Heart Song Yoga

Proprioception: Your body in space and time

We continue our exploration of the senses key to yoga with proprioception: your ability to be aware of and control your physical movements. Proprioception allows us to walk without looking at where we put our feet, put our hands in Namaste at our hearts, maintain balance and respond to changes in our posture or environment. Sarah and Kelly talk about fun ways to explore this vital sense.

Interoception: how to deepen your practice

Sarah and Kelly discuss interoception, the sense of feeling within the body. It's a powerful tool for exploring movement, finding limitations and moving through blocks and is the key to a safe practice.

Wholeness: an exploration of being

Sarah and Kelly get off the mat this week with a discussion on 'wholeness': what it means and how to find it. Kelly finishes with a lovely little poem called The Orange by Wendy Cope.

Piriformis Syndrome: targeting tight hip rotators

The piriformis muscle is small but has powerful effects. It's part of a group that laterally rotates and abducts the hip, and when it becomes tight (often from extended periods sitting) it can impact the sciatic nerve, causing all sorts of discomfort. Sarah and Kelly discuss the effects of a specific asana sequence that can help.

Back pain: how to not be afraid of non-specific back pain

With Sarah working on a new program for back care, we thought it a good time to talk about back pain, why it's not necessarily something to be afraid of and that non-specific back pain especially shouldn't stop you moving your body. Indeed, quite the opposite – movement can be therapeutic. Sarah and Kelly discuss why.

Focus and Values for a Sustainable Yoga Practice

Sarah and Kelly discuss how important it is to understand your personal values when building your own yoga practice, specifically when we find it hard to maintain a regular practice despite all the best intentions.

The Experience of Triangles

Having discussed each of the triangle forms, Sarah and Kelly dive deeper into how to incorporate these intriguing asanas into a regular practice.

Parivrtta Trikonasana: the rotated triangle

Sarah and Kelly discuss the second triangle pose, Parivrtta Trikonasana. Another strong asana with deep effects on the lower chakras and the added benefit of massaging your internal organs. Come and explore it with us.

Utthita Trikonasana: the truth found in triangles

Sarah and Kelly discuss their experiences of Utthita Trikonasana or the extended lateral triangle, including alignment points, physical challenges and mental insights gained.

Viparita Karani: get your legs up the wall!

Sarah and Kelly discuss the many restorative benefits and ways to do Viparita Karani, or 'legs up the wall' pose! A powerful, gentle and safe inversion, this is a great practice to slot into any part of your day.