Yoga for the Hands

Yoga for the Hands

Stretch and strengthen the hands with this short yoga for the hands class. If you do a lot of typing, texting, gardening, driving - or basically use your hands, then this class will help release tension in the hands and help with mobility. No props needed. Beginners welcome. Can be done seated or standing.

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Lunchtime Stretch and Strengthen Yoga

This lunchtime stretch and strengthen yoga class will work to release tension and tightness in the body - perfect if you've spent most of the day sat down in front of the computer or at a desk. This class will really help you to connect to the body, noticing any changes in the body, and how you feel in relation to different movements or stillness We'll also work on mobilisation of the joints, strengthening the core to help improve posture and stretching the legs, hips and upper body. No props needed, however there is a bit of kneeling, so you might like to have a blanket or extra padding for the knees. If you have yoga blocks or books, then you might like to use those as well.

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Full Body Yoga Class

This is a full 1 hour 10 minute, full body yoga class. We'll do a bit of everything from core strengthening to stretching out our hips and hamstrings, to joint mobility warm up, breath work and a relaxation at the end. We'll start with a warm up, waking up the body. Then work through some standing sequences, building on as we go. Finishing with floor stretches and a bit of core, before moving on to a guided relaxation focusing on body awareness and breath. There are a couple of intermediate poses in the class - I'll let you know when. Either give it a try, or leave it out - completely up to you. Just remember if you feel pain, please stop. Props: - Yoga belt or towel (optional) - Yoga mat (optional)

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Ocean's Breath (Ujjayi Breathing) - How To

Learn how to practice Ujjayi breathing (Ocean's breath) and some of the benefits of this breathing exercise. In a nutshell you breath in and out of your nose. On the exhale you want a slight constriction at the back of your throat. So you’ll sound a little like Darth Vader. Some of the benefits to Ujjayi breath include: 1) Naturally slows down and deepens the breath. This can calm the nervous system, by engaging the parasympathetic (‘rest or digest’) nervous system. 2) Focusing on the breath can help with our concentration in the pose. Allowing us to stay longer in the pose as well as helping with balancing poses. 3) Provides relief when holding poses for a long period of time – when a pose starts to get difficult, Ujjayi breath can provide that release, to help you stay in the pose a little longer.

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Desk Yoga for Working from Home

Now a lot of us are working from home we're spending more time seated, at often an uncomfortable desk. This can result in more stiffness. This is a 10 minute desk yoga class that you can do at your desk, with limited space. We'll stretch out the hands and wrists, neck and ankles, as well as moving through the 6 movements of the spine and hips. The class will help reduce stiffness, although it doesn't replace getting up from your desk and walking around :)

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Yoga to Improve Mobility

This 20 minute yoga class will include mobility stretches and exercises to release tension and improve mobility within the body. Great if you've just woken up or have spent a lot of time sat down.

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Yoga for the Winter Blues - with special cat appearance

This 45 minute yoga class will focus on poses that ease the winter blues and the effects of seasonal affective disorder (SADs). We will bring some focus to how we are feeling and how this changes throughout the class - reminding ourself that emotions are not fixed, they are ever changing and it's important to notice the absence of emotion as well as it's presence. Cool weather can also impact circulation, so we'll spend some time in poses which improve circulation. We'll also spend time in poses that calm the nervous system by engaging the parasympathetic nervous system (our rest and digest nervous system). Bonnie the foster cat does make an unexpected appearance towards the end of the class - so I apologise for the interruption. She just loves the attention and apparently enjoys yoga. #yogawithcats​ #winteryoga #yogaforwinterblues