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Jan25
Yoga, the antidote to back pain?
Posted by Candice Machtus Yoga on 25 Jan 2024
In this article I wrote, learn the 3 key ways to alleviate back pain and take control. . . . more
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Sep25
The Art of Sitting
Posted by Yoga High School on 25 Sep 2023
When sitting for any extended time, especially when waiting quietly, poise and posture are an important feature. The brain tissue housed in the skull is paramo . . . more
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May18
Yoga+ - A blend of Yoga and Pilates
Posted by Meraki Yoga Surrey on 18 May 2023
On 21 April I launchedYoga +! It is very exciting to launch a new type of class! Why Yoga +? Yoga + is a blend of traditional Yoga PLUS Pilates movements . . . more
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Aug02
Yoga Off the Mat
Posted by Yoga with Jeanne on 02 Aug 2022
introduction of stillness into our daily lives can be a difficult concept. We are so busy absorbing TV, mobile phones, going to work, planning holidays, lookin . . . more
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Aug06
I might not have made it!
Posted by Suzan Joy Wells on 06 Aug 2021
It could have been very different. I may not have made it this far. The pull of addiction beckoned but even in the depths of my confusion, despair, and darkness . . . more
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Jun22
Yoga in the Woods
Posted by YogaWellbeing on 22 Jun 2021
For Summer 2021 YogaWellbeing has again teamed up with Forestry England to bring you Yoga in the Woods with one simple aim, to make the most of our beautiful wo . . . more
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Dec22
Daily Somatics with Thomas Hanna's Cat Stretch
Posted by Mind Body Movement on 22 Dec 2020
WHAT IS HANNA SOMATICS? Hanna Somatics is a mindful movement modality with a basis in neuroscience. The target of the practice is the nervous system. A key e . . . more
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Oct24
Free guided meditation
Posted by Karma Connection on 24 Oct 2020
On Sat 31st October at 14:00 I'm running a free zoom meditation to celebrate Samhain and the full moon energy All welcome - use the link below Join Zoom Me . . . more
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Apr28
Feel fitter, happier and healthier for free!
Posted by WithTracyB on 28 Apr 2020
With so much uncertainty all around us and with what the future will bring, maybe it should be time just to focus on the here and now. Taking one step at a tim . . . more
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Mar13
How can I improve my yoga practice?
Posted by on 13 Mar 2020
The answer to this question is very simple but don’t underestimate it because it is also very powerful. They are two things that go hand in hand and when prac . . . more
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Feb27
Why We Feel So Good After Doing Dru Yoga
Posted by Teresa4Yoga on 27 Feb 2020
When we practice Dru yoga we re-connect with our physical body. We learn to breathe as our body was designed to breathe, enabling us to relax, tune inward and c . . . more
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Feb27
Understanding the Mind Breath Connection
Posted by Teresa4Yoga on 27 Feb 2020
Our mind and our breath are irrevocably linked. By understanding how the breath connects the mind and the body you can choose both your mental and your physical . . . more
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Dec12
I'm Not Flexible Enough For Yoga!
Posted by Chinmayi on 12 Dec 2019
Oh the Irony! I got talking to a lady the other day who said “I can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible enough.” I’ve heard this soo many times! . . . more
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Dec06
Yoga vs Pilates
Posted by Yoga & Pilates Hampshire with Amanda Frost on 06 Dec 2019
Yoga v's Pilates Which class is right for you? This is a question I get asked a lot. As a professional Yoga teacher of 16 years and Pilates teacher for alm . . . more
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Oct07
Personal Transformation through Chakra Aerial Yoga
Posted by Anahata Yoga on 07 Oct 2019
I am teaching a seven session aerial yoga course based the seven main chakras. Chakras are centres of vital energy. There are seven main chakras located from th . . . more
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Sep27
A gentle yin sequence based on the swan series.
Posted by Yoga Orchid on 27 Sep 2019
Article in the OmYoga Magazine – February 2019 issue: In yin yoga we cultivate a beginner’s mind. The names of the postures have deliberately been chang . . . more
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Sep09
My yoga journey...
