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Rise to Root Embracing a Slower Energy In the natural cycle of the year, there comes a time when we transition from a period of intense activity…

The Third Niyama, Tapas Imagine a flickering flame within you, a spark of potent energy yearning to be unleashed. This, in essence, is the third Niyama, Tapas,…

The Summer Solstice As the earth tilts its axis towards the sun, the longest day of the year unfolds in a magnificent display of light and warmth….

Santosha is the Art of living through Contentment Contentment is not fulfilment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have. ” I…

The Niyamas The Niyamas, the second limb of the eightfold path of yoga, offer a gateway to a deeper transformation, one that transcends the physical realm. These…

Aparigraha and The Art of Letting Go Aparigraha: Non-Attachment Aparigraha, is the fifth yama and encompasses the art of letting go. The Yamas form a sort of…

Brahmacharya The Fourth Yama Brahmacharya: Right Use of Energy In spiritual practices, Brahmacharya is the fourth yama, or moral code. Often misunderstood as solely celibacy, Brahmacharya, widely…

Asteya, The Third Yama Non-Stealing in Yoga and Life Asteya is the third Yama. The Yamas are one of the 8 limbs of yoga. Asteya translates to…

Satya, The Second Yama The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali provide us with a guide to reaching Samadhi – the state of bliss.  The Sutras cover what is…

Ahimsa, The First Yama The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali provide us with a guide to reaching Samadhi – the state of bliss.  The Sutras cover what is…

The Yamas A Guide to Cultivating Ethical Strength in Your Yoga Practice and Beyond- The Yamas The allure of yoga often begins with the promise of physical…

The 8 Limbs of Yoga A Roadmap to Enlightenment Yoga is often seen as a physical practice, with images of bendy bodies and downward-facing dogs filling our…

Spring Equinox and Blossoming Within  Spring Equinox and blossoming within: This Winter has been an absolute hibernation phase for me. Spending as much time as possible reading,…

The Crown Chakra Soulful Sanctuary: Awakening the Divine Within The Crown chakra is our connection to consciousness, the Universe, and living through love. Yoga has been a…

Does Yoga make you Strong? Does yoga make you strong? A question I am asked frequently. My strength varies dramatically depending how much time I am able…

Seasonal Living Embracing the Rhythm: Finding Joy in Seasonal Living I don’t know about you- but I was so happy to see the arrival of February after…

How to Follow your Intuition Following our Inner Knowing How much do you look to others for approval, validation o to determine who you are? Do you…

Express your Truth When I find myself in uncomfortable situations or feeling anxious, one of the first things I notice is that my voice sounds weak and…

Awakening the Heart Today, we dive into the profound realm of the heart chakra, a sacred energy centre that holds the key to unlocking the vast potential…

The Solar Plexus Chakra When our fire is strong, we dare to live our dreams and be out there in the world doing what we believe in,…

What is Yoga? ‘Yoga is the journey of the Self, through the Self, to the Self’ Bhagavad Gita. Your Yoga, Your Journey Yoga, in its entirety, is…

What is Imbolc? Embracing the Light Within As we find ourselves at the threshold of February, a subtle shift in energy takes place in the natural world,…

What does it mean to be Spiritual? Spirituality, a concept that has captivated me for years, is often perceived as a complex and elusive realm, shrouded in…

The Sacral Chakra The Sacral Chakra and the Fluidity of Life: Embracing the Power of Emotions, Creativity, and Sensuality The Guesthouse ‘This being human is a guest…

What’s the Best Way to Cue Movement in Yoga? A Blog for Yoga Teachers As yoga teachers, guiding students through their practice involves a delicate balance of…

From Earth to Energy, Illuminating the Power of the Root Chakra “In the dance of energy within, the root chakra is the silent symphony of our foundation,…

How Yoga and Pranayama Enhance Immunity Fortifying Your Body’s Defense In a world constantly bombarded with environmental stressors, maintaining a robust immune system is crucial for our…

Yin Yoga and the Kidney and Urinary Meridian Winter Wellness: A Journey of Restoration and Vitality Yin yoga is a gentle but profound approach to cultivating inner…

The Neuroscience of Focus in Yoga The very way you breathe, sit, stand, eat, walk, work – everything can become yoga. You can use any process of…

Yoga in Winter Midwinter Yoga: A Time to Ignite our Inner Flame, whilst Turning into Stillness. As the trees stand stark against the pale sky, their branches…

Is yoga for me? Why Yoga is for every BODY. A lot changed when I started seeing movement as a privilege rather than punishment. Working with my body…

 Mindful Yoga: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Inner Peace Peace is our very nature, and yoga leads you to inner peace. In the constant ‘doing’ culture of…

The Benefits of Private Yoga Sessions Yoga, an ancient practice that has been around for centuries, is more than just a physical exercise. It’s a holistic approach…

Inner Reflection and Embracing the End of Year As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves at a natural juncture for reflection, gratitude and intention…

Yin Yoga and Finding Stillness Embrace the Stillness: A Slow and Deep Practice for a Balanced and Healthy Life  In the fast-paced world we inhabit, our bodies…

The Benefits of Mindfulness in the Marlow Workplace Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It can be practised through meditation,…

To Love Oneself is to Love All Others Yoga offers a profound path to self-discovery. It gently guides us towards a deeper connection with our bodies, minds,…

Mindfulness in Marlow Do you live in or around Marlow and want to invite more mindfulness to your life? ’m Anney and have recently moved to Marlow…

Yoga and the Nervous System This time of year, the run up to Christmas especially, can feel overwhelming, so much doing energy at a time where nature…

Mindful Living You may have heard a lot about Mindfulness and mindful living but never really known exactly what it means and why it is spoken about…

Keep Safe With Yoga I’ve had a few requests recently regarding injuries which can occur whilst practising yoga and the best practise to avoid these. Its’s important…

Corporate yoga in Marlow Yoga in the workplace: A winning combination. More and more companies are incorporating yoga into their employee wellness programmes, and for good reason….

Athletic Benefits of Yoga Are you a runner? Cyclist? Swimmer? Into general fitness? Are you looking fo the athletic benefits of yoga? Yoga is everywhere these days…