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Supporting Strong, Supple Joints with Yoga (at Any Age)
A gentle approach to moving with ease, strength, and confidence Do your knees creak when you stand up? Do your hips feel stiff in the morning? Or maybe your wrists and shoulders ache after a day at...
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Strengthen Weak Bones with Yoga: Your Path to Bone Health
Bone health is something we often overlook until it becomes a concern. Whether it’s due to age, lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, or medical conditions like osteoporosis, weak bones can le...
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The Healing Power of Nature: Why Outdoor Yoga Can Reawaken Your Spirit
Feeling Disconnected or Drained? It Might Be Time to Step Outside and Onto Your Mat. Do you ever feel like you’re living life indoors and online? So many of us move from screen to screen, desk to c...
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From Exhausted to Energised: Reclaiming Vitality with Gentle Yoga
A holistic approach to lifting low energy and chronic fatigue Do you ever wake up tired, even after a full night’s sleep? Feel like you’re dragging yourself through the day, relying on caffeine...
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Step into Stillness: Experience the Magic of Forest Bathing
✨ Step into Stillness: Experience the Magic of Forest Bathing Imagine stepping into a woodland… The earthy scent of moss and fallen leaves surrounds you. Sunlight filters softly through a canop...
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Float, Flow, and Find Your Calm with SUP Yoga in Kingsbridge
✨ Float, Flow, and Find Your Calm with SUP Yoga in Kingsbridge Imagine yourself gently floating on calm water… The soft ripple of the estuary beneath your board. Warm sunlight on your skin. Fre...
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From Stress to Sea Breeze: Why Beach Yoga Changes Everything
✨ From Stress to Sea Breeze: Why Beach Yoga Changes Everything Imagine this… The gentle sound of waves rolling onto the shore. Soft golden sand beneath your feet. Fresh sea air filling your lun...
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Why You Deserve Guilt-Free Rest (and How It Can Transform Your Well-Being)
Recharging Isn’t Selfish—It’s Essential Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty, but can’t justify slowing down? Maybe you’ve told yourself: “I’ll rest once I finish this proj...
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Daily Self-Care Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated: Start with Breath, Movement & Intention
Struggling to Stay Consistent with Self-Care? Let Yoga Show You the Way. You know self-care matters—but some days it feels like one more thing on your to-do list. Between responsibilities, errand...
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Slouch Less, Shine More: How Yoga Can Improve Your Posture and Boost Your Energy
Undo the desk-bound slump with mindful movement and self-awareness We live in a world that’s constantly pulling us forward—towards our phones, laptops, steering wheels, and to-do lists. And our...
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Relieve Digestive Discomfort and Bloating with Yoga
If you’ve ever experienced bloating, discomfort, or sluggish digestion, you know how it can affect your mood, energy, and overall sense of well-being. The discomfort can leave you feeling heavy, ...
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How Yoga Can Soothe a Stressed-Out Soul
Feeling Overwhelmed, Anxious or Burnt Out? Let Yoga Be Your Reset Button. In today’s fast-moving world, it’s all too easy to feel overwhelmed. Between juggling work, family, responsibilities, a...
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Say Goodbye to Tension Headaches and Tight Shoulders: How Yoga Can Bring Relief
We’ve all been there: a tight neck, stiff shoulders, and the nagging throb of a tension headache that seems to appear out of nowhere. It’s the body’s way of telling us we’re carrying too mu...
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Balancing Hormones Naturally with Yoga and Mindfulness
Feel Like Yourself Again—The Gentle Way Hormonal imbalance is something many women quietly live with. The symptoms can be subtle or overwhelming—low mood, fatigue, brain fog, irregular cycles, ...
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Yoga for Every Body: Reclaiming Confidence Through Compassionate Movement
Struggling with Body Confidence? Yoga Can Help You Come Home to Yourself. Have you ever looked at a yoga class and thought, “I don’t look like I belong there”? Or maybe you’ve hesitated to ro...
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Restorative Yoga Rituals for Deeper, More Restful Sleep
Let Go of the Day and Drift Into Healing Rest! Do you find yourself tossing and turning at night, your mind racing just when your body longs for stillness? You’re not alone. Poor sleep has become...
