February News letter

Happy New Year!  What a lovely snowy start to the year we have had.  Jack Frost has definitely been on his visits and now new life is bursting from the ground.

I have started the new year with being awarded 500hr Yoga Teacher Accreditation demonstrating excellent Standards by Yoga alliance UK.  Thank you to those that gave statements supporting my case.  You can check out the new logo on my website  

My baby bump is growing and my practice is changing.  No strong back bends, twists or prone postures for me.  It is a time of reflection, time to acknowledge the miracle that is taking place in my body and acknowledging the need to nurture my body.  We all need to take that time out.  Tuning in to our Inner Self,  listening to our Inner voice our heart.  Often we charge forward in our lives.  Striving ahead.   How often to you take time out to listen to your bodies?  The need to nurture, restore, refresh is great.  Heal ourselves from the inside.  And what fun we can have doing that.  Simple daily activities can become a little more challenging for me right now.  Being really aware of my posture is super important as my centre of gravity is constantly changing.  I was really aware of how I was cleaning the fridge the other day and how I needed to adapt my posture to suit.  Cleaning the fridge in a low squat was perfect.   I also found a wide leg forward bend very beneficial as I have been cleaning out my kitchen cupboards!   I kindly pointed out to my sister who was visiting how she could make small changes to her stance whilste washing over the sink would help with her lower back discomfort (tadasana) . 

 

I have heard how Yoga really helps you in your everyday.  Brushing your teeth while in Vrksasana (tree pose) was a great one and how Ujjayi Pranayama (Relaxation breath) really helped while at the dentist.  One student commented “I’m usually petrified of the dentist and was practicing my breathing.  The dentist had to check to see if I was OK as they thought I was asleep.”
Why not share with us any poses you bring to your everyday activities.  Email me Jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk and I will share in the next newsletter.

As most of you are aware I will be taking maternity leave from April.  These will be the last of the 6 week courses that I will be running and hope to have a cover teacher thereafter:

ACTIVE BABY YOGA

The Next Active Baby Yoga class is due to commences 21 February. Classes Thursday 3-4pm on Silver Road. This is for babies that are sitting, crawling or walking.  Get  more active  as your little one  does.  Learn songs and nursery rhymes to yoga moves that you can take home and play with.  Meet new people. Bond with your child.  Yoga helps co-ordination, build confidence and strength, helps sleep. Enjoy a relaxation at the end of the class. Includes scarves, balls, blocks and noisy toys.  Have fun with your baby and get fit too.   I need 5 babies to run the course so please contact Jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk for further information and reservations.

PREGNANCY YOGA

The next Pregnancy Yoga course commences 6 March.  Strengthen your body, learn breathing, visualisation and relaxation techniques to help you on your babies birthing day.  Class Wednesday 6:30-8pm on Silver Road.  Contact Jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk for further information and reservations.

BABY YOGA

Next round of Baby Yoga commences March 14.  Have fun with your baby and get fit too.  A great way to bond with your baby, improves coordination and brain development, improves sleeping and feeding habits.  Class Thursday 1:30-2:45pm on Silver Road. Contact Jessica@blissyoganorwich.co.uk for further information and reservations.

BIRTH PREPARATION WORKSHOP

The next Birth Preparation workshop is taking place
When: Saturday March 30 1:30-4:30pm
Where: The Baptist Church Hall, Silver Road
This is the perfect opportunity for you and your birthing partner to learn breathing techniques, birthing positions, relaxation and massage techniques. Plus loads of handy information to help you on your baby's birthing day.
Cost £40 per couple including handouts and refreshments