Optimise Overflow

01/08/2025

✨ The Power of Yogic Breath ✨

In yoga, the breath is more than just oxygen entering the body – it’s prana, our vital life force. Through conscious breathing (pranayama), we can calm the mind, energize the body, and create balance from within.

🌬️ Slow, deep breaths help release tension.
🌬️ Rhythmic breathing supports focus and presence.
🌬️ Breath awareness connects body, mind, and spirit.

Whether you’re on the mat or moving through daily life, returning to your breath is a simple yet powerful way to ground yourself.

🧘‍♀️ Breathe fully. Breathe with awareness. Breathe to live well.

31/07/2025

Keep Your Body Moving — Your Health Depends on It!
Movement is essential for a healthy body and mind. In today’s world, it’s all too easy to become sedentary — sitting for long hours, feeling stiff, sluggish, or low in energy.
Yoga offers a powerful antidote. It gets your body moving in gentle, mindful ways that support strength, flexibility, and balance. A regular yoga class not only keeps your joints and muscles happy, but also helps release tension, improve circulation, and boost your mood.
Whether you're stretching, flowing through poses, or simply breathing deeply — you’re moving with purpose. And that kind of movement can transform how you feel, physically and emotionally.

Come join a class. Your body will thank you.

Optimise Overflow
65 Stirling Street
Alva
FK10 2UP

Please note - classes must be booked in advance .

24/07/2025

A body can be either in balance or not, and the not creates the knots.

The greater the imbalance, the more inhibited the body's movements become. The more inhibition, the more postural compensations are needed. The more compensations, the more musculoskeletal imbalances. What a vicious cycle!

To alter dysfunctional movement patterns requires an external influence. Kinetic Chain Release is a highly-effective external influence that has proven to improve postural problems, relieve pain, reduce the likelihood of future injury, and enhance physical performance.

Often times the body responds so well to KCR that an issue can be resolved in just the first session, and remain resolved indefinitely.

Kinetic Chain Release ... a return to balance.

23/07/2025

I am now qualified in KCR!!!

I learnt so much and am really looking forward using this technique on clients 😊

KCR stands for Kinetic Chain Release, a gentle, structured sequence of stretches and mobilisations designed to bring the body back into balance. 🌀

It works with the entire body—your kinetic chain—helping to realign posture, ease tension, and relieve pain or discomfort caused by imbalance. Many people experience improved mobility, reduced pain, and a deep sense of relaxation after just one session. 🙌

Whether you’re dealing with long-term aches, recovering from injury, or simply looking to feel more in tune with your body, KCR can help reset and realign. 💫

✨ Feel more balanced
✨ Reduce physical discomfort
✨ Support recovery and wellbeing

Have you tried KCR yet? Let your body thank you.



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18/07/2025

This weeks Gentle Yoga class has been about Self Care, bringing awareness to your body, discovering what it needs in any particular moment and knowing what poses work for you. Do you need movement or complete stillness, inversions to calm the mind or hip openers to release pent up emotion. Each day is different, allow your yoga to reflect that. Lying on your mat in Savasana for 10 mins might be the extent of your practice one day, if you've listened to your body and recognised that is what you need then it is the most beneficial thing you can do in that moment. Allow your mat to be your sacred space, spend qua lity time there even if it's just for a couple of minutes, make them count.

17/07/2025

Riddle me this ....

It’s time to put your thinking cap on! Let’s see who can crack this riddle first. Drop your answers in the comments — no Googling! 😉

12/07/2025

TSB has been offering this help to people trapped in an abusive relationship for nearly 3 years. I had no idea, did you? I think this is a really important message to spread so please share it.

"Customers who need to escape an abusive relationship can access our Emergency Flee Fund, which provides between £50 and £500 to assist them with the cost of essentials.

All our branches are offering support to anyone experiencing domestic abuse. "

10/07/2025

Myofascial Release

Ever feel like your body is carrying tension that just won't budge, even after stretching or massage? That might be your fascia talking.
Fascia is a web of connective tissue that wraps around your muscles, bones and organs. When it gets tight or restricted (from stress, injury or posture) it can cause pain, stiffness and a sense of being stuck in your body. During the treatment there's no digging, no bruising, no deep pressure. Just slow sustained contact that invites your body to soften, unwind and release.
Whether your recovering from injury, managing chronic pain or simply looking to move and feel better - myofascial work might be exactly what you need.

Check out Optimise Overflow’s video.

09/07/2025

Menopause is a time of great change - physically, emotionally and energetically. If you're looking for natural ways to support your body and mind during this transition crystals can offer a gentle, grounding support.
Whether carried in your pocket, placed under your pillow or used during meditation, these crystals can be comforting companions on your menopause journey. Have you ever tried using crystals for menopause? I'd love to hear what's worked for you.

08/07/2025

The 3 options for Navasana

Strengthen the core with any of these 3 options . I always value abdominal work because it's those abs that support the back. If you've had any back issues in the past you abs.. olutely 😂 want to build the core to protect it.

Choose the option that feels just right for you today. Yoga isn’t about forcing—it’s about listening. 🙏

04/07/2025

Oncology Massage – Gentle, Personalised Care

Oncology massage is a specialised form of therapy designed with care, compassion, and your unique needs in mind. 💛

Whether you’re currently undergoing treatment or in recovery, every session is tailored specifically to how you feel on the day. The pressure can be as light as a feather… or simply just a comforting hand to hold. 🕊️

There’s no “one-size-fits-all” here — just gentle, nurturing support for body and mind during a difficult time.

If you or someone you love could benefit from a moment of calm and connection, feel free to reach out or message me with any questions. You are not alone. 💕