In ancient times moon cycles were believed to affect the female menstrual cycle, whether you believe this to be true or not, there’s no denying that as we move through the 4 stages of our menstrual cycle our mood and physical body changes. In this article I’ll step through each moon stage of our cycle and explore the type of Yoga practices you can adopt to keep your flow more mindful.

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So here it is. The greatest story I will ever tell. Saturday 2nd January at 23.30 is when it all started.

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I’m all for trusting in baby’s ability to know when it’s time to enter the world. But, as we creep closer to our due date the impatience definitely starts to settle in. Whether these techniques are old wives tales or scientifically proven I’m finding some comfort and joy in following them daily.

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This winter, more than ever, it’s important for us to look after our immune systems. With a global pandemic lurking in the shadows and the cold months nearly upon us we should start bolstering our immune system so that it’s ready to protect us when needed. Here’s a few tips on how to heal and support your immune system.

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Many of us have had to adapt to finding a yoga or meditation practice online rather than in a calming, zen-inducing studio space thanks to the global pandemic. I don’t know about you guys but the novelty of practicing yoga over Zoom whilst I stare at my slightly dusty floor and the same four walls I see day in and day out is definitely wearing off. Here are a few things that you can do to create your own studio sanctuary in a corner of your home.

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Do you find yourself tossing and turning in the early hours of the morning? Or lying in bed staring at the ceiling just begging for sleep to come? You’re not alone - insomnia and sleep troubles affect many of us and can creep up on us unannounced. Introducing a short yoga sequence before bedtime can help you to settle into a night of deep shut eye.

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Yoga Nidra is a magical meditation technique that helps control your body’s relaxation response. In fact, it can be as restorative as sleep with some saying that an hour of Yoga Nidra can be equal to four hours of shut eye! In this blog I explore the benefits of Yoga Nidra and how to set yourself up for a mindful practice.

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‘What are you talking about?’ I hear you cry, ‘of course we know how to breathe!’ You’re right, breathing happens unconsciously and we take around 20,000 breaths a day. However, the majority of us no longer breathe correctly or to our full capacity. What happens to cause this and how can we get our beautiful deep breaths back?

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Our time of the month often comes with painful and inconvenient side effects so it’s not surprising that curling up under a blanket and snuggling a hot water bottle is what most of us long to do. But, rolling out your mat and sighing into some yoga poses might be the best medicine to ease your nasty symptoms.

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It’s never easy to believe in something that we cannot see and touch. For years Reiki has been looked down upon by medical associations and practitioners. However, recent scientific studies are making steps to bring Reiki into the mainstream and, fingers crossed, ultimately general medical practice.

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If you’ve ever joined a yoga or meditation class with me you’ve likely heard me say ‘take a few deep breaths and set an intention for your practice’. But what does ‘intention’ really mean? Why do we guide students to set one? Most importantly, how do you turn the intention that you make into a reality.

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Say hello to the present moment, it’s a pretty good place to be. Here I explore a couple of tips and tricks that will help us stay connected to the here and now instead of floating away on a daydream.

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