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Hey Yo-gang! If you took part in my summer yoga challenge or just enjoy following me and want a way to show your support...
11/08/2025

Hey Yo-gang! If you took part in my summer yoga challenge or just enjoy following me and want a way to show your support for my content, here is a way for you to do just that 😄

You can find me on paypal and choose as little or as much as you want to share. You could "buy me a cuppa" to enjoy before the madness of school returns 😅

If you did take part, there is of course no pressure to send monetary support, your interactions and enjoyment also support me along my yoga journey, but the option is there 😊✨️🎁

31/07/2025

Day 31 of our summer yoga challenge ☀️

🧘‍♀️ Co**se Pose (savasana)🧘‍♀️

Lie down on your back with your legs wider than hip distance apart and the arms by your side away from the body. Let the feet fall out to the side and the palms rest facing up. Gently close the eyes. And take any small movements that feel good to settle the body.

Allow the whole body to relax, releasing any tension from the muscles, feeling the support of the ground beneath you where your body makes contact with the floor.

As you breathe, move your awareness from the top of your head down to your toes scanning for any areas of tension and relax each body part with the exhale.

Options : Bend the knees with feet flat on the floor and let them fall in together gently. Place a pillow or bolster under the knees. Use folded blanket under the head. Bring hands to abdomen and chest to feel the breath. Lie on your side.

Hold for 5 -10 minutes or whatever is comfortable.

Affirm - mentally repeat to yourself or say out loud : " I make time for rest to recharge my mind and body "

Benefits of this pose :

✨️ lowers blood pressure
✨️ reduces stress and anxiety
✨️ aids recovery and reduces fatigue
✨️ enhances body awareness
✨️ improves mood and concentration

Avoid this pose :

❌️ recent injuries or surgeries to back or abdomen
❌️ 2nd and 3rd trimester pregnancy (avoid lying flat on back)
❌️ breathing difficulties
❌️ exit if any pain or discomfort is felt

Comment on this post when you have completed day 31 😄

30/07/2025

Day 30 of our summer yoga challenge ☀️ (everyones favourite)

🧘‍♀️ Legs up the wall 🧘‍♀️

Sit on the floor side on to a wall with knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Use your hands on the floor to support you as you lean back and gently swing your legs up the wall so heels are resting against it as you come to lie flat on your back. Adjust your position so back and hips are comfortable.

Arms can be positioned by your side or bring the hands to rest in the body.

Options : perform away from the wall with block underneath the hips or lie on floor using couch or bed to support bent legs.

Hold for 5 breaths or whatever is comfortable. (Or longer if it feels good)

Affirm - mentally repeat to yourself or say out loud : " All is well "

Benefits of this pose :

✨️ improves circulation and lymphatic drainage
✨️ reduces stress
✨️ reduces swelling in lower body from long sitting or standing
✨️ stimulates digestion
✨️ aids better sleep

Avoid this pose :

❌️ recent injuries or surgeries to eyes, hips, back, neck, knees or abdomen
❌️ 2nd and 3rd trimester pregnancy
❌️ glaucoma or high blood pressure
❌️ exit if any pain or discomfort is felt

Comment on this post when you have completed day 30 😄

29/07/2025

Day 29 of our summer yoga challenge ☀️

🧘‍♀️ Supine Spinal Twist 🧘‍♀️

Start lying on your back and bend the knees with feet flat on the floor. Inhale and bring the knees in towards the chest, exhale to gently drop the knees to the left side to rest on the floor stacked on top of each other. Keep the shoulders grounded down.

Extend the arms out to the side at shoulder level in a "T" position and bring the gaze to the right side. Allow the lower body to release.

Options : keep the head neutral with gaze towards the ceiling. Place a block or folded blanket to support the bottom leg if there is space between leg and floor. Place pillow between the knees for support.

Hold for 5 breaths or whatever is comfortable.

Inhale to bring the knees back up through centre and repeat on the other side.

Affirm - mentally repeat to yourself or say out loud : " I balance effort with ease "

Benefits of this pose :

✨️ stretches and lengthens the spine
✨️ stretches glutes, hips and chest
✨️ improves posture
✨️ stimulates digestion
✨️ promotes relaxation

Avoid this pose :

❌️ recent injuries or surgeries to hips, back, knees, shoulders or abdomen
❌️ 2nd and 3rd trimester pregnancy
❌️ exit if any pain or discomfort is felt

Comment on this post when you have completed day 29 😄

28/07/2025

Day 28 of our summer yoga challenge ☀️

🧘‍♀️ Supine Pigeon 🧘‍♀️

Start lying on your back and bend the knees with feet flat on the floor. Bring your left ankle to rest on your right thigh just above your knee creating a figure four shape with the legs. Gently bring your right knee in towards your chest and reach your hands around the right thigh and interlace the fingers.