Posted by on 09 Sep 2018
What have I learned about myself by doing yoga? I have leaned that conscious breathing during yoga really helps to calm the mind. I feel wonderful after my own . . . more
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Jul03
Living with Vitality
Posted by Anahata Yoga on 03 Jul 2018
What stops you living without vitality? There may be many things that we would like to do or try in life, but crippling fear and the need to appear ‘perfect . . . more
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Jun26
Yoga for the Mind
Posted by Holistic Fitness on 26 Jun 2018
I recently studied teacher training in India and was surprised at the naive questions about Yoga and Happiness but realised they are a result of the yoga articl . . . more
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Jun18
Discover the Grace & Strength of Dru Yoga
Posted by Dru Yoga With Toby on 18 Jun 2018
Dru Yoga is a graceful and potent form of yoga, based on soft flowing movements, directed breathing, visualisations, and mindfulness. With its roots set firm . . . more
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May30
Ashtanga Yoga - the dance of life
Posted by BeBliss Yoga Preston with Emma on 30 May 2018
One of the reasons I love the ashtanga yoga sequenced approach is that because we learn the sequence by repeating the same sequence we can practice it with a fl . . . more
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May09
Why is Yoga and the Primitive Reflex System import
Posted by Yotism-Herefordshire on 09 May 2018
The primitive reflex system connects our first impulses of neurological development and it is done through movement. We are all wired differently, we all go th . . . more
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Apr24
What is Yin Yoga?
Posted by Spirit Yoga on 24 Apr 2018
So what exactly is Yin yoga? It is a more meditative approach with a physical focus much deeper than Yang (strenuous) like practices. Here we access the deeper . . . more
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Apr17
Yoga and Sustainability: Dharma
Posted by Iyengar yoga Studio West Bridgford on 17 Apr 2018
Yoga and Sustainability Essentially yoga teaches us to stop thinking in towards ourselves, and start going outwards. As we breathe, the prana comes in and goes . . . more
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Mar31
Top 10 Tips to a great nights sleep
Posted by Yoga & Pilates Hampshire with Amanda Frost on 31 Mar 2018
We all know we need a good night’s sleep to perform optimally at work, in sports and in our relationships. Preferably 8 hours a night. Why? Sleep is the body . . . more
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Mar31
Yoga means Unite- Mind, Body, Spirit and Communit.
Posted by Yoga & Pilates Hampshire with Amanda Frost on 31 Mar 2018
YOGA MEANS TO UNITE. Blog Written by Amanda Frost Becoming a parent has been a huge life changing event for me. And I know for many new mums and dads it i . . . more
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Mar31
Yoga means ‘Unite’ Mind, Body, Spirit & Commun
Posted by Yoga & Pilates Hampshire with Amanda Frost on 31 Mar 2018
YOGA MEANS TO UNITE. Blog Written by Amanda Frost Becoming a parent has been a huge life changing event for me. And I know for many new mums and dads it i . . . more
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Feb15
5 steps to self love
Posted by Amy Zara Yoga on 15 Feb 2018
We’ve now passed Valentine’s Day, but that doesn’t mean we have to forget the love. In fact, you should never forget to love and I don’t mean someone el . . . more
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Jan29
Supporting your uniqueness through Reflex Yoga.
Posted by Yotism-Herefordshire on 29 Jan 2018
By Veronika Pena de la Jara We are all so wonderfully unique, yet the interesting thing is that we all follow the same pathways of development. From a tiny . . . more
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Jan24
Warming Yoga For Winter Days
Posted by Yoga Holly on 24 Jan 2018
Sun Salutations are a wellbeing must know, and yoga staple to energise the body and ease out stiffness. It's the perfect antidote to the cold weather we're exp . . . more
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Jan23
What is Kripalu Yoga?
