Empoweringyoga

This tree is across the road from my house. It flowers in abundance every year, then presents a beautiful carpet of pink petals on the pavement. I watch it bloom and blossom from my office and often see other passersby taking photos as they catch site of it. It really is beautiful. Happy Earth Day 🌎 #earthday #gratitude #beauty #blossom #treesinbloom #nature

Part 2. I haven't done much exercise these last few days so this feels great. #stretch, #breathe and #twist to get your energy and metabolism moving. https://www.empoweringyoga.co.uk/class-sc hedule/

Out of bed & on to my mat, gently waking up and easing into my day. Part 1. https://www.empoweringyoga.co.uk/class-sc hedule/ #yogaeverydamnday #yogaathome #easyflow #greatstarttotheday

You may need this after the Easter break. My Yin yoga classes are quiet spaces for you to deeply stretch, let go and restore. https://www.empoweringyoga.co.uk/class-sc hedule/

Missing class ?😿. Stand tall, take your arms up above your head, breath in and as you breath out take a soft knee forward fold, put your hands on the floor and step back to your fabulous down facing dog. Enjoy 🙏😘

It's International Yoga day on 21st June, and this year we will be celebrating, raising money and awareness for a great charity.
YOUNG MiNDS
They are committed to improving children’s wellbeing and mental health and as you know, I believe that yoga can play an important part in mental wellbeing.
... Did you know? 3 children in every classroom have a mental health problem.
So I am asking you to come along for a great, fun yoga session either with your family or on your own and help to make this a special day.
Friday 21st June 5pm-6pm St Thomas More Church, 32 Field End Road, Eastcote
To book: 1.Please make your donation via the Virgin Money Giving page. 2. Confirm by email the number of people attending the event - joanne@empoweringyoga.co.uk
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It's International Yoga Day on 21st June. I'll be creating awareness with an event to raise funds for Young Minds Charity - "Leading the flight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges". https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/JoanneCo hen2 YoungMinds #mentalhealthawareness #internationalyogaday

Th psoas muscle, deep in the hip flexors, is often referred to as "The muscle of the Soul". Could this little muscle be holding on to our past and literally holding us back? Read on, excellent read.

When the kids have gone back to school - Book in for some self-care on 5th May, drop into stillness and BREATHE. My Yin yoga classes are quiet spaces for you to deeply stretch, let go and restore.

Have you got teenagers hunched over laptops at home revising? (Or gaming consoles!) Here are a few stretches they can do for their stress and their postures. https://youtu.be/J62-wKpcMDY

When the kids have returned to school, book yourself into some loving self-care with this quiet, deep stretch and restorative Yin yoga practice. Drop into stillness and breathe.

Working from home today or on your Easter break? Pop down to Harrow School sports club for a cheeky hour yoga uplift. 12-1pm today!! https://www.empoweringyoga.co.uk/class-sc hedule/ #yogainHarrow Harrow School Sports Centre

Are you practicing this week? ☯️ To really see the fruits of your practice you need to show up for yourself on a regular basis. Make YOU a priority today. 🙏🧘‍♂️ https://www.empoweringyoga.co.uk/class-sc hedule/

Got a fantastic beta carotene blast tonight with this awesome stuffed roasted butter nut squash. #veggie #vegan #betacarotene #feedme #healthyfood

When you're new to a mediation practice, it's common to get despondent, to expect too much and confused about what you're supposed to be doing in it. Next time you sit, imagine the Sun, just shining, looking for no reward but simply to be there. