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26/01/2026

It’s January 26th. 2026.

These are the headlines ❣️

As before with Viloma but this time

THREE inhales stead of two…

…and so it goes:
Inhale for 2 counts
Pause
Inhale for another 2 counts
Pause
Then complete your inhale for a final 2 counts
Pause
Aaaaaand exhaaaale uninterrupted for a count of 6
Repeat..

Great for relaxation 💖💖💖
Enjoy & I’ll see you soon 🩷

20/01/2026

It’s January 20th. 2026.

These are the headlines ❣️

Put simply, this one helps us to relax❤️

Inhale 50% for a count of 3
(Tiny pause)

Inhale the remaining half of your inhale for a count of 3
(Tiny pause)

Exhale 100% smoothly (no pauses) for a count of 6.

Repeat for ages and ages and ages and ages
Lawd knows we need it 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Enjoy your Practice,
This one’s medicine ❣️

See you soon. 💖

15/01/2026

It’s January 15th. 2026.

These are the headlines:

We’re upping the count today to 6!

The imagery is an elasticated blanket wrapped around the ribcage
(remember there are no ribs located around the waist!)

As we breathe in, we stretch the blanket evenly in all directions….to do this properly though,
we need to focus MORE on the side ribcage expanding laterally to make it an even stretch,

this is especially important as we raise the count….ie we can no longer get away with shallow breathing or we’ll never make it to a count of 6 🙂🌬️

so it goes:
Inhale for 6
Exhale for 6
and repeat❣️

Enjoy your Practice of breathing well🥰

See you soon ❤️

11/01/2026

It’s January 11th. 2026.

(Apologies for the sound of the dehumidifier in the background,
it’s such an essential part of my life I don’t even hear it anymore 🤩)

These are the headlines:

It’s so helpful to visualise a squeezebox (accordion) when we’re targeting the breath to the side ribs.

This will help you, not only to maintain proper technique but also to stay mentally focused.

5 counts in.
5 counts hold.
5 counts out.
5 counts hold.

Enjoy your Practice ❣️

See you in a few days ❤️

10/01/2026

It’s January 9th. 2026.

These are the headlines:

Firstly WELL DONE! You’ve done 9 days of Practice in a row. 👏🏼💖
(We love 9s in Yoga)

Today’s one is an introduction to retention,

We inhale for a count of 5
Hold for a count of 5
Exhale for a count of 5
and hold for a count of 5
That’s 1 round, repeat it as many times as you like ❤️

When working with retention, do make sure to relax the face, chest and shoulders,
Our tendency may be to tense up, don’t do that Ted 😀

Soften AROUND the breath, let it be deep and active yes
but don’t harden the chest to ‘deal with’ the holding in and the holding out,
stay focused, breathe well AND let your body be at ease.

Enjoy it, it’s very good for you, mind & body all at once.

I’m back into teaching season now so I won’t be here as often, but I will check in every few days with Yoga Help.
Love to you all,
Keep going 💜💙

10/01/2026

It’s January 8th. 2026.

These are the headlines:

We’re slowing the pace & deepening the breath more today by adding an extra count….

This is like progressive overload (for all my fellow weightlifters out there) ….but for the breath 😊

Inhale for 5 counts
Exhale for 5 counts
Repeat and keep repeating even after the video has ended 💙

Please remember and revise the instructions from the previous videos
particularly from days 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6.

Being able to breathe without assistance is a beautiful gift 💝

Enjoy your Practice 🥰

See you tomorrow ❤️

07/01/2026

It's January 7th. 2026

These are the headlines:

Nose breathing is far superior to mouth breathing in terms of system regulation AND general fitness❣️

It is indeed challenging to walk or run up a steep hill and maintain a steady rhythmic nasal breath.....

but like anything worthwhile in life, with practice, we get more skilled at it❤️

You don't have to be walking to breathe with me in this video today but try it when you get a chance....

It's 4 counts in
and 4 counts out
as usual

However today, we're breathing faster and therefore with a bit more gusto so we can get all the air in and out in a shorter space of time.

If you're walking with me

it's 4 steps on the inhale
4 steps on the exhale
to keep you right 😍

Enjoy💜

See you tomorrow 🐾

06/01/2026

It’s January 6th. Nollaig na mBan❣️✨2026.

These are the headlines:

Over time, unprocessed emotions can wreak havoc on our health.

It’s important that we feel the feels🥰

AND…..it just so happens that a regular Practice of breathing well
helps us to emotionally regulate even if ….ESPECIALLY if those emotions are difficult.

YOU ARE ABLE FOR THIS 💪🏼💜

….and yes it’s ok to cringe, cry, giggle ……whatever your body needs to do while you do this Practice 😍
all feels are valid and necessary….just like every breath…

and in the immortal words of Thich Nhat Hanh
‘BREATHE, YOU ARE ALIVE’
🫁✨🤩🫆❤️

Set an intention to breathe your way through challenging times.
Do it with love.
Do it every day.

4 in
4 out
Repeat….and do an extra round 😍

See you tomorrow 🧡

05/01/2026

It’s January 5th. 2026.

These are the headlines:

This takes a bit of practice but it is SO WORTH IT❣️

Gently training ourselves into better breathing involves targeting the breath to the correct destination….

Not the belly and not the upper chest …but in between.

Our primary goal here is to fill the side ribs on the inhale
and then feel the left and right sides of the ribcage gently closing into each other on the exhale.

Place your hands either side of the ribcage at the height line of the solar plexus (but at the sides)

Breathe….as best you can into your hands…..ie, feel the ribcage press out into your hands as you inhale
and then help the side ribs ‘follow’ the lungs to centre as they deflate.

Inhale 1, 2, 3, 4
Exhale 4, 3, 2, 1
Repeat!

Start to revise & mix all the instructions from this and the other 4 videos together….

Nose breathe only.
Steady rhythm.
Focus your mind.
Stand tall.
Move your side ribcage as you receive & let go.

If you’ve got this far, WELL DONE 👏🏼
Keep going 💪🏼

See you tomorrow ❤️

04/01/2026

It’s January 4th. 2026.

These are the headlines:

In our Breathing & Movement exercises from our Yoga Practice,

‘core strength’ means supporting the diaphragm properly so that the standard of breathing gets better.

Core strength in Yoga comes from lengthening the trunk so that….

the ABDOMINAL MUSCLES HAVE A CHANCE TO ENGAGE THE WAY THEY’RE SUPPOSED TO

Core strength does NOT come from bracing or sucking your belly in so tightly so that you can’t breathe at all for long periods of time….because…. well…..if you’re not breathing at all for long periods of time…..you’re….em…dead 😀

so work on lengthening the trunk, maintaining a generally taller posture whether sitting or standing…
over time, your breathing will become deeper and more powerful. 💪🏼

Inhale for 4
Exhale for 4
Repeat ……and keep an eye on your posture….

a slumped back means an unsupported diaphragm and shallow breath……
we no wanty that😊

Enjoy breathing well❣️

See you tomorrow 🐾

03/01/2026

It’s January 3rd. 2026.

These are the headlines:

We have become so accustomed to distraction that we often don’t even know we’re distracted! 🤯

We can use our breath to re-learn how to focus.

Paying attention is a worthwhile fee for mental health & clarity❣️

Breathe in through your nose for 4 counts.
Breathe out through your nose for 4 counts.
Repeat…repeat…repeat

For the love of your beautiful brain 🧠

See you tomorrow 💛

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