GretaYoga

GretaYoga Greta is a qualified 500hr yoga teacher primarily practicing the Ashtanga method. She has an addicti

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

* Yoga for Trauma and Mental Health Teacher Training with Wisdom Yoga Institute, 2021
* Functional Anatomy for Yoga, Movement, Performance and Pain Specialists with Tiffany Cruikshank, 2021
* Assisting and Alignment School with David Robson + Jelena Vesic, 2020
* Learn to Count with David Robson + Jelena Vesic, 2020
* Your Spine, Your Yoga : The Course with Bernie Clark, 2019
* Level II Insight Yoga Teacher Training Intensive Mindfulness and Inner Practices in Yin Yoga with Sarah Powers, 2018
* AntiGravity® Restorative Yoga Training with Tamer Begum, 2018
* Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine with Tiffany Cruikshank, 2017
* Yoga Anatomy Training with Tiffany Cruikshank, 2017
* Level I Insight Yoga Teacher Training Intensive Yin/Yang and Mindfulness Meditation with Sarah Powers, 2017
* Reiki Master Practitioner & Teacher Attunements with Joyce Thom, 2017
* International Community First Aid with Katia Bacon, 2016
* Yoga Research, Philosophy & Practice with Dr. Jean Byrne, Rob Schutze, Garrett Lane, 2016
* Living Yoga Therapy Mentorship with Chandrika Gibson, Garrett Lane, 2014-2015
* Reiki 1 & 2 Attunements with Joyce Thom, 2015
* AntiGravity® Fundamentals 1 & 2 Training with Tamer Begum, 2015
* Living Yoga Therapy Yoga Therapist Training with Chandrika Gibson, Garrett Lane, 2014
* Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Teacher Training Module Three (Yoga for Active Birth) with Michelle Papa, Dr. Jean Byrne, 2013
* Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Teacher Training Module Two (Post-Natal Yoga) with Michelle Papa, 2011
* Yoga for Pregnancy, Birth and Baby Teacher Training Module One (Pre-Natal Yoga) with Michelle Papa, 2011
* Yoga Teacher Training Level with Yoga Limbs (250 hours), 2010

14/04/2026

This is one of the most common reactions
in balancing poses.

We grip because we want stability.

But gripping creates rigidity
and rigidity makes balance harder

Try softening the effort
instead of increasing it

Sometimes less tension
creates more control

✨ Save this to try in your next practice
✨ Follow for more functional movement tips

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13/04/2026

We often rush through chores
just to get them done.

But the body doesn’t know
it’s “just sweeping.”

It only feels
pressure
speed
and frustration

That tension can stay in your body
long after the task is finished.

Next time you notice yourself rushing
pause for a second
and ask:
Why the tension?

Then slow the movement
and let the body soften.

✨ Save this for your next busy moment
✨ Share this with someone who always rushes

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You turned off your computer.The workday ended.But your body didn’t get the message.Your shoulders are still slightly ra...
12/04/2026

You turned off your computer.

The workday ended.

But your body didn’t get the message.
Your shoulders are still slightly raised.
Your breath is still shallow.
Your nervous system is still on standby.

That’s what living on autopilot can look like.

Not dramatic.
Not obvious.
Just a body that forgot to switch off.

Next time you shut down your computer,
let out a slow sigh
and deliberately drop your shoulders.

So both are off.
Your computer
and your body.

Try this today
and notice how your body responds

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10/04/2026

Pinching in your lower back in cobra (bhujangasana) is very common.

But it’s usually not because your back is weak.

It’s because your body is working on autopilot.

Many people throw their head back and let their elbows flare out.

That collapses the chest and sends pressure straight into the lower back.

In a healthy backbend, the spine creates a smooth, even curve.

Your neck stays long. Your chest lifts up and out.
And your legs stay active by pressing the tops of the feet into the ground.

When your whole body supports the movement, your lower back doesn’t have to take all the load.

Save this before your next cobra

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09/04/2026

Simple movements aren’t always easy.

A side stretch looks straightforward.
But many people feel tension in the body when doing it.

Not because the movement is wrong.

But because the body relies on familiar habits.

Over time, those patterns can create imbalance and unnecessary strain.

