Sometimes in class we hum a few rounds of the breath. Why, might you ask? Because humming calms our nervous system.

Selfcare – it’s a bit of a buzz word at the moment, but what is it really?

I know I have written about this before but I feel that it is important to keep reminding ourselves that Selfcare is Healthcare.

Today I started my morning practice with 30mins of gentle stretching, getting the grit out of the body, my preparation for meditation. It felt so good.

Everyone loves Savasana at the end of our classes, but why exactly do we do it?

I was chatting with a friend recently and he was complaining about how hard it is to stick to regular exercise. Life seems to get in the way and even though we feel so good after a workout, whether it’s a gym session, a run, a yoga or Pilates class, it can often be hard to maintain any consistency. Why is that?

One day my psychologist (doesn’t everyone have a psychologist?) asked me; “How do I selfcare, or self-love?” I paused for a moment trying to decide what my best answer would be, and I found it to be more difficult than first thought…

The secret to aging well means that we make lifestyle changes to ensure that we not only live longer but that our quality of life is enjoyable.  It means embracing our senior years rather than despising them.

In my work as a restorative yoga teacher, part of what I do is to help my students get into the pose, this includes placing their eye pillows on, covering them with our weighted blankets and sometimes tucking the blankets around their feet or their body.

We think we’re being efficient when we multitask, and for a lot of us it has not only become our natural way, it is also expected of us. Are we being efficient or are we harming ourselves and perhaps those around us?

Ever wondered why we encourage the use of eye pillows in our restorative yoga sessions, apart from the fact that it helps to lessen visual distractions?

Do you find that every day you are running from one task to another, that life is very fast paced, and Monday turns into Friday in the blink of a eye?  Are you continually tired, constantly overwhelmed, your mind working overtime?  Then maybe it's time you took a closer look at Restorative Yoga.