It’s quite easy to make someone physically exhausted. It’s not impossible to set difficult physical feats or challenges. Indeed these have an important place in health & movement but in YOGA there is a warped message in making a class physically tough then offering relaxation or savasana as a reward for our exertion. Its stealth…
I can promise you that the toes are not the goal. I can confirm that there are multiple directions of travel, not just down. I can guarantee that there are good things to discover with lightness and lift, not just depth and down. It can be a beautiful approach for both the body and mind…
Desire Paths Whilst walking the British coast & countryside with my little Flossie, I notice two main types of path: a bridleway/trail and a desire path. The first path has been deliberately made and often laid with the clear intention of getting you from A to B. Not only is it intended to make the…
When movement isn’t punishment or goal orientated what could it be? Potential Informative Curious Reassuring Discovery Nurturing Therapeutic Joyful What would you add?
Consistency. Is it one of the most toxic words in the wellness industry? Consistency requires extreme privilege. It is patronising, patriarchal and has negative consequences, suggesting that if we only made the effort things could be different for us… And we all know that there is a plethora of research around the impact of language…
8 simple things I wish I’d known about delivering private yoga sessions: •Some clients want to talk more than do, there are many reasons for this and it’s perfectly ok •Some clients want to do more than talk, there are many reasons for this and its perfectly ok •This may be the only time they…
Pain is a complex and multifaceted experience that extends far beyond a mere physical sensation. To fully comprehend and address the complexities of pain, the biopsychosocial model provides a comprehensive framework. This model recognizes that pain is multi factorial and influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors and emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach…
In a fast-paced and demanding world, maintaining good mental health is crucial. While there are various approaches to achieving this, one practice that has gained significant recognition for its positive impact on mental well-being is yoga. Beyond its physical benefits, yoga offers a multitude of advantages for mental health. Let’s explore some of the ways…
One of the most common questions I am asked as a yoga teacher peer mentor is about expanding into teaching regular private sessions and client retention. Teaching a one-off session isn’t difficult, retaining returning weekly, fortnightly or monthly clients requires a whole different skill set. So let’s start at with the basics to put in…
Pain can always cause us concern, but often the words of our doctor, physiotherapist or even friends can cultivate more alarm. The words ‘degeneration’ and ‘herniation’ are the most common when we have pursued imagery of the spine. They can be very daunting and the use of, impact and associated qualities of these words can…