In this class, we focus on the foundational shapes that support everything else.
We break down the structure of each movement so you understand:
How to position your body so it feels stable
How to engage the right muscles without overworking others
How to breathe without holding tension

So your practice feels clear, supportive, and sustainable.

✨ Foundations of Yoga — Stability and Mobility
🗓️ Sundays (starts 19 April)
⏰ 09:30 – 10:30
📍 Binfield Community Centre
💰 £10 (Intro rate) • £12 (Regular rate)
👫 9 people max
▫️ Mats and props provided

Suitable for beginners and experienced practitionerswho want a stronger foundation.

If you’ve been curious about yoga or want to feel more confident in your practice, comment “YOGA” and I will send you the details.

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07/04/2026

Bad sleep last night?

Sometimes it’s not your mattress.
Not your schedule.
Not even stress.

It’s that your body stayed in work mode.

After hours of sitting and hunching forward,
your shoulders remain slightly tense.

And most of the time,
that happens without you noticing.

Your body simply repeats the pattern
it practiced all day.

That’s what living on autopilot can look like.

Before bed tonight,
take one moment to open your shoulders.

That small reset
tells your body
the day is over.

If you want more simple resets like this,
you can join my newsletter through the link in my bio.

Save this to try tonight

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06/04/2026

You stretch your hips
but they still feel tight.

It’s not always the hips.

Sometimes it’s tension somewhere else.

Your jaw is one of the most common places
people hold stress without noticing.

Because your body is connected through fascia,
that tension can keep your hips from fully releasing.

Next time you stretch your hips,
check your jaw.

Let it soften.
You may feel the stretch change immediately.

Save this to try in your next stretch

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05/04/2026

Most people focus on holding the pose.

Very few pay attention to how they exit.

After pushing through the hold, your body wants relief.

So you drop.

But that sudden collapse is where strain and injury can happen - especially in weight-bearing shapes like plank.

Next time the timer ends,
resist the urge to flop down.

Lower yourself slowly.

That’s how you build strength, control and awareness for the next round.

✨ Save this for your next plank

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03/04/2026

Stress doesn’t only live in big moments.

It hides in small habits.

Closing drawers quickly.
Moving from task to task.
Doing everything just a little too fast.

Your body learns urgency
even when there’s no deadline.

Net time you catch yourself rushing,
slow down one mall action.

That’s how you step out of autopilot

✨ Save this to remind yourself to slow down today
✨ If you want more simple ways to step out of autopilot, you can find them in the link in my bio.

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02/04/2026

Thursday evenings in Wokingham are designed to support both recovery and progress.

✨18:15 — Yin + Restore
This session is inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine.
We work along specific meridian lines
to support the body, calm the nervous system,
and help regulate energy and emotions.
Each week focuses on a different set of lines,
giving the body space to reset and restore.

✨19:30 — Flow
This month’s theme is Crow pose (bakasana).
Whether you are:
building the foundations
gaining confidence
or ready to explore more challenge
you’ll be guided step by step
at your own pace.

These sessions are not about forcing the pose.
They are about understanding how the body works
so movement feels stable and supported.

🗓️ April 9 / 16 / 23 / 30
✨18:15 - 19:15 Yin + Restore�✨19:30 - 20:30 Flow
📍Sarvanga Yoga Studio, Wokingham

Send me a message�if you'd like to join a session

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31/03/2026

You don’t always feel stressed. Sometimes you just stop breathing.

While replying to messages. While focusing. While trying to get things done.

Your body tightens quietly without you realizing it.

Next time you catch yourself holding your breath, pause and take one slow exhale.

That small reset tells your system you’re safe to continue.

✨ Save this for the next time you feel tense while working

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30/03/2026

You stopped working. But your body didn’t.

After hours of looking down at screens,your neck, jaw, and shoulders stay slightly braced.

So even when you get into bed, your system is still in work mode.

Try this for 1–2 minutes before sleep.

Let your head hang gently off the edge of the bed. No effort. No forcing.

Just a clear signal to your body that the day is done.

✨ Save this to try tonight when your body won’t switch off.
✨ If you want a simple routine to help your body switch off, comment RESET and I’ll send it to you.

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