Liv&Yoga

04/02/2024

This is my go-to meditation when I can't get out of my own head. With practice it's made me become more aware of my own thoughts and thought patterns, and helps to put my thoughts back into perspective.

Thinking is of course what our minds do, and is hugely beneficial, but overthinking brings increased levels of stress and when we get ourselves stuck in this kind of head space it can start to really suck the enjoyment out of life.

This simple technique teaches us to become more aware of our thoughts, bringing us out of our heads and back into the present moment.

So when you're next in an over-think-a-thon give this meditation a try and see if it helps.

26/01/2024

Relieve neck, shoulder and upper back tension with this quick, 10 minute yoga class!

Find it over on my YouTube channel now ✨

https://youtu.be/hTRjRLTuUhQ?si=LDE456hs0nk6y6tG

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18/01/2024

New on my YouTube channel 🥳 Yoga to support lower back pain. A super gentle core strengthening class to support you if you're a regular sufferer of lower back pain.

We target the deep core muscles with simple strengthening exercises including the pelvic floor, abdominals, glutes, obliques and back muscles.

These exercises can help improve your posture, balance and help alleviate lower back pain.

Back pain is caused by loads of different reasons so this isn't a miracle cure for everyone, and might not be suitable depending on the cause of your lower back pain.

However, movement, gentle strengthening and gentle stretching are pretty much universally good for everyone (whether you suffer from back pain or not). So give it a go and see how you get on. If you experience pain or serious discomfort there's no need to continue.

And as always - rest when you want to, and adapt/adjust what you need to! 🧡

Find it here 🔗
https://youtu.be/FpsyLyUMEF8?si=jmNRekNCTaaADape

17/01/2024

Animal Flow inspired hips & core 🔥

This quick flow is guaranteed to fire you up from the inside! And a fun way to challenge yourself while building full body strength 💪

Let me know if you give it a go! 🧡

12/01/2024

For me, cold weather always = a stiff, achy lower back.

So I've put together a slow, simple and super gentle class specifically for relieving lower back pain. Where we focus on gentle movement and releasing the tension and frustration that tends to come along with pain.

Find it over on my YouTube channel now!

https://youtu.be/-6uIMflLxk4?si=X0ulFw29wayogt_-

29/12/2023

Not sure what day it is? Still in your Christmas PJ's?? Full of cheese and mince pies???

I hope your answers to all of these is a big fat YES! 🙌🙏😂

But if you're ready to shake things up a little bit (and give your dent in the sofa a bit of time to fluff itself up again) join me over on YouTube for a quick, 10-minute movement break 💃It's a short standing flow to get the body moving and blood flowing.

https://youtu.be/WaHJPPqluqI?si=J7s3_hZh7aPQlV8B

See ya there! 🧡

22/12/2023

This time of year is often busy, stressful and overwhelming - so make some time for yourself and unwind with this nourishing, restorative yoga class 🧡

Find it on YouTube now ✨
Link in bio 🔗

16/12/2023

✨ New Video on YouTube ✨
This gentle, yoga for beginners class is the perfect way to wake up a tired body, and will help to ease stiff joints and achy backs.

Join me and my special, fluffy guest for 15 minutes of yummy morning yoga 🧡

Find it here: https://youtu.be/GKfNeJsuQS0?si=jTl1m5UmgjL1dFn8

10/12/2023

Wake Up & Flow ✨ Add this beginner friendly yoga flow to your morning routine to start your day feeling energised and focussed 🧡

01/12/2023

Have trouble getting to sleep? Try adding this to your evening routine to unwind and sleep like a baby 😴

While scrolling social media and watching Netflix might seem relaxing, they actually keep us stimulated - the opposite of what you want at bedtime!

Gentle movement (like the ones in this video) help to properly relax the body. Shifting you from feeling alert and/or restless to calm and ready to rest. Helping you to fall asleep more easily and have a deeper sleep once you're there.

These are sped up, so try moving slowly and ,if it feels ok, you can try syncing your breath with the movements. Slower, deeper breathing signals to the body that it is safe to rest.

