I’m in the midst of planning a couple of events with some lovely friends and colleagues. One is just about finalised and you can find the details over on the Workshops and Retreats page- a wonderful day retreat with active and restorative yoga, breathwork and meditation, and an opportunity to be guided in the artContinueContinue reading “Collaborating, and being present”
Author Archives: Floating Yogi
Restorative Yoga- what is it, and why should you add it to your life?
All the different kinds of yoga can be confusing. Some styles work you physically very hard; others stretch you out, or focus on breathing and meditation. There’s Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin… so what is restorative yoga?Restorative yoga comes from the Iyengar school, which uses ALL the props to support a body into the bestContinueContinue reading “Restorative Yoga- what is it, and why should you add it to your life?”
Module 7 completed, and I’m at risk of falling into conspiracy theories
Last weekend I was in London for Module 7 of the Diploma in Yoga Therapy with the Minded Institute. We looked at PTSD, Yoga Nidra, and bone health including osteopenia, osteoporosis, and both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis. We also had a chair yoga practice led by Liz Oppedijk which was so much fun and reallyContinueContinue reading “Module 7 completed, and I’m at risk of falling into conspiracy theories”
Yoga for Chronic Stress
My history of mental health struggles has a long and fairly complicated story to it, but the episodes I’ve had of acute mental health problems have had some things in common: Too many tasks and not enough rest Negative self-talk and rumination on my failings and my problems Attachment to the final outcome, meaning thatContinueContinue reading “Yoga for Chronic Stress”
New class coming soon!
I’ve got the opportunity to offer another gentle/beginners’ class, this time at Get Ahead Physiotherapy Centre in Elmbridge, Gloucester! This class will be similar to Slimbridge class, in that we’ll use all the props, from blocks and straps to chairs and walls, and the invitation here is for a gentle practice with a level ofContinueContinue reading “New class coming soon!”
New workshops!
These have been brewing for a while! I’m excited and nervous to offer these: a restorative extended practice on 3rd February, and a four-part workshop to reduce the effects of chronic stress, starting on 2nd March. This is super exciting because of my own history and because of all I’ve learned so far on myContinueContinue reading “New workshops!”
Some thoughts on hibernation, wintering, consciously resting- or not.
I have always been a ‘push on through’ kind of person, reluctant to “give in” to fatigue or illness, but a few events in the last few years have made me re-evaluate this attitude. One was when my mum was ill, and had been taken into hospital. It was April 2020, and I couldn’t stayContinueContinue reading “Some thoughts on hibernation, wintering, consciously resting- or not.”
Extended Practice and a festive Mindful Movement opportunity
Come along next Saturday and give yourself a chance to truly relax and unwind. We will start strong with some Yang postures, using up any nervous energy and generating feel-good endorphins, before settling into some softer, long-hold Yin poses (with the option to make these more restorative by using props to support your body). ToContinueContinue reading “Extended Practice and a festive Mindful Movement opportunity”
Module 4 of 16 completed!
Last weekend was the fourth module in my Diploma in Yoga Therapy. As always it was mentally hard work- so far in the course, we have studied neuroscience, respiration, the skeletal system, Parkinson’s, cancer, and depression, among much else. And as always it was fascinating- the effects of breathing in different ways, for example, areContinueContinue reading “Module 4 of 16 completed!”
New classes and an extended practice
I am offering an extended Yin and Breathwork class on Saturday 30th September, at 2:30pm in Frampton Village Hall. Use breath techniques to restore the nervous system and reduce feelings of tension; discover some of the science behind these amazing practices; relax and restore your body and mind in soothing long-hold postures, and finish theContinueContinue reading “New classes and an extended practice”
