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FlowFocus Yoga On a journey to become a yoga teacher. Sharing my learning along the way 🧘‍♀️ ✨️

Over the past few weeks I’ve been working on a detailed profile of Vrikshasans (Tree Pose) - looking at how the pose wor...
19/04/2026

Over the past few weeks I’ve been working on a detailed profile of Vrikshasans (Tree Pose) - looking at how the pose works, common cautions, benefits, and ways to adapt it for different bodies and experience levels.

The final part of the assessment was leading it as a full session with my group.

The moment that stayed with me was someone saying they’d never been able to do Tree Pose before, but because of the way I broke it down, they managed it today.

That made my day.

Passing this assignment means I’ve now been signed off to start setting up and running my own classes as part of the next stage of teacher training.

Very excited for what comes next.

Something that stayed with me from teacher training today.Everyone’s limbs and proportions are different, which means th...
15/03/2026

Something that stayed with me from teacher training today.

Everyone’s limbs and proportions are different, which means the same pose can look completely different from one person to another.

It made me reflect on the kind of yoga teacher I want to be; supporting people to explore and progress wherever they’re starting from.





Testing out the warm-up I’ll be leading for Friday’s hip-opening class. My sister and I spent some time exploring the se...
04/03/2026

Testing out the warm-up I’ll be leading for Friday’s hip-opening class.

My sister and I spent some time exploring the sequence together so I could practise talking it through and see how it felt for others.

We mostly followed the plan, but also wandered into a bit of Wild Thing and a short visualisation about light and personal boundaries.

I'm really enjoying having the space to experiment a bit with my yoga teacher training - trying things out, adapting the plan, and seeing what emerges.





04/02/2026

A question my teacher asked me in training made me think:
Do you roll over your toes?

In this transition, rolling over the toes can load small joints that aren’t built for sustained weight.
For some bodies, that feels fine. For others (including me), it doesn’t.

That’s why I flip my toes instead. It feels more supportive and steady for me.

Some cues are there to keep you safe and well aligned, but don’t force anything that doesn't feel right for your body.




In yoga I’m learning about sthira (steadiness) and sukha (ease). That balance between doing enough and not overdoing it....
01/02/2026

In yoga I’m learning about sthira (steadiness) and sukha (ease). That balance between doing enough and not overdoing it.

🌿 Helpful in yoga and in life 🌿

In yoga, it might mean:

🦢 feeling supported, not strained
🦢 breathing easily
🦢 choosing something I could stay with

In everyday life, pausing to ask “Is this effort sustainable?” helps me to notice where a change is needed.

It's not usually about stopping, but adjusting how I’m trying.

Have you ever noticed a moment where a small adjustment helped you keep moving forward?




I used to think yoga meant tuning everything else out. I’m learning it’s more about staying connected while things are g...
25/01/2026

I used to think yoga meant tuning everything else out. I’m learning it’s more about staying connected while things are going on.

🌀 noticing when my attention drifts
🌀 gently bringing it back
🌀 staying with what’s here, rather than waiting for everything to be perfect

There are always distractions. Lists in my head. Moments where I’m physically present but mentally somewhere else.

But when I catch myself really experiencing what I’m doing; a movement, a conversation, or the place I’m in, it feels like I’m actually living my life rather than just rushing through it.

That’s what yoga is giving me at the moment.



18/01/2026

Assessment day today - leading a breathing and relaxation practice 🧘🏻‍♀️

One thing I really noticed: it’s hard to sound calm when you don’t quite feel it yet.

Because it was being assessed, my mind was busy with room layout, timing, and making sure I hadn’t missed anything. I could feel myself holding all that at the start.

As the practice went on, I settled 🍃

My breath slowed, my voice softened, and I felt more present.

It’s shown me something important for next time: taking a moment to pause and steady myself before I begin matters just as much as the words I use 🤍

I’m learning that teaching involves noticing myself just as much as guiding others.




I thought planning a short breathing and relaxation session would take a couple of hours. It took much longer.It’s easy ...
14/01/2026

I thought planning a short breathing and relaxation session would take a couple of hours.

