Author Archives: May

Integrity is an Internal Job

It will never come (in a lasting way) from the outside. It won’t come from following all the rules. It won’t come from following “a guru”. Where you will find the inner guidance on how to become more whole is INSIDE YOURSELF. We’ll be working with tools for tuning in to your inner wisdom at […]

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WHY I KEPT GOING TO YOGA CLASSES

I first went to a yoga class in 1999. It had been organised thorough work and took place in a carpeted room with a pool table in it. Sometimes people have an amazing transcendent experience in their first yoga class, as they release long held tension and get high from the endocannabinoids (yes, this is […]

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Summer Workshops

At Inspiratrix Yoga we offer you (at least) one yoga workshop every month to help you deepen your practice and learn more about yoga.Here’s what’s coming upConnect to Your Roots with AdrianSaturday 21st May 10am-noon Explore how having a strong, firm connection to the earth through your legs and feet is vital not just on […]

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Inner Glow

Just back from a beautiful day out at Trigonos leading our “Inner Glow” mini-retreat day.  Stunning weather  luscious food excellent company  nourishing yoga  I’ve been running yoga retreats at Trigonos for 5 years now. It’s my favourite of all the retreat venues in North Wales. Next chances to join me at Trigonos are: “Stories and Movement” Yoga Retreat […]

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Introduction to the Seven Chakras

WHOO HOO I just scheduled our June yoga workshop.One topic of endless fascination in yoga is CHAKRAS. But what are they?Personally I work with chakras as focus points within the physical body that can be considered gateways to the emotional and spiritual aspects of being.I work with this a lot in my personal practice but […]

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The Perils of Stretching

You might think yoga is all about stretching. Well, I disagree and I’m feeling ranty about it! The older I get, the more suspicious I am of stretching. All the long-term yoga related injuries I have are from over-stretching. Right now I have issues in my right hamstring; I’ve previously had knee problems and neck […]

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The Inner Glow

You might think beauty is external, but it’s not! It doesn’t matter what yoga leggings you wear.  It doesn’t matter whether you are wearing makeup or not.  It doesn’t matter what you weigh.  What makes a difference is the inner glow. But how do you get that?!  The secret… is to cultivate pleasure in your […]

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The Missing Ingredient

Do you ever feel like there is a hole inside of you… That you can never fill… No matter how much you do, or try… And what is it that will change that? What is it that is missing? It’s NOT about finishing all the items on your “to do” list It’s NOT about making […]

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How Your Body Works

Shhhh… wanna know the secret plan for my upcoming yoga classes? Last week, in Valley and on Zoom, we connected our breath to the five lobes of the lungs: two on the left and three on the right (usually). For using your lungs better is one of the awesome things you get to play with […]

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Feel the Mysterious World Inside

My “best” yoga students are the quiet ones. For being good at yoga isn’t actually about doing the advanced moves. It’s more about being brave enough to feel the mysterious world inside. Or being strong enough to show up consistently. Even on days when you’re not feeling it, or feeling like a hot mess. Or […]

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