by Jayne Attwood | Mar 10, 2023 | Yoga
Encompassing physical and mental health, yoga is one of the most beneficial practices in the world. Most western yoga classes tend to be dominated by women, but there are more and more men starting to get on the mat, which I’m very pleased about! It’s not just about...
by Jayne Attwood | Oct 18, 2022 | Sleep, Yoga
This was a lovely poem I read during our final 10 minutes of class on Monday 17th October. While we rest in Savasana allowing our bodies to settle and centre, affirmations or meditations are helpful to allow our brains and minds to do the same. The poem uses the...
by Jayne Attwood | Oct 4, 2022 | Classes, Pilates, Yoga
Yoga and Pilates are both great practices when it comes to taking care of your back. In my classes, we don’t claim to cure back pain as such, but if you are having trouble and niggles, I will always help you modify the poses and movements to support your needs. So,...
by Jayne Attwood | Sep 6, 2022 | Yoga
Since I’ve been practicing Yoga, I’ve become much more aware of my breathing and how it affects my body and my mental state; it really is a powerful tool. As you may have seen from my social posts, I recently read James Nestor’s book, Breathe. It’s a good...
by Jayne Attwood | Aug 9, 2022 | Classes, Pilates, Yoga
I admit it, Fridays don’t usually lend themselves to exercise for me, but I have listened to my members, and I am proud to introduce the new Friday morning, Movement and Mobility class, right here at the Carterton Community Centre in Marigold Square. This is a...
by Jayne Attwood | May 31, 2022 | Classes, Pilates, Yoga
Plank is well-known Pilates and Yoga move, that we practise in almost every Ad Astra class, I even sneak one or two into Body Max! So why on earth do I keep making you do them, when there are so many other core exercises to choose from? Whilst plank is an excellent...
