Tag: Nervous system
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Yoga for Kids: 10 Fun Ways to Incorporate Yoga into Your Daily Routine
When I roll out my mat and take time for me, it feels so needed. Whether I do a challenging practice or a really restorative one, when I come to savasana at the end my head feels clearer and the stress and tension I’ve been holding in my body just melts away. There are so…
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5 Reasons to Play Yoga Games with Your Child
Are you a parent who is eager to introduce the incredible world of yoga to your child? Look no further! In this post, we dive into the exciting realm of family yoga and I share five compelling reasons why playing yoga games with your child is an absolute must! As a parent, you may have…
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5 Calming Practices for Kids to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Saturdays are usually filled with activities with the kids and today was just about the same apart from one small thing – a thing that never happens, like ever! I had two hours for myself! I had booked into a breathwork class and managed to get the kids looked after while I was free for…
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Vijanamayakosha – The Wisdom Body (4/5 Kosha series)
If you haven’t caught the previous posts about the Kosha Series here are the links for previous articles: Today, I was making pancakes and my kids were shouting for me to come upstairs and see what the cat what doing. I said I couldn’t and they came down and really wanted me to see. So…
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How are you feeling? The Manomayakosha (3/5)
Today is all about the Manomayakosha, the mental body. The sheath that’s all about thoughts, feeling and emotions. Haven’t got a clue what I am talking about? Go back to the 1st post introducing the Koshas here. It’s interesting that I am I sharing this one today because this is one layer of my being…
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What are the Koshas? Understanding these 5 layers will help support your families well-being! (1/5)
Overview of the Koshas As I sat on my yoga mat, using my bolster for extra support, my fingers forming a mudra, I reflected on the journey of my practice. Just moments ago, my mind had been scattered and restless, making each pose feel like a struggle. Yet, here I was, feeling completely peaceful and…
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Insider Tips on How to Strengthen Family Bonds Faster Through Yoga
From power struggles, arguments and stress into connection, empowerment and understanding – how? Here are some insider tips from a mum of two and family yoga teacher. In this blog post, we’ll explore insider tips on how to leverage family yoga to strengthen your family bonds faster than you ever thought possible. From role reversal…
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Fight, Flight, Freeze: The Impact of Stress on Children and How You Can Help Them
Stress. Ugh. It can creep up on you slowly or throw you right into the deep end. Life is full of ups and downs. Looking on the bright side of things isn’t as easy as Monty Python (Life of Brian) would have you believe. Stress is a part of life. As much a part of…
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Beginner’s Guide to Family Yoga
What is Family Yoga? Family yoga is a practice that goes beyond individual practice, it’s all about practicing together. This could be one to one time between an adult and a child, it could be siblings practicing together, or the whole family. Family yoga isn’t limited to just parents either, it’s a chance for grandparents,…
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Navigating Meltdowns: Beyond Calm Parenting—Unpacking the Realities and Banishing Guilt
Toddler tantrums are one thing but have you ever experienced your older child have a complete meltdown? It can be intense! And sometimes it catches you off guard and you can feel totally unequipped to support them, especially if you’re doing everything you can in your power to stay calm yourself! In this post I…
Family Yoga with Natasha 