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19/07/2020

I filmed this a little while ago but I feel like we all need a little bit of deep breath & slow movement right now. I have definitely been a little in the pits going into this second lockdown but I’m just taking each wave of new emotion with an open mind & open arms for myself. If you’re feeling down at the moment, know that you’re only human. You’re allowed to feel things. You can cry just as much as you can laugh. You’re only doing the best you can be doing in this rapid world. Keep rolling my loves 💛

30/05/2020

Bhujangasana is such an amazing asana to build strength and flexibility in your back. It’s great for providing relief from back pain as well as helping your posture & spinal health! Its most important in cobra to engage your back muscles, try not to rely on your arms too much. As you curl up, really expand through your chest, fill your lungs & roll your shoulders back. Try to keep your gaze just in front of your mat to avoid crunching in your neck & most is all have a play! Find what feels good for your body in this asana. Explore your flow, open your heart & breathe 💛

24/05/2020

A quick moment to connect to your breath & create lots of space and openness in your heart. This is a lovely pranayama flow to work into your shoulders, wrists & spine, as well as helping you to deepen your breath!

Sending love to you all ✨

18/05/2020

Yesterday morning was blissful. I kayaked the ocean at sunrise and explored cliff faces. But I truly believe that the reason it was so beautiful was because I finally allowed myself to surrender. Surrender to everything happening in the world right now. When we try to hold onto our ideas of what should be happening, we can end up disappointed and lost. So if you, like many, many other people in the world right now, are feeling thrown by the current state of the world, have had your plans interrupted or and simply feeling down, the best thing you can do is surrender. Believe that you are on the right path, let go of expectations & allow divine energy to carry you through this time.
“The key is to let everything be what it is, rather than what you think it should be” - unknown

14/05/2020

A strong foundation allows you to grow tall 🌱🌞
Tadasana is a pose where if you lack a solid foundation, the whole asana is out of balance. Looking at tadasana, it doesn’t seem like too much is going on. But there is so much happening from the souls of your feet all the way up to the crown of your head. Are the arches of your feet lifting energetically? Are you keeping a micro bend in your knees? Is your pelvis in a neutral, steady position? Is your core engaged? Your chest open? Shoulders relaxed? Fingers spread wide? Your neck long? This whole body awareness feels strong and empowering and also allows for a little pocket of time to focus on your breath. Not to mention how amazing tadasana is for your posture and balance! So grow tall my yogi friends! 💛
Oih, and the word I was looking for in the video was over-exaggeration. Some days you just can’t find the words you know! We’re only human!

06/05/2020

I finally got around to filming some basic foundations for the well known asana, Adho Mukha Svanasana 🌞
I’m not sure why I was putting it off so much...? Perhaps because there are so many little things to touch on in this posture! So many things that before I started my training I wouldn’t even think about. Like keeping a micro bend in your elbows for example. Such a tiny point, but affects the whole asana!

A few important things: avoid practicing this asana if you have neck, shoulder or wrist pain. There are some really great alternatives you can try out which I may pop some up at a later date. Using props like chairs or blocks can be a great assist. My anatomy teacher has some amazing tips and tricks for working with props in yoga. Maria is a wealth of knowledge, definitely check out her page!

I’m sure there are a few points I may have missed, or maybe you’ve learnt downward facing dog another way and that’s totally fine! This is just how I was taught & want to pass the knowledge on form my teachers to you 💛

24/04/2020

Good morning 🌞

Here are a few of my favourite ways to build on your practice of bidalasana. I love finding free movement in yoga & I always encourage those who pop into my classes to do the same. You are the only person who knows your body intimately; only you know what feels good & what your body needs. So honor that! Explore how energy moves through your body, find what feels good, not what looks good 🦋

24/04/2020

Bidalasana has quickly grown to be one of my favorite asanas in yoga. The power of moving slowly through this posture is eminence, you can feel into your whole spine and loosen up areas that hold a lot of tension - shoulders, neck, upper back & hips.

It’s most important in bidalasana to have a strong foundation. During my teacher training I realised that I am hyper-mobile, which isn’t necessarily a great thing. I was prone to slumping and just ‘hanging out’ in postures which wasn’t doing my body any good! Now my focus has moved to building strength through a good foundation. Your foundation is everything in a posture, it effects your breath & your movement. So focus first on your starting point, start strong to grow your practice!

16/04/2020

Part 2 of breaking down full yogic breath pranayama 🦋

Here I guide you through isolating your breath to you thoracic region which comes in handy when you begin to practice full yogic breath.
Focus on relaxing your belly, keeping it soft & empty whilst filling your ribs & chest with air.

Once you have practiced and are comfortable with both abdominal breathing & thoracic breathing, you can work to join the two together in a smooth & focused flow, you will then be practicing full yogic breath & using your lung’s to their full capacity!

** Listen to your body! If at any point during this video you feel any strain or discomfort, please pause for a brief moment, return to your natural breath, and when you feel comfortable you can begin practicing pranayama again. Be slow. You practice at your own will with knowledge on your own body 🦋

15/04/2020

Good morning 🌞

A week or two ago I popped up a video on full yogic breathing. Little did I realize that jumping straight into full yogic breath could be a bit of a struggle for some people, especially if you have never tried it before or haven’t focused much on your breath.

The way I was taught full yogic breathing was to first learn how to breath into my abdomen, then my thoracic region & when I felt relaxed and control doing both, I connected them together.

So for anyone who struggled a little learning full yogic breath, in this short video I guide you through abdominal breathing. Also known as belly breath or diaphragmatic breathing, it’s is a very calming way to breathe. In fact, when we are born, most of us are belly breathers!

Hoping that you all have a lovely day. Remember to BREATHE 💛

** Listen to your body! If at any point during this video you feel any strain or discomfort, please pause for a brief moment, return to your natural breath, and when you feel comfortable you can begin practicing pranayama again. Be slow. You practice at your own will with knowledge on your own body 🦋 .

05/04/2020

Some variations for child’s pose 💛

It’s so important to find what works for your own body, when practicing yoga & when you go about your day.

There a a few options in this video using props, you can use whatever you have in your home to make this as comfortable as you can!

I forgot to mention that if you’re pregnant, I lovely option is to bring your bring toes together & your knees wide. This allows space for your growing baby & belly 🦋

FIND WHAT FEELS GOOD!!

05/04/2020

Balasana is one of my favorite restorative asanas in yoga. It allows you to disconnect form the big outside world and instead find comfort and quietness inside your own world.

This posture helps to calm your mind & body by reducing stress. It relieves your physical body by releasing tension in your back & shoulders as well as providing a lovely stretch for your spine.

I will be popping up a video for variations of this pose so stay tuned ✨

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