All Classes Paused

ue to the Covid-19 pandemic, I decided last week to pause all of my public classes. While I would love to be able to support each and every one of you in person, through this frightening time, I believe that it is in the best interest of all of us that we do not come together in group classes right now.

All class passes will be paused - I will resume terms once it is safe to do so. At that time you can decide whether you'd like to continue your course or request a refund based on the number of classes remaining on your pass. I am more than happy to grant any such refunds requested, should that be the option that you choose.

For mums and babies who may not be able to continue with this class when it recommences, due to the age of your baby or the conclusion of your maternity leave, I will arrange alternative class options for you so that you have the opportunity to practice with me outside of working hours and without your little one.

Over the next few weeks I will add short videos to Instagram and I hope to be able to offer you some full length classes online too - more on this soon.

In the meantime, eat well, move regularly, keep your body strong and breathe deeply.

Here's a practice that you can use at times when it all feels like too much:

You can do this practice standing or sitting down, with your eyes closed or turned downwards.

Begin by feeling your feet on the floor. You might like to lift and then fan down your toes or even shift your feet a little from side to side before allowing them to come into stillness. Let them drop down towards the earth, becoming soft and heavy.

If you're sitting down, let your pelvis become heavier too.

Rise gently up the length of your spine, all the way up to the the base of your skull.

Begin to notice your breathing, watching breath come in and breath flow back out again. If your breath begins to lengthen and deepen, let that happen.

If you can, soften your belly and relax the skin that covers the centre of your chest.

You might like to take one hand to your belly and one to your chest. Or it might feel more comfortable to cross your arms across your body, with your fingers on the sides of your rib cage, allowing your arms to drop down towards your belly.

For a minute, or longer if you have the time, feel your belly and chest rise and fall as you breathe. The movement might be very small or quite significant, either way notice how it is linked to the flow of your breath and follow it as breath moves in and your body rises, as breath moves out and your body softens back and down. In. Rising. And out. Softening. Notice any change in the depth or rhythm of your breathing that happens as you continue. After a few breaths it might become easier to release tension from your jaw, upper back, shoulders and rib cage. Let that happen.

When you're ready to move again, take a full long inhale and a longer, slower exhale; flutter your eyes open or lift your gaze. And go on with your day - hopefully a little calmer and more grounded.

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I'll be thinking of all my students - take care, stay strong and see you all soon!