Breathing Space Yoga

2013 (4711) – Water Snake The Snake is considered magical in Chinese astrology. It is the terrestrial Dragon, representing the world of spiritual wisdom and alchemy – The Yin to the Dragon’s Yang. They are natural renunciates, wise, reflective, and abundantly charming. It is in the years ruled by the Snake that we see the [...]

Most styles of yoga offer classes for all levels of ability (beginner, beginner-general, general, intermediate and advanced are the main categories) and at Breathing Space all our teachers have trained extensively for many years. They are adept at supporting absolute beginners to the most experienced yogis, with many local teachers often coming to their classes [...]

It’s best to wear clothing that is comfortable and doesn’t restrict movement. Garments that ‘breathe’ so your body heat can regulate easily during practice such as loose pants, tights, specialist yoga gear and layers, work well.  You can then remove and add as you need. Please be mindful of others and avoid wearing revealing or [...]

Your yoga teacher is responsible for your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well being whilst you are under their care and therefore they need to know how you are feeling each time you come to class. If you are menstruating, have any injuries, breathing difficulties, are on any medications, experience dizziness, palpitations, anxiety or are [...]

Yoga is excellent for relieving pre-menstrual stress, fluctuating moods and period pain.  There are specific postures that encourage hormone balance, regulate blood flow, ease any physical discomfort and soothe the emotions so your moon-time becomes more manageable. There are also certain postures to avoid, so it is important to tell your teacher before class begins. [...]

You need to gauge how ill you are for yourself, but usually at the first sign or a cold or flu, it is good to practice yoga to help stimulate the immune system and encourage purging of any toxins, blockages and germs.  The duration and severity of colds can be reduced in most cases, but [...]

Yoga is an exact, holistic and ancient science. It works every organ, muscle, cell, pore, energy, thought and intention and therefore has a profound effect on our entire being. By moving our bodies to generate blood and breath circulation, regulate heat and balance energy, metabolic and digestive function are stimulated, cleansed and strengthened.  So yes, [...]

This is a personal decision.  It is recommended that one practices yoga in the early hours of the morning, to greet the day as it breaks, synchronise with Nature and the budding Earth energies. You will feel alive and awakened in body, mind and spirit. However, night practice also has it’s benefits, helping to unravel, [...]

There are differing opinions about this one and again, it depends on your level of yoga experience.  If you practised yoga before conceiving then it is less of a ‘stressor’ on your body to practice during the first trimester, than it would be if you had never done yoga and suddenly started when you got [...]

Generally, if you gave birth naturally, without any complications, then around 6-8 weeks is safe. Around 10-12 weeks after c-section. Everyone is different of course and depending on your level of practice experience, you may feel you want to return to yoga earlier rather than later.  Just make sure you have had your GP check [...]