Spondylolisthesis

Reclined Pigeon pose – also known as Eye of the Needle – is a fantastic post-run and cycling stretch and also a great Pigeon variation that is kinder on the knees than the more traditional version of Pigeon pose (Eka Pada Rajakapotasana). As well as particularly targeting the hips, glutes and lower back this is…

Each month I write for OM Yoga Magazine – here is my column from November 2012 Since 2012 I’ve written a monthly column and the odd feature for OM Yoga Magazine. This column was originally published in the November 2012 issue: A mild thoracic curve means my chaturanga can look slightly lopsided. However, I only…

Originally published in OM Yoga & Lifestyle Magazine. There is no such thing as a perfect yoga pose. A mild thoracic curve means that my chaturanga can look slightly lopsided. However, I only noticed this after observation in a mirror and working one-to-one with a teacher. X-rays and scans confirmed mild scoliosis as well as…

“Through our yoga practice we aim to bring balance into the body so we can bring balance to the mind.” – Sally Parkes, Laxmi Yoga I love that there is always more to learn. I’ve just got back from a week in Wales with a brilliant bunch of yogis: Part One of Laxmi Yoga Teacher…

Ever since confirmation of my spondy, in seeking advice on how I might work on addressing this, one word (even from some fellow yoga teachers) has repeatedly come up. Pilates. I’d wanted to do some more Pilates since Tilton House but never got round to it. Now I’m in a situation where I know that…

  December has been quite a contemplative month.  Despite it being a very yin time, it’s felt very eventful internally.  Mixed emotions. Darkness and light.  Among a number of things, during December: –   I got my official teaching certificates, registered with Yoga Alliance and got insured –   I got confirmation of my spondy and scoliosis…

While talking about food (usually one of my favourite subjects) at work the other day it became apparent just how far my eating habits had slipped when my colleague suggested I might want to have something other than cereal for dinner. And just the day before it was only when one of my teachers mentioned…

Well done if you can!  I personally still find it a bit of a tongue twister. The anatomy geeks out there will know exactly what this is, but for those of you who’ve never heard of this or are a bit rusty on the old anatomy front, to quote fellow yogi, Jennifer Aniston from her…