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A Space to Be, Permission to Stop

Permission to Stop

In March 2020, as many of us retreated into our homes for what would end up being longer than we ever imagined, I wrote a short email to my students called 'Permission to Stop'. As the lockdown was extended I continued to write about slowing down and letting go. later on I edited some of… Continue reading Permission to Stop

Pregnancy and Birth

Pregnancy Yoga 10 – Safe Sleep and Side Lying Relaxation

Once you are more than 28 weeks pregnant, the safest position for relaxation or go to sleep is on your side, either left or right. This is because when you lie on your back, the weight of the baby (and placenta, and amniotic fluid) can compress the vena cava, an important blood vessel which returns… Continue reading Pregnancy Yoga 10 – Safe Sleep and Side Lying Relaxation

A Space to Be, Separate Together (Lockdown Musings)

Going In and Out

You may be surprised to see just how many bolsters we actually have here at our disposal. Well, they have all been acquired so that I might create very cosy, inviting and supported spaces for the practice of yoga.  At my restorative yoga workshops I like to provide all participants with two bolsters and plenty… Continue reading Going In and Out