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The Living Web: How Fascia Shapes Our Posture, Mind, and Mood
Fascia is the silken, fibrous tissue that wraps through and around everything — muscles, bones, organs, even nerves. It’s what gives us our shape and our sense of cohesion. And because fascia is living tissue, it adapts to what we do most often.
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Nov 34 min read


Loving Kindness Meditation: A Practice for Cultivating Compassion and Improving Mental Health
In the fast-paced world we live in, it’s easy to become disconnected from ourselves and others. Stress, anxiety, and negative emotions can often take over our lives, leaving us feeling overwhelmed and drained. But there is a simple practice that can help restore balance, cultivate compassion, and improve our overall mental health: Loving Kindness Meditation (LKM).
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Apr 264 min read


Yoga for Heartburn and Acid Reflux: Finding Relief Through Gentle Movement
Heartburn and acid reflux can disrupt your day, leaving you with discomfort and frustration. Yoga can provide gentle yet powerful support.
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Nov 30, 20244 min read


Slow Medicine - How and Why It Is As Important as Traditional Treatments
In a world driven by quick fixes, instant gratification, and the constant hum of busyness, it’s no wonder we find ourselves yearning....
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Nov 19, 20243 min read


The Quiet Ache of Women’s Loneliness
In a world that seems more connected than ever, an epidemic of loneliness quietly weaves its way into the lives of women everywhere.
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Nov 15, 20244 min read


Pause The Week Session 5: How To Create a Gratitude Practice
This Wednesday, in our Pause The Week session, we explored the science behind gratitude and how it can improve your well-being, reduce...
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Sep 11, 20243 min read


Yoga for Sleep Mini Series - Day Four - Bridge Pose
It is day four of my yoga poses for deep sleep week! I will share an accessible pose you can try at home each day this week. And if you...
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Jun 13, 20242 min read


Yoga for Sleep Mini Series - Day One - Butterfly Pose
It is day one of my yoga poses for deep sleep week! I will share an accessible pose you can try at home each day this week. And if you...
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Jun 10, 20242 min read


How Yoga Can Help Prevent and Manage Disease
Research confirms that yoga isn't just about physical exercises; it’s a powerful mind-body practice that can improve mental and physical hea
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May 23, 20242 min read


Regular Yoga Classes in Northamptonshire - My Current Schedule January 2024
Are you seeking a way to relieve stress, manage pain, and improve your overall well-being? Yoga might be the answer. Yoga can really help...
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Dec 25, 20231 min read


Embracing the Healing Power of Yoga for Stronger Bones
Yoga for osteoporosis and bone health
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Dec 15, 20232 min read


Women's Circle Notes - August 2023 - Happiness Hormones
The endocrine system is responsible for producing hormones, including those that are often associated with happiness and well-being. The...
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Aug 23, 20232 min read


The Psoas - Seat of The Soul
Although the psoas is one of the most critical muscles in the body, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Where is the psoas? Many...
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Apr 3, 20233 min read


Breathing to Support the Pelvic Floor
We can enhance pelvic floor health by connecting to the breath and engaging in deep belly breathing. It really is that simple! Your...
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Mar 6, 20232 min read


Yoga and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure—or hypertension—is among the most common health conditions in the UK. Almost 50% of adults have hypertension, yet...
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Mar 4, 20232 min read


Yoga and Glaucoma
In many forms of glaucoma, the eye pressure (IOP) is high, which means inversions are problematic.
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Mar 4, 20232 min read


Activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System aka Calming Yourself Down!
Do you know how to hack your nervous system? I do! And using this knowledge, I have shifted from living in an almost constant state of...
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Feb 26, 20232 min read


Exploring the Parasympathetic Nervous System
What is the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS)? The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is one of two major divisions of the larger...
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Feb 26, 20232 min read


Exploring the Sympathetic Nervous System
What is the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)? The sympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is one of two major divisions of the larger autonomic...
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Feb 26, 20234 min read
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