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One of the benefits of online yoga is freedom and in a post covid world, it has transformed how we practise where online teaching set ups can make yoga more accessible and flexible than ever before. You can practise from home, perhaps whilst travelling, really any time suited to your energy and schedule. Online sessions can remove barriers such as commuting and even self-consciousness. Yoga is not about where you practise but how you practise and when approached with intentio

Following a recent trip to Japan I was inspired by the Japanese art of paper folding; Origami. Though it may be seen as a simple craft, origami holds a deep and symbolic significance particularly in Hiroshima through the story of the paper crane... After the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945, a young girl called Sadako Sasaki was facing radiation sickness and she began folding paper cranes with a wish for healing. According to Japanese tradition; 'Senbazuru' folding 1000 p

It's ok not to know what to bring with you on your first visit to a yoga class, it can even be overwhelming so below I have provided a few key recommendations of the basics to help you get started and arrive feeling prepared, relaxed and supported. The basics: A yoga mat : a non-slip surface to help you feel stable and confident. These can be cheap and cheerful, some even have markings on them to help you position your feet. Comfortable clothing : you'll want clothes you can

What Are Mudras and What Are Mantras? Is a mudra a simple hand gesture we might copy because everyone in our class was doing it? And what is a mantra? A mantra can be many things; it could be a repeated phrase or a sung note, set with intention. In Vedic tradition mantras were used to help steady the mind and mudras have a similar purpose. As yoga often uses slow movement mantras and mudras can seem minimal to those looking on but they are very effective ways of creating focu