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Anita Bubic - Hatha Yoga Teacher
Accessible Yoga practice for cancer patients and survivors, digestive health, fatigue. www.yogapathwithin.com

13/02/2024

The part of yoga practice that is close to my heart is (working with breath and energy).

Since I was a child, I have struggled with coughing. Despite all the health checks, the cause of it was never identified. In my early thirties, I was finally diagnosed with asthma. It was a big relief knowing what was wrong, but it also meant I would have to take medication every day to avoid further attacks. Coughing continued despite the corticosteroids I was taking.
A few years ago, I decided to become more proactive and experiment with Pranayama. The results were incredible: following regular practice, I have long periods (up to 6 months) without needing my inhaler, and my coughing has reduced significantly. There is no more shame for annoying people around me with my cough or waking up during the night due to cough attacks. My breathing is now more balanced, as before deep breaths provoked coughing, so I would constantly restrain my breath, especially when I was among people.

The personal experience I shared with you doesn't mean that I support quitting asthma medication, but I encourage you to add breathwork to your daily life and explore the benefits it may bring you.

I will include in my following posts simple breathing techniques that you can try out. For more advanced Pranayama practice, the support of a teacher is necessary due to possible contraindications.
In the meantime, if you have any questions, please reach out.

27/01/2024

If you join one of my classes, I will not teach you headstand, arm balance or how to wrap the leg around the head.

I will teach you how to properly stand/walk, sit and breathe. It is hard to believe how many people don't do it properly.

I will show you how to adapt your practice if you are dealing with long term health issues.

That's my commitment to every student and to myself - to make Yoga accessible for everyone.

24/01/2024

Easy pose ( )

One of the basic Yoga poses is everything but easy, despite the name suggesting differently. It is often used whilst warming up for the practice, but also during meditation or Pranayama (breathwork) if the practitioner is not comfortable to sit in the well known lotus pose.

Sit down on your mat with your legs crossed. Allow the palms to rest on the knees. Lengthen the neck in order to straighten the back. Release tension in your shoulders, send it down and gently backwards, feeling the opening in the chest. Notice the grounding through the sitting bones and allow the knees to open to the sides. That will bring release around the hip area. Don't forget to alternate legs.

Try to use this pose when you feel discomfort in the lower back, after you have been sitting for a long time, or just to calm down before going to bed. Maybe when you get more comfortable in Sukhasana you can try to practice it whilst sitting on the sofa and slowly increase time you spend in it. Your body will be very grateful.:)
I am often working sitting in Sukhasana with a cushion and laptop on my lap. It now feels more comfortable than using a chair.

Adjustments:

Sit on a blanket or a yoga block. Elevating sitting bones will assist you to feel more comfortable and relax muscles around the hips.
Place cushion or Yoga blocks under the knees for additional support.
If feet are uncomfortable and you feel pressure, add a blanket under or around it.
In case of the lower back pain, sit on a block and near the wall.
If none of this adjustment works for you, sit upright on a chair allowing both feet to fully touch the ground.

Benefits:

Aligned posture of the body
Stretching ankles and muscles around the hips
Strengthening abdominal muscles and lower back

Avoid or practice with caution if any of the following applies to you:

Knees and hips injuries
Lower back issues
Spinal and disc issues
Arthritis

18/01/2024

Why anyone should do Yoga?

“Yogas chitta vritti nirodha” (Yoga Sutras, Patanjali) defines Yoga as a practice leading to cessation of the fluctuations of the mind.

What does this mean in our modern world?

1. Focus
We are so overwhelmed with information, things we want or need to do, virtual reality. This leads to detachment and lack of perception of people and the world around us. Yoga practice combines different techniques, helping us to centre our attention and make us more present.

2. Body awareness
We got so disconnected from our bodies that in most cases we only notice it when we are in pain. Working with a combination of postures (Asanas) we become aware of sensations in our body, what feels comfortable or not and what our body needs.

3. Breathing
The fact that we can not survive without breathing for more then a few minutes says so much about the importance of it. Breathing is both involuntary and voluntary action, but many of us have bad breathing patterns. During Yoga practice, we learn how to support our body but also inner being with different breathing techniques. If you want to develop conscious breathing, relax your body and mind, work with breathlessness or asthma, breathwork (Pranayama) can help you.

If you are already practising Yoga, what are the top 3 benefits you would point out?

07/01/2024

If your decision for the New Year is to finally start with your Yoga practice or get more regular at it I will be happy to assist.

I am teaching Yoga for 4 years. I did my training in India and later I also specialised in working with people with cancer and adapting Yoga for digestive health.

I am teaching group classes Mon & Thu evening (online). Private classes are available in person too for people based in Harrow (London, UK).

Feel free to contact me for more details and join first online class free of charge so that you can check if my teaching style suits you.

Welcome:)

18/10/2023

This made me laugh so much 🤣

05/10/2023

This summer I was working on another qualification so that I can support my students on different paths in their life. Therefore, I am happy to say that I finalized 50 hours course for Yoga for Digestive Health. Every Thursday between 7 and 8 pm you can join our virtual class of gentle Hatha yoga. This class is for people who prefer gentle practice, have low energy level, digestive issues or cancer diagnosis. If you or anyone you know would benefit from this class please check my website www.yogapathwithin.com or contact me for more information. I will do my best to use everything I learned to offer you a safe space for your practice.

I am looking forward to welcoming you. 😊

Anita / Yoga Path Within

14/05/2023

Our Thursday classes in St Alban's church hall in North Harrow are back.:)
It is a hybrid class so you can attend from anywhere in the world. 😊
Join us at 7 pm.
I will be happy to welcome you.:)

https://www.yogapathwithin.com/in-person-hatha-yoga-class-in-harrow/

12/05/2023

After a 3 weeks long break due to the change of job I am back to teaching Yoga and I can't wait!! Who will join me?😉 Sunday 14th of May, 09 am at Fit Club Northwood

See you on the mat🧘‍♀️

Anita / Yoga Path Within

02/04/2023

A beautiful feeling when your class is fully booked and you end up teaching 21 people.😍 This is my favourite way to spend Sunday mornings. :)

Join our community, all information to be found on my website
www.yogapathwithin.com

Welcome :)

Anita / Yoga Path Within

28/03/2023

St Alban's church North Harrow, every Thursday at 7 pm
Hatha Yoga practice, socializing and lots of laughing.:)

Join us, beginners are welcome.

https://www.yogapathwithin.com/in-person-hatha-yoga-class-in-harrow/

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