“Our posture can be a reflection of our current state of mind as well as our past experiences.”
Jivana Heyman
When I invite people to practice yoga with me, it is an invitation to explore shapes, movements and pauses that can provide a sense of opening and softening, structure and support.
“Clothes could have more meaning and longevity if we think less about owning the latest or cheapest thing and develop more of a relationship with the things we wear”
Elizabeth L. Cline
I am continually evolving.
“Each day is filled with lessons and new experiences. Each day we have the opportunity to connect with those lessons and experiences in ways that will further our growth.”
Manifest; Kelley Carboni-Woods
This practice was inspired by the coming of Spring and an enriching conversation with Kezra of Conversations Worth Having whereby we delved deep into yoga, movement, stillness and our capacity to work with nature as medicine, and as a tool towards reconnecting us with our ability to be and think creatively.
“Go where it feels best, where your energy flows best. Exercise your ability to sense this.”
Erich Schiffmann
When I invite you to practice yoga with me, I’m inviting you to explore shapes, movements and pauses that can provide you with openings and softenings, structure and support.
Learn about yourself and the in-built mechanisms you have in place to connect to your breath, movement and your ability to slow-down. This is where the real learning happens.
Know what it is you need for your shoulders, and then for your whole body as you re-integrate what you discover for yourself during the practice.
“Perfection is having the greatest range possible of comfort.”
Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen
When I invite you to practice yoga with me, I’m inviting you to explore shapes, movements and pauses that are as Bonnie so simply puts it within the “greatest range possible of comfort” to yourself. So when you take this mini series of practices with me, please do honour yourselves fully and listen to your unique experience of the practice.
Learn about yourself and the in-built mechanisms you have in place to connect to your breath, movement and your ability to slow-down. This is where the real learning happens.
Know what it is you need for your hips, and then for your whole body as you re-integrate what you discover for yourself during the practice.
“It’s more than just a shape, it’s how your breathing in that shape…What is your intention whilst you’re in that shape? What is the quality of presence whilst you’re in this shape…?”
Theo Wildcroft in conversation with Jivana He-man Episode 32 Accessible Yoga Podcast