After I completed my RYT200 I wrote a post about the 10 things I learned in yoga teacher training. If you haven't already read that post, go check it out because this is part 2. Ten more things I learned in yoga teacher training as I just finished my RYT300. For those not in the know RYT is registered yoga teacher. The number after the RYT designates the number of hours training earned. Now I have my RYT 300 I can apply for 500 status. Typically we did 20 hour intensive weekends with two 5 day …
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10 things I learned in Yoga Teacher Training
A year ago as we were getting ready for our UK vacation I was also making plans for my professional future. After 30 years of doing yoga, and 5 years teaching yoga in gyms I was itching for more yoga knowledge. Was it time to stop pretending at being a yoga teacher and put some time (and money) into actually doing my 200 hour yoga certification? Yoga teacher training Having looked at my options I settled on the 9 month program with Jeni Winterburn at Yoga Nook. Not only was it 5 minutes …
Yoga Hip Flexor Strengthening for Beginners
This 12 minute somatic yoga hip flexor strengthening for beginners class uses your own body, gravity and a yoga block. If you're struggling with working your hip flexors and your core, and want a gentle strength training class this is the one for you! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded regularly. However, for exclusive longer format videos sign up …
Somatic Yoga for Shoulders Mobility exercises using a Block
In yoga teacher training we're taught to teach from a beginners perspective. However, that's not always easy. Especially when you have an area of your body that is hypermobile, like my shoulders! But I'm hoping that this slow yoga class will be just that for beginners and advanced alike. This Somatic yoga for shoulders explores mobility exercises using a yoga block. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a …
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8 yoga poses to improve balance for beginners
As we age, balance training becomes so important. It can build strength and stability, plus it can help reduce the risk of injury from falling. One thing I love about yoga is that it's a great way to train balance. So let's discuss 8 yoga poses to improve balance for beginners. From chair or wall assisted to freestanding! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe …
Somatic Yoga for Shoulder Mobility – Relax & Unwind
Last week I went for my first massage since lock-down began. After 15 months my body was sorely in need of some TLC. One area that is always a focus for my masseuse is my neck and shoulders. All my tension goes right into those spots. Especially in the upper traps, and rhomboids. Anyone else tight there? My saving grace over the pandemic (and lack of massages) has been this short exercise routine of somatic yoga for shoulder mobility. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you …
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Inner thigh release with a yoga block
Many people have this preconception that yoga teachers are uber-flexible. We're not. While it's true that yoga asana does draw in the bendy flexible body, for some of us, we come to yoga for help. Personally, in my body, one thing I really struggled with is hip external rotation. Consequently, this can make poses like goddess, butterfly and pigeon a struggle. In yoga teacher training I learned this quick and easy inner thigh release. Perfect for adding into any yoga warm-up. While this …
Hatha yoga heart opening sequence 20-Min Class
In Yoga teacher training we're taught about the chakras. Many people think they are pseudoscience, while others fully believe they are energy vortexes in the body. Whatever you believe, there is no doubting that movement changes our mental, emotional and physical state. Is it magical mysterious unblocking of chakras? Or simply muscle and fascia releasing its grip? Explore your 4th chakra in this 20-minute hatha yoga heart opening sequence. This is a 20-minute class for the heart chakra. …
15 Minute Yoga for the obliques & side waist
So many people yoga is just about flexibility. It's something you do to get bendy, or for the people who are already bendy. Well, let me tell you that yoga can also be great for strength training. Not convinced? Try this yoga for the obliques 15 minute class. You'll soon discover that strength is also something we work on in a yoga class. Since the pandemic, I've been unemployed and put myself on a spending freeze. Consequently, this has meant no new yoga clothes. Thankfully the folks at …