Find the full practice over on YouTube.
It's 20-minutes of gentle, full-body stretching to relax and unwind the mind and body.

The perfect end to any day!

https://youtu.be/jT08t12xuKY?si=h1St_w8ywmAf9tgC

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23/11/2023

Have you ever tried to meditate but felt like you didn't really know what you were supposed to be doing??

Me too... 🤣

But once I learned how to meditate properly, I quickly learnt that it was an absolute game-changer for my mental health!

It gives my chronically-busy mind time to relax and along with that I feel the tension in my body start to melt away too. My mediation practice is 100% the most impactful and important part of my day.

And you know what else is so great about it?

Anyone can do it.

You don't need props, you don't need space to move around. All you need is a little bit of time and somewhere to sit (or lie down if you prefer).

So this week's YouTube video is dedicated to all you wanna-be meditators out there! I guide you through a simple, beginner-friendly meditation and give you some top-tips for a successful practice.

Find it on YouTube now!
https://youtu.be/QXQ9jayV2ok?si=bxpelyyF7Eb58Tm6

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16/11/2023

✨New Video Alert✨

Yoga For When You're Working From Home is now on YouTube!!

This quick, 15-minute yoga practice focuses on getting the shoulders, upper back, hips and legs moving while giving your mind a break from work.

See if you can carve out a little bit of time for yourself to re-focus re-energise, and see what impact just 15-minutes of movement and mindfulness can have on your day!

Here's the link:

https://youtu.be/fHqrxnAC7W0?si=-FJrrIP2cwG4883J

Movement & Mindfulness Is Medicine

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Give your body and mind a break from work (and your desk) with this quick, 15 minute yoga practice. We'll stretch and mobilise the shoulders and upper back, ...

09/11/2023

Sore wrists in downward dog or all-4s? Or want to stretch and strengthen your wrists for climbing, bouldering or bodyweight training?

Yes? Then check out this week's video on YouTube!

It's a quick, 10-minute practice introducing you to some handy exercises to strengthen and mobilise the wrists.

Even if you answered no to the first 2 questions - THERE'S ADORABLE PUPPIES INVOLVED - so you'll probably want to check it out anyway!! 😍

Here's the link 🔗
https://youtu.be/2PDdVbM7znM?si=dVl-A9ZdlroYAP3m

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P.S. If you're enjoying my videos over on YouTube please let me know!! & It would be really lovely if you subscribed too - it's scary out here on the internet!! 🥰😘

02/11/2023

Around this time of year, as the days gradually get shorter and the weather gets colder, I notice that I naturally want to slow down.

My body starts to stiffen up in the colder weather and it gets harder to get out of bed in the morning.

If this sounds like you too and you're looking for something to help get you going in the morning - I've put together this yummy morning practice for you!

It's just like your morning coffee - warming and comforting but will leave you feeling energized and ready for your day ✨

Check it out on my YouTube channel now - link in bio 🧡

17/10/2023

Hello from Montenegro!

For those who have been wondering where I've disappeared off to - I've been travelling through Europe and have spent the last month in Montenegro - which, if you're looking for a new holiday destination, is absolutely beautiful and I would 100% recommend!

But what I'm really here to tell you is...

I'VE STARTED A YOUTUBE CHANNEL!

So if you've been missing my classes as much as I've missed teaching them, you can head over to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCACaOAxjlC-XFfugXkxi86Q and practice with me there!

I'd love to know if there's anything in particular you'd like me to cover - feel free to leave a comment, message me privately or email me at hello@livandyoga.com

And if you enjoy the videos please, please let me know - I'd love to hear from you!

Don't be shy to like, comment and subscribe!

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25/06/2023

Some sad news...

My final classes at Westmorland Park will be this Monday, 26th June.

A huge, huge thank you to everyone that has come along and practised with me there. It's been an absolute pleasure spending my Monday evenings with you over the last year and a bit!

I'm off travelling for a while but hope to continue teaching wherever and whenever I can. So do keep an eye out for new classes and workshops from me in the future!

Come along on Monday and join me for my final classes - visit www.livandyoga.com to book!