Posted by Sacred Soul Kripalu Yoga on 23 Jan 2018
I have been asked this question a few times lately and thought I would write a short blog post on what is Kripalu Yoga, especially as it is a lineage I am so pr . . . more
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Jan05
STRENGTHEN, STRETCH & RECOVER - YOGA FOR CYCLING
Posted by Yoga Holly on 05 Jan 2018
Yoga is fast becoming the secret weapon of cyclists… Yoga and cycling are two sports that would normally never meet, but embracing your inner yogi is fast . . . more
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Jan03
Real Men Do Yoga
Posted by Radiant Heart Yoga on 03 Jan 2018
I LOVE IT WHEN A GUY COMES TO ONE OF MY CLASSES BUT THEY ARE SADLY STILL IN THE MINORITY, SO WHAT IS HOLDING THEM BACK WHEN THEY HAVE JUST AS MUCH TO GAIN FROM . . . more
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Jan01
10 reasons why we all need a regular Zen Yoga prac
Posted by Zen Yoga Instructor on 01 Jan 2018
Most of us spend the majority of our time thinking about the past or the future (regretting, worrying, planning). Or we are staring at screens at work, at home . . . more
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Dec30
Yoga Online Videos - Supporting your home practice
Posted by Yogabody on 30 Dec 2017
Modern postural yoga is an accessible way into the greater subject of Yoga philosophy, psychology and lifestyle. Yoga postures can be adapted to suit people . . . more
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Nov20
Our journey away from Pain through Yoga
Posted by Mind & Body Consultants on 20 Nov 2017
Like many people, my husband Kev and I came to yoga for help with injuries – a chronic back condition for him, and the aftermath of a car accident for me. Th . . . more
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Nov13
Tips & Yoga Postures For Beating Colds & Flu
Posted by All Generations Yoga & Pilates on 13 Nov 2017
Tip 1: This is a no brainer; we all know it but often neglect it...to state the obvious... Eat a balanced diet to include lots of dark green veg and drink plent . . . more
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Nov13
Dementia shocking statistics
Posted by All Generations Yoga & Pilates on 13 Nov 2017
What is the Yoga Link to this blog you may ask?….well my mother is 84; today in fact, and although her mind is not as we would like it she is physically very . . . more
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Oct09
My journey to bakasana
Posted by Yoga by Gillian on 09 Oct 2017
When I first starting practicing yoga, my main goals were relaxation and managing my increasingly stressed out mind and body. Flowing through the familiar postu . . . more
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Sep22
The pull away from meditation.
Posted by on 22 Sep 2017
I recently found that as I became more busy with my career, I noticed that there was an inner desire to ignore my usual meditation routine. (I usually meditate . . . more
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Aug20
Yoga in Pregnancy
Posted by on 20 Aug 2017
Before I trained to do my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training I had always been directed to roll onto my right side to come out of Savasana and I had never had a rea . . . more
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Aug10
Am I good enough?
Posted by Pincha and Peanuts on 10 Aug 2017
According to Carl Rogers the founder of person centred psychotherapy “As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves”. Initia . . . more
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Aug08
Iyengar Yoga for Kids
Posted by Iyengar Yoga Warriors on 08 Aug 2017
After practising yoga for over 20 years, through 4 pregnancies, 1 marriage and numerous different careers its now time to start including the younger generation . . . more
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Jul20
Yoga really is the best therapy
Posted by on 20 Jul 2017
Life can often be hectic and stressful, juggling family and work doesn’t usually leave much time for us. With most of us always craving that bit of ‘me tim . . . more
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Jul20
Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs 12 Week Course
Posted by Tortoise and Hare Yoga on 20 Jul 2017
Clinically trialled and funded by Arthritis Research UK, mentioned in NICE Guidelines - this course works, people who wouldn't ordinarily come to yoga do come a . . . more
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Jul10
Yoga & Meditation Retreat
Posted by Mind and Body Connections on 10 Jul 2017
Unique,Small & friendly Luxury Retreat Fuerteventura 25th Nov-2nd Dec.Reduced to just £697 p/p with FREE Indian Head Massage.1 en-suite double pool side room l . . . more
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Jun21
Yoga - The original practice of mindfulness
Posted by JB Personal Training on 21 Jun 2017
Wherever you turn at the moment, you can't escape the buzzword "mindfulness". It leaps off magazine front page headlines and dominates wellbeing features. This . . . more
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Jun06
Kundalini Yoga is for Everyone!
