Beginner’s yoga class
Posted onUnderstand more about your body and how to get the best from it. 4 lessons aimed at beginner’s every Thursday in February, 18.00-19.00. Email now bethany@pilatesontheavenue.com.
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Yoga to fix your posture
Posted onIn July we have been exploring the movement and function of the upper back. Upper back strength is so important to stop you from rounding forward (heard of text neck?), and to keep you standing tall. Keeping this same area mobile will help you relax your shoulders and stop the build-up of tension so you […]
How to choose an eco-friendly yoga mat; alternatives to PVC
Posted onSo far in this series, I have discussed what the desirable properties of a yoga mat are, and why you should avoid one made of PVC. This time around I want to discuss other materials that yoga mats can be made from. But first, remember, there is no material that doesn’t have a cost for […]
How to choose an eco-friendly yoga mat, and what to do with your old one
Posted onThanks to Southampton City Council for helping come up with things to do with an old mat so that it doesn’t get thrown away. And Mayfield Nurseries, and the Blue Cross for offering to take them.
Trying a new habit? Understand your mind first.
Posted on2021. A new year, and thoughts turn to self-improvement. It’s the ‘fresh start approach’: you have more motivation to make changes to your life, habits, and health when it feels like a new beginning such as a big birthday, the start of the month, or a new year. So, did you make a new year’s […]
How to choose an eco-friendly yoga mat; three reasons why it shouldn’t be made of PVC
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It might come as a surprise to you, as it certainly did to me, that although yoga appears to be linked to harmony with the natural world, and environmentally friendly living, the one piece of equipment that all of us use – the yoga mat – is none of this. That is because the majority […]
How to choose a yoga mat.
Posted onWell, here we are, back doing yoga at home. There is something to be said for the convenience of just turning on the computer and rolling out my mat. On the other hand, studio classes are important to me (as a person, not necessarily as a teacher) as they get me out of the house, […]
Let’s get together, 11/10/20 16.00, Southampton
Posted onOnly 7 places. Book now: info@live-well-yoga.co.uk
What is the difference between yoga and Pilates?
Posted onI attempt to answer this question in the video above, using lots of practical examples. If you prefer the old fashioned way, then the transcript is below. What is the difference between yoga and Pilates? I often get asked what the difference is between yoga and Pilates. And it’s a tricky one to answer because […]
Happy holidays
Posted onA strange year, like we have never experienced. But it’s August, hopefully time for some ‘time out’. I love holidays! I really live for them. That said, I don’t know many people who don’t. Although, strangely enough my own father doesn’t. Hates them, never goes, ever. I had to get married to ensure that he […]