This back-bend gives a wonderfully energizing stretch to the whole of the body; it stimulates the digestive system as well as promoting strength and flexibility in the spine. Lying on the front of the body, bend both knees, taking the heels towards the buttocks, keeping the feet hip-width apart. Reach back with the hands to …
Namaste Yoga Lovers, Greetings from the very beautiful Island of Tobago in the heart of the Caribbean where the motto is: Love…don’t worry…be happy!!! We are indulging in our Yoga, the white sandy beaches and the Caribbean Sea. There has been an energy of adventure very present this week where we have been exploring, …
Spring is here – and there is something celebratory about Warrior 1, strengthening our connection with the earth as well as lifting our hearts towards the heavens as we reach up. Let’s welcome the arrival of Spring sunshine with an energising practise this month! From Mountain Pose, inhale and take a big step forward with …
Posture of the Month – March – Warrior 1 – Virabhadrasana 1 Read More »
Is the rain & wind getting you down? In a few weeks you could be jetting off to the Caribbean Island of Tobago with me relaxing under the palm trees on a white sandy beach of your choice. Tobago is a haven of beautiful beaches surrounded by stunning tropical rain forest. It is the perfect …
Namaste friends, I hope you are holding up with this wet and windy weather. It’s been a very wet start to the year but we have been keeping the sacred fire alive in our warm candle lit studio indulging in the wonderful variety of workshops and new classes on offer. We are constantly moving in …
We’ve seen a stormy start to the month, and as we come onto our yoga mats it’s great to keep moving, gently warming the body and easing tension that may have built up after fending off the wet, windy weather. In so doing, we are able to focus on what lights us up, even though …
Posture of the Month – February – Cat – Viralasana Read More »
Namaste Friends, I trust we are all settling into the flow of 2014 by now and that you are steering your life in the right direction. I am writing to you from a Bedouin tent on my favourite beach here in Egypt whilst sipping delicious Bedouin coffee. I am drenched by the warm desert sun, …
Celebrate the season with this beautiful, rejuvenating posture which stretches and opens the chest and shoulders while strengthening the legs. Representing the deity Shiva, associated with transformation, this posture provides us with inspiration as we embark on a New Year! From Mountain Pose, inhale and shift the weight onto the left foot; lift the right, …
Posture of the Month – January – Cosmic Dancer/Lord of the Dance – Natarajasana Read More »
The beautiful frosty sunshine looks magical this morning as we celebrate the winter and look forward to coming together with friends and family. Warrior 3 brings a strong and joyful connection with the earth, as we lift and stretch the whole length of the body out ~ a strengthening and celebratory posture to round off …
Posture of the Month – December – Warrior III – Virabhadrasana III Read More »
Namaste Friends Seasonal blessings to you all! I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the amazing journey we have shared this year, and what a year it has been! The studio has been busier then ever filled with events and workshops bringing the Eastbourne and the wider world Yoga Community together …
Namaste Yogis & Yoginis Here we are at the end of autumn and the beginning of the winter. The evenings are drawing in and days are becoming shorter. Our warm and cosy studio has been a buzzing hub for Yoga enthusiast near and far this month…such joy xx This time of year often speeds up …
Shorter days and cooler weather can leave us feeling in need of a boost at this time of year, and backbends and chest-openers fit the bill, stimulating lung energy and lifting our spirits, as we stretch and breathe. We can build our own backbending sequences, perhaps beginning with Sphinx (pictured), extending into Cobra and Upward …
Posture of the month – November – Sphinx – Salamba Bhujangasana Read More »
