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'Now, the practice of yoga begins'
At the start of a new term I thought it would be interesting to reflect on this phrase. It's at the beginning of a very old yoga...

Jayne Hill
Sep 12, 20212 min read
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Fabulous fascia! It's all connected...
Fascia or connective tissue used to be described as the strong elastic bands that join muscles to bones (tendons) or bones to bones...

Jayne Hill
Sep 6, 20212 min read
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Get Fresh!
You could take your yoga mat outside, and do a regular kind of practice, but don't feel you need to be limited to a strip of non-slip...

Jayne Hill
Jun 13, 20212 min read
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Yoga to Walk up Hills and Slopes
Take yoga off your mat and out into the world! Organising your body well, releasing tension and moving in good alignment means that your...

Jayne Hill
Apr 25, 20212 min read
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Imagine moving your toes one by one...
During yoga practice I often suggest that you imagine making a physical movement and being aware of what that movement would feel like....

Jayne Hill
Feb 21, 20213 min read
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Leg Power Boosts Brain Power!
Did you know that strength of your legs predicts the health of your brain better than any other lifestyle factor? New research shows that...

Jayne Hill
Feb 7, 20211 min read
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Simply soothe stress away
When I’m feeling stressed and overwhelmed I find it tough to relax my racing mind. That’s when I find I need something more physical to...

Jayne Hill
Jan 31, 20212 min read
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Why 'staying comfortable' isn't always your best option
‘Stay comfortable’ is an instruction that I use a lot in class. My intention is to draw you away from our cultural habit of aggressively...

Jayne Hill
Jan 17, 20213 min read
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Setting intentions, building habits and why I will never do an ab challenge
Repetition builds a habit. Think about it. You don’t spend hours agonising over whether to brush your teeth or not. It’s done and you...

Jayne Hill
Jan 10, 20212 min read
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Eyes: The window to your... brain!
Your eyes are directly connected to your brain by your optic nerve and the health of your eyes reflects the health of your brain. As part...

Jayne Hill
Sep 20, 20202 min read
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Become a Movement Detective!
What you do most has the biggest effect. A yoga class is really only the beginning of yoga practice. An hour of yoga a week is a lovely...

Jayne Hill
Sep 13, 20202 min read
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The Yoga of Walking
There’s a functional way to walk that tones your muscles (especially your rear end!) strengthens your bones and soothes your nervous system.

Jayne Hill
May 29, 20203 min read
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The Surprising Side Effects of Tight Muscles
What have high blood pressure, plantar fasciitis, backpain and anxiety all have in common? They can all be caused by tight muscles!

Jayne Hill
May 14, 20204 min read
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Yoga-ing on Zoom: How to Guide
How to use Zoom for yoga sessions like Night Night at Nine...

Jayne Hill
Apr 30, 20203 min read
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Pump Up You Lymph: Boost Your Immune System
The lymphatic system is your own internal clean up team. It washes through your body picking up waste materials and carrying...

Jayne Hill
Apr 25, 20202 min read
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5 Ways to Stretch Your Chair-Shaped Body
These are my 5 top tips to unwind your chair-shaped body. Grab a cushion or book before you start...

Jayne Hill
Dec 28, 20192 min read
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Elements of Yoga: Balance Your Practice
We explore how to use the yogic elements to balance in harmony with the seasonal changes around us.

Jayne Hill
Sep 9, 20172 min read
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The Vayus: The Flows of Yogic Energy
In yoga the engine behind your being is energy - called prana. A bit like electricity, you can't see prana, just its effects...

Jayne Hill
Jan 2, 20172 min read
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Pregnancy Yoga: My yoga philosophy for labour and birth
People are often surprised that I'm not a hard core advocate of 'natural birthing'. Every birth is a celebration...

Jayne Hill
May 1, 20163 min read
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Pregnancy Yoga: Back Pain
There are lots of reasons your back can hurt when you're pregnant. Different things will be useful, depending on the cause. Your...

Jayne Hill
Apr 23, 20163 min read
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