Archive for 2016
Restorative Yoga – A Mini Break
Having a rough week? Are tasks flying at you like the speed of light, and all you want is to slow life down? Restorative yoga might just be the answer for you! Restorative yoga is a type of yoga which slows down the pace of life and allows you to receive the same benefits of […]
More About Core – 5 Tips For a Top Tum
The human core consists of multiple layers of muscles which allow the torso to bend forward, twist and stretch to the side. The deepest layer of abdominal muscle is known as Transverse Abdominus, often referred to as the ‘corset’ muscle. It wraps around your body horizontally from back to front, stabilising the spine when you […]
The Importance of Self-Compassion
What is self-compassion? It can be good to be kind and gentle with oneself when we encounter pain and personal shortcomings, rather than being hurtful, ignoring things or self-criticism. Self compassion is where our negative thoughts and emotions can be observed with an openness. A non-judgemental space within us where we don’t have to suppress or deny our […]
5 Ways Our Postnatal Classes Benefit New Mums
Mum & Baby postnatal classes take place at the elbowroom 3 mornings every week. You can chose from Mum & Baby Yoga or Mum & Baby Pilates. The major difference is that Mum & Baby Yoga features postures and engagement for both mum and baby, while Mum & Baby Pilates is a class just for mums. […]
Family Food: Home-made Teething Biscuits
I came across this recipe a couple of weeks ago and diligently tried it out for you all. It took Elsie Mai (17 months with a fine set of choppers) about a half hour to get through one of these so I think we can say they were a success! The basic recipe is quite bland […]
Can You Learn to Love Yourself?
Yoga is a journey we all take. It’s a road paved with ups and downs that mirror your life. The stresses and strains pull us in different directions. Even though it can be tough, adversity through our yoga journey can teach us some valuable lessons. Letting go As much as we try, we can’t always be in control. With our practice […]
Five Ways Restorative is Different from Other Styles of Yoga
Most forms of yoga flow directly from pose to pose, building heat in the body and increasing strength and flexibility. Restorative yoga strays away from the athletic basis of traditional yoga styles and instead focuses on stillness and relaxation. Restorative is its own practice, unique to any other style of yoga. Here are 5 ways restorative yoga […]
Support Healing with Restorative Yoga
Restorative yoga provides healing for body and mind. It is the perfect practice to rejuvenate tired limbs and a great antidote to a busy lifestyle. It helps in the recovery from illness and is a great tool to deal with emotional difficulties, anxiety and depression. By activating the parasympathetic nervous system, you take automatic control of […]
5 Unexpected Benefits of Practicing Pilates
We all know that Pilates helps strengthen your core. Most people will be aware of the fact it helps improve your flexibility. Basically your body will look tight and toned with a regular practice. What many people aren’t aware of are some of the extra benefits Pilates brings. If you’re considering a Pilates foundation course, here’s a list some of […]
Therapeutic Yoga Training : 2 free spaces for parents
Our Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training course starts this weekend. We have two spaces left and would like to offer them for free to parents of children with ASD, Dyspraxia – DCD, Down Syndrome or SPD. The course runs over 2 weekends the 18 &19 June and the 8 -10th July, we would ask that parents who would like […]