Long term wrist issue sufferer over here! It was long hours in the kitchen and lifting things that were probably too heavy for me, but issues around our complex wrist joints and tendons can come from a whole host of sources (hello phone scrolling hand).  This often is highlighted during our yoga practice as we use the wrist in ways it's not used to.  Part therapeutic, part educational, I hope you enjoy and it provides a little potential relief.

Let's connect to our core. First off, we dispel this idea that the core is the superficial layer of ab muscles that you may or may not be able to see on the stomach. It goes so much deeper than that, and has so many more important uses than looking a certain way at the beach.  A strong little class but with a 5 minute lecture from me at the start, and plenty of mini breaks, so don't be afraid!

Tight and sore shoulder friends we feel you! A 'little bit of everything' class here, slightly more dynamic than a restorative, but oh so worth while. The shoulders are a complex construction, so we tap into hydrating the joint, a little strengthening, lots of juicy stretches, some upper back release, and a little exploration in moving the shoulder joint in all the wonderful ways it is meant to move.  We both felt like a weight was lifted after this class - I hope you do too!

A light hearted title and Dan being silly in the background to bring a bit of fun to something I tend to shy away from - upper body strengthening!  We run through some mobility exercises first here, take a look at optimal shoulder positioning, then get into working the shoulders from all angles, and finish with a few yoga shapes, all in 20 minutes.

It may not be in the forefront of our minds now - but in 30, 40 years time, how important is it going to be to you that you are able to get up from a sofa, or even the floor, without any assistance or worse, pain?  We use the support of a chair and cushions to strengthen the hips flexors to increase our range of motion here, with some sweet releases as always.

It's no secret - I love my block! I can honestly say it's changed and reshaped my yoga practice in the last year or so. Welcome to the first in a series where we explore how the block can help strengthen, support and release our physical practice. Today's focus is on the hips and low back. Enjoy!