Calling all seniors in Woolston, Sholing, Bitterne, Netley and Weston! After almost two years of intermittent lockdowns, your body and soul may need a restart! Come and meet our friendly 60+ group and get moving again. You probably need it more than ever! SUPPLE SILVER, intelligent exercise for seniors in Woolston, Southampton TUESDAYS 10:30 – […]
How much do you value movement?
“Movement is life. Life is a process. Improve the quality of the process and you improve the quality of life itself.” — Moshe Feldenkrais — Let’s face it; ours is not a very healthy society. The NHS is caving in under the strain of our collective un-wellness. Many of us are overweight and succumbing to […]
Mindfulness & Meditation in Woolston
Mindfulness & Meditation St Mark’s Institute, 37a Victoria Road, Woolston, Southampton SO19 9DY (view map) MONDAYS 7:40 – 8:30pm Are you looking for a way to take control of the incessant churning of thoughts in your head? Perhaps you need better sleep, or less stress, or just a tool to be able to switch off […]
In pain after a yoga class? Read this.
For those of you who may be wondering if you have overdone it in class and how to deal with the aftermath, I have recently written an article for Yoga Class Near You. Especially if you are new to yoga, you will want reassurance that pain is not something that will become your steady companion […]
The many benefits of massage
I am a huge fan of massage — it’s one of the most pleasant things one’s body can experience. It’s safe, effective, and decidedly good for you, with only positive side-effects. Those who know me have probably heard me say that massage is one of the three “musts” for a happy back and optimal musculoskeletal […]
Success? It’s in our DNA.
What is your self-talk like these days? Who do you think you really are? And what do you think you can accomplish in your life? Is your vision of yourself small, or is it bold and powerful? If you ever suffer from low self-confidence and self-doubt, you have to look no further to lift your […]
How to choose the right yoga mat
There are hundreds of yoga and Pilates mats out there and, when starting out with either yoga or Pilates, it’s hard to know what to look for. You want to make sure your mat fulfils the following criteria: 1. Has the right level of cushioning (standard yoga 4mm, yoga plus 6mm, Pilates between 8-10mm) 2. […]
Is yoga for men?
Is yoga for men? I sometimes come across those who think yoga is more a domain of lycra-clad bendy ladies. Their notion of yoga is a “girlie workout” — and we cannot blame them, as the media’s image of a yoga practitioner is often a lithe woman sitting in a lotus pose with a serene […]
Rubbish Business Tips for Yoga Teachers
I can’t quite shake the impression that there is still a great deal of hypocrisy in the yoga world today regarding the money-making side of things. Aspiring yoga teachers need to be prepared to spend anywhere from £2,500 for their basic 200 hour training, which is, upon graduation, followed closely by authorizing bodies’ membership fees, […]
