Breathing to Support the Pelvic Floor
We can enhance pelvic floor health by connecting to the breath and engaging in deep belly breathing. It really is that simple! Your...
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sjholisticyoga
Mar 5, 20232 min read
The Five Koshas and How They Influence Yoga Practice
In Sanskrit, kosha means "sheath" or "covering." The Upanishads describe the koshas as a system of five layers of awareness, starting...
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sjholisticyoga
Mar 4, 20232 min read
Yoga and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High blood pressure—or hypertension—is among the most common health conditions in the UK. Almost 50% of adults have hypertension, yet...
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sjholisticyoga
Mar 4, 20232 min read
Yoga and Glaucoma
In many forms of glaucoma, the eye pressure (IOP) is high, which means inversions are problematic.
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sjholisticyoga
Mar 2, 20233 min read
Class Preview - Balasana - Child's Pose
This week, we will explore Bālāsana (Child's Pose) in class. I hope you like my stick people; these are my little friends who help me...
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sjholisticyoga
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Activating the Parasympathetic Nervous System aka Calming Yourself Down!
Do you know how to hack your nervous system? I do! And using this knowledge, I have shifted from living in an almost constant state of...
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sjholisticyoga
Feb 26, 20232 min read
Exploring the Parasympathetic Nervous System
What is the parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS)? The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is one of two major divisions of the larger...
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sjholisticyoga
Feb 26, 20234 min read
Exploring the Sympathetic Nervous System
What is the sympathetic nervous system (SNS)? The sympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is one of two major divisions of the larger autonomic...
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sjholisticyoga
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Private 1:1 Yoga Sessions
Who are they for? All my classes are suitable for anybody to attend, from complete beginners to experienced yogis. Still, if you have a...
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sjholisticyoga
Feb 24, 20232 min read
Demystifying Gentle Hatha Yoga
What is Hatha Yoga? Hatha in Sanskrit is often translated on a fundamental level as force or power. Yet, there is a more profound...
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sjholisticyoga
Feb 23, 20233 min read
Demystifying Chair Yoga
What is chair yoga? Chair-based yoga is the practice of yoga sitting or standing near a chair. The asanas (poses) are adapted to a chair...
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sjholisticyoga
Feb 14, 20232 min read
Why is headstand the King of asanas?
Inverted postures, especially the headstand and shoulder stand, are unique innovations of our Yoga practice. The ancient yogis referred...
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