Hello All
I hope you have had a wonderful summer. I have had a wonderful break, as most of you know camping, so we have been exposed to the full range of summer weather that Norfolk has had to offer. It has had it challenges especially with a very inquisative little girl who has been into everything, including all that she shouldn't, so it has been very, lets say, hmmm, lets say it has been a growing experience :0)
It has been very interesting to observe my Yoga practice and how to continue my Yoga practice when everything around me is topsy turvy. How has your Yoga practice been over the summer break. Do you have a home practice? Would you like a Home practice but you are not sure where to start? I have several tips for starting a home practice.....
Firstly make the commitment. Say to yourself I will do 5 minutes of practice at least 3 times this week.
Choose a time that is good for you. Most people find the best time to practice is first thing in the morning or last thing at night but choose a time that will work for you and try to stick to it.
Choose a place to practice. Maybe find a place in your home that is clutter free, light and airy.
Keep it simple. Start by focusing on your breath. Spend a few moments focusing on your full and complete breath. Add a few simple stretches into your routine (a good place to start is the - hand, shoulder, feet rotations (Pawanmuktasana series) )and finish with a few moments of relaxation. Before you know it half an hour will have passed and you will be feel wonderful.
I look forward to talking to you about that in class.
Classes return to normal from 06 September:
Monday 06 September
Baby Yoga* 10am - Thorpe End Village Hall
General Yoga 7:30pm - Inner Space
Wednesday 08 September
General Yoga 9:30am - Old Catton
Pregnancy Yoga* 7pm - Silver Road
* spaces are limited so please book
There are a couple of Yoga Events that I would like to let you know about:
YOGA GROOVE FESTIVAL
17-19 September East Sussex Seaside
The UK's first weekend festival of juicy yoga, funky music, disco flashmobs, drumbeats, magical story-worlds, yummy food and body-mind-spirit tune-ups by the sea, to get your Self connected. Benefitting a new foundation that brings yoga and meditation to young people and other under-served groups across the UK.
YOGA AID
Sunday 12th September, 10.00-12.00 at St Thomas’ Church Hall on Earlham Road, Norwich.
For the first time, the charity ‘Yoga Aid’ is being represented in the UK in London and Norwich.
9 yoga teachers from Norwich will talk participants through different styles of sun salutations (108 sun salutations altogether), to raise money for charity.
Take part!
If you would like to join in on the event, please let the event organiser, Lu, know asap – there are only 38 places - lou@yogahappy.co.uk. You will then need to register online with Yoga Aid: go to the UK event, then Norwich, then sign up as a challenger. www.yogaaid.com/uk
As a ‘challenger’ you will be talked through the sun salutations, with people demonstrating at the same time, offering modified versions of the salutation. You don’t have to do all 108 salutations – you are free to sit out rounds if you like. To take part, you have to raise some money – it doesn’t matter how much. Get friends and family to donate online to support you.
Donate!
If you can not join in, please go to the website to donate money through Lu's page – go to the Norwich event, find Lu, and donate.
You can also follow this link: http://www.yogaaid.com/uk/
ALL of the money you donate goes directly towards the 3 main charities that you can also read about on the website.
Thanks for your support!
Last but not least..... a friend of mine is organising an Anusara Yoga workshop with Lisa Sanfillipo on Saturday 13 November. The workshop is 10-4 with a break for a shared lunch. Please contact info@babyfit.me.uk if you are interested. Cost is £30 for the day. I recently attended a workshop with Lisa and can wholeheartedly recommend it, I will be attending in November so it would be lovely to see you there. There are quite a few parallels with ISHTA and Anusara Yoga too which is an added bonus.
Hope you have all had a wonderful summer and I look forward to seeing you all again soon.
Much love
Jess
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