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Yoga for tight calf muscles – can it really help? The calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) are often tight in people who do a lot of running, walking, cycling or weight training – and of course too much sitting doesn’t help either.  It is important to keep the calf muscles strong and flexible because they…

As many as one in three people have problems sleeping in the UK with the elderly and those living with chronic pain or mental health issues being particularly susceptible.  If you’re struggling, practicing yoga might be worth trying as many yogis find that improved quality of sleep is one of the biggest benefits of regularly…

Over the years I’ve taught many people who have decided to give yoga a try as a way to manage stress – as well as to see if it can help with mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. It’s often men who come along on the advice of their doctors and it’s always…

I’ve put together this post with a focus on RSI. You’re welcome! The longer I teach, the more I learn about the quite life-transforming power of yoga. It’s so good for improving – or even curing so many ailments and I love it when people tell me that they’ve never felt better.  As I often…

One of the things I hear a lot when I tell people that I’m a yoga teacher is; “I’d love to do yoga, but I’m not flexible enough.” I have to hold myself back from shouting; “That’s exactly WHY you do need to do it!” Because shouting isn’t really very yogic I quietly explain the…

Whether you play football, surf, enjoy going for a run or love to play tennis it’s likely that you’ve picked up some injuries along the way. Yoga can go a long way to keeping your body pain-free and regular sessions will keep you lean, strong and flexible – making injuries less prevalent. When you hold…

I talk a lot about the psoas muscle when I’m teaching so my regular yogis will be familiar with the term. However, for most people this incredibly important muscle isn’t one they’ve heard of before. In simple terms, your psoas muscle connects the spine to the top of the legs and is the largest of…

Magnesium spray has been a hot topic during my classes over the years and I talk about it A LOT. I recommend it to people for all kinds of reasons. If they cramp, suffer from a bad back, are tired, stressed, can’t sleep – you name it and magnesium spray seems to be the answer.…

Doing yoga is one of the best-things for your overall health. As well as strengthening your immune system by promoting better breathing and draining the lymphatic system, it also encourages relaxation and helps with sleep disorders such as insomnia. Just ten minutes a day will make a difference to your wellbeing – as well your…

No matter what age, fitness levels or body shape you are yoga can make a massive difference to your life – and every member of your family can benefit. A regular practice will leave you stronger, more flexible and fitter. Just ten minutes a day is all it takes to get the benefits. The ancient…

Yoga can be practiced by everybody and no matter what age, shape or size you are, you’ll get something out of it, once you’ve found the right class – it really is life changing. One of the best things about being a yoga teacher is knowing that I make a difference to people’s lives. Over…

Yoga is great on so many levels and it’s something everyone can do. No matter what your age or fitness levels you will see improvements within a few sessions. If you’ve always wanted to give it a try, here are my top reasons for making yoga part of your life – right now. It makes…

After teaching for 17 years (how is that possible?), I thought now was the time to share my thoughts on yoga and its endless benefits. I feel so lucky that I’ve taught so many incredible people for more than a decade and I have learnt so much from my group sessions as well as my one…