Former yoga teacher in Wellington New Zealand
Have you ever woken up with a stiff back? Or maybe finished a tramp and felt like you wanted to stretch your spine? This version of child’s pose is a simply way to stretch your back and has the added
We’ve been experimenting with a number of variations of balancing on one leg over the past few weeks as it’s a great way to build strength in your feet and ankles, and of course…improve balance! So I’m revisiting a favourite,
We’ve often done warrior I and warrior II in class, but did you know there is a warrior III? Get ready for a new adventure in balancing! There are many ways to get in to this pose, but these steps
One of the essential asanas or physical poses in every yoga class is down dog, or Adho Mukha Svanasana. It stretches hamstrings, calves and shoulders while also providing strength in your arms and back. Start on your hands and knees,
Every yoga class I’ve taught has had a few, if not several lunges in them. The lunge is a simple and easy way to stretch several muscles in your legs including the thigh and groin muscles including the psoas. There
I do a lot of tramping with Tony Gazley who always carries his camera. These days, every time we get to a scenic spot – we both think yoga pose! The first one that always comes to mind is tree
Warrior 2, or virabhadrasana 2, is one of the most common poses and you’ll find it in just about every class more than once. It’s excellent for both strengthening and stretching the legs, as well the upper body and arms.
Child’s pose or balasana is a resting pose – often we come in to this pose in class to catch our breath. It’s also very calming as it turns your focus inward, shuts out distractions, and allows you to slow
Prasarita padottanasana offers ways to stretch and move your upper torso, shoulders and back.
Trikonasana – or triangle pose – offers a good way to stretch legs, hips, chest and shoulders. It helps to warm-up with a few lunges and down dog before trying trikonasana. How to get in to the pose and a