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Dec 21, 2020
4 min

How to build a practice.

Small steps Creating a habit takes small steps. If you want to practise every day in the morning, it might be a great idea to just start ...

The Celtic Calendar- Winter Solstice Celebrations

Eleanor Chitham

Dec 18, 2020
5 min

The Celtic Calendar- Winter Solstice Celebrations

Winter Solstice 2020 takes place on 21st December in the UK. It marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year. Since the festi...

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Sarah Newton

Dec 15, 2020
2 min

Queen Beech

Sarah Newton is a guest writer and tree campaigner in Huddersfield. She recognises the importance of trees in our towns and cities and st...

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Eleanor Chitham

Nov 30, 2020
5 min

Yoga clothes for women

Take a look at my guide to yoga pants and squat proof leggings for women. There’s something for every personality

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Starting out with yoga whatever your age

Eleanor Chitham

Nov 30, 2020
6 min

Starting out with yoga whatever your age

If you've been on my website at all, you'll know that my mantra is that yoga is for everybody. It's not about the shape of your body,

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Eleanor Chitham

Nov 29, 2020
3 min

What to wear to yoga- a guide for women

Follow my 8 point guide and you shouldn't go far wrong. It's about getting what's right for you and your body.

6 unexpected reasons why you should be doing yoga at any age

Eleanor Chitham

Nov 28, 2020
5 min

6 unexpected reasons why you should be doing yoga at any age

You may start because of blood pressure or stress but your yoga practice will give you so much more, not to mention the calming effect

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The Ultimate Guide to Best Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats 2020

Eleanor Chitham

Nov 26, 2020
7 min

The Ultimate Guide to Best Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats 2020

If you only have one piece of yoga equipment you need a mat. But there is an astonishing array out there. What factors do you need to tak...

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Sthira sukham asanam- how to use yoga props

Eleanor Chitham

Nov 14, 2020
6 min

Sthira sukham asanam- how to use yoga props

This introductory post will give you a few ideas and make some recommendations.

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The benefits of Utkatasana- Stay steady and own your throne!

Eleanor Chitham

Nov 5, 2020
5 min

The benefits of Utkatasana- Stay steady and own your throne!

Utkatasana is related to the fire element, and you can imagine actually stoking a fire in the belly

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The Celtic Calendar; find renewal in rest, sleep and meditation

Eleanor Chitham

Oct 30, 2020
4 min

The Celtic Calendar; find renewal in rest, sleep and meditation

Some say the cycle of the year is a mandala of sunshine and shadow and in the same way our lives are made up of light and darkness

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The Power of Three- Tricky Trikonasana or Triangle Pose

Eleanor Chitham

Oct 21, 2020
5 min

The Power of Three- Tricky Trikonasana or Triangle Pose

The triangle is known for its strength, able to support weight and withstand stresses, as is seen in architecture in the form of the pyramid

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Eleanor Chitham

Oct 17, 2020
3 min

Creating a home yoga space

Start small with a little mindfulness with your morning coffee in your home yoga space.

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Why we need creativity- what project can you start nurturing today?

Eleanor Chitham

Oct 16, 2020
3 min

Why we need creativity- what project can you start nurturing today?

Creativity is important. It means we are fully human. And yet you might sometimes feel that all your resources are poured into work or your

Debates in modern yoga- should you say 'Namaste'?

Eleanor Chitham

Oct 15, 2020
4 min

Debates in modern yoga- should you say 'Namaste'?

The recent cultural appropriation debate has also centred on the words that yoga teachers use.

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Cultural Appropriation v Cultural Appreciation. Debates in Modern Yoga

Eleanor Chitham

Oct 15, 2020
6 min

Cultural Appropriation v Cultural Appreciation. Debates in Modern Yoga

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests, maybe it’s time to start thinking about cultural appropriation in yoga and there has been mu

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The benefits of the bee- how to use bhramara mudra

Eleanor Chitham

Sep 24, 2020
3 min

The benefits of the bee- how to use bhramara mudra

To help with allergies, or even a weakened immune system, you can try Bhramara Mudra, (The Bee). This gesture represents the bee

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All Posts (17)
Getting started with yoga (8)
Mudras (hand gestures) (2)
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Living by the seasons (2)
Ideas (3)
Allotment and garden (0)
My Yoga Bookshelf (0)
Yoga for burnout (0)
Living with Nature (3)