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Buddha said that pain is an inevitable part of life. Well, so is stress!
Stress is required because it pushes us into action. But too much stress can have detrimental effects. We can do things to prevent stress but there will always be life-induced stress that we just can’t avoid. And sometimes it doesn’t rain – it pours! So what can we do to reduce the impact of highly stressful life events?
How much water do you drink?
How much is enough?
And why is it important?
Here’s a dozen reasons to start a love affair with the humble glass of water.
I recently asked my Kinesiology Association colleagues what their top tips are for helping clients who find swallowing pills difficult, and here’s what they came up with. There’s a whole range of practical solutions from stimulating acupressure points, to working on mental or emotional triggers.
Change is Beneficial AND Stressful
How do you feel about change? Are you happy in your comfort zone or do you thrive on adventure?
If you try to change yourself based on shame or fear, then you will ultimately end up simply redirecting the focus of negative intention elsewhere. This is why I work with my clients to change habits, coming from a place of love. This is harder in the short-run but is much more profound in its results. But how does this work?
Is there a “right” way to breath? As a Yoga Teacher and a Natural Health Practitioner, this is something that I deal with a lot. There seems to be a strong argument for statements such as “most people don’t breathe properly!”. But breathing is fundamental to life, and so if we’re all doing it so wrong, how are we continuing to live??
There are many skin-care products that dominate shop shelves and magazine pages, but does what you eat affect your skin and how does your overall health relate to your skin health?
Somatic Yoga can improve posture, mobility, strength, balance, coordination and proprioception. It can reduce neuromuscular pain and symptoms related to chronically tight muscles such as headaches, frozen shoulder and breathing issues. It can mitigate symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleeping issues and fatigue.
So many people flair up at this time of year with uncomfortable and debilitating reactions to pollen from flowers, grasses, and trees. Taking allopathic medication can be the only solution for many to get relief but there are also many natural options that can help ease symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
Click here to find out about natural solutions, which may ease your hay fever.
Somatic Yoga can improve posture, mobility, strength, balance, coordination and proprioception. It can reduce neuromuscular pain and symptoms related to chronically tight muscles such as headaches, frozen shoulder and breathing issues. It can mitigate symptoms of anxiety, depression, sleeping issues and fatigue.
New beginnings have always been important opportunities to set goals, intentions and to choose your attitude.
We all need a cheerleader! Here’s why:
Every body, every mind, every energy sphere is its own complex and unique conglomeration of forces, and should be treated as such.
I tailor the advice that I give according to each person’s own situation, but I do find myself giving some advice over and over. Here’s my top 5 tips and reminders to suit almost everyone…
Am I flexible enough for yoga?
What should I wear?
Can I do yoga if I have an injury?
Discounted sessions available for new clients at new Ledbury Clinic, Herefordshire.
Alternate Nostril Breathing is a great practice for finding balance in your body and mind.
Why? If yoga is about being calm then where do one-handed arm balances and unnatural headstands fit in and why are they a part of a yoga practice? 🤔
Your neck holds such a lot of emotional and physical tension. This FREE Gentle Somatic Yoga video will enable you to identify and dissolve built up tension and discomfort as you move through a sequence of Somatic Movement flows, including my Foot Slider exercise.
This breathing practice is beneficial to focus the mind and calm the nervous system as well as cleanse and energise the body, mind and soul.
During uncertain and somewhat confusing times, I’d like to share with you a guide line for a basic practice that you can do at home every day.
We all know the basic principles of keeping ourselves and our loved ones healthy and well so I'm not talk here about handwashing and sanitising and safe distances etc. But I would like to remind you of the benefits to your health and your immune system of doing mindful movement and breathing practices.
