What is Yoga?
The word ‘Yoga’ comes from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’ which means to yoke, bind, a union or a method of discipline. I like to think of yoga as a union or joining of mind, body and spirit. Through our breathing Read More
The Importance of Connecting to the Earth
The summer has finally arrived (YAY!!!) and I’m thrilled. Not only does this mean I can turn off my electric blanket (I know its May but in my defence I live in a very drafty house and I am a Read More
Will yoga help me lose weight?
The reason I feel the need to address this is because I have been noticing a lot of ‘yoga shred’ type workouts advertised on Facebook and elsewhere and want to point out that while physical practice is a small part Read More
A Yoga photo shoot, new beginnings and a friend I didn’t know I always had!
A little while ago I was put in contact with a lady looking for teachers for her new yoga studio. I have been running classes in both Stowmarket and Colchester as some of you will know for a couple of Read More
I’m not flexible enough for yoga
This phrase is something I hear a lot…… Despite the common belief that yoga is about throwing very precise shapes with your body…. its really not. Yoga means ‘to yoke’ or ‘to join’ so when we practise yoga we are Read More