Use the hands to bring the knee closer to the chest and increase the stretch in the left outer hip by gently pushing the left knee away from the body.

Options : use a strap around the thigh or bring the bottom foot to a wall and allow it to support the position. Cross the leg only without adding the hands.

Hold for 5 breaths or whatever is comfortable.

Release the position and repeat on the other side

Affirm - mentally repeat to yourself or say out loud : " I am deeply supported "

Benefits of this pose :

✨️ stretches the hips, hamstrings and glutes
✨️ eases tension in the lower back
✨️ promotes relaxation

Avoid this pose :

❌️ recent injuries or surgeries to hips, knees, hamstring, IT band or abdomen
❌️ 2nd and 3rd trimester pregnancy
❌️ exit if any pain or discomfort is felt

Comment on this post when you have completed day 28 😄

27/07/2025

Day 27 of our summer yoga challenge ☀️

🧘‍♀️ Supine Butterfly Pose🧘‍♀️

Start lying on your back and bend the knees with feet flat on the floor close to your bum. Bring the soles of the feet together and let the knees fall out to the side allowing gravity to guide your legs towards the floor. The arms can rest on the ground by your side or bring the hands to rest on the chest and abdomen to connect with the breath.

Allow the hips and back to soften into the floor with each breath out.

Options : Use blocks or bolster under knees. Have feet further away from the pelvis.

Hold for 5 breaths or more or whatever is comfortable.

Affirm - mentally repeat to yourself or say out loud : " I surrender to the flow of life "

Benefits of this pose :

✨️ stretches the hips and groin
✨️ eases tension in the lower back
✨️ promotes relaxation
✨️ relaxes pelvic floor and promotes circulation in this area

Avoid this pose :

❌️ recent injuries or surgeries to hips, knees, spine, or abdomen
❌️ exit if any pain or discomfort is felt

Comment on this post when you have completed day 27 😄

26/07/2025

Day 26 of our summer yoga challenge ☀️

🧘‍♀️ Happy Baby🧘‍♀️

Start lying on your back and bend the knees in towards the chest. Take hold of the outer edges of the feet. Move your knees apart so they are wider than your torso, and pull on your feet to draw the knees towards the armpits or to the floor. Flex your feet so the soles are facing the ceiling and keep the lower back flat against the floor.

Relax the pelvic floor and rock from side to side if that feels good.

Option : bring the hands to ankle, calves or back of the thighs instead of the feet or use a strap around the feet.

Hold for 5 breaths or more or whatever is comfortable.

Affirm - mentally repeat to yourself or say out loud : " I allow myself to be silly and spontaneous "

Benefits of this pose :

✨️ stretches the hips and groin
✨️ lengthens the spine
✨️ promotes relaxation
✨️ stimulates digestion

Avoid this pose :

❌️ recent injuries or surgeries to shoulder, hips, knee, spine, neck or abdomen
❌️ exit if any pain or discomfort is felt

Comment on this post when you have completed day 26 😄

25/07/2025

Day 25 of our summer yoga challenge ☀️

🧘‍♀️ Dead Bugs 🧘‍♀️

Lie on your back with legs extended and arms by your side. Inhale to raise the arms and legs towards the ceiling so they are stacked parallel to each other above the shoulders and hips respectively.

Exhale as you engage the core drawing the belly button towards the spine and grounding the lower back and shoulders into the floor. Take a breath here to find stability before adding in movement.

Inhale to extend left leg and right arm away from centre, hovering above the floor and exhale to return to start position. Inhale to extend right leg and left arm away from centre and exhale to return.

Keep the core engaged throughout, aiming to keep the lower back flat on the floor.

Repeat for 5 rounds or whatever is comfortable.

Options : bring a bend to the knees at centre so shins are parallel to the floor and maintain bend as you tap foot to the floor. Or move single limb at a time (e.g. single arm, return to centre, single leg, return to centre)

Note - only lower the leg as far as you can while maintaining core engagement / without lower back lifting off the floor.

Affirm - mentally repeat to yourself or say out loud : " I know when to reach out and when to recharge "

Benefits of this pose :

✨️ strengthens core (especially deep abdominal muscles)
✨️ improves coordination and body awareness
✨️ improves pelvic stability and posture

Avoid this pose :

❌️ recent injuries or surgeries to shoulder, hips, knee, spine, rib cage or abdomen
❌️breathing difficulties
❌️ exit if any pain or discomfort is felt

Comment on this post when you have completed day 25 😄

24/07/2025

Day 24 of our summer yoga challenge ☀️

🧘‍♀️ Wind Relieving pose🧘‍♀️

Lie on your back with legs extended and arms by your side. Inhale to hug the knees in towards the chest, clasping hands around the shins. Exhale and gently pull your thighs in against your belly.

