The Imperfectionist Yogi

The MOST exciting news!
I’m a finalist for the Muddy Stilettos awards, because of all you guys nominating me! The voting has reopened today and the numbers are back to zero. If you voted before, please could you pop over and vote again, this time it’ll be for the win.🏆
Link to voting here: https://leics.muddystilettos.co.uk/vote/
... Thank you all so much for helping me get this far, I can’t quite believe it!
Also, this vid comes under ‘Things I never thought I’d put on social media #346’ 😂
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B is for Bikram
I’ve now been practicing Bikram yoga for 10 years (and teaching it for 6). When I first took it up I hadn’t exercised for 20 years, was a heavy smoker and drinker, about 3 stone/20 kilos heavier than I am now and a very long way off being able to touch my toes!
The Bikram sequence of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises is specifically designed with beginners in mind (although people continue to practice it well into old age as I plan to!)
... And this is what I love about it: its inclusivity, because it’s not about how much you can do; it’s about doing what you CAN do and working to your own personal edge because THAT is the sweet spot; THAT is where the therapeutic benefits are reaped.
This yoga has helped me lose weight, gain flexibility, increase my strength and cardiovascular fitness, improve my concentration and helped my mental health in times of need.
If you want to talk about making a change in your life, send me a DM, give me a bell or text me to book a taster class. 07973392421
Love, sweat and beers, H xxx
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Good luck to all the pupils (and parents!) with your revision & exams. I am with you on the study front, currently doing the final nutrition exams and clinical practice sessions ready to qualify this Summer!
Last week I did a relaxation workshop for year 11 at Leicester Grammar School to help them prepare for their GCSEs. We did 15 minutes of stretching, breathing, meditation and relaxation techniques. Hopefully this will help any last minute nerves and worry!
Pupils and pare...nts of local schools in Leicestershire can book me for relaxation classes sessions over the next few weeks. Just PM me or text 07973392421.
Remember... deep breaths, you can do this!
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I have been nominated for the Muddy Stilettos awards in the best yoga/pilates instructor category in Leicestershire and Rutland! Please, if you can spare a couple of minutes vote for me; I would be soooo grateful! Go to: www.muddystilettos.co.uk Click on nominate now An email link will be sent immediately (check your junk!) Go to the bottom of the page to find Best Yoga/Pilates Teacher category ... Enter name: Hot Yoga with Harry. Location: Market Harborough
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Early morning f-f-f-freezing cold swim at Daymer Bay in north Cornwall. I am now study-ready for a day of live streaming my nutritional therapy lectures from London! #ion #wildswimming #daymerbay #nutrition #nutritionaltherapy #thermotherapy #cornwall #coldshower #icebath feeling #feelinggreat #feelingood

Something incredible has happened. Having never won ANYTHING in my life, I'm very excited to have been nominated for the Muddy Stilletto awards! If you could take one minute to vote for me in the 'Best Yoga/Pilates Instructor' category, for the Leicestershire and Rutland area, I’d be so chuffed.
Thank you so much for your continued support, it means the absolute world to me. Love, sweat and beers, H xxx
https://leics.muddystilettos.co.uk/awards /categories/

If you thought mushrooms were all about stir-fries and psychedelics, think again! Just got back from this fascinating conference all about the therapeutic uses of fungi or “mycotherapy” for the treatment of autoimmune diseases, depression, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, leaky gut, asthma, allergies, dermatitis, T2 diabetes and cancer treatment support. Also, great for building children’s immune systems in their crucially formative first few years. Thank you to the people at @ihcan_magazine and @the.mushroom.pharmacy and @hifasdaterra for organising such a great day. #mycotherapy #hifasdaterra #mushrooms #ihcan #ihcanconf #ihcanmagazine

