Former yoga teacher in Wellington New Zealand
This week’s tip is one of my favourite breathing techniques to help relax. Read through the directions first and then try the practice. And as with any breathing practice, if it doesn’t feel right or you experience tension, stop the
I teach a weekly restorative yoga class at HealthFit Collective and occasional month ultra-indulgent restorative yoga class at Urban Yoga. If you haven’t tried restorative yoga, you have no idea what you’re missing! Here’s on of my favourites. It would
Wide leg standing poses are excellent for stretching your inner thighs and groin. When you fold forward, you can also stretch your hamstrings. Adding this twist variation, can change the feeling of the stretch in your legs and hips, and
It’s the 29th of February leap day in a leap year! I tried to think what pose in yoga is most like leaping through the air – and thought of crescent lunge! Particularly if you focus on your back leg.
Forward folds can be both calming and cooling. Though your muscles will be tight if you are cold, so be cautious when stretching or find a warm space. Sit down with legs stretched out in front of you. If you
It’s February. That means in Wellington, it’s hot and everyone spends as much time outside as they can soak up the sun. By the time Sunday rolls around, I’m exhausted from the heat and too many great events outside. So
This last week it’s been incredibly hot in Wellington. So my yoga classes have focused on other ways to work on balance and strength that don’t create heat. Tree pose is a great balance pose for staying cool and in
I’m still on the theme of strengthening shoulders, but now with a little core strength added in. Start by lying on your side. Bring your right elbow directly under your shoulder. Let your right hand go directly out from your
I enjoyed the long weekend on a climbing trip on the South Island. When I started to write this week’s tip, there were calls for a shoulder stretch. This pose is most known for strengthening the shoulders, but it can
Sometimes the simplest poses give the best stretch. They are easy to get in to, accessible to most people and give you a chance to pay attention to the small changes in your body that can affect the stretch.