Winter comes with many reasons to stay snuggled up inside, but we can be left feeling sluggish and stiff! By moving our muscles and joints, we will start to warm up the body from the inside out. Movement can help us to improve our circulation and encourage the warmth to often cold hands and feet, helping us to relax. Regular exercise helps to boost our immune system, helping to fight off any colds etc that are lurking around during this time of year, helping you to function effectively. The days are shorter and often we leave and return to our homes when it’s dark. Boost your energy and enjoy dancing to the latest Zumba songs or releasing any tensions from the cold on the yoga mat. If you’re
Here is a copy of a blog post I wrote after I had been practicing yoga for 6 months. I was still a newbie in the world of yoga, but I had decided it was definitely for me. I truly wrote this from the heart, mostly as a reflection for myself. I hope you find it insightful and interesting. Sam x Why Yoga? The Background Over the past few years I have lost my voice a number of times. Although a major cause was emotional, part of the reason was due to high muscle tension, mostly in my neck, shoulders, face and throat. Consequently, my vocal area was so tight that it was difficult and effortful to talk. As part of my treatment I began a practice of stretching and loosening these areas, as well as
Christmas is a time full of delicious, warming, wintery foods; casseroles, warm mince pies and mulled wine, that are there to be enjoyed. If like me you are partial to a chocolate or two (or twenty) you may want to try out these tips that I am going to practice this year. I KNOW that I have very little self-restraint when the chocolates or any other Christmas goodies are next to me and then I end up regretting it and getting a tummy ache! My top tips to enjoy festive treats without over-doing it are: Avoid buying chocolates ahead of time that are on offer thinking that you will save money – they will be there tempting you and you may only have to buy them again! Put nibbles out in small bowl
