Sensing that your spine is made of many joints, all of which have the potential to move individually we can learn to roll and flex through its length. Initially it may feel as though the spine comes down flat, in stiff sections - particularly the lumbar spine where the discs are thicker and can be more compressed. In classes here we practice many ways of gently creating more flexibility in this pattern so that eventually we can do a complete roll that is just as easy to rever

Here's a really useful movement, made easier by our class practice. It might not happen straight away! Using less effort and no force you can move from the lying on your belly into sitting. Even if we do just the small things and gradually build it brings freedom to the hip joints, the rib cage and the upper spine .

Wnere does stress show up in your body ? Lying on the floor is a great opportunity to let go of that uncomfortable tension that we can accumulate. Tight muscles release as we take our support from the floor and our heart rate can slow along with the breath. Blood pressure can lower too 😊 If you’re feeling tense today this floor twist might be nice to try The most difficult part of this exercise will be dedicating a few minutes of time to yourself ✨ Find a comfortable carpet

Hi, I’m Ellie and I’ve been teaching my Yoga classes from my studio in Saltdean for around twelve years after I trained in Scaravelli inspired Yoga. My classes may feel different to other traditional forms of yoga as the focus is on quality of movement rather than stretching or long holds of poses. As we improve and gain control over the smaller movements it can lead to mastering bigger ones and people are often surprised at how much they can do without struggle 😊 I also re

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I recently came across this photo again, taken over twelve years ago now in the late afternoon light on Saltdean beach. I love this...

Alan came to my classes five months ago with a diagnosis of severe osteoarthritis in his hip. Through regularly practicing with me each...

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Bodies love movement. They are, by nature designed to move - and yet the average person only uses a tiny fraction of that potential range...

Sunday 30th June 4.30-6.15pm @ the yoga studio saltdean A relaxing and uplifting summer afternoon of moving, breathing and stretching. ...

‘Conscious breathing is my anchor’ Thic Nhat Hanh Enjoy gentle movement , breath work and mindfulness meditation practices this Sunday...

The extended Sunday yoga afternoon is back on at the studio on Sunday March 24th @4.30-6.15 pm These relaxing sessions combine the usual...