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Ease Chronic Back Pain with Yoga: Gentle Movement, Real Relief
Because you shouldn’t have to live in discomfort every day! Back pain can be a constant shadow—tight, dull, and distracting, or sharp and overwhelming. Whether it’s from sitting at a desk, ca...
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Benefits of Practising Yoga During the Festive Holidays
Practising yoga has many well know physical, emotional, mental and spiritual benefits. However did you know that practising yoga during before, during and after the Christmas festivities, can also ...
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Self-Care Tips to Harness the Gifts of Winter
Winter offers the opportunity to draw in our energy and reflect. Days are shorter, with less light. We may wish to retreat into the warmth and comfort of home. Whilst there is less colour and notic...
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Wild About Nature
It was an absolute honour to meet with Victoria from Wild About Nature this summer. She joined me for one of my Forest Bathing sessions at Dittiscombe Estate & Cottages and we enjoyed a few magical...
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Self-Care Tips to Harness the Gifts of Autumn
Autumn is almost upon us. It’s a time of harvesting crops, giving thanks for what the summer has created and preparing to stock up for winter. Thus, it’s a time of reflection and gratitude. As ...
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Self-Care Tips to Harness Gifts of Summer
Summer is here. This is the time of the year, when the warmth of the sun takes over and coats everything in gold dust. Nature offers its abundance of flora and fauna. We soak up the goodness just l...
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Self-Care Tips to Harness Gifts of Spring
Spring is just around the corner. As days trickle onward, spring becomes more confident, the earth swells, saplings rush to greet the sun and buds burst bringing a feeling of gentle anticipatio...
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What on Earth is Pranayama and Why is it So Good For Me?
THE WHAT? Pranayama is an ancient practice of controlling the breath. You control the timing, duration, and frequency of each inhale, exhale and hold. The goal of pranayama is to enhance the conn...
Health Tips
Three Health Benefits of Cold Water Swimming
Having recently celebrated my 1st Swim-Aversary – 365 whole days since my first Wim Hof experience – I am thrilled to have been cold water swimming (although dipping would be more accurate) at leas...
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Hurrah For Kefir – Quick, Simple, Healthy & Zero Food Miles!
Good nutrition is vital for a healthy digestive system. It is responsible for absorbing nutrients and eliminating waste. Sadly, many people suffer from digestive problems like bloating, wind, abdom...
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Chia Pudding – Delicious, Healthy, and Satisfying at Any Time Of Day!
Chia Seed, Peanut Butter & Blueberry Compote Pudding A delicious, healthy, and satisfying dish ideal for breakfast, lunch, dessert or snack! I have fallen in love with this variation of ‘chia puddi...
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Life Changing Bread
This is quite literally one of my favourite recipes – Not only is it crammed full with healthy fats and protein, it is void of carbs and gluten. It is super versatile. It can be enjoyed for breakfa...
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Five Simple Steps to Enjoy the Benefits of Forest Bathing in South Devon (No Swimsuit Required!)
Step into the magic of one of many, beautiful woodland locations in South Devon to enjoy a total immersion into the joy, beauty and healing power of nature. Create an alliance with the trees and en...
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Win 1-Year Subscription to On-Demand Yoga Classes – Worth £365!
Hello, and thank you for visiting my Charity Fundraiser page. My NEW On-Demand Yoga Service is available as of 6th December 2021. Over 200 pre-recorded yoga, meditation and pranayama classes are av...
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Using Essential Oils With Elderly Loved Ones
As we age, our bodies need more attention and care. The use of essential oils may provide a range of benefits to the elderly loved ones in your life. These natural oils contain a range of propertie...
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What is a Yoga Bind?
Do you know what takes a normal yoga pose and makes it a bind? Well, yogic binds involve rotating the torso and shoulders and clasping the hands together. They require both focus and flexibility. B...
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Nori Energy Snaps
Everything we do, feel and think is influenced by the food we eat. Simply put, FOOD IS OUR FUEL. When we don’t give it what it needs, it breaks down and/ or runs out of gas (like putting petrol i...
