Inner Light Yoga

12/11/2025

Yoga: This week we are looking at Pranayama - the breathing exercises of Yoga. Pranayama consists of two Sanskrit words - Prana = life force - Ayama = to extend. Simplified we can say that slow breathing extends our lifespan. We have been looking at basic diaphragmatic breathing this week. Moving away from thoracic - upper chest breathing - to diaphragmatic breathing. Upper chest breathing (shallow, short breaths) is connected with stress and will create a lot of tension in the neck, upper chest, shoulders and upper back. . When breathing we should be using the muscles in the upper chest 20% and the intercostal muscles (in the lower ribcage) 80% of the time. Here is a blog article I wrote about this a while ago. You will also find a simple exercise there.

How to breathe correctly using the diaphragm. This will result in better sleep, more relaxation and better health.

11/11/2025

Yoga & Relaxation Retreat in France! 5-10 October 2026 at this beautiful 5 star venue. Daily yoga, deep relaxation and gong/sound baths, delicious gourmet vegetarian food, excursions to castles and markets. Classes are gentle and suitable for all levels. More info here https://www.innerlightyoga.co.uk/2026-france-yoga--meditation-and-fascia-release

04/11/2025

This is NOT good!

The Posture Crisis of Our Time

A silent transformation is unfolding before our eyes — the rise of hyperkyphosis driven by excessive screen use. What was once an age-related deformity is now reshaping the posture of teenagers and young adults, their spines bending under the weight of digital dependence.

Prolonged hours hunched over devices are not just changing how we look, but how our bodies function — leading to chronic pain, restricted breathing, nerve impingement, and lasting spinal damage.

This isn’t just a cosmetic issue; it’s a growing health crisis born from our modern habits. The future of a generation is quite literally bending forward.

31/10/2025

New block of classes starting from Monday 3rd November. Some availability. Contact me for info.

24/10/2025

Well, we are back for the 17th time! When something is this good, you keep coming back! And it is something to look forward to when it is dark and cold. Luxury spa hotel with pool (with 30 'massage' stations), 4 saunas, 2 steam rooms, 4 relaxation rooms (with warm water beds) and much more. And of course it will be daily Yoga and Pilates classes in a beautiful studio + Gong baths, Summer Solstice Celebrations, Coastal walks etc. Bookings are already coming in, so I suggest you book early. Let me know if you have any questions. Link in comment below.

22/10/2025

Information coming very soon on my two fabulous Retreats in 2026! If you want to receive information please sign up here

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20/10/2025

Classes are back today 20 Oct! See you in class!

10/10/2025

I have just been to a local company this morning to teach a Yoga class to the staff in connection with World Mental Health Day. It's great that some companies are highlighting this!

01/10/2025

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