Last month I had the pleasure of taking an advanced yoga teacher training course in Mandala yoga with Julie Montagu of Whole Self Yoga. It was an intensive course that filled me with inspiration and energy for my teaching. I was really excited to bring this style of teaching to my classes, and to let […]
One of the thing I never thought of when I first started going to the gym was the concept of training around your menstrual cycle. I’m sure we’ve all been there when plans for a particular training session or group class have gone awry when coinciding with the very end or start of your menstrual […]
I’ve debated writing this post for a long time, not wanting to come across as critical of others in my industry or even just close-minded. However, as time has gone on I’ve become more and more aware of potentially harmful practices going around that seem to be very specific to the yoga industry. I’m not […]
Many times over the last few years I have written out an “ideal” weekly workout routine. They’re usually quite aspirational, assuming that I have limitless motivation and discipline, and little to disrupt my routine. Or, they’ll be a bit of a fantasy, based on the studios I’d attend if only I lived in the correct […]
If you are a runner, cyclist or just spend a fair amount of time sat down, chances are you have tighter calf muscles than you’d like. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned runner or cyclist or new to either discipline, tight calves can kick in quickly from being continually worked. The calves, built up of […]
Some two years ago I wrote my beginners guide to hot yoga, after attending my first ever class with Natasha Wynn, taught by the brilliant Adam Husler. Now, I teach more hot yoga than not, which isnt something I originally envisioned or planned. If theres one thing I have learnt from hot yoga, it is […]
Yoga and wrist pain seem to go hand in hand for an unlucky few practitioners. This can be down to a variety of reasons -modern life; poor distribution of weight on the hands and improper engagement of the forearms. Brushing off wrist pain can result in long term damage and discomfort. Especially for vinyasa yoga, […]
Forward folds are one of the most basic, instinctive stretches out there. How many times have you heard the phrase “I can’t even touch my toes”? It’s one of the most common excuses for not doing yoga that I hear. For those who can get a little deeper into folds, these poses are very calming […]
Wanted to try yoga for a while now but never been able to pluck up the courage? Or have you dabbled in the odd class but found it all bit too strange and uncomfortable? Maybe you’re just really really stiff and found that none of the poses seem possible to you. If any of these statements […]
With the increase trend towards healthy living, and a more holistic approach to movement and exercise becoming popular, lots of people are wondering how to stay healthy when working sat down. Dubbed the “sitting sickness”, moving very little throughout the day is thought to have some serious risk factors. Supposedly, even a hard gym session […]