Posted by B-Ji Kundalini Yoga on 06 Jun 2017
Kundalini Yoga has such a positive and powerful impact on your daily life. Providing more well-known benefits: increased flexibility, expanded lung capacity, a . . . more
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Jun02
Yoga for Back Pain Makes the News
Posted by All Generations Yoga & Pilates on 02 Jun 2017
Scientists have now proven that there are health benefits for those that suffer with back pain by practicing yoga....but you already knew that...right!!! To . . . more
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Apr24
My Favourite Après Ski Yoga Poses
Posted by on 24 Apr 2017
After a hard day’s skiing your body needs poses that alleviate tension. Sun Salutations are a great place to start as the continuous alternation between flex . . . more
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Apr12
It all starts in the feet.
Posted by Yoga for Lutterworth & Villages on 12 Apr 2017
How much attention do we pay to the feet of our students? And how much can we help their posture - and confidence -through correct use and alignment of the feet . . . more
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Feb22
Yoga for Sore Backs
Posted by on 22 Feb 2017
http://www.healthandhart.com/single-post/Yoga-for-Sore-Backs . . . more
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Jan21
Convincing reasons to give yoga a try
Posted by Kim Woods Yoga on 21 Jan 2017
“The most important pieces of equipment you need for doing yoga are your body and your mind.“ --Rodney Yee While pounding on a treadmill, lifting free weig . . . more
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Jan11
Less is more?
Posted by Yoga for Lutterworth & Villages on 11 Jan 2017
This morning, my Yoga teacher said to me: "It's better to focus on 100% of 10%, than 10% of 100%". He was reminding us that we gain the most benefit when we . . . more
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Jan11
Kick the Adrenaline Addiction
Posted by on 11 Jan 2017
I did fast paced, ashtanga yoga for a few years. I gave it up as I wasn't enjoying it anymore, it felt harsh on my joints. I had previously used yoga to heal th . . . more
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Jan06
Five Ways To Reduce Stress
Posted by Suzan Joy Wells on 06 Jan 2017
When you are under permanent stress, the fight or flight response which is designed for short term emergencies is constantly in operation and the symptoms of st . . . more
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Dec12
The true meaning of Christmas
Posted by on 12 Dec 2016
Do you wonder what the true meaning of Christmas is? Did you ask yourself when you are running for Christmas shopping ‘what I am really running for?’ Now . . . more
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Dec04
A healthier way to live your life
Posted by on 04 Dec 2016
We are surrounded by new high-tech devices, new types of food and new developments in our environment. Did we ask ourselves how healthy our environment is? H . . . more
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Nov27
The benefits of exercise during Pregnancy
Posted by on 27 Nov 2016
I am seeing an increase of ante-natal clients in my classes and on my courses, so I thought I would write a blog especially for them. When you find out you a . . . more
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Oct24
7 reasons to join a Yoga Retreat
Posted by Yoga Retreat Holidays Ltd on 24 Oct 2016
Are you searching for a peaceful and nourishing holiday where you can relax, breathe and let it all go? Our Yoga & Meditation Retreats can help you connect . . . more
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Oct19
The benefits of exercise during pregnancy
Posted by on 19 Oct 2016
I am seeing an increase of ante-natal clients in my classes and on my courses, so I thought I would write a blog especially for them. When you find out you a . . . more
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Oct10
Being mindfullness
Posted by on 10 Oct 2016
Do you like learning new things??? I do. I started crochet few days ago and it is so hard, trust me but enjoyable. I noticed why people like learning new th . . . more
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Oct02
Movement as meditation
Posted by FisherMann on 02 Oct 2016
Sometimes people new to yoga are a bit wary of the idea of meditation. Others feel that meditation is just what comes at the end of a class. In my ashtanga and . . . more
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Sep11
Yoga for Arthritis
Posted by Yogawendy on 11 Sep 2016
Recent research has shown how Yoga (indeed stretching in general) can improve the blood test results of people with diseases such as diabetes, even though they . . . more
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Sep05
Think small achieve more
Posted by yoga with Nawaratri on 05 Sep 2016
One of the most common problems I encounter is students feeling they should be practising more Yoga outside of class than they actually achieve. It has been . . . more
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Sep04
Yoga and Sustainability
Posted by Iyengar yoga Studio West Bridgford on 04 Sep 2016
Essentially yoga teaches us to stop thinking in towards ourselves, and start going outwards. As we breathe, something comes in and something goes out. In Iyenga . . . more
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Jun24
Abdominal Breathing
Posted by Yoga with Corrina Field on 24 Jun 2016
At the beginning of each class we begin by focusing on our breath moving so deeply into the lungs that our body responds by allowing the lower abdomen to expand . . . more
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Jun10
The dustbowl.
