Yoga for Sleep Recovery

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Do you suffer from insomnia, lack of sleep or feel tired or un-refreshed in the morning?  Do you struggle getting to sleep, staying asleep or waking up too early?  I hear you! Have you tried “traditional” approaches such as candles, pillow sprays, herbal remedies, dietary supplements, special blankets and pillows?  There is a whole industry […]

Why Sleep Recovery – my story

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I’ve never been a really bad sleeper.  I was just always not a great one!  I always felt I needed more sleep.  I was always conscious of needing to get more sleep.  When I needed to get up early to catch what I like to call the “silly o’clock train” to London for Yoga or […]

How does yoga help with sleep recovery?

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I’ve been asked how is it that yoga helps improve our sleep.  Certain yoga postures and styles are naturally more beneficial and  conducive to sleep recovery than others.  A suitable pre-sleep yoga sequence works in the following way:- Reduces tension held in the body Lowers the heart rate Decreases the stressor hormones in the body […]

Yoga for Sleep Recovery

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There are a few sleep saboteurs or barriers to sleep.  Caffeine, screen time, the wrong kind of exercise at the wrong time and several more…Alcohol is another common “Sleep Saboteur”.  Whilst a nightcap might initially make you feel sleepy and enable sleep, this feeling can wear off during the night because the calming effect on […]

Can yoga help sleep disorders?

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More people than usual are reaching out with problems sleeping (or staying asleep) during Covid and the recent tightening of restrictions.  One of the questions I am asked is “Can yoga help sleep disorders?”  The short answer is yes but there is a little more to it…a regular weekly or twice weekly yoga class will […]

Yoga for Sleep Recovery

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I introduced one of the main “Sleep Saboteurs” in a recent blog (Caffeine!).  Did you know screen time can also play havoc with your sleep?  Or why?  Screens (TV, phones, tablets, laptops etc) emit blue light which the eyes perceive as a daytime cue that it is time to be awake.  Additionally, by watching screens, […]

Yoga for Sleep Recovery

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I’m sure you know that certain yoga practices are likely to enhance a good night’s sleep and that caffeine is likely to be detrimental, but do you know why? Caffeine has a half life which means only half of it has metabolized through the system 4 hours after a cuppa. If you stick to a […]

The benefits of Yoga – Relaxation

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The benefits of Yoga – Relaxation – this is a biggie in the world of yoga and one of the most renowned benefits.  Whenever I talk to yoga clients and friends relaxation comes up as a major draw to the practice of yoga.  Envisage several post-practice serene yogis in a beautiful, light and airy ambient […]

Easy Chair Yoga Sequence – Version 2

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Chair Yoga – Sun Loop V2 If you like Sun Loop Version 1 of the chair yoga sequences, you will love Version 2.  If you are desk bound and wishing to do some gentle exercise from your seat or are interested in a full chair yoga class, try this Sun Loop sequence and notice its […]

Easy Chair Yoga sequence 1

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Whether you are desk bound and wishing to do some gentle exercise from your seat or whether you are interested in a full chair yoga class, try this Sun Loop sequence and notice its effect.  Sit upright with a neutral spine away from the back of your chair so your “core” muscles are having to […]