It took much longer.

It’s easy to forget how much thinking sits behind something that looks simple. The intention. The timing. The words. Where to guide, and where to pause. How to offer options and help people feel comfortable.

I’ve done run-throughs with my family and noticed how different everyone’s feedback is. Some want it to feel familiar, like a teacher they already know. Others enjoy small details, like adding a sense of security in relaxation. Some ask for clearer guidance on how to meet the silence.

It’s made me appreciate how much care sits beneath a calm practice.

Having the time to work at this level of detail feels like a privilege.

I’m learning a lot about teaching in this quieter context by listening, asking questions and meeting people where they are.

A question that got me curious about Vrksasana 🌳Before I decided to train as a yoga teacher, I did a lunchtime trial run...
07/01/2026

A question that got me curious about Vrksasana 🌳

Before I decided to train as a yoga teacher, I did a lunchtime trial run at work and invited colleagues to practise with me.

During that session, I was asked why not to place the foot against the knee in Tree Pose.

At the time, I didn’t know the answer.

Now, as I’m studying Vrksasana in more detail for an assignment, I’m starting to understand why that cue is used and also when it might not apply.

Resting the foot against the knee isn’t automatically “wrong”, but for some people it can increase pressure through the joint, especially if there’s a history of knee pain or hypermobility. Exploring the anatomy has helped me see why many teachers cue the foot either below the knee or higher up the inner thigh instead.

What’s really shifted for me through training is realising that repeating cues without understanding them isn’t always helpful. Not every cue suits every body.

Big thanks to for the question that started this thread of curiosity, and to .yoga for such a clear, practical anatomy reference.

Learning, unlearning, and practising with a bit more awareness each time.




At this time of year, it’s easy to feel like the answer is to do more.More goals. More plans. More self-improvement.But ...
03/01/2026

At this time of year, it’s easy to feel like the answer is to do more.

More goals. More plans. More self-improvement.

But I’ve been wondering about something else.

What if this year’s intention wasn’t to add anything, but to notice what’s already here?

💛 That might be being more present with someone you love.
🌳 Taking a walk in your local park and actually looking around.
🌙 Letting yourself get into bed early and enjoying how warm and snuggly it feels.

It's not fancy.
But it’s real, and it’s already there.

As I’m exploring yoga philosophy, this idea of appreciating what’s present, rather than constantly reaching for more, keeps coming up. And it feels like a helpful place to start the year.

If you were to choose appreciation over pressure, what might you notice more of?






21/12/2025

Ideally, we’d all be wrapping presents at a table with plenty of space. In real life, it’s usually on the floor, sneaking it in around all the extra bits and pieces December brings.

That means a lot of time folded forwards with rounded shoulders. When we’re focused on making things nice for other people, it’s easy to forget about looking after ourselves too.

These are a few simple counter movements to give your shoulders and spine a break while wrapping:

🔄 gentle shoulder rotations
👐 leaning back with the hands behind to open the front of the body
🐱 Cat Cow (Marjaryasana Bitilasana) to bring some more movement into the spine.

Small ways of balancing things out along the way.

Save this for later and come back to it next time you’re on the floor wrapping 🎁





I love learning, and full days often leave my mind buzzing with everything I’m taking in.Yoga teacher training somehow d...
14/12/2025

I love learning, and full days often leave my mind buzzing with everything I’m taking in.

Yoga teacher training somehow does the opposite.

Today we covered a lot, but in a way that felt spacious and considered. Breaking down postures to understand joint actions. Exploring all the ways the spine moves. Linking breath to simple movements of the hands. Practising teaching in pairs and small groups, with time to assimilate what we were learning and actually apply it.

It reminded me how powerful it is when learning isn’t rushed, when there’s space to test ideas, reflect, and let understanding settle through experience, not just explanation.

There was also a shared lunch, conversation, and time to ask questions without needing perfect answers.

I always leave these days feeling calmer than when I arrived. Not because we’ve done less, but because learning is approached with care, curiosity and connection.

Grateful for the space, the people, and the chance to keep practising, both on and off the mat.

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