This is a difficult topic to write about because I don’t want to comment on the experience or qualifications of individual teachers. I know some absolutely brilliant yoga teachers who work in gyms, and I’m sure there are many others who are equally good. But I have also experienced the other side of it. On occasions when I’ve had a free pass to a gym, I’ve joined yoga classes that were excellent. I’ve also attended classes where poses weren’t named, there were very few alignm

ANTENATAL / PRENATAL YOGA: 1-2-1 SESSIONS Yoga postures can be carefully adapted as well as breathing exercises to help promote fitness during pregnancy, both physically and emotionally as well as prepare you for birth. You are always only ever to do what feels comfortable and right for you as everyone is different. These simple exercises are shown and developed through Yoga Therapy or Antenantal sessions that you can then also practice at home during the different stage

Pilates Personal Tuition It is crucial to grasp the foundational principles of Pilates before advancing to intermediate or advanced levels of practice. The fundamentals are not merely introductory steps; they are the core elements that ensure Pilates is both effective and safe. Engaging in exercises without a solid understanding of these basics can lead to improper form and technique, which may exacerbate any existing back discomfort or lead to new injuries. The structured pr

Sciatica and piriformis syndrome is usually caused by abnormal movement in the sacroiliac joint (pelvis to spine attachment), which generally is an immobile joint. This movement has then caused the Piriformis muscle surrounding it to become over protective and thus pressing on the sciatic and possibly other nerves on the left side. We will only know if this is the case by testing out the stretches, manipulations and possibly massage to see if this helps the symptoms. Nerve im

What is yoga therapy? Yoga therapy is a truly holistic modality in that it recognises that our health and wellbeing depends on a complex...