Bodhi Movement

14/11/2025

And have you told them recently?
Why not take some time today to remind the people you're grateful for, why they're amazing and why they deserve a little outpouring of gratitude!

12/11/2025

To be be truly grateful, we need to first work on ourselves! Here's a little yoga flow for you, focussing on reflection and grounding so you can find peace and start to think about what you're grateful for.

Set the tone:
- Find a quiet space.
- Optional: dim lights, play soft ambient or instrumental music.

Easing in (3–5 minutes):
- Easy Seat (Sukhasana) or Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Close your eyes, rest your hands on your knees or the floor.
Take 5–10 deep breaths, lengthening the exhale.
Ground through your sit bones or shins and feel your connection to the earth.
Mentally repeat: “I am here. I am grounded.”

Gentle Awakening (5 minutes)
- Cat–Cow (Marjaryasana–Bitilasana) — 5 rounds
Move with breath, inhaling into Cow, exhaling into Cat.
- Thread the Needle (each side)
Melt one shoulder down, resting your head; breathe into the upper back.
- Downward Facing Dog (Adho Mukha Svanasana)
Pedal the feet, soften the knees, and find a gentle sway.

Standing Flow (8–10 minutes)
- Mountain Pose (Tadasana)
Feel your feet rooting down. Take a moment to notice how you stand today.
- Half Sun Salutation (3 rounds)
Flow slowly: reach up, fold forward, halfway lift, fold, rise back up.
- Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) → Reverse Warrior → Extended Side Angle
Move mindfully between these shapes; hold each for several breaths.
Repeat on both sides.
- Wide-Legged Forward Fold (Prasarita Padottanasana)
Crown of the head reaching toward the ground; hands resting on the floor or blocks.

Seated Reflection (8–10 minutes)
- Seated Forward Fold (Paschimottanasana)
Let the spine round slightly. Imagine releasing any mental clutter.
- Bound Angle Pose (Baddha Konasana)
Gently press the soles of the feet together; soften the knees.

Seated Twist (Ardha Matsyendrasana)
- Twist gently to each side, lengthening the spine with each inhale.

Closing Grounding (5–10 minutes)
- Reclined Bound Angle (Supta Baddha Konasana) or Legs Up the Wall (Viparita Karani)
Place one hand on your belly, one on your heart.
Feel your breath rise and fall beneath your hands.

Savasana (Final Rest)
Let go completely. Imagine the earth supporting you fully.
Stay for at least 5 minutes.

Reflection / Journaling (optional)
After your practice, take a few moments to write down any sensations, emotions, or thoughts that surfaced.
What parts of my body supported me and felt strong today?
Where did I notice ease? Where did I notice resistance?

10/11/2025

Well, what 3 things are you grateful for?

Have you thought about this recently? This week we're challenging you to take a moment and think of 3 things (at least!) that you're grateful for. This hopefully won't be too hard and can be as small or huge and momentous as you like.

Not sure where to start? We'll tell you some of ours:
- The crisp autumn leaves and fresh woody smells of autumn
- The slightly lighter mornings for dog walks
- The wonderful Betws/Gwynedd community we have around us

Have you thought about writing these down? Sticking a post-it on the fridge or bathroom mirror? So when times get tough, take a moment and think of 3 things that you're grateful for!

09/11/2025

Do you know we do gift cards? With the season of giving heading towards us, why not treat your loved ones to a treatment session!

Want to know more? Get in touch with us on 01690 359081 or pop us an email at info@bodhi-movement.co.uk
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06/11/2025

As we continue into one of the busiest times of the year, this is your little reminder to look after yourself!

Have you taken 5 minutes today, just for yourself? Please do!

03/11/2025

Well, what are you grateful for?

This month we're focussing on all things gratitude. We're going to be checking in with you and prompting you to take time and appreciate the little things, the moments, the people around you, your achievements, your health, your brilliant body - everything!
So, we're kicking off this month with the big question - what are you grateful for?

27/10/2025

Anyone else struggle with early mornings through autumn or throughout the year in general?

We're loving the idea of a morning 'roll-down' or forward bend as part of your morning routine, among others recommended in this article! ☀️

Early risers know only too well the smug satisfaction of getting up and getting going. But what if you’re more of an owl than a lark? Here’s how to change your body clock and seize the day

22/10/2025

Continuing our mission to help you sleep better, here's some more sleep habits for you to think on ahead of the clocks changing this weekend! 💤

Looking to improve your sleep? We highlight the best tips for better sleep, including changes you can make during the day and before bed.

20/10/2025

With the clocks changing at the weekend, we're thinking ahead to our sleep schedule - we know how important sleep can be to recover, training and general wellbeing! 💤

This month we're looking into all things sleep in the hope to help you continue (or improve) your sleep patterns ahead of the clock change!

We tend to think of sleep as a time when the mind and body shut down. However, sleep involves many important and necessary processes.

16/10/2025

How DO you sleep at night?
No, we're not being mean - we genuinely care!

Hopefully yesterday's post enlightened you on how important sleep is, for a whole host of reasons, now we're working on how to improve that sleep pattern:

Looking for ways to sleep better? We share the steps you can take to improve sleep hygiene and get more restful sleep each night.

14/10/2025

From white noise, to sleep masks, we know many of you try all manner of hacks to help you sleep - but what have you found works best so far?

We tested popular eye mask brands – plus weighted, silk and other options – to find out which ones really help you get the best rest

08/10/2025

The clocks change in just 2 weeks time - but what effect will that really have?

US Congress is debating permanent daylight saving – but new research shows keeping clocks on standard time is least stressful on the body