Option to raise the head up towards the knees.

Use the inhale to soften the grip and the exhale to hug the knees in closer to the body.

Hold for 5 breaths or whatever is comfortable.

Affirm - mentally repeat to yourself or say out loud : " I release what no longer serves me "

Benefits of this pose :

✨️ relieves wind and bloating and stimulates digestion
✨️ stretches the lower back
✨️ promotes relaxation

Avoid this pose :

❌️ recent injuries or surgeries to shoulder, hips, knee, neck, back or abdomen
❌️pregnancy
❌️ exit if any pain or discomfort is felt

Comment on this post when you have completed day 24 😄

23/07/2025

Day 23 of our summer yoga challenge ☀️

🧘‍♀️ Bridge Pose🧘‍♀️

Begin lying on your back with arms by your side. Bend the knees to bring the soles of the feet to the floor close to your bum. Have the legs hip distance apart and close any gaps between your spine and the floor.

On an inhale, press firmly into the feet and arms as you raise the hips and back towards the ceiling.

Option to slide the arms under the body and clasp the hands together, rolling the shoulders under the body to open the chest.

Squeeze the thighs and glutes and press firmly through the feet and arms.

Use each inhale to find more lift in the pose.

Hold for 5 breaths or whatever is comfortable.

To release, if arms are under the body bring back to your side and slowly lower the hips back to the floor vertebrae by vertebrae.

Affirm - mentally repeat to yourself or say out loud : " I forgive myself of past mistakes "

Benefits of this pose :

✨️ strengthens the back, core, legs and glutes
✨️ stretches chest, neck, hips and spine
✨️ promotes relaxation
✨️ improves circulation
✨️ aids digestion and stimulates abdominal organs

Avoid this pose :

❌️ recent injuries or surgeries to shoulder, hips, spine, knee, neck or abdomen
❌️ exit if any pain or discomfort is felt

Comment on this post when you have completed day 23 😄

22/07/2025

Day 22 of our summer yoga challenge ☀️

🧘‍♀️ Seated Forward Bend🧘‍♀️

Begin seated with legs straight out in front of you and sit up tall lifting up through the top of the head. Hands resting on the floor beside your hips.

Inhale reaching the hands up towards the ceiling, and exhale folding forwards from the hips. Keeping the back straight as you bend over your legs.

Grasp the toes, ankles or shins with the hands and gently pull yourself forward. Use the inhale to lift and lengthen the spine and the exhale to fold further forwards.

Hold for 5 breaths or whatever is comfortable.

Affirm - mentally repeat to yourself or say out loud : " I take time to pause. There is no rush "

Options - place folded blanket under hips. Use a strap around the feet. Bend the knees.

Benefits of this pose :

✨️ stretches hamstrings, calves, shoulders and spine
✨️ helps posture
✨️ opens the hips
✨️ promotes relaxation
✨️ reduces menstrual discomfort
✨️ aids digestion and stimulates abdominal organs

Avoid this pose :

❌️ recent injuries or surgeries to shoulder, hips, spine, hamstring or abdomen
❌️ breathing difficulties, high blood pressure, late pregnancy
❌️ exit if any pain or discomfort is felt

Comment on this post when you have completed day 22 😄

21/07/2025

Day 21 of our summer yoga challenge ☀️

🧘‍♀️ Reverse Plank🧘‍♀️

Begin seated with legs straight out in front of and sit up tall lifting up through the top of the head.

Bring your hands to rest on the floor behind your hips, fingers pointing towards the toes. Squeeze the shoulder blades together, opening the chest and point the toes towards the floor. Engage the core and lift the hips up towards the ceiling as high as you can. Once stable here the head can release back gently.

Hold for 5 breaths or whatever is comfortable.

Affirm - mentally repeat to yourself or say out loud : " I have the power to create a life that feels good "

Options - place folded blanket or blocks under hands for support. Bend the knees for reverse table.

Benefits of this pose :

✨️ strengthens wrists, core, shoulders, back, legs and arms
✨️ stretches hips, chest and abdomen
✨️ enhances concentration and focus
✨️ opens heart space
✨️ increases energy
✨️ improves posture and balance

Avoid this pose :

❌️ recent injuries or surgeries to neck, shoulder, spine, wrists
❌️ migraine, high blood pressure
❌️ exit if any pain or discomfort is felt

Comment on this post when you have completed day 21 😄

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