Education comes in all guises. We naturally assume the true experience of education is through schooling with the books and endless tests that are thrust upon our children. Some children rise to this sort of challenge and thrive while others get left behind, sink and struggle with this kind of one-size fits all system and … Continue reading Could Children’s Yoga Classes Help Your Kids Education?
What could be more fun than bringing to life imaginative stories through yoga postures? Tree, snake, half moon, mermaid, lion, dolphin, frog are just a few of the classical yoga postures that get weaved into stories during our Kids Yoga Classes in Southampton. There is no doubt that Kids Yoga is a fun way for … Continue reading 6 Ways Kids Benefit From Yoga?
6-Week Beginners Yoga Course – Hedge End Starts Thurs 12 Jan at Turnpike Pavillion in Hedge End This 6-week Beginners Yoga Course in Hedge End, Southampton is perfect for complete beginners and for anyone looking to brush up on their yoga basics. So if you are new to yoga, or simply curious this is a … Continue reading 6 Week Beginners Yoga Course – Hedge End, Southampton
Totally geeking out at the moment, re-reading my favourite yoga books and topping up my inspiration tank as I plan the Reading List for my 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Programme. In the process, I’ve whittled down the list to my top 20 Books for Yoga Teachers. When I look at the Reading Lists for many Teacher … Continue reading 20 Books for Yoga Teachers
I love to be inspired by yoga quotes, texts and poems in my yoga practise and my teachings. Today I am reminded: The Buddha taught: “Do not pursue the past do not lose yourself in the future. The past no longer is the future has not yet come. Looking deeply at life as it is … Continue reading Yoga Quotes to Inspire Your Practise
Runners – do you just focus your time on getting through the miles? Or have you thought about the effectiveness of cross-training? But how, when and what stops you? I get it, finding the time to fit in runs and cover the distance is hard enough without having to find the time for something else … Continue reading Yoga Cross Training for Runners
Nature is so damn clever. After the Equinox on Wednesday reminding us of the importance of balance and in particular the balance of opposite such as light and dark, day and night, nature goes ahead a does it again tonight, showing us both the brightest and darkness full moon in the same night! This hasn’t … Continue reading Sunday 27th September 2015 – Super Moon, Blood Moon, Lunar Eclipse
Well it’s official now, Welcome to Autumn. September has a feeling of renewed focus to it which I love. It’s usually the 2nd busiest month at class, after January, as we settle back into our routines. It also marks the beginning of the last 3rd of the year, making it the perfect opportunity to sit … Continue reading September What’s On – Yoga Classes, Beginners Yoga Workshop, Autumn Equinox Workshop, Retreat
It’s feeling Autumnal – Yes? And yet again, I feel resistant to this change. I want to cling on to the long, warm, summer days yet I know this is not possible – I can’t fight the changing seasons for as with most things the actuality is outside of my control, all I can change … Continue reading The Only Constant is Change – Lessons from Yoga
‘REST in Every Moment’ – this was the instruction given to me by a wonderful and inspiring teacher I was blessed to train with, Judith Hanson Lasater. I thought it was an odd request but nonetheless it struck me as important and has stayed with me over the years. Judith started every session chanting ‘Stirum … Continue reading The Art of Relaxation – Yoga Workshop Southampton
When someone says ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ you know what they mean: rare, unusual, seldom, infrequently. This year it means ‘the end of July’. As on Friday 31st July there is a Blue Moon. A Blue Moon is when there are 2 Full Moons in one month. Let this rare occurrence inspire you. What … Continue reading Once In A Blue Moon – Yoga & The Full Moon – Laura Green Yoga
I love baking & I love all things full of gluten – but gluten doesn’t love me, it makes me bloated and tired so where possible I try to avoid it. I’m a good baker (and yes I’m blowing my own trumpet but it’s true I make good cake!) however when it comes to what … Continue reading Yoga Teacher Laura’s Spicy Banana & Raspberry Muffins (Gluten Free + Vegan Option)
Festivals & Camping?? I never thought I’d see my name at a Festival Line Up. I’m off to teach yoga at Camp Bestival 29th July – 2nd August. I’ve never been camping or to a festival (mainly because the toilets terrify me). I think the ‘I’ve Got This’ mantra might be needed when it comes … Continue reading Teaching Yoga at Festivals
When was the last time you asked for help or support? Through yoga, I have learnt to be strong, independent and capable: my personal Mantra is ‘I’ve Got This’ and this mantra has taken me places I could have never even dreamt of! But last week, I needed to stop, to ask for help and … Continue reading Yoga & Self Care – Asking For Help
The moment has passed. The moment has always passed. For in a blink, a breath, a simple passing second we are on to the next. There is no use, no good to come from hanging on, for languishing in the past. Let go of the moment so as to more fully experience the next. What … Continue reading Keep Looking Forward – Yoga Lesson’s on Mindfulness in Southampton
Wedding Photos – Just got them from the photographer I promised to share them, so here you go . . . Brought it all back looking at the photos – such a fun day with wonderful family and friends. LX
Let’s make this a reality. Join me . . . ‘True Taste of Tuscany’ 7 Night All Inclusive Yoga Retreat, 12th-19th Sept with Soul Retreats, founded and run by Laura Green Yoga. Imagine yourself . . . Relaxing in the Warm Tuscan Sun after an Energising Morning Yoga Class Rejuvenating with a Restorative Evening Yoga … Continue reading Yoga, Wine & Sunshine in Tuscany, Italy . . . Sounds like a Day Dream?
21st June has been declared International Yoga day by the UN! How amazing is that!! In celebration of this a group of 9 Hampshire based yoga teachers are getting together to offer an entire day of yoga to local people! The day will be full of interesting and inspiring yoga classes and workshops. The event … Continue reading International Yoga Day – 21st June
