The use of props in yoga can completely transform the practice, and opens up an almost infinite range of possibilities. They can make poses more accessible, help you target specific muscle groups or sections of movement, or even make a pose more challenging. And they don’t have to cost the earth. We’ll be adding a … Read more
Apologies for this not being available yet but it will be up and running very soon and we believe it’s going to be worth the wait! We’ve got… meditations information sheets coping strategies Breathing exercises a chair yoga class a restorative yoga practice a yin yoga practice …. all specifically designed for people with chronic … Read more
Little strikes fear into the heart of someone with chronic pain than questions like “what number is your pain now”. It feels like such an arbitrary question. I used to panic, trying to remember what I’d rated it at before, scared if I said the wrong thing I’d not be taken seriously. It wasn’t that … Read more
There are several breathing practices used in yoga and pranayama that involve breath retention, that is, the holding of the breath at the end of the inhale or exhale or both. Sometimes this can be a mere fraction of a second, a mental separation of the two aspects of the breath, providing a definitive end … Read more
We’ve all heard about the body’s “fight or flight” reaction to dangerous, stressful, or frightening stimuli, and it’s almost always portrayed as bad for our health. Like most things in life however, it’s a matter of perspective. While many of us experience relatively high levels of stress, and could benefit from learning how to relax, … Read more
Being in a high stress environment for long periods is like driving a car at 90mph (145kph for those of you who prefer metric), and you’ll soon find that something is going to blow. And expecting yourself to be able to switch from this sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight) state when you want to … Read more
It’s funny how, as our priorities in life change, so do the measurements with which we evaluate our achievements, our happiness, and even our own worth. Around 6 years ago my life got completely turned upside down, although I didn’t realise that at the time. I thought I’d be back to it again within a … Read more
In case you missed it on our products page…. We’re hugely excited to be able to announce that we’re almost finished putting together our first free product for you – and it’s a biggie! Thanks to our Sponsorship Program, we’ve decided to devise a mini – but still comprehensive – package on… {drum roll please} … Read more
I struggled for 3 whole years after my injury. I felt… well… I felt everything, and I felt nothing. All at the same time. I was scared my mobility would get worse; I was thankful that I had family around me and that my husband was so amazing throughout the whole nightmare; I felt hopeless … Read more
So what if your belly isn’t as flat as it used to be, or if your thighs touch when you walk? (I heard the best comeback for fat-shaming critics on an episode of “Politics for Bitches” with Louisa Omielon – please note it is a little risqué so skip ahead to the next bit if … Read more