The power of Yoga

It's all in the art of balance...Yoga 'helps stroke patients recover balance'

A recent article featured in the Telegraph, follow the link to read this inspiring research giving new hope to those who have suffered a stroke;

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/9430292/Yoga-helps-stroke-patients-recover-balance.html

 Om Namaste

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Spring has Sprung, time to De-stress with "Butterfly Pose" Om...

Hello to all Peace Yoga followers;

Do you find yourself reaching for the wine at the end of a stressful day at work? Well how about trying this for a change, it's been proven to help lower your cortisol levels and tone that tummy especially for women as cortisol collects around the abdomen right where we would rather it didn't. So instead of adding wine chemicals into the mix try Butterfly Pose instead, simply click on the link below;

Dr Sarah Gottfried - Butterfly Pose
(Video footage courtesy of Dr Sarah Gottfried on You Tube)


If you can't bend that far forward don't despair try using the seat of a chair first to rest your forehead on and gradually work yourself lower and lower. Remember the secret of Yoga is that with regular practice comes the reward of increased flexibility...enjoy!

Yoga Keeps Joints Young

Iyengar Yoga is excellent for your joints & recommended for Arthritis along with other joint ailments such as Lupos etc. Regular impact free Yoga can help lubricate your joints and reduce pain by encouraging synovial fluid into all the little crevices of your joints - read on to find out more, courtesy of 'My Yoga Online'.

http://www.myyogaonline.com/about-yoga/learn-about-yoga/yoga-for-arthritis-move-to-manage-your-pain

Inspirational Yoga

Beautiful Yoga in your Undies!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loszrEZvS_k

(video courtesy of Yoga by Equinox)

Check out this video on You Tube. The story behind it, is not some 'sexy yoga in your underwear ad' but a story of a young woman with an eating disorder who was healed by her devotion to her Yoga practice, she became body confident, fit is the new skinny!

I know this is very strong Yoga, but think of it as inspiration to take up a daily practice for yourself - there are many forms of Yoga and there really is something for everyone!

Om Shanti

Namaste

Sarah-Charlotte Peace
PeaceYoga
Yoga Teacher Level 3
Registered Exercise Professional Level 3

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Registered Exercise Professionals Survey

I have just completed a survey for the Registered Exercise of Professionals regarding fitness, answers below;

1. Put in order your top three busiest months.
March, Feb, Sept
2. What is your quietest month?
July - lots of clients taking holidays including me...
3. Is there a particular time of year that you become more slack about your own fitness regime?
December, has less time in it!
4. What area of their body do clients most commonly ask you to focus on when creating a
Abs, back, knees, neck & shoulders, stress levels, concentration
5. Is this your full time job?
No
6. What was your main reason for becoming a personal trainer?
Share knowledge – encouraging overall wellbeing in others, play a part in shaping a nation?!
7. How many more clients did you receive last January compared to average?
n/a currently recovering form injury – however I have had just over 50 new inquiries for when I start again :0)

"Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock" Farewell 2011 & Hello 2012!

Make A Wish...

The time has come to wish you all a fabulous time celebrating the end of 2011 whilst welcoming the shining hope of;
2012 The Year of 'Positive Change'

Make sure you start it on a path that is right for you!

For those setting out on a new eating regime, there are some wonderful & simple recipes here; www.sivananda.org/teachings/vegetarian-recipes.html

On a final note I am still receiving treatment for my sustained whiplash injury but am well on the road to recovery. I will be posting more information when I am 'back on the mat' and ready to teach - looking forward to seeing you in my classes in 2012

OM Namaste
OM Shanti
Peace