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Giving the gift of yoga for Christmas

25th November 2019 by Cathy

The perfect gift is one that keeps on giving! Giving someone yoga for Christmas is a gift for life. It starts with a few classes, and may end up in a lifetime of joy, health, mental wellness and continuous learning. Why not give a Diversity Yoga class yoga pass to start in January? 3 classes […]

Filed Under: Beginner's yoga, Company Tagged With: Christmas, Yoga

Manage arthritis joint pain with yoga

1st July 2019 by Cathy

People with arthritis need regular physical activity to keep joints flexible, maintain muscle tone and manage weight. They all find yoga a perfect way to exercise. The gentle, flowing poses of a well-structured remedial yoga class is less stressful on sore joints than other types of movement. In fact, yoga is proven to help people […]

Filed Under: Arthritis yoga, Programmes, Sports yoga Tagged With: arthritis, backpain, hip pain, mobility, remedial yoga, yoga therapy

What is remedial yoga, and how can it help you feel better?

24th June 2019 by Cathy

What is remedial yoga therapy? “Yoga therapy adapts the practice of yoga to the needs of people with specific or persistent health problems not usually addressed in a group class” – Larry Payne PhD, Samata Yoga Centre (USA) As the health benefits of yoga become increasingly popular, new ways of applying this ancient practice to […]

Filed Under: Company, Programmes Tagged With: Bakcpain, pain relief, sciatica, sleep problems, yoga therapy

Wellbeing at work – #microbizmatters

11th January 2019 by Cathy

11 ways to keep mentally and physically well at work Having your own business is a dream for many. but the reality of it doesn’t always live up to expectations! Working for yourself can be lonely, isolating, stressful and sometimes, downright unhealthy. It’s so easy to get stuck in a daily grind of to-do lists […]

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Yoga for beginners

9th August 2018 by Cathy

 New beginners courses launching in January 2020! Until then, please fee free to book into and attend any yoga class to get started. There is no need to wait for a beginner’s course – you will be supported appropriately in all Diversity Yoga classes. This link will help you book your space.   Starting […]

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When being different becomes an advantage!

1st February 2018 by Cathy

In 2017, just after turning 51, I was stunned and surprised to be nominated anonymously in the National Diversity Awards as a Positive Role Model for Age. This was only partly due to my own age, and all the stuff I have packed into that time. It had more to do with the wide range […]

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Yoga course for lower backpain and sciatica

28th January 2018 by Cathy

Indeed, sciatica is a pain in the bum! And the legs, too. And a lot of people suffer from it. Which is why I devised a special 6-week remedial yoga program to the get the bottom of it and help as many people as possible get pain-free in the hips and legs. Sciatica is the name […]

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Get away for a day! Yoga day retreats in a lovely garden

18th January 2018 by Cathy

Have you ever wished you could escape the daily grind and rat race, even just for a moment, to lie on a lawn somewhere and watch the clouds? Well, this is your chance! I am so excited to announce the day retreat program for Spring and Summer 2018, offering you not just one but FOUR […]

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Relax, relax, relax! 2018 Summer yoga retreat in Italy

12th January 2017 by Cathy

Come away with me to the tranquil yoga haven of Shanticentre, near Atri in the charming Tuscan province of Abruzzo, Italy. Enjoy tantalising home grown vegetarian food. Sip the fruity Montepulciano wine. Savour the local olive oil. Soak up the sun on the open terraces, or dive into the cooling pool. Hang out in the […]

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2017 yoga workshop and retreat dates

30th December 2016 by Cathy

2017 is crammed full of exciting ways to get your yoga practice! I have also built in several remedial yoga options to help with achy backs and legs. Please click on the links to get more information, or booking options. See you on the mat! 1. Wednesday evenings  – normal classes Classes continue at The […]

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Remedial yoga for lower back and leg pain

4th September 2016 by Cathy

There is no need to struggle with lower back pain, achy knees or painful hips and ankles! My 6-week remedial yoga course is aimed at improving mobility in all the joints of the lower body, as well as build strength in the lower back and core to reduce back pain. Why do we wait until […]

Filed Under: Sports yoga Tagged With: Ahimsa, Sports yoga, Yoga, Yoga for Men, Yoga rehab

Have you tried doing yoga outside yet?

15th August 2016 by Cathy

 With the warm weather of summer and the “heatwave” that is about to hit us, I can’t think of anything nicer than to take my yoga mat outside. There is something special about practicing in the open air. The freshness of the breath, the coolness of a light breeze coming and going on my skin, […]

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Italy yoga retreat 2016: Empowering, supportive, magical!

13th July 2016 by Cathy

I had the amazing privilege to spend a week during June 2016 with 8 inspirational women at Shanticentre in the beautiful agriculture province of Abruzzo in Italy. I know that a yoga retreat is not only about the food, the venue and the teacher. Most importantly, it is about the guests first and foremost. But […]

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Yoga at work! Case study: Communications workshop

27th May 2016 by Cathy

The mission: Encouraging communication and teamwork The client: Inside Outside Marquees Ltd, Bookham, Surrey The date: April 2016 The problem Inside Outside Marquees is a premier supplier of marquees for the events industry in the South East. The business is privately owned. Through successful marketing and business development, they were ramping up for their busiest […]

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What is Yoga Nidra and how can it help me?

4th April 2016 by Cathy

Yoga nidra or “yogic sleep” is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the “going-to-sleep” stage. It is discovering that calm and quiet place between sleep and wakefulness, when the body is entirely relaxed but the mind is still alert. So “yoga nidra” refers to the conscious awareness of the deep sleep state, […]

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Yin and Yang – Restore your balance! Yoga retreat bookings now open

17th January 2016 by Cathy

Join me for a fabulous yoga retreat at Shanticentre,  near Atri in the charming Italian province of Abruzzo. It’s a most welcoming, nurturing, kind and compassionate home-away-from-home for anyone looking to recalibrate, refocus, relax and reset. Good yoga, good food and good fun with friendly people! Accommodation is limited to only 8 guests in beautiful, […]

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