Relax & Restore

2016 Yoga Retreat Calendar

Relax and Restore Retreats at Florence House (Re)Treat Yourself in 2016! I’m looking forward to teaching on three more weekend retreats with Sally Parkes Yoga this year at the stunning Florence House. Our first Relax and Restore weekend retreat of 2016 is 18th-20th March. This retreat at Florence House in Seaford in East Sussex is…

Recharge with Restorative Yoga

Relax & Restore Restorative Yoga Workshop – 22nd November 2-4pm at Embody Wellness Give Yourself Permission to Relax Join me for this calming and nourishing workshop which will introduce you to the principles and many benefits of Restorative Yoga. As we shift into Winter, the yin season, the emphasis of our practice will be to…

Relax & Restore Winter Retreat

Relax & Restore Winter Retreat 13th-15th November 2015 Our regular retreat at Florence House in Seaford in East Sussex is a wonderful blend of Dynamic, Hatha and Restorative Yoga and Pilates. Facilitated by Sally Parkes and I, this retreat focuses on re-balancing both the body and mind. Classes are suitable for all abilities as well…

Spanish September Sun

Relax and Restore Spain Retreat with Sally Parkes Yoga 5-11th September Join Sally Parkes and I in Andalusia for a week of yoga, Pilates, relaxation and delicious food. Set in the beautiful Andalusian countryside with panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada and in an area of outstanding beauty and ecological diversity, this retreat offers a…

365 Savasana So Far

Quarterly Check-in In September 2014 I embarked on the 365 Savasana Project – the decision to practice Savasana for 20 minutes a day for 365 days. As we are about to embark on a new year, I also I find myself a quarter of the way through my year of daily Savasana and it feels…

Gift to Self: 2015 Yoga Retreats

While you’re Christmas shopping why not treat yourself to a yoga getaway in 2015. I’m excited to be teaching on more yoga retreats for Sally Parkes Yoga in 2015. If you’re thinking of a yoga getaway yourself, or would like to treat someone you know then you can find Sally’s full retreat calendar at her…

Restorative Yoga Workshop – Relax and Restore

Delve into the practice of Restorative Yoga in this 2-hour workshop. Relax & Restore Workshop – Saturday 25th October 3-5pm at Embody Wellness Join me for a nourishing practice which will introduce to you the principles of Restorative Yoga and show you how to set yourself up comfortably in each pose. In Restorative Yoga (sometimes…

This is not Lying Down – This is Savasana

Sava ~ corpse Asana ~ pose Click here to learn more about The 365 Savasana Project If I suggested that you put your lengthy to-do list to one side and lie down for twenty minutes right now, what would your response be? (I think I can hear you shouting that you are too busy from…

Restorative Yoga – A Perfect Summer Practice

If you usually go for a dynamic yoga practice or tough training regime do you ever find that during the summer months you can come away feeling not as energised as you might at other times of year? If so, restorative yoga may be just the thing to add to your routine. Summer, (though our…

How To Ease Tired Legs, Boost Your Mood & More in Just 5 Minutes!

VIDEO: I call this pose my ‘5-Minute Rescue’ – click here to watch. Legs Up The Wall (or Viparita Karani) is one of my favourite Restorative Yoga poses because it has multiple benefits including easing tired legs, reducing stress (helps boost your mood!), fatigue, insomnia and more! In this short video, filmed recently at evolve,…

Chunky Kale & Vegetable Soup

It’s a wet, cold February in London and in this kind of weather I crave comforting soups. Sally Parkes shared this recipe with me and it’s one of my favourites to make at the moment. I’ve been doing a bit more writing at home lately, working on a script, so it’s perfect for lunch and…

Tis the season to be…stressed?

Originally published on the Urban Blog at Urban Lucy. There’s something about the run up to Christmas that can send even the most easy going person’s stress levels soaring. If I suggested that you put your lengthy to-do list to one side and lie down for twenty minutes right now, what would your response be?…