If you have ever gotten stuck with the seated Wide legged forward fold and you are starting to think the only one you can cope with is the one done standing have a look at the video tutorial in the online studio library. I go through several doable options and some progressive options, maybe there is another one that…
In this blog post you’ll find out a bit more about Yin yoga, the intensions and some guiding rules on how to go about it to make your experience successful. Try the 4 poses sequence once you understand the difference between this type of yoga and Hatha/ Feel-good yoga. Yin yoga is a very slow-paced style of yoga with…
Have you made a decision to start some gentle exercise to help your body to support you better and reduce aches and pains that you have been carrying around for a while? You aren’t sure whether you are better off with Pilates or Yoga? Have a look at the little overview of the two…
In today’s fast paced society it is hard to find the time to be present with our existing family and friends and even harder to make new friends that you actually have things in common with. However, in the last 2 years here at Castleford Yoga studio I have seen many friendships blossoming. Strangers have become yoga buddies, yoga…
Ever looked at a baby and thought, “you look so happy and content”? Babies have this amazing ability to just be in the moment – we grownups need to practice yoga to get that experience of the here and now. Though babies are not always happy as most parents will confirm, when they are they radiate this amazing calm,…
One of the most classic flowing yoga sequences in Yoga is the Sun Salutation. Every yogi should have a go at learning this sequence at some point. It is is a great way to warm, strengthen and stretch the body and even get some cardio training in. Once you are proficient at the movement patterns and remembering the order…
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Why we need good balance and trust in our ability to hold it. The tree pose is deceptively simple, standing on one leg can’t be that hard, can it? As you start exploring your tree pose you, will find staying focused and centred is challenging depending on how you feel on the day you are practicing. Give your mind…
Open up the whole front of the body by extending backward – essentially a counter pose “Pratikriyasana” to hunched sitting. I love the versatility of the Camel pose/ Ustrasana, you can do it standing or kneeling, with one arm up or both back, with blocks, there are so many options. I have used this pose during my long flight to Japan on…
Release groin, inner thigh and hip tension whilst laying back and relaxing letting gravity do the work for you. The Cobbler’s pose, also sometimes called butterfly pose, is really helpful for keeping the hips and inner thighs supple. The wide opening of the hips is not a movement we use in every day life, so it is easy to…
