A letter to all the mothers who have gone before me, from this, new, mother.
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Yoga is a tool of regulation. We learn to regulate our breath, we can learn to both tense and relax our bodies, we can even learn to influence the amygdala, a crucial part of the nervous system which triggers the fight-flight response whenever we perceive danger. Whilst yoga helps us learn to regulate and respond, and therefore make us more aware of our reactions and triggers, does this automatically mean we can alwayschoose how to respond? Or a convenient social media meme that feeds the illusion of total control and continues to ignore yogic teachings of surrender?
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Many of us spent more time at home this year than usual, or than perhaps we anticipated. And whilst 2020 hasn’t been the easier year to navigate for many, lockdown did provide the opportunity to slow down, take, stock and reflect - things we usually do on a yoga retreat. Whether or not we can all meet on retreat this year is uncertain - but read on to discover how you can take the aspects of a yoga retreat and bring them into your own home.
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Scorpio is a water sign, and in this emotional sign, still waters run deep. This transformational sign gives us the opportunity to dive deep into our soul, and get stuck into all that lurks there.
Ruled by the moon and crossing paths with a total solar eclipse, this years cycle in Cancer could be a powerful one - so let’s settle in and go with the flow.
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Does menstruation matter to modern women anymore? Should we just swallow the pills that prevent any ‘inconvenience’ to our drive for productivity and #lifegoals? Or is there still something sacred in the way we bleed?
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This new moon offers challenges with our deepest darkest emotions . . . explore how yoga nidra can help us learn to be with these difficult times simply by welcoming, listening and responding.
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A heart centred poem, expressing the courage needed to let go of old pain, and move forward.
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Use the full moon energy in Leo to let go of your pride, and find true contentment
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The science is in, and yoga nidra does help the brain. Interested in how to achieve deep states of bliss whilst boosting creativity and productivity? Sure you do. Read on.
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Want 2018 to be the year you live your heart's desire? There is just on action you need to take: that is is to feel.
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The passing of Michael Stone acts as a wake up call to all that teach and practice yoga. In a culture where weakness is frowned upon, vulnerability is weakness, and there is no time for grief, no space for sadness, no acknowledgement of deep pain, yoga could be offering us salvation. Yoga could be building a community where we create space for weakness, for vulnerability, for grief, sadness and pain. But it isn't. Yoga (or the industry around it) is exactly the same as the other corporate bullshit we are fed #everydamnday. We all have a responsibility, to ourselves and to others. To get real - and to learn what true love really is.
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When our attitude to ourselves is one of loathing, it doesn't matter what we do to change or improve ourselves, we will always fail. Companies like Weightwatchers make most of their money from repeat customers, because if you are punishing yourself with food and exercise, you are going to run out of steam and either go on a mad binge or just burn out. The more we can bring love to everything we do, the easier it becomes to realise that you truly are beautiful.
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Whether we're reaching burn out through our work, our lifestyle or our relationships, there isn't a simple solution. For some people giving up work simply won't be an option, or at least not right now. So what can you do to help yourself now?
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For those people who still feel exhausted after an 8 (or 10) hour sleep, or after a weekend of "doing nothing", have you tried restorative yoga? Learning just one or two restorative yoga practices that you can practice at home could literally transform your life. Lying with your legs up against the wall doesn't take strength, balance or flexibility, yet this simple action can rejuvenate the body, bring life back to tired legs, and lift energy in a more sustainable way than a glass of wine or chocolate bar can.
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In a world of aspiration and achievement, none of us really like to think we have demons. Some of us are reluctant to admit we even have weaknesses, or aspects of ourselves which we may be less proud of, but by welcoming in and accepting yourself in ourselves in our entirety is big part of all of our journeys, for healing, prosperity, fulfillment and freedom.
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By shutting down our vulnerability, we're closing off not only an important part of our life experience, but we're also closing ourselves off to a greater power. Power in vulnerability? Yes, you hear me right.
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A letter to all the beautiful souls, you courageous explorers and curious wanderers.
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When opportunities come along which offer to take us into new territory - be it physical or energetic - we have to take them. A whole new world awaits.
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