Tag: wellbeing
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A New Chapter: The Quickening & Joining the Pack
For a long time, this blog has been a place for us to pause and reflect on the changing seasons and the practice of yoga. But as the year begins to quicken, I’ve felt the need for a space that allows our community to grow a little closer and the writing to breathe a little…
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The Vitamin C(ommunity) Fix: Beat the Winter Blues with Group Yoga
November is in sight and a distinct shift is occurring. We’re on the cusp of the school half term break and Halloween fun, Bonfire Night fireworks light up the sky, and this weekend the clocks fall back ushering in longer, darker evenings. We are immediately bombarded with a romanticised view of the cold through social…
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Feeling Comfortable Doing Absolutely Nothing: What the Corpse Pose Teaches Us About October Living
October arrives with an energy that is both a deep invitation and a dizzying demand. Welcome to the enchanted half of the year, the eerie season where the veil feels thinnest, and the air is thick with the scent of woodsmoke. Our intuition craves a shift toward quiet, personal routines—a period of nesting, warm blankets,…
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The Autumnal Shift and Finding Your September Flow
I’ve noticed a shift as August gives way to September, and I’m sure you have too. The air is becoming crisper and a dampness hangs in the morning, the first clear signal of the changing season. My most creative and peaceful moments often happen around 5 am with a warm cup of coffee in hand,…
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The August Slowdown: A Mindful Guide to Late Summer Wellness
August is a real turning point for me. The days are still long, but the sunlight is different, more softer and more golden. The extreme heat of July is fading and I can already feel the evenings getting cooler and the light starting to fade a little earlier each day. It’s a month of contradictions,…
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Embracing August: Yoga and the Wisdom of Geese
The days are warm and the sun is high and there’s a certain golden quality to the afternoon light. It signals a shift. The busy energy of midsummer is starting to soften. The longer shadows of evening are arriving a little earlier. In the quiet moments, you might hear a new, unmistakable sound. It is…
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Finding Balance: Create Space in Your Life with Yoga
When we make time to practice yoga we give ourselves space to pause, to regenerate, refocus and replenish our energies. We create space in the body as we breathe deeply and fully, filling the chest, back, belly and ribs. We create space as we stretch the muscles and lengthen the limbs. This expansion is different…
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Four Ways Yoga Can Help You Sleep Better
We all know how vital a good night’s sleep is for our health and wellbeing. But in our fast paced world, many of us struggle to find that restful, restorative sleep we desperately need. If you’ve ever found yourself tossing and turning, you’ll know how frustrating it is. The good news? A regular yoga practice…
Claire Fratson Yoga Warriors 