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Here Comes The Sun
‘Vinyasa’ also known as flow yoga, can be translated to ‘place in a special way’. Often referred to in class as ‘our flow’. Since we move in, and through postures synchronized with the ...
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How to Use Yoga Props and Which Ones to Try
Whether you struggle to straighten your legs in triangle pose or wobble while trying to touch the ground in standing split, getting to a place of “om” when you feel unstable in your yoga practi...
Health Tips
Take an Adventure
Re-discover wonder and excitement with Everyday Adventure prompt cards. This months blog post is inspired by this delightful set of prompt cards; As grown up, one of our deepest urges is for life t...
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Benefits of Yin & Yang Yoga – Part 2 (Yang)
In order to understand the benefits of Yin & Yang Yoga – it is important to know a little about the Yin & Yang Dynamic. Part 1 – Yin Yoga Part 2 – Yang Yoga Originating in traditional Chinese Med...
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Benefits of Yin & Yang Yoga – Part 1 (Yin)
In order to understand the benefits of Yin & Yang Yoga – it is important to know a little about the Yin & Yang Dynamic. Part 1 – Yin Yoga Part 2 – Yang Yoga Originating in traditional Chinese Med...
Health TipsMeditation
Do Positive Affirmations Really Work?
What if you could feel better about yourself and more empowered in your life simply by saying nice things about yourself? That’s the idea behind positive affirmations, and a great deal of researc...
MusingsYoga
Wobbles On and Off The Mat
This month’s blog post has been submitted by a dedicated yogi, who has been practising yoga with me during lockdown – here she reflects on what it has meant to her to practise yoga regularly throug...
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Creative Yoga Hybrids to Switch Up Your Practice
As yoga has grown ever more popular, a variety of other physical practices have incorporated yoga into their repertoire. This has resulted in the rise of “hybrid” or “fusion” yoga classes, ...
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Competition – Write a Yoga Story for Kids
⭐️COMPETITION TIME ⭐️ To mark the launch of my forthcoming Online Kids Yoga sessions – I am launching an exciting competition – calling all budding writers – children and adults of any ag...
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Setting Up a Home Yoga Practice
Whether you wish to establish your own home practise or join me on the mat for an online session, these tips may help you get the most of your time on the mat at home. PRACTICAL CONDISERATIONS: All...
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5 Yoga Poses You Can Do on Your Desk Chair or Sofa
Sitting at your desk chair all day, driving long distances, or being stuck at home during COVID-19 lockdown, can be a strain on your body, and can lead to stiffness, aches, and pains. Your neck mig...
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Benefits of a Yoga Retreat
Typically, a yoga retreat offers an opportunity to take time out from our daily routines and deepen your yoga and meditation practice. Often including a combination of yoga, pranayama, meditation a...
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How to Keep Your Yoga Mat Clean (and When it’s Time to Replace it)
Many of us have discovered the amazing health benefits of yoga. Whether you practice a mindful approach that focuses more on breathing and relaxation, or you pursue a yoga that’s geared toward a ...
Health Tips
Creating a Relaxing Space at Home
Coming home should offer a relaxing feeling, and the way you create your space can help with that. A well designed home can make you feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed. Use these tips to make your...
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How Yoga Counters Ageing
The ageing process is often associated with greying hair and wrinkles, but beyond the face value changes, time can also take an intense toll on one’s physiology. Over time, you’ll notice you ar...
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Desperately Seeking Stillness
Desperately seeking stillness – Blackberries, butterflies, spiritual lessons from my dog and yin yoga! What have all these things got in common, well let me explain… Having practised yoga on and ...
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Hormone-Balancing Maca Latte
A subject that comes up again and again after class, is that of balancing the hormones, at all stages of our life and moon cycles…. Personally, one of my favourite go-to’s is ‘maca’ – this amazing ...
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Confidence & Energy Boosting Power Bites
What better choice for a mid-day snack than a delicious power bite! The energising ingredients in this recipe are tasty and full of health promoting benefits. Health Highlights: Coconut: This fruit...
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What Are The Chakras?
Have you heard the term ‘Chakra’ but unsure what it means? The subject of Chakras, is one of my all-time favourites. It is a term that often comes up in my reiki treatments and my yoga classes,...
