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Is an hour of yoga never quite enough? Do you dream of just a little bit longer in savasana? Do you want to experiment with more calming breathwork, or focus on poses to help you remain grounded? This new monthly 90-minute class offers you the chance to Delve Deeper into your yoga practice. This class […]
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We are not separate from nature; we are all connected. This workshop is a fun and light-hearted journey using the natural elements of yoga: Earth, Fire, Water, Air and Space (Ether). It aims to help you bring an equilibrium, steadiness and balance to your life by understanding the relationship between you and the natural world. […]
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This relieving anxiety & stress workshop aims to help you bring an equilibrium, steadiness and balance back to your life. We may all feel anxious or stressed sometimes in our lives; perhaps you have suffered a trauma, are trying to cope with grief, or have found the last few years simply overwhelming. Sometimes the prospect […]
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Heard about probiotics? Yes, maybe. What about prebiotics? No, me neither! In this podcast Angela explains the difference between the two and focuses on how prebiotics are so very important for good gut health and for our mental health. We discuss prebiotic foods – asparagus being an excellent prebiotic and in season now – and […]
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Trauma Sensitive Yoga: 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 focuses […]
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DON’T STRESS IT! April is Stress Awareness Month, so Angela and Laura decided to share how they have dealt with stress over the past year to maybe give you some ideas that you can try. Angela talks how ‘exposure to daylight’ has been so important to her, whilst explaining how our circadian rhythms, which govern […]
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Laura learns a lot in this episode as Angela explains how vitally important Vitamin D is to everyone, especially at the moment with Covid. The need to get out in the sun to top your body up with Vitamin D is essential, but can be difficult if you slather yourself and your kids with creamy […]
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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 […]
