Using Camel Pose, aka Ustrasana, to ease back pain in your (office) chair Why bother? Sitting down all day in the office can create a humped upper back as we lean over keyboards and stare at computer screens. We scrunch up…
Addicted to stress?
Are you addicted to stress? Do you jump from one challenge to the next, filling every inch of your calendar? Is your workplace fuelled by caffeine and deadlines? Powered by Stress All too often in our modern world we rely…
The Migraine Beating, Brain Balancing Breath
Alternate Nostril Breath (Nadi Shodhan) is a simple and safe yogic breathing technique which helps to balance the two hemispheres of the brain. It is also incredibly beneficial if you suffer from headaches. It was the first yogic breath I…
I won #Fitin5!
A month ago I decided to see how far my body had really come over the last few months and take on a fitness challenge set by Hiitgirl Susan Dyson and Sweaty Betty. I embarked on the challenge with determination but…
#Fitin5 and how I’m learning to trust my body
You may have noticed some tweets and other social media updates about something called #Fitin5. #Fitin5 is a high intensity workout set by Hiitgirl Susan Dyson and being championed by Sweaty Betty. I have decided to join in on the…
Dru Yoga and healthy backs
Dru Yoga is amazing for maintaining a healthy, pain free back. It was one of the main reasons that I became a Dru Yoga teacher. I have had both acute and chronic back pain since I was 16 and it is a big part of my family history, with severe back …
My path to Dru Yoga: a 10 year anniversary
This September the world will remember the terrible events of September 11 2001 as we mark its 10th anniversary. But September 11 2011 will also mark a personal anniversary for me. 10 years ago, when I was just 23, I developed Shingles in my face …