Posted by Proper Northern Yoga on 10 Jun 2016
You come back from Thailand or India or maybe just Wales psyched and brimming full of enthusiasm to start a new class. Of course people want to come to yoga, th . . . more
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May24
The Raisin Meditation
Posted by Sophie's Fitness on 24 May 2016
As part of our meditation module during my Yoga Teacher Training we spoke a bit about mindfulness. After a session of Yoga Nidra we were told to close our eyes . . . more
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May16
Yamas
Posted by Your Yoga Norwich on 16 May 2016
Often in my posts, I like to inject the concepts of non-harming (kindness), truthfulness, non-stealing, non-excessiveness (conserving) and non-possessiveness. L . . . more
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May09
One of the easiest ways to give yourself a natural
Posted by Soul Harmony- Yoga Classes on 09 May 2016
I’ve been a avid fan of juicing for the last 20 years. I was first introduced to juicing when I lived in Australia and more so when I discovered the liver cle . . . more
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Apr28
How to do yoga all day everyday, without lycra!
Posted by Renewed You Yoga on 28 Apr 2016
Before becoming a Yoga Teacher, I was a Litigation lawyer for many years. This involved preparing cases for Court and jumping to the command of Partners and tho . . . more
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Apr12
A Yoga Journey
Posted by Penny Yoga on 12 Apr 2016
The first yoga class I attended was in a church hall over twenty years ago. The teacher was in her 60s, with amazing strength and mobility. I was in a class fil . . . more
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Mar18
Spring in Solihull
Posted by Nurture Yoga on 18 Mar 2016
This week our yoga practice through Solihull in Knowle, Dorridge and Balsall Common is centered around Spring. With the Spring Equinox on Sunday this is a grea . . . more
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Mar16
yoga of enlighenment
Posted by Free Neti Neti on 16 Mar 2016
Jnana (wisdom or knowledge) is considered the most direct and rewarding of the four main paths of Yoga, requiring great strength of will and intellect. In Jnana . . . more
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Jan15
Yoga retreat weakend away
Posted by Yoga with Danielle Ball on 15 Jan 2016
Yoga relaxing weekend away in the north Yorkshire moors. All inclusive with transport from Sheffield included. Small and friendly retreat with two instructors o . . . more
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Jan08
The Eight Limbs of Yoga
Posted by on 08 Jan 2016
The Eight limbs of yoga form a structured framework for living happily, healthily and peacefully in all aspects of daily life. They are practical guides for per . . . more
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Jan02
Why do yoga?
Posted by on 02 Jan 2016
I'm sure by now everyone has heard of yoga and many have been advised to do yoga. Either by your friend, doctor, midwife, osteopath, physiotherapist, etc. The r . . . more
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Nov28
What Is the Perfect Yoga Teacher?
Posted by on 28 Nov 2015
Do you have a certain concept or expectation of your yoga teacher? As a yoga teacher, this is a subject I feel passionate about. Lately, I've had all kind . . . more
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Oct19
What is Restorative Yoga?
Posted by on 19 Oct 2015
As a Yoga and Pilates teacher I enjoy going to classes to be led by an instructor and recently I went to a Yoga workshop that included Restorative Yoga. Usuall . . . more
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Oct06
What is Power Chi Yoga
Posted by on 06 Oct 2015
I have had a lot of questions about my new Power Chi Yoga class starting on 21st October. So I thought i should write a short blog on what to expect, and the m . . . more
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Sep15
What is "pranayama"?
Posted by KEJ Yoga on 15 Sep 2015
Pranayama is a Sanskrit word meaning "extension of the breath" or "extension of the life force". Why is it important? Correct breathing is linked to ma . . . more
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Aug31
Change your life with yoga!
