The Ultimate Guide to Best Eco-Friendly Yoga Mats 2021
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...
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Eleanor Chitham
- Feb 3
- 3 min
The Celtic Calendar- A Meditation for Imbolc
You may not have heard of Imbolc, but it is still very much celebrated in Ireland at the beginning of February. If you are Irish, or have...
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Eleanor Chitham
- 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...
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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...
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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...
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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