Opening the chest also helps to counterbalance the slouching that we do in everyday life, particular the tech slump from looking at devices! When the chest is tight it can feel quite restrictive, in contrast when it is open we can move more freely. The lungs sit inside our rib cage and by creating space in the chest it supports us to breath more fully. I share 4 chest opening poses with images below to help! In different traditions, such as Ayurveda & Yoga the chest and heart area links to the element of air, the lungs in the chest support the exchange of air and similarly love is said to be all around us just like the air. Chest opening poses are often associated with opening the heart, we
Super Easy Slow Cooker Bean Chilli with Courgettes & Peppers Ideal to warm you up from the inside out with a bit of spice and heat. Chilli can help burn away built up mucas during winter and potentially give your metabolism a boost! If you suffer with acid or heartburn, or are feeling very irritable and hot headed, I would suggest taking it easy on the spice! Vegetarian (or vegan without traditional sour creme) Serves approx 6 Ingredients 2 tins of black bean or kidney beans (or 1 of each) 1-2 fresh chillies (depending on spice preference), chopped 1-2 onions, chopped 3 garlic cloves, sliced 2 teaspoons cumin 1 teaspoon chilli powder or paprika 2 x 500g passata 1 tablespoon tomato puree 2 pe
‘Children’s Hospital Pyjamas’ is a yearly appeal and became a registered Charity last year on its 10th Anniversary by founder Charmaine Green after her own experience with her daughter in hospital over Christmas. In aid of supporting ‘Children’s Hospital Pyjamas’ I thought it would be fun to roll out our mats and do yoga in our pyjamas. Imagine relaxation in pyjamas, grab a blanket and chill at the end of class ;) Perfect! I invite you to wear your pyjamas for any Zumba & yoga classes w/c 9th November! Let’s help by donating some new pyjamas for boys and girls aged new-born to 18 to Derby Royal Hospital. The hospital then gift the pyjamas at Christmas to EVERY child, who is poorly, no matter
