SingingTreeYoga

Well I hope the year has sprung forth and is blossoming for you fellow Yoga enthusiasts. I managed to spill a marmite drink on my new apple computer MacBook Pro, before Christmas and it’s taken me this long to sort it out to start writing my Yoga Blog again. So, as a consequence of my mistake I’ve steeply learnt my first lesson in 2018. Je pourrais pleurer! But there is no point in ‘crying over spilt milk’ as we say here in good ol’ England. There is a point in filling up your mind with new, exciting information and fun activities though. I say this holistically speaking for your year ahead. How often do you hear ‘slow down’, ‘calm the mind’ ‘sooth the thoughts’? This is all good and true, but for me though, as a Musician, professional Opera singer, Arts Manager and Fairtrade enthusiast “mindfulness” can be just as rewarding by letting in all that is ‘floating and swirling’ around. #learn a new language #smash it on the tennis court #play a round of golf #join that local ballet

Yoga helps you unwind. It is a means to achieve peace, harmony and happiness in your life. Kirsten has been studying yoga for fifteen years. She teaches an integrated Iyengar Yoga class based on the 2,500 year old Patanjali philosophy handed down from guru to guru. She has used Iyengar yoga practise in her professional singing career and for physical and mental wellbeing. With a background in Judo, Opera and Pop music, Kirsten is experienced in dealing with sports injuries and also offers first trimester ante-natal classes and classes for children. 'I always leave my sessions with Kirsty feeling beautifully relaxed. After leading me through a gentle sequence of poses using her excellent knowledge to keep me perfectly aligned, she expertly guides me through a variety of relaxing breathing exercises (pranayama) to help me switch off from all the business of the day. A treat! ' Rachel Palin ' The hardness of a diamond is part of its usefulness, but its true value is i

Winter arrived fully clad. Bedecked and bejewelled here in snowy north London. The other day a flurry of snowflakes fell softly to the ground and people had to navigate the ice patches on the road. Watch those knees and joints! We can all feel the effects of these seasonal changes so it's best to stay mindful of your body and its needs. A couple of good asana to try at home when you couped up away from the Yoga studio are: Malasana, for no reason other than it means 'garland' and is great for balance. Good for this timely new year self-assessing, self control. The top tips I can give you for this are : imagine you have a small squidgy ball inside your tummy and, as you energise and lean into the pose, squeeze the ball gently and gradually. Never work to harden and remember to breathe... Good luck... more again très soon! Do not aim low, you will miss the mark. Aim high and you will be in a threshold of bliss - B.K.S Iyengar