Yoga is my Life ... My Life is Yoga
24.05.19
Yoga and Meditation found me when I was moving towards a very challenging time in my life and it kept me from going under more times than I can count.
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Thinking about starting Yoga?
06.07.19
So you have been thinking about starting yoga. You’ve read a magazine article, your friend started a while ago and you can see what a difference it has made….or maybe your GP has suggested it to get you moving and shaking...??? If you’re ready to take the plunge, here’s my 6 Top Tips to get you started …..
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Found your teacher? Next steps ...
06.07.19
First steps into yoga. It’s hard to know where to start with anything new. That’s OK. That’s why you’re here on this page…. Here are 10 things to consider about what essentials you’ll need to get started and how to top up your yoga buzz when you get home.
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What to expect in a class with me ...
15.07.19
Sometimes the one thing that stops us from trying something new is that we don't know what to expect. So, with yoga, I always say, try a few teachers and classes until you find one that works for YOU. Pop along to a class with me and this is what you'll find us doing...
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My Yoga Nidra Story
23.08.19
I love to teach Yoga Nidra, but my story with this practice started years ago, in a dance school, under a blanket, listening to an Indian guru with my first yoga teacher.
Autumn Yoga Goodness
07.10.19
Autumn is the season of change, transformation and slowing down, but also a time when the plans we made earlier in the year are bearing fruit. We can see this in nature, the leaves are curling and drying out, the air is cooler, the ground is wetter, and blackberries and sloes are in the hedgerows.
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Autumn Meditation & Pranayama
18.11.19
Since autumn is all about slowing down, we can take a cue from the season and “detox” the busy, full energy of summer. This doesn’t mean doing anything extreme, but rather intentionally slowing down the mind and nourishing the body through simple more meditative practices.
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My Yoga Nidra Story Part 2
27.11.19
In Yoga Nidra, I can drop into a meditative state effortlessly. And in that space I get to hang out with my subconscious mind and see what’s lurking in there, waiting to be seen and healed….
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Yoga from my side of the mat...
27.01.20
Yoga is for everyone. YES! ... but you have to...
A. Step out of your comfort zone and try it...
B. Once you get it, keep doing it... even if you have missed classes, come back. Begin again.
C. Realise that it is a two-way street, your yoga teacher turns up every week with a heart full of wanting to make a difference, but it doesn't work if you're not there!
What is Yoga Nidra?
30.01.20
I teach Hatha Yoga to unwind the tensions that build up in the outer, physical body. I teach Pranayama (breathing techniques) to create more space on the inside. I teach Meditation to access the wisdom of the higher self. I teach Yoga Nidra to teach the lost art of rest and to initiate deep change and deep peace.
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A personal story about the Chakras.
03.02.20
"The chakra system is a map for the journey through life. Using this map not only helps you find your way along life's journey, but also makes the journey worthwhile."
Anodea Judith, Chakras Made Easy
Yoga Styles - which class to choose?
26.08.20
There are so many different types of yoga to choose from, it’s a bit mind-boggling! Whether you are looking to try some yoga in your living room, via YouYube or Zoom, or if you’re feeling ready to head out the door with a mat rolled under your arm for an in-person class (remember those?!)… read on!
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Q & A with Samantha Hare
27.08.20
To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their teaching. Read on...
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Q & A with Phil East
31.08.20
To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their teaching. Read on...
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Q & A with Helen Jackson
03.09.20
To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their teaching. Read on...
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Q & A with Natalie Gray
06.09.20
To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their teaching. Read on...
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Q & A with Natasha White
05.10.20
To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their teaching. Read on...
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Q & A with Sasha Jones
29.10.20
To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their classes. Read on...
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November Weekly Class Schedule
30.10.20
We began running Yoga & Wellness classes at Bodnant Welsh Food on September 7th. A few tweaks and refinements later, here is out new weekly class schedule, which be in effect from November 9th 2020.
Q & A with Jane Barnes
18.11.20
To introduce you to the Dream Team here at Bodnant, I have put together a Q & A so we can get under the skin and see what really makes these guys tick and what they bring to their classes. Read on...
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Acknowledging Anxiety Workshop
03.03.21
Join Kate & Julianne Downham on Saturday March 6th for a morning workshop on how to manage the feeling of anxiety that can rise up from your belly at times of prolonged stress.
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