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Simple Energy Boosting Meditation
Simple Energy Boosting Meditation

In all of my yoga classes in York starting in January I’m going to be introducing you to some simple but effective meditation techniques. There are so many ways to meditate, you can do it in many different positions, you can use different senses and objects to meditate on - we’re going to explore all of this.

So here as a little aperitif is a simple energy boosting meditation - I thought you might need at this time of year! Have a go and see how you find it. Of course any questions just let me know. And I hope you can join me in my yoga classes from January to explore meditation techniques more.

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Meditation, About yoga, breathingSusan Bradleyyoga york, yoga class, york yoga, meditation, mindfulness, self-care Comment
The Vagus Nerve and Why It Matters in Yoga
The Vagus Nerve and Why It Matters in Yoga

Vagus what? I often mention the vagus nerve in my yoga classes, particularly in my Slow Sunday workshops and Slow Down Yoga weekly class. As stimulating the vagus nerve can help our body to come into its 'relaxation response' and that exactly what we are looking for in these yoga classes and workshops - relaxation, calmness and rest in the body and mind. There's a lot of talk about it from wellness experts and since scientists began discussing its incredible significance, especially pertaining to inner peace and decreasing stress in the nervous system. Lets take a look at how we can trigger the vagus nerve and help our nervous system to calm and rest and help to optimize our health.

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breathingSusan BradleyYoga For Modern Lifeyoga york, slow yoga, slow down yoga, slow sunday, york yoga studio, vagus nerve, breathing Comments
6 tips for a calm Christmas
6 tips for a calm Christmas

It’s supposed to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year’. And yes it can be so very magical but Christmas can also be such a stressful time. With the list of things to do just mounting up -  increased family commitments, lots of nights out, parties the children must be taken to, the added expense, work still to do, and all the booze (plus the killer hangovers) to contend with. Arggghh!

So to help you keep your cool this Christmas here are 6 top tips for a calm Christmas.

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breathing, mindfulness, relaxationSusan Bradleychristmas, calm, breatheComment
5 tips for better sleep
5 tips for better sleep

So many of us would like to be able to sleep better, and we often short change ourselves by not getting enough sleep.  But it’s really important to put sleep at the top of your priorities.  It’s just so important for a healthy and happy life, in fact science has now proved the adequate sleep is vital for many of the body and brains functions. When we don’t sleep well we reduce the body’s innate healing and restoring capabilities.  Preparing the mind and body for sleep is key.

So here’s 5 top tips that I have gathered to aid your journey to the land of nod.

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relaxation, breathing, sleepSusan Bradleysleep, relaxComment
Just breathe
Just breathe

"Anyone can breathe, therefore anybody can practice yoga." 

T. K. V. Desikachar

At Yoga For Modern Life I welcome everyone, whether they're just starting their yoga journey or whether they've got more experience under their belt. I believe yoga isn't all about touching your toes, fancy balances or headstands. It’s fundamentally about the breath and using it to reconnect with yourself, and to the present moment. 

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breathingSusan Bradleybreathing, connect, calmingComment