AW Yoga Blog

APPRECIATION WHILE DREAMING

19th February 2023

The other morning I woke up with a big smile. I had had a really special dream! In my dream I had felt appreciation for everything that happened. This is my aim in daily life so I felt pretty amazed it could happen during my sleep. While dreaming I had…

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PRACTICES WITH UNEXPECTED OUTCOMES

16th February 2023

Life is full of practices and I think it is cool to be aware of what they do for you. That is why, at the end of a yoga class, I often ask everyone to see if they notice a positive change as a result of their practice. It could…

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WHAT IF LIFE WAS A MUSCLE

10th February 2023

The first time I heard the term “one muscle” was at a myofascial movement course with Gary Carter in London four years ago. Gary Carter is a specialist in fascia and the movement of the body. Hearing him suggest to experience the body as one muscle grabbed my attention right…

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THE ALIVENESS WITHIN

6th February 2023

When teaching a yoga class and we come to the end of the session, that is to Savasana, final relaxation, I always ask people to notice the aliveness within. I use different expressions to describe the sensation and say words like tingling, pulsations, or a feeling of buzzing. These are…

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WELLNESS WITH WATER

2nd February 2023

In November last year I came across an article on bbc.com called “The surprising benefits of blue spaces”; blue spaces meaning lakes, rivers and the sea. The article claimed that the concept of blue spaces “is proving to be a powerful, practical tool for mental health”. From personal experience I…

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