A Love Letter to Tadasana (Mountain Pose) Tada – mountain. Still, strong, unwavering you stand tall against any opponent. You are non-combative yet your presence gives me the power of a warriors from a time of grace and quiet confidence. With you I feel balanced and able to listen attentively to the subtle body’s whispers. I broaden my shoulders and feel the […]
Ayurveda – the yogi diet Happy New Year, my angels. I hope your festive period was restful, magical and most importantly fun and you’re ready to embrace everything that this year brings. Breathe in that cold (or hot, depending where you are) air and know you safe. I know it’s old hat and honestly, pretty toxic, to discuss diet for […]
Reconnect – the phone edition The idea of switching off isn’t groundbreaking. Select your favourite media source and there will be an opinion piece or some study showing that taking time away from devices is better for our brains, mood and general wellbeing. With this wealth of information at our fingertips, why is it so hard to put the phone […]
Get Growin’, Baby! We are all about that sustainable lifestyle over here at Jai Yoga. Where possible we try and make swaps or find alternatives that can make our general lifestyle more eco-friendly, because it not only benefits the planet but also helps secure the future of our ethos and what we do. I wanted to write about […]
What to do when you’re having a panic attack If you’re having a panic attack right now, my heart goes out to you. When I’m mid panic attack I search furiously for solutions how to stop the attack straight away, so I’ve compiled the below tips to help soothe you and hopefully start the slow descent back down to earth. First, take a deep […]
A love letter to forward fold My love, It’s 2:30pm and outside my window the sun is already shyly hiding behind a mask of grey and drizzle, making this November day even colder and darker than the days before. My circadian rhythm is chirruping in my ear, telling me it’s time to slow down but in my day to day life […]
Windy City I couldn’t move. Fully laid out, face down on my bed, tears welling in my eyes, a sharp stabbing pain punctured the space beneath my ribs and pushed its way further and further up into my centre. “BABE,” I cried from the bedroom, “Please, come in, quick, I think there’s something wrong…” “What’s up?” called […]
Seasonal eating – Autumn Is there a better smell than caramelised butternut squash? The sweet, orange flesh crisping at the edges and softening in the heat, ready to be scooped up and eaten in greedy mouthfuls. This Autumn I’ve been cooking butternut squash by the trayful in an attempt to shift my cooking habits to be more seasonal, alongside […]
Don’t look back in anger The memories feature on Facebook brings me a lot of joy. I like waking up in the morning and seeing the notification waiting for me, ready with a highlight reel from my life two years ago, six years ago, nine years ago. Today was like any of those other days, I woke up, got ready, […]
Strong mind, strong spirit “Those people who don’t cry aren’t strong, they just don’t feel it as much. It’s them that feel the pain and push through anyway, they are the strong ones.” I believe awareness and strength are interwoven treads of the same patchwork. Having the courage to be aware, to notice, to own up and be vulnerable […]
