Do you have too many goals in your life?
A wonderful friend just asked me to take a sneak peek about her new book: about how people getting stuck in modern life, and what we can do about it. I learned a lot! The 2nd Habit posed the...
A wonderful friend just asked me to take a sneak peek about her new book: about how people getting stuck in modern life, and what we can do about it. I learned a lot! The 2nd Habit posed the...
If you think you can’t meditate think again. You only have to read my past struggles to know how hard I found it. http://icantdoyoga.net/post/how-the-hell-do-i-stay-present...
I went back to do a Bikram class today, because part of me missed it, and I was curious to see how it the class I did for 8 years felt post teacher training. Well first of all I don't want to diss...
I recently finished my Yoga Teacher training and its been a life changing experience, and so much I want to share. I’ve learned so much that I’m not sure where to start. So I’ll start with...
As I grow older I learn really important things, that once realised seem so simple: For example: I function so much better in the morning. After 4pm there is no point in me making decisions, when...
This week I leave London to do Yoga teacher training. I’m excited, but also very apprehensive. I know it the right thing for me to do, but my my evil destructive alter ego (inner Iago) is sitting...
I took my 15 year old niece to yoga. It was her first time. I practiced in the same class, but hid behind a pillar away from her so she could live the experience for herself without influence from...
I’ve just come back from my wedding anniversary week long celebration in Ibiza. I won’t bore you with the details, apart from some nuggets of yoga magic that I learned! 1. Open your heart and...
Knee issues again! This time I'm thinking, maybe I’ll have that surgery. But first I went to the physio... What an epiphany. I saw a very talented physio called Jacqui (i’ll link to her later if...
The meditation aspect of yoga is a challenge to me. It doesn’t come easily. But with some help from inspirational dialogue and a bit of reading, I am making a little progress. Problem is, that...
I was having long conversation with an old friend this morning about all the things we thought we needed to improve about ourselves. It was a long list! In the end we agreed it was more realistic...
Not a good yoga practice today. I’ve been feeling this way quite a bit lately! Today: I was stiff all over My wrists were sore Energy levels were rock bottom Throughout my class I got sinking...
I’m trying a new local studio; Fierce grace in Brixton. Its still hot yoga, and I do like the heat in Autumn, Winter and Spring. Best still its a local studio, so I can pop in on the way and back...
In a recent class one of my favourite teachers (Simi Ripper) put the big toe centre stage in her dialogue. It may sound like something very small and specific, but for me it felt like an earth...
Disappointment is a negative emotion that often controls me. Below is a link to an amazing and practical article about how to turn disappointment into an opportunity. What’s more after reading the...
I’ve always felt that I’m too stiff to do yoga. And on days that I have a sore back, or painful knees that little gremlin in my head tells me to 'stay home and not bother going to class'. Recently...
Politicians all know the dangers of sugar, but they are all too scared to take the initiative. Row over sugar firms' links to scientists http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-31412551
Jeez, being British, a Lononder, Tube user and always in a rush, is enough to tip anyone over the edge. But let's look at the yoga-opporunties or yo-pportunities ;-): 1. If I knew how to meditate...
Interesting and sad piece which might make people want to think twice about surviving financially on yoga teaching alone, especially if you live in New York....
To gym or not to gym? It’s a tough question. Especially if you practice yoga regularly. For me, a regular practice is a minimum of 3 times a week. More if I can create the time because I need to...