Bridge pose, (or Setu Bandha Sarvangasana) is a gentle inversion that has many benefits, including: Releasing the chest and shoulders Easing lower back pain and preventing further flares of back pain Glute activation and strengthening (great for runners!) Calming stress and anxiety symptoms I often teach this pose in my classes and therapeutic yoga for […]
Tag Archives: One to one Yoga
24
May
May
I first started doing yoga in 2007 and for me, and lots of other people, I know that it “works”. There is a large body of evidence that supports the efficacy of yoga for wellbeing, particularly for stress, musculoskeletal problems and pain management, amongst other health issues. As a GP, I’m often recommending it to […]
04
Apr
Apr
Grounding Breath Meditation This simple breathing meditation is perfect for whenever you need to feel present and grounded…..you can do this anywhere or anytime that you need, or use it as a more formal meditation for a longer period of time. Become aware of the sensations of your body, your connection with the ground, your […]
11
Mar
Mar
This book has been a complete game changer for me. I’ve recently re-read parts of it (and I rarely re-read books!) Since reading this I’ve gone from someone who had no time for creativity and saw it as a waste of time, to making my own candles, designing my own Christmas cards and learning how […]
13
Feb
Feb
Only a small number of people are naturally flexible and being flexible is certainly not a prerequisite to practising yoga. Yoga can help improve flexibility if practised regularly; however this isn’t necessarily the goal – although it is certainly a reason people want to take up yoga. Flexibility is generally understood to mean having a […]
09
Feb
Feb
Are you new to yoga? 🧘♀️ Are you wondering what happens in a class? What do you need to wear?!? Maybe you have heard that yoga is great and all that and you want to give it a go but you aren’t really sure where to start? I have some frequently asked questions on my […]