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July 1, 2021

A fully seated chair yoga practice

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.”

Arthur Ashe

When I approach a yoga class as a teacher I invite people to connect to their breath and notice what their starting point it “Start where you are.” Then I will ask people to notice how they feel, to connect to their body in a mindful, creative way “Use what you have.” And then I will offer ideas around what may be possible from there…there is no expectation to do what I ask, rather I ask “Do what you can.” Quotations by Arthur Ashe.

In this article I offer a short insight into chair yoga and what I love about taking support in our practice with this versatile prop. My hope is, should you wish to take it along with me, that you are able to notice more fully the above prompts in an accessible, comfortable and enjoyable way.

By Helen

May 26, 2021

Yoga for the lower back

“Our posture can be a reflection of our current state of mind as well as our past experiences.”

Jivana Heyman

Yoga for the lower back – a short yoga practice

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.

By Helen

May 11, 2021

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“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

By Helen

April 13, 2021

Yoga to Inspire your Inner Spring

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.

By Helen

April 2, 2021

Yoga for the shoulders

“Go where it feels best, where your energy flows best. Exercise your ability to sense this.”

Erich Schiffmann

Yoga for the shoulders – a short yoga practice

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.

By Helen

March 23, 2021

Yoga for the hips

“Perfection is having the greatest range possible of comfort.”

Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen

Yoga for the hips – a short yoga practice

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.

By Helen