Centenary Yoga

15/09/2025

SMART goals can be part of our practice. Intention informs our goal/s and vice versa. M is for measurable. We're not always measuring in tangible units, though we can time our balances and assess how close our nose is to our knees. More esoteric measurements are calmness, feeling relaxed and grounded when busy and general well-being. Namaste 🙏 🌿

14/09/2025

Longevity: Scientists have decoded the longest humans can live, and the secret is not diet, exercise or meditation.
Summary: Resilience is the hidden currency of life. It is the body’s power to heal, recover, and adapt to stress. And up to 150 years.
Makes sense. We practise responding calmly to physical stress on our mats.
Namaste 🙏

Every generation has asked the same question: What is the longest a human can live? Some believed the answer was hidden in genetics, others in strict diets or meditation practices. But modern science has finally taken a deep look at the body’s inner workings. By analysing thousands of blood tests ...

13/09/2025

Today is World First Aid Day. Time for a refresher? Take the Quiz: https://worldfirstaidday.org/quiz/ -out-widget-area

World First Aid Day raises awareness about the crucial role of First Aid in saving lives.

12/09/2025

SMART goals, consider, muse or meditate on a Specific goal atm, aligned with a deeper intention.
If you have a laundry-list ( ie lotsa goals), is there a common thread? Which one/s keep rising to the top or centre od consciousness?

Have a great weekend

07/09/2025

Goals and Intentions. They get us up in the morning and shape our day. Sept is a great time to re-visit and ponder. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. In our Yoga, we also set intentions—Sankalpa—a heartfelt vow aligned with our highest truth. This week, we'll explore Western goal-setting with Yogic wisdom to create grounded, soulful transformation. Namaste 🙏🧘😊

04/09/2025

Stifness: Did you know your connective tissue (fascia) gets sticky when you're dehydrated or immobile? 🕸️
Stiffness may not simply be muscular. Fascia wraps around your muscles and organs. When it’s not gliding smoothly, you feel STIFF.
💧 Drink more water.
🧘‍♂️ Move regularly through gentle Yoga flows.
🎯 Think cat-cow, sun salutations, and gentle twists to hydrate your fascia through movement.
Small, consistent moves = long-term flexibility. Namaste

02/09/2025

Stiffness: Stress Makes Us Physically Tight

Ever notice how stress/nerves/anxiety makes your shoulders rise toward your ears? 😣
Stress triggers the sympathetic nervous system, causing muscles to contract and hold tension - in most of us this manifests in the neck, shoulders, and jaw. Where do YOU tend to carry tension?
✨ Meditation and breathwork calm the nervous system, dialing down or turning off the stress response and allowing your body to release.
Right now:
🧘‍♀️ Close your eyes. Inhale into your belly for 4… hold for 2... exhale for 6, releasing shoulders, face & belly. Repeat for 1-5 mins.
Your nervous system (and your tight shoulders) will thank you. Join John for tension releasing Yin Yoga & meditation tomorrow Thursday 6.30pm

01/09/2025

Stiffness: We're designed to MOVE. No surprise that a Sedentary Lifestyle = Stiff Body
Desk jobs. Long commutes. Couch time. 🪑
Modern life keeps us sitting—A LOT. But sitting shortens hip flexors, weakens glutes, and tightens the back and neck.
🌿 Yoga counteracts this:
• Hip openers like Lizard & Butterfly Pose
• Spinal twists like Supine Twist
• Chest openers like Cobra or Bridge
Just 10 minutes a day can bring your body back into balance.
Thanks to YogabyCandace and Jason Crandell for pics.

01/09/2025

Let’s explore stiffness. If you wake up feeling like the Tin Man or feel tight just from sitting too long—you're not alone.
Stiffness is often caused by:
• Inactivity or long periods of sitting
• Posture misalignment
• Stress & muscle tension
• Dehydration
• Lack of mobility in joints..and YEARS of limiting your range of motion😭🧎‍♀️ which shortens muscles over time
The good news? It’s reversible and manageable. 👏
This week as we explore how regular Yoga and meditation can help you feel freer, lighter, and more fluid in body, mind and emotions. Namaste!

31/08/2025

It's Wattle Day! According to experts Wattle pollen doesn't cause hayfever, it's the European grass that flower at the same time. Have a great day!
Join Nuria Gaudens for Pilates 9.30am and John Smith for Viniyoga tonight 6.30pm Mondays. Namaste 🙏 🌿