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Laura and Angela, two, self-confessed mouth breathers, discuss how changing to nose breathing has positively influenced their lives. Angela tries conscious nose breathing for the first time when out walking the dog, thankfully heeding Laura’s advice to take some tissues! Laura gives an overview of why it is so important to breathe through your […]
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Trauma Sensitive Yoga: New Evening Class (Online) Trauma Sensitive Yoga is a specialised and unique form of yoga for individuals with Chronic Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or Complex Trauma (including military veterans, survivors of war and survivors of domestic, sexual and childhood abuse) Loss of control is at the core of PTSD and complex trauma…therefore Trauma Sensitive Yoga […]
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So welcome to Breathe Yourself Better. This short and sweet series gives you bitesize chunks of information about all things to do with breathing. This week we are focusing on that hugely important muscle that nobody really thinks much about: Your diaphragm. The diaphragm is our primary breathing muscle and rises and falls approximately 50,000 […]
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Think you’re not flexible enough to do yoga? Oh yes you are! Learning to be more flexible is one of the reasons people go to a yoga class; you don’t have to be flexible to begin with. You also don’t need to know how to do the poses, or how to do different breath […]
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Why should you breathe through your nose? This short and sweet series gives you bitesize chunks of information about all things to do with breathing. This week we are focusing on why it’s so important to breathe through your nose at all times. If you do yoga, you will be used to nose breathing during […]
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Ever thought about replacing your ‘sweet’ treat (yes, that does include alcohol) with something you love doing instead? Angela suggests changing the way you think about how you reward yourself at the end of the day, so your treat isn’t always full of sugar – hidden or otherwise. Activities as a reward are an excellent […]
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The Importance of Posture when you Breath This short and sweet series breaks down the topic of breathing into small bite-sized chunks. This week we are focusing on the importance of posture during our breathing practice. The wrong position of your upper body and rib cage can shorten your breath, which restricts your breathing and […]
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Join two old friends; Laura the yoga teacher from Penn Yoga and Angela the nutritionist from Love Nutrition, discussing all things healthy. In this podcast series we are starting to look at ‘Healthy Habits’, which focuses on our relationship with: Sugar, Sleep, Hydration, Food and finally, Appropriate Rewards. Today we will be talking generally about […]
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LOVE YOGA. LOVE NUTRITION. LOVE LIFE! New for 2021 is my collaboration with my friend and qualified nutritionist, Angela Attwood from Love Nutrition. I have known Angela for over 40 years and we share a keen interest in staying fit and healthy. Angela with her interest in nutrition formed her company Love Nutrition, and me […]
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Did you know that learning to control your breath is key to good health and mental wellbeing? Ancient yogis knew about the power of the breath – if you slow your breath, you calm your body and the chatter in your mind. Is this ancient knowledge still relevant today? Absolutely! In this world of anxiety […]
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Do you want to exercise, but have difficulties with your balance, your knees, or maybe you are recovering from an injury? Why not try Gentle Chair Yoga? Gentle Chair Yoga is an exercise class that uses a chair as a prop to support the body. It is for those wanting to experience the health benefits […]
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Too early to talk about Christmas? Well decorations are up in the shops, I am doing my best impression of a Christmas tree, and I have already bought some Christmas presents for the family, so I guess it’s ok. Yoga Vouchers for Christmas Do you have a friend or relative who would like a course […]
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I have been studying Trauma Sensitive Yoga over the past year for people with PTSD and complex trauma, so it is a subject close to my heart. All my yoga classes have elements of trauma sensitive teaching, whether you realise it or not! 22 push-ups in 22 days I have set myself ‘the 22 push-ups in 22 […]
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Autumn is here; the kids are back to school and its time to start a new yoga class! Classes with Laura at Penn Yoga offer the ideal opportunity to spend some much deserved time on yourself, now your lovely little (or big) ones have gone back to school. The Autumn term is the ideal time for […]
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Summer Yoga can be great; however, lovely summer days offer challenges to our yoga practice. Question: Who wants to be inside doing yoga when we can be outside soaking up the sun? Answer: Do yoga outside. The sun shining down as you ease from one pose to another, the gentle sound of the sea, the fragrance of summer […]
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Think about it. Do you love your body? All of it? Bits of it? I have a confession: I never liked my thighs. When I was a teenager, a passing comment from someone about a model’s thighs in a magazine not having ‘the gap’ at the top really stuck with me. I didn’t have ‘the gap’, […]
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Yoga Helps to Balance the Body and Mind I think in today’s busy world, balance is key. Balance work with play, activity with rest; have a balanced diet. Balance is not all about learning to balance on one leg (although that can really help with your focus and concentration), it’s more encompassing. However, trying to achieve […]
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‘Yoga for Athletes’ A great idea for a Healthy Christmas Gift for friends and family! What a great, healthy gift for someone to give you to help you work your body and calm your mind after the crazy Christmas season. So, do you have a fit friend or relative, who would benefit from improving their […]
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New Yoga for Athletes class beginning Thursday, 14th January, 7.30-8.30pm Do you play rugby, football or hockey? Do you run, cycle or hit the gym on a regular basis? This class is designed for you. Fit and sporty people sometimes push too hard when training or competing, sometimes leading to injury. Open to ladies and gents – […]
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However strong your practice, your mind has to be stronger Relatively speaking, the physical practice of yoga is a piece of cake compared to the mental practice. Focus, concentration and meditation are tough; they certainly are for me. In this mad, busy world our minds rarely switch off and we have, what we call in yoga, […]
