Today I was emailed by a student who has practiced regularly with us for about 5 weeks now. She asked a question I have often been asked by new comers to yoga regarding dizziness and increased heart rate during practice – especially when raising from standing forward bends. I thought that my response to her may be of interest or…
Beginners Warm Up Sequence
I have been asked to add this video showing a variation of our warm up sequence to act as a memory aid for beginners. Please do not try to practice while watching this and remember that essential adaptations are explained in class for those with less flexibility or stability.
In Consideration of ‘Hot Yoga’ ……
A traditional ‘Hot Yoga’ studio such as developed by Bikram Choudhury is heated to 40 •c (104 •f). I have always found this uncomfortable for my own practice and question the benefits. At my studio a comfortable heat of 28 •c (82.4•f) is maintained to avoid the tightness of cold muscles, while allowing for pranayama and asana to build up…
New Student Deal – now available….
I have today launched a Living Social Deal for NEW STUDENTS to experience a month of unlimited yoga with us. In the past I have offered deals on 10 class cards valid for 3 months, which I found to drawn out and therefore disturbing to regular class focus. I am hoping that a months deal will invite new faces for…
Vinyasa Vignette 1
I am sharing this short video which shows some of the expressions of asana shared with those who attended the first of our monthly Sunday Advanced Classes. I plan to share more videos soon. Click on this link to view…..
Published Media Article – Local Brighton & Hove magazine
Don’t fear the Downdog!
Introduction into the Yoga Sutra
For most of us suffering is a fact of life. It seems inevitable despite all our attempts at consolation. The fundamental dissatisfaction of human beings has been the central concern of all religious and philosophical systems. Faced with our inability to remain happy, all the great teachers have adopted the most practical approach. The Buddha for example, discouraged his followers…
December Newsletter 2015
The latest newsletter should be arriving in your in box shortly or click ‘read more’ to link to it. It contains Christmas dates and the details of our January workshop. Make sure you subscribe to receive regular updates…. December Newsletter – Yoga with Fiona
Robert Sturmans’ – Inspiring Photography
I love this photographers inspiring, inclusive, global yoga focus. Work well worth celebrating – enjoy!
‘Minister of Yoga’
I hope Narendra Modi speaks to David Cameron soon and gifts him a book! How do you think our PM would react? Have a read of the article linked here …… http://www.ndtv.com/article/india/pm-modi-now-has-a-minister-for-yoga-ayurveda-618896