The final series of weekly Dru Yoga and Meditation classes in 2021 begin soon. They offer the perfect way to end your year. Why not give yourself the gift of greater health, harmony and happiness? And enjoy the seasonal stress-busting benefits of Dru Yoga, the illuminating power of candle gazing and the dreamy delights of Yoga Nidra.
Read moreTime Flies
Two years ago I not only featured in OM Yoga magazine, I was teaching eight classes plus private 1-2-1 sessions a week and they were all in person rather than online. Times flies and how things change. I teach almost as many now classes (and far more specialist 1-2-1 sessions) now although all from home and all through a screen.
Read moreWhat’s so funny about Laughter Yoga?
We all know laughter makes us feel good but there is also a growing body of evidence that shows that is also does us good. Laughter Yoga is so called because it combines simple and enjoyable Laughter Exercises with the deep, restorative breathing techniques of yoga. It’s not just great fun, it’s seriously good for you too. Who’s laughing now?
Read moreSeven simple and effective ways to reduce anxiety
As a registered therapist and a teacher of yoga and meditation, I see many people who are affected by stress, anxiety, panic and overwhelm. The good news is that there are things you can do to help. In this blog, you’ll discover seven simple yet effective ways to calm yourself. These are all things that I have used myself and shared with clients. And they all work.
Read moreDru it online with TOBY YOGA
All the benefits of your weekly Dru Yoga class, live from the comfort of your own home. This class is suitable for all ages and abilities, and is the perfect way to relax, relieve tension and reduce stress. Now more than ever we need our yoga practice to help us cope, build resilience and find balance. I want to ensure that everyone is able to take part, regardless of their financial circumstances, which is why I’m running these classes on a ‘Pay What You Can’ basis.
Read moreA Guide to Developing a Home Yoga Practice
My students often tell me that whilst they would like to practice yoga outside of our lessons, they find it hard to start and harder to stay committed. In this article, I’m going to look at the benefits, challenges and solutions to starting your home yoga practice. We’ll be exploring: What is a daily yoga practice? Why do we need one? Why do we sometimes find it so hard to keep it up? How do we encourage ourselves to improve our practice?
Read moreYoga on Prescription
I’m marking International Day of Yoga, on Friday 21 June, by spearheading an initiative to see yoga offered on prescription as part of the NHS social prescribing initiative. The campaign will see me join yoga teachers across the UK offering free yoga classes at GP surgeries, hospitals and community centres in South Yorkshire and across the UK.
Read moreSheffield's New City Centre Yoga Studio
TOBY YOGA joins the teaching team at Sheffield City Centre’s first Yoga Studio, Mudra. And book yourself onto a FREE Yoga class during Launch Week.
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