Each month on my U Can Yoga website I have been featuring yoga related books that I’ve really enjoyed and want to share with you guys reading out there. For anyone who has missed the titles featured so far, I am including some my previous ‘Books of the Month’ here. I hope you enjoy: Insight… Continue reading Insight Yoga by Sarah Powers
Recharge with Restorative Yoga
Relax & Restore Restorative Yoga Workshop – 22nd November 2-4pm at Embody Wellness Give Yourself Permission to Relax Join me for this calming and nourishing workshop which will introduce you to the principles and many benefits of Restorative Yoga. As we shift into Winter, the yin season, the emphasis of our practice will be to… Continue reading Recharge with Restorative Yoga
Banishing the Blues with Backbends
Help to Banish the Blues with Supported Bridge Pose Here in the UK the nights are drawing-in and the temperature is dropping. With this shift into Autumn/Winter low moods and low energy can be more prevalent for some of us. Back-bending poses are known for their energising qualities. What I like about Supported Bridge Pose… Continue reading Banishing the Blues with Backbends
Relax & Restore Winter Retreat
Relax & Restore Winter Retreat 13th-15th November 2015 Our regular retreat at Florence House in Seaford in East Sussex is a wonderful blend of Dynamic, Hatha and Restorative Yoga and Pilates. Facilitated by Sally Parkes and I, this retreat focuses on re-balancing both the body and mind. Classes are suitable for all abilities as well… Continue reading Relax & Restore Winter Retreat
A Life Worth Breathing
Each month on my U Can Yoga website I have been featuring yoga related books that I’ve really enjoyed and want to share with you guys reading out there. For anyone who has missed the titles featured so far, I am including some my previous ‘Books of the Month’ here. I hope you enjoy: A… Continue reading A Life Worth Breathing
Stretch into Stillness – Yin Yoga for a Calm Mind & Healthy Body
Stretch into Stillness Workshop – Yin Yoga for a Calm Mind & Healthy Body Sunday 4th October 11am-1pm at Pop Brixton A Huge Thank You to Everyone who came along to my Introduction to Yin Yoga Workshop at Embody Wellness at the end of August. I’m excited to be teaching my next Yin Yoga workshop… Continue reading Stretch into Stillness – Yin Yoga for a Calm Mind & Healthy Body
Choc Chia Energy Smoothie
This is one of my favourite breakfasts on the go – I get an energy boost from the chia seeds and all that’s needed is a little overnight preparation (soaking the chia seeds). Ingredients: 1/4 Cup of Chia Seeds, 1 Cup of Almond Milk, 1 Apple, quartered, 1-2 teaspoons of Cacao Nibs, 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon… Continue reading Choc Chia Energy Smoothie
Workshop: Introduction to Yin Yoga
Saturday 29th August 2015 3-5pm at Embody Wellness If you missed my last Introduction to Yin Yoga workshop at Easter, I am teaching this workshop again at Embody Wellness this August. Yin Yoga is a quiet, meditative, floor-based practice where poses are held for several minutes. It is about softening and staying. In this workshop… Continue reading Workshop: Introduction to Yin Yoga
Why Restorative Yoga is a Perfect Summer Practice
If you usually go for a dynamic yoga practice or tough training regime do you ever find that during the summer months you can come away feeling not as energised as you might at other times of year? If so, restorative yoga may be just the thing to add to your routine. Summer, (though our… Continue reading Why Restorative Yoga is a Perfect Summer Practice
Spanish September Sun
Relax and Restore Spain Retreat with Sally Parkes Yoga 5-11th September Join Sally Parkes and I in Andalusia for a week of yoga, Pilates, relaxation and delicious food. Set in the beautiful Andalusian countryside with panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada and in an area of outstanding beauty and ecological diversity, this retreat offers a… Continue reading Spanish September Sun