Fancy sneaking in a quick class tonight (Thurs 25th April)?! There are now more spaces for both classes today. We will be in the larger studio room upstairs at Woodcock Theatre Arts. Book via link in bio.
Hot HIIT at 6.30pm... Hot Yoga at 7.30pm
Love, sweat & beers Harry xxx Any questions call/ text 07973392421 or email info@hotyogawithharry.com #hotyoga #yoga #infernohotpilates #hothiitpilates #bikramyoga #yogamarketharborough #marketharborough #yogainmarketharborough #woodcocktheatrearts
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H A R R Y ‘ S H E A L T H Y A - Z
A is for almonds and apples! This is the perfect combination to ensure slow release of energy to avoid blood sugar spikes and crashes. The nuts contain protein and healthy fat which slow down the absorption of the carbohydrate from the apple. So when you grab a piece of fruit to snack on grab a handful of nuts as well. Other great combinations are: walnuts & pear, Brazil nuts & banana. Or sliced apple with any nut butter spread.

Happy siblings day, everyone! I'm lucky enough to have several: 6 sisters and 2 brothers in all - sounds like a lot but they are mostly steps and halves, spread out between 2 families and several parents!
Here is a selection: my only 'whole' sibling, brother Ben and me, then we have my half sister Beetle and me in Sicily on her wedding weekend, my half sister Blue and me at a festival and finally my step-brother Nicko, desperately trying to grow a moustache for Movember!
I love them all to pieces and feel truly blessed to have grown up in two big families. ♥️ Also, first 2 photos (Ben & me, Beetle & me) were taken by my dear friend, the amazing Joth Shakerley 😊

As a thank you to the ongoing loyalty of all the lovely people who come and sweat it out in the hot room every week, I would like to offer everyone 2 free classes! All you need to do it is book the next 2 blocks* before midnight, this Sunday 14th April and your free classes will be during the summer holidays after. If you book onto multiple weekly classes I will pro rata the freebies up to 6 free classes! What are you waiting for? See you in the hot room!
*excludes Archway House classes.
www.hotyogawithharry.com

On request (promise!) from my wife for Mother’s Day, I put together a 10 minute ‘mummy & me time’ warm up exercise routine. For this to work regularly you will need a mat, a room without children for 10 minutes and a nice cup of tea for afterwards.
#OOTD Bex was wearing... no makeup, her 6 year old pjs (@pyjamahouse) and her snotty baby Indigo. 😂
The making of this time lapse took longer than it looks! With thanks to Ninjago and the lap top for keeping Zephyr occupied. And a delicious cup of tea made by ME, served in a beautiful mug by @thenorthernpotter. Imperfectionism at its best!

Pop over to Instagram for a chance to win some spring goodies...

🏅Y O G I O F T H E M O N T H🏅
March’s yogi is Christine Giles and I’m so chuffed with her progress! Here’s what she has to say:
“Really pleased after seeing my knee surgeon today to be informed I do not need an operation after suffering a severe ACL tear back in December 2018. ... Instead of resigning myself to a long and sedentary waiting list, I did Harry’s Hot Yoga & Hot HIIT Pilates twice a week. Doing the yoga and Pilates has helped immensely and whilst most people would resign themselves to an operation, I went to Harry’s classes on my crutches the day after my accident when I couldn’t even lift my leg! My surgeon is surprised and delighted with the outcome and will be recommending this course of action to other patients in future! So a big thank you to Harry for putting up with me on the days that I was so down, it has really helped me in mind and body. Thank you Harry 😇”
And thank YOU Christine! Your dedication and perseverance has been wonderful to witness. I’m so glad you’re on the road to recovery, see you in the hot room!
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G R E E N I S T H E M A G I C C O L O U R
🍀Happy St Patrick's Day!🍀
Here I am in Patagonia celebrating St Paddy's day 2011 with my wife Bex, epic friend Georgie and a huge beard, drinking green lager... Everything is yoga!

🐢H A L F T O R T O I S E 🐢
Today is World Sleep Day and as such, there is a posture in the Bikram series which can help out if you're having trouble in this area: Half Tortoise / Ardha Kurmasana. It can be practised out of context, anytime, anywhere; no-one will mind! Whenever I have suffered from insomnia, I hop out of bed and hold this pose for a good 2 or 3 minutes and it really does the trick! Here you can see my lovely group of yogis from yesterday morning's class holding it beautifully.