After I completed my RYT200 I wrote a post about the 10 things I learned in yoga teacher training. If you haven't already read that post, go check it out because this is part 2. Ten more things I learned in yoga teacher training as I just finished my RYT300. For those not in the know RYT is registered yoga teacher. The number after the RYT designates the number of hours training earned. Now I have my RYT 300 I can apply for 500 status. Typically we did 20 hour intensive weekends with two 5 day …
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10 things I learned in Yoga Teacher Training
A year ago as we were getting ready for our UK vacation I was also making plans for my professional future. After 30 years of doing yoga, and 5 years teaching yoga in gyms I was itching for more yoga knowledge. Was it time to stop pretending at being a yoga teacher and put some time (and money) into actually doing my 200 hour yoga certification? Yoga teacher training Having looked at my options I settled on the 9 month program with Jeni Winterburn at Yoga Nook. Not only was it 5 minutes …
Somatic Yoga for Shoulders Mobility exercises using a Block
In yoga teacher training we're taught to teach from a beginners perspective. However, that's not always easy. Especially when you have an area of your body that is hypermobile, like my shoulders! But I'm hoping that this slow yoga class will be just that for beginners and advanced alike. This Somatic yoga for shoulders explores mobility exercises using a yoga block. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a …
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8 yoga poses to improve balance for beginners
As we age, balance training becomes so important. It can build strength and stability, plus it can help reduce the risk of injury from falling. One thing I love about yoga is that it's a great way to train balance. So let's discuss 8 yoga poses to improve balance for beginners. From chair or wall assisted to freestanding! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe …
Inner thigh release with a yoga block
Many people have this preconception that yoga teachers are uber-flexible. We're not. While it's true that yoga asana does draw in the bendy flexible body, for some of us, we come to yoga for help. Personally, in my body, one thing I really struggled with is hip external rotation. Consequently, this can make poses like goddess, butterfly and pigeon a struggle. In yoga teacher training I learned this quick and easy inner thigh release. Perfect for adding into any yoga warm-up. While this …
Hatha yoga heart opening sequence 20-Min Class
In Yoga teacher training we're taught about the chakras. Many people think they are pseudoscience, while others fully believe they are energy vortexes in the body. Whatever you believe, there is no doubting that movement changes our mental, emotional and physical state. Is it magical mysterious unblocking of chakras? Or simply muscle and fascia releasing its grip? Explore your 4th chakra in this 20-minute hatha yoga heart opening sequence. This is a 20-minute class for the heart chakra. …
Shoulder Mobility Yoga – 10-minute routine
Each month my Patreon community votes for the theme of the two exclusive classes they receive each month. This month's 30-minute 40-minute class was all about the shoulders. Sometimes it's a struggle to get things into the class, or there are different variations to include. The result is a complimentary shorter 10-minute routine of shoulder mobility yoga. Shoulders are a super interesting joint. It's one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. It's been reported that the …
5 Benefits of Pranayama – 15 minute yoga breathing exercises for beginners
The last couple of weeks have been a bit of a struggle for me. I've battled insomnia, conflicting emotions, and hormones. One thing I've always found beneficial in times of stress or anxiety is pranayama. Breath work. Seriously, it's so good for us. In this post I want to share 5 benefits of pranayama plus the breathing exercises I personally do combining pranayama and restorative yoga. Story time. I wasn't an regular practitioner of breathing exercises until a year ago. I should mention …
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5 tips for improving a yoga pose – You can do it!
Strap yourselves in for a trip back in time, to when I first began a journey on improving a yoga pose. The pose in question? Baddha Konasana, butterfly pose. You see I'd been doing the pose, but with my knees up around my ears. Then in yoga teacher training, I discovered the correct alignment for butterfly pose. And a journey on releasing my ego, and providing support began. Instead, I subdued my ego and provided some support for my pelvis to get my knees at the same height as my hip …