Winter is the time of rest and retreat, where the Yin Qi is now dominant and the Yang Qi moves inward to regenerate. In nature winter is a time of stillness and quiet. Cold causes things to slow down and contract, making you feel even colder and can lead to symptoms such as cold hands [...]
Last year I started a daily meditation ritual. I began with 7 minutes, and for a long time it was the longest 7 minutes of my day. My mind was like a washing machine, thoughts of what I had planned for that day, what I’d eat for breakfast, what I did the previous day, what [...]
Anxiety is rife amongst us. In this day and age there are more people suffering from anxiety and stress related illnesses than ever in the history of mankind. Anxiety is becoming a living breathing monster that feeds off so many in its path. It is crippling people and destroying lives. Stresses of modern day life [...]
I hear the calling of the change of seasons, I know that Winter is approaching. As I light my fire place in my home, I remind myself that its also a great time to warm the heart within and practise some chi building, winter spirit heart warming yoga! Strengthening the immune system is vital at this time of year, [...]
As we close our eyes we begin to draw our attention inwardly… We stand in 'Bamboo in the wind', a simple and relaxed standing posture, our focus settles on the breath. Observe the inhalation. The sensation of the breath coming in, through the nostrils, feeling it glide past the back of the throat and move [...]
I am often faced with the scenario of having to explain what exactly it is I do for a living and, if you know anything about Homeopathy you will understand that it is not the easiest health modality to grasp. So, allow me to introduce myself and Homeopathy and how it can help restore your [...]
I recently had the opportunity to teach Hatha & Laughter Yoga to some women in a high security prison. I was so excited when I first received the news that the session was going ahead, but at the same time I was completely full of nerves. I’ve never worked with offenders before let alone been [...]
September, 2013 My interest, study and practice of yoga has been, shall I say, impassioned for over a decade now. Ten years of teaching yoga has been an absolute gift. Coming back to teach my regular class after a two week break, I was reminded of how lucky I am. For me, to teach is [...]
As I sit poised over the computer trying to think of a way to inspire new mums to really slow down and genuinely allow for recovery after having their new babies, I reflect on my own postnatal time. My new little boy, Junah, is now nearly one and even with my training and experience looking after postnatal [...]
Who hasn’t experienced anxiety at one time or another in their lives? And I’m not talking about that normal tension you get before an exam, or meeting the in-laws, or going for an interview. I’m talking about the kind of ANXIETY that starts affecting you and your daily life. Anxiety comes in varying degrees from [...]