Former yoga teacher in Wellington New Zealand
I teach a weekly restorative yoga class at HealthFit Collective and occasional month ultra-indulgent restorative yoga class at Urban Yoga. If you haven’t tried restorative yoga, you have no idea what you’re missing! Here’s on of my favourites. It would
This version of a seated twist can be difficult if you have tight hips, so grab a folded blanket or towel to sit on. Make sure your hips are both evenly down on the floor or whatever you’re sitting on.
As summer approaches we tend to get more active and sometimes overdo it, whether it’s weeding in the garden, a weekend walk or a tramp. Practicing yoga poses that are seated or lying can be a great way to rest and
Have you ever woken up with a stiff back? Or maybe finished a tramp and felt like you wanted to stretch your spine? This version of child’s pose is a simply way to stretch your back and has the added
The forward fold (or uttanasana) is another common posture. We often don’t pay much attention to it, but we use this pose all the time to transition. On it’s own, it can be a good stretch for your hamstrings and
Yoga has been evolving since it was first conceptualised, and western practitioners are often introducing new poses or ways to move, including this pose often called ‘thread the needle.’ It’s a gentle and accessible way to start your yoga practice
Utkatasana, or chair pose, is rarely anyone’s favourite yoga pose, but it is an excellent way to build strength in your legs. If you’ve spent much time in this pose, you’ll understand why it’s also known as powerful pose. This
I’ve featured this pose before but thought I would show this one with the optional twist. Prasarita paddotanasana (wide legged forward bend). Good for hips, hamstring and groin stretch and when you add in the twist – great for spine
Spinal twists can help relieve back pain and sometimes help even out muscle tension in the back – here are a couple of variations that might be familiar. Sit down on the floor with both legs extended in front of