Before your mind catches up, your breath already knows. It shortens when stress enters the room. It holds when you're waiting for something. It quickens when you’re nervous, and deepens when you feel safe. Long before you’ve worked out what you're feeling — the breath has already responded. In yogic philosophy, the breath ( prana ) is seen as more than just oxygen. It’s the thread that connects the body to the mind and the mind to something greater. It’s both a barometer and

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This week I stumbled upon an advert for a yoga mat. The mat itself wasn’t what caught my attention, it was the price. The Prada yoga mat...

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If you have one, connect your Bluetooth speaker to your device. This means you can hear the teacher more clearly than relying on your laptop

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You may have seen an article on the BBC News Website this week, Yoga teachers ‘risking serious hip problems’. I was sent the article by a y

I have a secret for you. One that will improve your ability in work and play. If you play sport, it will certainly increase your ability, wh

I often hear the words, “My husband/boyfriend would love yoga, but I just can’t get him to try it”. There seems to be a gender imbalance i

So, you've got a nice new yoga mat? There are a few ways to look after your yoga mat to keep it clean and sparkling. In this short blog,...

Resilience has become a buzzword recently. As a school teacher, I remember sitting through an assembly for GCSE and A Level students,...

I am unsure about writing a blog that is about me. I am not sure who would want to know ‘stuff’ about me and what I do, but after a...

I started yoga in 2008, when I went to a class at the gym where I was a member. The teacher was softly spoken and very welcoming. I...

Those of you that know me will be aware that I haven't always taught yoga. I have another life, I am a Psychology teacher in a school. I...