On the Saturday evening during a yoga retreat, we gathered together for circle dancing taught by two local teachers. Whether it was the large dinner, the unseasonably hot evening or […]
As a social media “person” of course I can see the positives in engaging with Instagram, Facebook, TikTok etc. There is an unlimited amount of information at our fingertips. We […]
A few years ago I was visiting the British Museum to see the Grayson Perry exhibition, The Unknown Craftsman, loving him pointing out, so clearly, the art that’s travelled from […]
Balances are always hard on the mind and the body. Partly, perhaps because we expect them to be and so anticipate our failure and then create a self- fulfilling prophesy! […]
I last wrote embracing Winter, the dancing change of the seasons providing a reassuring rhythm to life. For me, mind, body and spirit are inextricably linked – and we are […]
The second week was very different. Now 14 of us in the house. My husband came out, his niece and her daughter. Kim and Pete, who I teach, with their […]
As it was an early morning flight and I hate early mornings I thought I’d treat myself to “AirPortr” This is a service where your suitcase is collected the night […]
Pigeon posture, with its combination of forward and back bends, can be a challenging posture for many practitioners. The imagery of effortlessly contorting bodies showcased on magazine covers can often […]
Neck Muscles There are many muscles in our necks but the two largest are: • Sternocleidomastoid• Trapezius Sternocleidomastoid: Attachments: This muscle arises from the manubrium of the sternum (the wider […]
Sometimes we all need a boost, particularly after the stress of the last few years for many of us. My sister and I both turned 50 during the lock downs. […]
Twists in yoga offer more than just physical benefits; they stimulate digestion, tone the spine, and energise our major organs. Additionally, they provide a unique opportunity to shift our perspective, […]
The hip joint is a synovial ball and socket joint formed by the head of the femur (ball) and the cup shaped acetabulum (socket) of the pelvis, both joint surfaces […]