TherapiesYoga
Supporting Pregnancy – Before, During and After
The ancient systems of yoga and reflexology promote physical, emotional and mental well-being, which is vital during times of transition or uncertainty. Before, during and after, pregnancy will ine...
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You’ve Got to be Kidding Me!
Little did I know what was in store for me, when a friend mentioned the new Goat Yoga craze sweeping the US back in 2017 – However since then I have been running Goat Yoga classes for both Adult an...
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Cultivate Loving Kindness and Gratitude with Chocolate
Did you know Cacao is one of the most nutrient-dense foods known to man? Containing over 300 chemical compounds, making it a premium source of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants, protein and healthy ...
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Boost Your Immunity, Naturally This Winter
Help support your immune system, naturally this winter, with a healthy dose of self-care. The immune response is how the body recognises and defends itself against bacteria, viruses and other subst...
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Why Do We Roll to The Right After Savasana?
Well, there are several reasons … read on to find out more! Physiological: Much of asana practice is about opening your heart and the action of rolling to your right continues this opening and free...
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Self-Care for Aches, Pains & Inflammation
Self-Care for Aches, Pains & Inflammation Using Essential Oils In last month’s Yoga, Nutrition & Oils Masterclass, we looked at self-care for aches, pains and inflammation. As we continue to sl...
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A Beginners Guide to Yoga
Most people have heard about yoga, but would you like to know what the the word yoga actually means? Whilst we know yoga may help us to become more flexibility and reduce our stress levels, would y...
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The Secret Language of Inversions
One of my all-time favourite yoga books is “Hatha Yoga the Hidden Language” by Swami Sivanada Radha. This book is a magical enlightenment into the hidden meanings and symbolism behind our favou...
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Reflexology – It’s As Easy As ABC!
So, we might have all heard about reflexology, but how many people actually know what it is, or where it came from? Well, let me tell you more …… Reflexology is an ancient healing technique dating ...
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The Beauty and Hilarity of Walking Along a Spanish Dual Carriage Way
Yogi lessons from Alicante … Normally I like to know exactly where I’m going, and what to expect when I arrive at my destination; so it was with a small amount of nervousness, that I took a walk ...
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Yoga On and Off the Mat For Neve and Her D of E
It is always an honour to help guide those interested in yoga, onto and along their yoga path. It is fascinating to watch their path unfold before them. For most the journey, might be of physical p...
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Yoga, Mindfulness and Caring For Our Planet
For years, we have all known the damaging effects that the production and disposal of certain products have on our beautiful planet, but, I think it was David Attenborough’s amazing documentaries...
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Please Opt-In, To Stay In Touch!
Hello, only me! If you subscribe to my newsletter you should have received an email this morning re The General Protection Regulation “GDPR”. New laws that come into force on the 25th May 2018 mean...
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Spending Time As a Yummy Yoga Girl
I am not sure which I love the most, my new gorgeous, super soft Moodi leggings from Yummy Yoga Girl or practising yoga with this amazing view of #Salcombe estuary. It’s a tough call! I absolutely ...
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Finding Ease in Easy Pose
A short tutorial on Easy Seat Pose (also known as Sukasana). Please click here to access the video (select SINGLE SESSION £0.00)....
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Yoga Asana and Mudra: Root, Sacral and Solar Plexus
As part of an FB forum group, I was challenged to incorporate the muladhara (root), svadhisthana (sacral) and manipura (solar plexus) chakras, into my daily comings and goings. I choose to meet...
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What is Yoga?
What is Yoga? Maybe you have heard of yoga? Maybe you have even practised yoga? But, can you tell me what yoga is? On one hand yoga, is an exercise which physically challenges the body, commonly pr...
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Symptoms of Inner Peace
Season’s greetings one and all. With much love and a deep sense of gratitude, I reach out to the residents of Devon, the whole of the UK, and beyond, with a friendly health warning: The hearts of...
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The Simply Soulful Approach is a Little Wacky, But it’s Still Yoga…
The Simply Soulful Approach is a little wacky, but it’s definitely still yoga… A few of my yoga classes may seem a little wacky or unconventional to some, especially to yoga purists. However, I...