Lots of people are in the midst of marathon training plans and other incredible running schedules at the moment. A few people have asked me for yoga stretches for runners so here are some of my favourite yoga poses that might help, focused on the legs and hips. It’s important not to overstretch and injure… Continue reading Yoga for runners
Author: annabelparkinsonlee
A Christmas Yoga Sequence
Yoga doesn’t have to always be serious it can be lots of fun too. Here’s a Christmas inspired flow that will test your balance and memory. Balance on the same leg all the way through or it gets too confusing and then repeat on the other side. On the first day of Christmas my true… Continue reading A Christmas Yoga Sequence
Feeling the fear (and doing it anyway)
It has been one year this week since I started training to become a yoga teacher. I remember being so terrified before the course, thinking that I’d be laughed out of the room because I wasn’t good enough, that I wasn’t ready because I couldn’t do certain poses and that I wasn’t the kind of… Continue reading Feeling the fear (and doing it anyway)
Walking yoga sequence for when you have no time
Yes yes I know, ideally yoga is practiced when you have time, space and focus. BUT I also know that life gets in the way and sometimes you need to move your body and quieten your mind when you don’t have your mat or an hour to spare. This is my favourite little sequence for… Continue reading Walking yoga sequence for when you have no time
Summer yoga and sound bath
Last week I had the absolute pleasure of hosting a very special evening of yoga followed by a beautiful sound bath, with my friend and fellow yoga teacher Sam. We hosted the evening in the open air and were joined by some wonderful yogis. Our theme for the evening was ‘let your heart sing’ -… Continue reading Summer yoga and sound bath
Five yoga poses for the shoulders
Shoulders are an area that we often store a lot of tension. Our shoulders, along with our hips are pretty much the most complicated anatomical places in the body. There is a lot going on there, and a lot of places stuff can get stuck or tight. Very often if we are feeling tired, stressed… Continue reading Five yoga poses for the shoulders
Yoga and crystal bowl sound bath
I'm really excited to be teaming up with wonderful Sam Bowers for a special evening of yoga and sound in the open air. On Wednesday 15th August, 7pm - 9pm. A heart opening flow to stoke your inner fire and vitalise the body, moving into restorative inspired poses to nurture and settle. Then snuggle in… Continue reading Yoga and crystal bowl sound bath
Charity yoga fundraiser for Langford Village Hall
I am excited to be teaching special yoga class to raise money for lovely Langford Village Hall in Bicester where I teach. 📍Saturday 4th August 📍10.30am - 11.30am 📍Langford Village Hall, Bicester 📍Donation based classes (suggested £8-£10) with all money going to help the hall with it’s new floor. This is a really wonderful community… Continue reading Charity yoga fundraiser for Langford Village Hall
How to… sun salutation 🌞
I quite often get asked about how to practice yoga at home, away from class. Yoga class is lovely but sometimes it’s hard to make it, or you want to practice more at home. Life happens and it’s also awesome to be able to practice any time you want. I know some of my students… Continue reading How to… sun salutation 🌞