Adrian used to have perpetually stuck shoulders that just didn’t move much. “My shoulder and neck pain were with me from when I was a teenager.” “I’d wake up with piercing neck pain that would last for days. I took way too much paracetamol and ibuprofen just to cope.” “I thought it was to do […]
Hey yoga teacher friends!!! Need to do some yoga practice for YOU to recharge your batteries and fill your own cup?We’re hosting a “Yoga Teacher practice session” this Saturday 11am-1pm UK time via Zoom (or come join us in Llanfachraeth if you’re local).Let’s co-create some nourishing yoga practice together.Free to join, but register for the […]
According to Lucy, who teaches our class on Tuesdays at 11am, awareness of breath is the secret key to calming your inner state.“Ensuring movements are paired with an awareness of the breath combines to soothe and calm the nervous system; your mind becomes less busy, allowing a deeper dialogue with your body.”Lucy is teaching for […]
This week I saw a couple of “big city” yoga studios closing down their online classes. Rest assured, we’re not about to do that at Inspiratrix Yoga. This is why. TIME IS PRECIOUS Rolling out your mat at home takes way less time than driving to a class. It’s easier to fit your yoga around […]
1. PERFECTIONISM – is the enemy of practice.You don’t have to do it perfect.You don’t have to fit yourself into a particular mould or shape.Exploring the glory of your own imperfection is its own perfection.2. NOT SHOWING UP – or ever stepping onto the yoga mat.Yoga practice works best as a regular practice.No, you don’t […]
One of the new highlights of the Inspiratrix Yoga schedule is the Tuesday morning session at 11am via Zoom with Lucy Backhouse of Yoga with Lucy. What people say about Lucy’s teaching:· She has a really calming aura about her· Her classes are playful, gentle and creative.· Helps you fully appreciate your body, without pushing too far.· Lucy […]
Here’s some top tips for PLANK. This was part of Adrian’s recent CORE CONNECTION yoga workshop. Access the full version of the workshop via our “All the Yogas” membership programme… all two hours of it are now available via the Virtual Vault! (Message me if you forgot how to log in.) Adrian’s next workshop is […]
Why I don’t teach Vinyasa Yoga and endless Sun Salutations…So this might be controversial but in my opinion:1. Doing lots of sun salutations with poor alignment can be hard on the shoulders and wrists2. I’ve lost count of the number of yoga practitioners who’ve told me they love their Vinyasa but have ongoing lower back […]
O Adrian: “Efallai eich bod chi’n gwybod ond nawr rydyn ni’n gwneud rhai dosbarthiadau dosbarth ioga yn y Gymraeg.”“Mae’r dosbarthiadau hyn wedi bod yn llawer o hwyl ac mae pobl wedi bod yn mwynhau’r cyfle i wneud ioga yn y Gymraeg!”“Rwy’n credu ei bod yn wych i bobl gael cyfle i wneud sesiynau ioga yn […]
You did not evolve to sit on a chair for 8+ hours a day.Humans are designed to do things like walking, carrying things, throwing things, hanging from trees…But we don’t do that enough.Regular, varied movement is one of the things we need to feel healthy, happy and comfortable in our bodies.This is part of the […]
