapy that can be effective in...

Why journalling?

What are the benefits of journaling? How do you start? As we navigate through busy timetables, life, unexpected events, last minute changes, external...

Menopause awareness - Let's talk

Anyone who has gone through the menopause will know that it can be a tumultuous time of life. I say 'can be' because not all experience the menopause in...

Yoga in the Park

If you ever practised yoga outdoor, you will know that it can be a fantastic experience. Being able to practice yoga amongst trees, so close to the grass,...

A good day ...

After setting up the gazebo with the help of my husband, and dropping off all I needed for the afternoon Kids Yoga session, I went to teach my Saturday...

Summer Garden Party

On 17 June, Friends of Sutton Ecology Centre in Carshalton are holding a Summer Garden Party from 11am to 4pm (free admission). The Friends of Sutton...

Yoga + is nearly here - A blend of Yoga and Pilates

On 21 April I will be launching Yoga +! It is very exciting to launch a new type of class! Why Yoga +? Yoga + is a blend of traditional Yoga PLUS Pilates...

Transformation, rejuvenation and renewal

March is the transition period from winter to spring... as it happens in nature, it is happening in our body and mind. Spring is about rejuvenation....

Going nuts!

“You need to eat walnuts” my old boss used to say whenever I had forgotten something or to do something or I could not remember an information that she...

Ways to improve foot health

How much time do you spend looking after your feet? From the moment that we learn how to walk as babies, our feet support our body in all activities apart...

Balance ....

Last week’s lunar cycle was half-moon, so attuned with nature, I felt confident enough to prepare my Yoga lessons around balance. We focused on standing...

Forget me not…

So you are a woman in her 40s or 50s. Do you ever walk into a room, and find that you cannot remember why? Do you forget the name of someone you have just...

Fond of chocolate? Here are some good news…

If you are fond of chocolate like I am, you will want to hear this…that cacao is good for your health. Perhaps not in the form of the chocolate bar that...

Time to Twist!

One of the great things about Christmas is 'indulgence'. So, we may have eaten too much, or rich foods that take more time to digest and also perhaps...

Feeling stressed and anxious during the Menopause?

f you are suffering from stress and anxiety due to the menopause, you may want to consider supplementing a conventional treatment with natural remedies,...

Pranayama - Nadi Sodana (Alternate Nostril breathing)

This breathing practice is a very old practice and it is the first pranayama mentioned in the Hatha Yoga Pradipika, one of the classic texts on yoga...

Why do I get cramp in my legs when I exercise?

A few weeks ago, some of the students asked me that question – interestingly, I get cramps too when I do yoga, mainly in the feet or lower legs. I am not...

Losing the sense of smell is no joke

It has been nearly a year since I lost my sense of smell when I got – unbeknown to me at the time – COVID19. The sense of taste has partially recovered,...

The Yin in Yin Yoga

It does not happen often that I give myself a break, when I switch off (a bit!) from the frenzy world, the busyness, even in this pandemic. I had planned...

Yoga and the five elements

Springtime seems to be a good time to link our yoga practice to the five elements, so that will be the focus over the next few weeks. As the daylight time...

When did you last sleep like a baby?

Have you ever had trouble sleeping? Is sleep management an issue? We all want to have a good night sleep, right? In the morning, we want to feel rested...

Asanas for springtime

With the approach of springtime, I have been thinking on the spring programme for the yoga classes. After a winter like no other, the words that come to...

When less is more

Ever experienced ‘heavy’ legs? Or perhaps a feeling of swollen feet and ankles? Perhaps when you have been standing – or even still - for a long time,...

The impermanent nature of being

When I first started to practice yoga, I did not have a clue of what I was doing. All I knew was that my body needed a lot of work; muscles tightness,...

Beginners Yoga

Why yoga? You may be looking to strengthen and tone muscles, reduce stress, improve balance, concentration, or flexibility – these are all benefits that...

A little Yoga Nidra

So last weekend I spent 3 virtual days in Yoga Nidra training. I knew very little about it, until my curiosity got the better of me after a friend told me...

Graduation Day

So 1 November marked the end of the 3 and half years training for BWY Diploma in Teaching Yoga - shame that our final day was on Zoom! An emotional day...

A yoga teacher

I first met George at Nuffield in Peach Close in Cheam in the 90s. I did not know anything about yoga then; I had signed up to the fitness centre, mainly...

Where would you be now?

I was reflecting the other day that we should have been on holiday in Cornwall right now. My thoughts started to canter… If we were there, having walked...

First outdoor yoga class

Why meditate?

Dealing with changes, odd lifestyle, a situation which is totally out of our control, restrictions and limitations on our freedom and social interaction...