Yoga Course for July at St Mary's Island, Medway.

Our next course starts on Thursday 7th July and runs for four weeks.

Yoga for Strength & Flexibility where we will be cultivating inner strength and power as well as building physical, external strength in our bodies.

Suitable for all levels, expect to sweat a little but we will also include some meditation, music, relaxation and provide a safe, positive space. New faces especially welcome! You can book here

Yoga class in Chatham, near Rochester Medway Kent.

Why I persevere with Backbends in Yoga!

Heart Openers and Backbends

A year or so ago I made myself a promise to regularly do poses that I really dislike doing. Not every day, but often enough to progress in them so that over time they became easier and eventually I could hate them less. (that buldging vein in my neck stands testament!)

In this week’s classes we’ve been working on gentle back bends and chest openers, including a few poses I have learned to love a little more.

It’s important when practicing these postures that we feel safe and protected, so go gently and slowly over a period of time, to build trust slowly.

Heart openers work to create physical space inside the chest, around the heart, lungs and in our breath helping cultivate a little more love and compassion, both giving and receiving.

Bridge Pose