It is understood how important yoga can be in helping us live our daily lives so that we find balance, calm and contentment, and this maxim can of course apply to our children too. With this in mind the class I run is set to invite a special cohort of children to Unity to experience[…]
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We all know that without breathing Oxygen into our system and Carbon Dioxide out, we wouldn’t survive for long. So it goes without saying that breathing is pretty essential. However, do we really know the full benefits of breathing properly in everyday life, as well as the positive effects of Pranayama and breathing exercises during[…]
Post Natal Pilates is incredibly valuable for new Mums who may be experiencing a range of new physical and mental health issues including; loss of pelvic floor controlreduced core strengthreduced body strength and muscle toneincreased muscle aches and painspoor upper body posture caused by feeding and carryinganxietylow self-confidence Post Natal Pilates still uses the original[…]
Through my work with thousands of clients I’ve unfortunately gained huge insight into the tragic epidemic of trauma that’s prevalent today. Movements like the ‘me too’ campaign highlighted the sexual aspects, but it’s much more than that. Trauma specialist Dr Peter Levine writes: It can perhaps be conjectured that unresolved trauma is responsible for a[…]
As Christmas approaches, many of us will take time off from work to be with family and the ones we are most close to. It can also be a perfect time to take some time to ourselves. A chance to reflect on the year that is behind us and set intentions for the year ahead.[…]
We all come from a long line of ancestors, of fates and stories once told and later lost. However lost and forgotten our ancestral past may be, it still lives through us, mostly unconscious and unexplored. Our lives are influenced by events and experiences that happened to others in a distant past and we are[…]
In this modern, fast paced world, most of us are living a very yang lifestyle. We are constantly busy, rushing around trying to get things done with endless to-do lists and no time to pause and rest. We live in a speed addicted culture where we want everything to be done as quickly as possible[…]
NAME: Elise Naomi Buddle CLASS(ES) TAUGHT & A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF WHAT YOU TEACH: Strengthening Inversion Flow, Yin Yoga, Calisthenics I’m a strong believer that to build upon your understanding of how your own body moves with little injury and with greater progression, one needs to address the bodies range and capabilities from all angles.[…]
Your chakras represent the energetic intersection between physical matter and your consciousness. Each chakra is constantly receiving as well as transmitting energy. Each acts as a transformer of subtle energy; they are the gears that shift your energy up or down. How smoothly your chakras functions determine how fully you inhabit your body, how successful[…]
At the beginning of my classes, I invite students to set an intention for the practice. An intention might mean bringing awareness and attention to a quality or virtue that you want to cultivate for your practice. An intention acts like a metaphor to translate our practice off the mat and out into the world.[…]
A BRIEF EXPLANATION OF WHAT YOU COOK: Vegan and vegetarian wholesome, wholefood, nutritional plant based goodness. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN COOKING AND HOW DID YOU GET STARTED?: Food has always been a big part of growing up and home life. My father ignited my passion for food, I would watch him cook in awe[…]
During an episode of anxiety, Hatha Yoga, the physical aspect of yoga practice, is a wonderful way to help “still the fluctuations of the mind” or in sanskrit, “chitti vritta nirodhaha”. This phrase from the great sage, Patanjali’s sutras, or verses of yoga philosophy is now well recognised by yogis in the west as well[…]
As a creative therapist and Reiki teacher, I often get asked what the best way to keep yourself happy is. I’ve done a lot of research on wellbeing over the years, both through my studies and through the subjective experience of my own shadow self. We all have our low vibration days and that’s something[…]
How Yoga & the Arts therapies provide physical & mental benefits for people with disabilities
Uncategorised Jul 13, 2018
If you’ve experienced a severe and long-term illness such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, or stroke, then it goes without saying you’ll suffer a physical, emotional and mental loss. You feel you’re in a never-ending battle. Physically you’re forced to accept: Loss of freedom and independenceA new way of livingPossible pain and other challenges such[…]
Have you wondered why so many primary schools have incorporated yoga into their PE curriculum? Today children have less time for unstructured play and outdoor playtime and spend more time behind screens. Even the digital giants have recognised that tech distractions overstimulate children and cause shorter attention spans. Consequently, children do not know how to[…]