Posted by Aspire to be on 31 Aug 2015
When I first came to yoga, I had a bad back that was sometimes so painful I couldn’t work. I had neck and shoulder pain and a terrible posture. I didn’t d . . . more
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Aug19
How yoga can help us as we age.
Posted by Yoga over 45 on 19 Aug 2015
I'm no spring chicken although, as a baby boomer, I think my generation was one of the first to challenge the notion of growing old gracefully! Since my twen . . . more
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Jul20
Wellbeing Tips
Posted by Wellness Foundation / MATAIP Ltd on 20 Jul 2015
Wellness foundation and the Mataip formula helping you achieve more .. Mataip Yoga / Pilates and total wellbeing putting it together for more Health, St . . . more
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Apr30
A mindful walk up Primrose Hill
Posted by Caroline Shaw Yoga on 30 Apr 2015
A mindful walk up Primrose Hill Whether you are a power walking enthusiast or a enjoy a more leisurely dawdle, next time you stroll up our favourite north Lo . . . more
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Apr27
Dru Yoga
Posted by on 27 Apr 2015
I have been practising yoga for almost 14 years. I love Dru Yoga – it has become my ‘lifestyle’ and something I am passionate about sharing through te . . . more
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Apr24
Yoga for Fitness and Weight Loss
Posted by Mind & Body Consultants on 24 Apr 2015
Yoga can be a cardiovascular workout to help you get fit, and it can even help you lose weight, just by relaxing! Yoga will challenge you, but leave you feelin . . . more
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Mar19
Movement, Stillness, Breath, repeat.....
Posted by Pure Movement Yoga on 19 Mar 2015
Movement, Stillness, Breath, repeat, Movement, Stillness, Breath, repeat.... Teaching yoga for over 10 years I still feel an element of nerves as I step befo . . . more
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Mar15
Can't see the Wood for the Trees?
Posted by Pure Movement Yoga on 15 Mar 2015
This week I took a few days off to get up to date with some chores and tasks I needed to do and I also gave myself some time for a little bit of pampering and t . . . more
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Feb20
Ouch! Cramp!
Posted by Inside Out Dru Yoga on 20 Feb 2015
Many of us suffer with cramp. It's more common at night but we can experience it at any time, particularly during or just after exercise or when we are cold. He . . . more
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Feb18
Yardley Yoga, small, friendly studio in Tonbridge
Posted by Yardley Yoga on 18 Feb 2015
Forget the dusty church hall or the school hall filled with the aroma of school dinners, I have recently set up my own small and friendly yoga studio within my . . . more
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Feb10
Huge health benefits in Yoga & Meditation read on.
Posted by on 10 Feb 2015
YOGA. MEDITATION If you don't look after your body where will you live! ! ! ! It,s quite amazing how we look after our pets and our cars. MOT and servic . . . more
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Jan22
Improve Mobility as a Silver Yogi
Posted by Yoga Classes Near Me on 22 Jan 2015
Poor mobility is not just bad for the body, but it can also be bad for the mind. Losing the ability to move freely without pain can be a distressing time and is . . . more
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Jan21
Yoga for Cyclists
Posted by Mind & Body Consultants on 21 Jan 2015
As a recent convert to cycling, I am beginning to understand its appeal and fascination. Since August 2014 when I first took my tentative trip out on to the lo . . . more
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Jan16
Hoping for a healthy 2015? It's time to start Yoga
Posted by Caroline Shaw Yoga on 16 Jan 2015
Contrary to popular belief Yoga is not about wrapping your toes round your ears whilst chanting OM. In fact it is not even about touching your toes. Instead, . . . more
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Dec24
Tips for a stress free Christmas
Posted by Caroline Shaw Yoga on 24 Dec 2014
Christmas can be a wonderful time of year but it can also be a particularly stressful one, with all sorts of unexpected pressures. Here are three things I will . . . more
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Nov20
Welcome to the Local Yoga Classes Guest Blog
Posted by Yoga Classes Near Me on 20 Nov 2014
This is where registered teachers can submit articles or thoughts related to their training, practice, philosophy, methodology or experience. This is a great . . . more