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”
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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?”
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”
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”
Workshop Offering
When: Saturday 4th March, 2023 9:30-4:30Where: Under the Edge Arts, Wotton-under-EdgeWhat: A yummy offering of yoga, meditation, journalling, and massage, all along with teas, cakes, and lunchExchange: £70 per person Join Anna and Cerian for a day retreat of mindful movement, relaxing massage, and an exploration of your inner world with some meditation and journallingContinueContinue reading “Workshop Offering”
Aparigraha, compassion, the year turns to darkness
We need the darkness to appreciate the light. As I write this, it’s shortly before 7am and it’s dark. I’ve avoided the electric light and am using candles- candlelight is beautiful, which is why I’ve chosen it, but I’m not sure how useful it is for writing on paper and so here I am, despiteContinueContinue reading “Aparigraha, compassion, the year turns to darkness”
Yoga in the park, yoga nidra, and the effects of a meditation practice
With the beautiful warm weather we’ve been having, I’ve been lucky enough to have people join me to practise in a local park. The sessions have been fairly mellow the last couple of times as it’s been so hot, and we had to miss most of May because of the rain, but practising in theContinueContinue reading “Yoga in the park, yoga nidra, and the effects of a meditation practice”
