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The ultimate relaxation pose

March 3, 2017April 12, 2017 / evawaving / Leave a comment

Supta baddha konasana, or reclining bound angle pose, is the king of restorative yoga poses. It opens up the front of the body so that shoulders move back, chest broadens, abdominals and inner thighs lengthen, groin and hips release. It's quite a vulnerable position, as you're placed in a backbend, your soft front body exposed to … Continue reading The ultimate relaxation pose

Unravelling tension

March 12, 2016August 29, 2019 / evawaving / Leave a comment

Yoga does, inevitably, a certain amount of stretching. If you put yourself in a shape that your body is not used to being in, you'll feel it! You don’t, however, always need to find the stretch. If you are constantly striving for a feeling of lengthening muscles, you may end up overdoing it, losing the … Continue reading Unravelling tension

Wave your hands in the air (like you don’t care)

September 11, 2014March 12, 2016 / evawaving / Leave a comment

Every time you set foot on your yoga mat, you’re making a voyage of discovery. You don’t have to do a whole long practice. If you have ten minutes to spare, strike a pose, take a few deep breaths, and notice how you are today. Try it now. Something really simple. Lie down on the … Continue reading Wave your hands in the air (like you don’t care)

Why do yoga?

July 17, 2014November 11, 2014 / evawaving / Leave a comment

I'm not super-stretchy. Or super-strong. Or super-anything. I do yoga because it makes me feel better and I teach yoga because I love it. Just as you have to use your muscles to keep them strong, you need to explore your range of movement to retain or improve it. I experienced yoga before children (BC) and after children (AC). … Continue reading Why do yoga?

Mindfulness – in case you were wondering…

July 12, 2013July 17, 2014 / evawaving / Leave a comment

Mindfulness – it seems to be the word of the moment, and yet it's an age-old concept. What exactly is mindfulness? It’s a way of paying attention to the present moment, becoming more aware of your thoughts and feelings without self-criticism – using a ‘witness’ mind rather than being so wrapped up in your emotions … Continue reading Mindfulness – in case you were wondering…

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