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A few yoga poses for you to practise. Always inhale and exhale slowly and evenly through the nostrils, using the breath to allow you to move into the poses comfortably. If you take medication for any long-term health condition, please check with your GP before changing your exercise routine.  Stand with feet wide apart, facingContinue reading “Warrior II”

Always inhale and exhale slowly and evenly through the nostrils, using the breath to allow you to move into the poses comfortably. If you take medication for any long-term health condition, please check with your GP before changing your exercise routine.  Start by sitting on the mat, knees bent, feet on mat and hands onContinue reading “Boat”

Always inhale and exhale slowly and evenly through the nostrils, using the breath to allow you to move into the poses comfortably. If you take medication for any long-term health condition, please check with your GP before changing your exercise routine Kneel on mat, thighs upright and hands on hips. Tuck your toes under andContinue reading “Camel”

Lie on your back, arms by your sides, palms facing down. Bend knees and place feet on the mat, parallel and hip width apart.  Inhale, press hands and feet into the mat and on your exhale slowly peel your spine off the mat. Lengthen your tailbone towards your knees and raise your hips towards theContinue reading “Bridge”

When I turned 50, a lifetime of sloth and inertia behind me, I reckoned it was high time I started doing a bit of exercise before everything seized up. I thought to myself: what do older women do for exercise? I know – yoga! (Though in my neighbourhood I see many more youngies than oldiesContinue reading “Why yoga?”