Flo-ti Yoga

21/11/2024

London, it's nearly time to say goodbye once more.

Through grey skies and buildings high, I returned back 'home'. So familiar but daunting all the same.
For these 8 months, I've moulded and nourished a new version of me.

You learn when you travel, to be your own support system. Re-discovering what it takes to be present for others whilst protecting my own peace is something I've struggled with. How much to give, how much is right to take.
And to teach in this space.
To draw inspiration through cracks in the normality of a 9-5 (or 9-9.) To be front facing when my default of past lives was to hide.
I found what 'holding space' truly meant this year.

And so I continue. Now half way along a journey to being a full qualified personal trainer, I feel useful and hopeful in different ways. Striving to help people gain strength we all need as we age.
But, more about that later....

For now I enjoy the last few days, saying see you later to those who helped support me this year.
Truly a year of self discovery.

Keep your eyes peeled. She's BACK

20/02/2024

Hey all👋
It's been over 2 weeks now since leaving the safety of the Laguna and teaching regularly. I've been adjusting back into the backpacker mindset and its been a bit of a process.
I lost my yoga mat on a local bus and I've struggled with finding space to practice yoga consistently. Even on beaches, how ever beautiful, the sand just doesn't give me the grounding to move it the ways I usually love to. Spending lots of time on buses and carrying big backpacks, having a good old stretch is now more of a need than a want.
I'm incredibly grateful for the past year in Nicaragua, I found myself in my movements and had plenty of room and time to explore.
For now, I have excepted that my practice may look a little different over the next few months- and thats OK!
I have adapted, finding quiet corners in dorm rooms, using towels as mats and workouts using pieces of wood instead of weights. And whenever, wherever I find myself in a space where I have a private and suitable spot, I put on my music and return to my flow in its fullest expression! 🙏

For now, Im just enjoying this journey and incredibly lucky to. "Buy the ticket, take the ride"- HST

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27/01/2024

Time is slowly approaching for us to move on from our lovely, little lake community. One week today we will be taking the bus (again) to Costa Rica where we will fly to Cartagena, Colombia. Looking forward to moving on but damn, we will miss this beautiful Laguna and the family we were apart of here.
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So, one last week of classes! Please message me to book in before I go.
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Colombia, here we come! Any recommendations, places to teach or if you happen to be there at the same time as me - please say holllaaa 🤗💫

11/01/2024

Jumping back in your Vinyasa or Sun Salutation can take courage but building confidence and strength to do so may not be as hard as you think💪

Consider the weight distribution in crow pose, bringing your head down as a counterweight to your lower body, sit bones to the sky and that gaze (Drishti) that keeps us focused. Even if you cannot yet hold a Crow, getting into position without lifting off the feet can teach us a lot about jump back.
Placing hands slighty forward, bending your legs to build power, lifting up the sit bones, pushing into the mat with all fingers and thumbs and engaging your scapular to work all the way through the kinetic chain.
Working with the breath, drop your head, think of lifting up and back.

It takes a little practice but once youre there, arm balances don't seem as scary or unattainable.
Slow the whole process down and you're on your way to pressing into handstands.

Want more guidence? Contact me to see how I can help you achieve your goals and get the most out of your practice. 🙏

11/11/2023

Reflecting on a truly transformational week
Retreats, mobility workshops, moving around, planning classes and balancing commitments.
Taking time now to breathe, recharge and enjoy sleeping in for an extra hour or two 😋
Thank you to everyone who made these experiences possible.
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Pics by the beautiful .d.morin

01/10/2023

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Here's to another year. What a privilege it is to be growing older
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29/09/2023

Join our community here at Freediving Nicaragua 🌊🧘‍♂️. . I promise I won't make you blow up a balloon with your nose, they might though 😅

La conexión entre mente y cuerpo es esencial en el Freediving. Acompaña nuestras sesiones de yoga diseñadas para mejorar tu flexibilidad, respiración y enfoque mental. Prepárate para sumergirte en un estado de serenidad y empoderamiento. 🙏💫

Flo-ti Yoga is Laura, our yoga instructor.
Get in contact with her: +44 7399 393 521

📲+33 7 49 355 220 📩 info@freediving-nicaragua.com📍Laguna de Apoyo, From the triangle, 100m to the left

17/09/2023

It's been nearly a week since we returned from the Corn Islands. I was craving a break from the usual routine, to re-focus and be in stillness. This stunning oasis provided everything I hoped- A beautiful Caribbean Island getaway. Full of freshness and colour, an all together uplifting experience.

Little corn has no power between the hours of 6am and 1pm meaning for half a day everyday, I was disconnected to the outside world and all the distractions that brings. I awoke to the sound of waves, stretched and swam. I swapped my phone for a good book and my laptop for people watching.

Trying to continue habits I learned on little corn now that I'm back in the Laguna. Trying to balence time working and time working on myself.

Anyway, here's a picture of me trying to balence on a floating palm tree. Because why not 🌴😊

12/09/2023

Come join me lakeside in the beautiful Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua. Creative and strong flows designed to bring balance to the body and mind. Unlock secrets of the breath, learning tools to help you keep calm both on and off the mat.
Whether you're interested in private classes or to take part in one of our group sessions, learn to move intuitively, fluidly and safely.
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Whatever your goals, past experience, restrictions or desires, I hold space for you to express yourself. All are welcome.
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Contact me to find out how I can help you find your flow state...

27/08/2023

As a Yoga teacher, why did I learn to become a mobility coach? 🤸
Even though a lot of historical yoga texts were estonishingly accurate, we understand so much more about the anatomy of our bodies now compared to when yogis began teaching asanas thousands of ago. I believe its a top priority for teachers to gain an understanding of body mechanics alongside safe sequencing. To know how far to push and to spot when a student can potentially injure themselves. I learnt a lot during my teacher training but I really wanted to geek out and learn more!
I also understand that people can be goal driven and I wanted to be able to provide insight into why restrictions and imbalances maybe the reason why they haven't yet achieved their goals.

I have learnt how to identify weaknesses, tightness and irregularities and create plans to open up or strengthen muscles and joints to correct these restrictions. Also identifying postural issues that can be causing pain and discomfort on and off of the mat.
I have gained a greater understanding of how our joints work and my wish is to help my students get the most our of their bodies.
I can curate personal mobility plans by firstly performing a series of mobility and postural tests. Running a joint through all ranges of motion to see where needs work.
In my yoga classes, I often throw in a few mobility drills and fascial releases during our warm up to prepare. Especially if we are attempting a strenuous peak pose.
Mobility work is becoming more popular and it's easy to see why.
Here at Flo-ti, I believe in building flexible, mobile, stable and strong bodies and minds 💪
If you have any questions about your mobility, send me a message today.
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23/06/2023

Scanning. Body, Mind and Soul ❣
Before class begins, take a quick snapshot of how you're feeling-both in mind and body.
How am I today? What do I need ?

These questions provide an intention to your daily practice and an opportunity to build greater body awareness. Connecting on a more spiritual and mindful level can feel challenging for some. But, I promise, the more you practice with heart the more you will benefit in mind.
Try asking yourself these things the next time you find yourself on the mat...
-How does your body feel in each position?
-Where do you feel sticky or stiff?
-What emotions arrive when you're switching between asanas?
Take a look at my next post to get a snapshot into how I'm really feeling this week...



Beautiful shot of by the wonderful .d.morin