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Conscious Calm Yoga Online Class update

It’s been almost 4 months since I stopped face to face yoga classes due to COVID-19…as I’ve said before, I never imagined I would be teaching online yoga, and here we are, 12 weeks of online classes later – mindful yoga and yoga for runners! ⠀ There is no Mindful Yoga class tomorrow but I […]

Asana of the month: Bridge pose

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 […]

Yoga for wellbeing – why yoga works!

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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 […]

Grounding Breath Meditation

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 […]