In this day and age, with constant stimulation to have more, buy more etc, it can be so difficult to allow ourselves to be with what we have and spend time really appreciating this, rather than wishing we had more or wishing our lives were different…….. “taking the time to smell the roses” is such Continue reading »

This course is for anyone who experiences daily challenges from the effects of stress, whether this is restless nights or anxiety and depression or as simple as feeling that they have lost control of their life. The course is also used by people who just want to ensure they keep their peace of mind or Continue reading »

YOGA SESSIONS – THIS BLOCK AND NEXT Just a reminder that there are yoga sessions on Wednesdays and Thursdays for this week and next and then we stop for half term.  The next block of yoga sessions can be found on this link http://www.mindedyogawinchester.co.uk/general-yoga-classes/

The Yamas, one of the foundation stones of yoga, were written over two thousand years ago to help us find a way to a calmer life and more inner peace.  As I touched upon last week during our yoga sessions, the third Yama, Asteya, is about “non-stealing”. This can be taken in the literal sense, Continue reading »

  Following on from our yoga lessons last week I would like to send anemail about Ahimsa, non-harm to ourselves or the world around us. As so many of you already know, our yoga practice runs far more deeply than just the physical postures or asanas. Whilst moving the body is a wonderful way to Continue reading »

I am so pleased that in just over a week I will be back teaching again after a lovely long summer break. The yoga sessions I lead are not just about the physical practice, they are holistic and involve our body, breath and innermost being (some people call this the soul) Research has shown that Continue reading »

Eight Week Yoga Course to Reduce Stress and Enhance Wellbeing starting on Thursday 19thSeptember http://www.mindedyogawinchester.co.uk/8weekcoursetoreducestress/ This course is now in its fifth year and always receives very positive feedback and some truly amazing results such as reduction of anxiety and insomnia, bringing more mental focus and the ability not to stress the small things in life, Continue reading »

  What a gorgeous but changeable summer. Such vast contrasts of weather with sizzlingly hot days quickly followed by storms, torrential downpours and blustery winds …..but happily the overriding experience is of warmth which allows us to spend so much time enjoying the natural life outdoors. I do hope you have all managed to have Continue reading »

NEW – MEDITATION CLASSES – Wednesday 15th May to 19th June(not on 29th May – School Half Term) – 5 sessions For those who have completed the Beginners Meditation Course or Workshop or who have practised a guided meditation in Shivasana at the end of a yoga class, or who would like to continue to Continue reading »

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to stop the chattering of the mind, to let go of the worries that seem to be ever present and to connect to an inner stillness and peace? To allow yourself to connect back to your original self, the self that was there before Life’s events Continue reading »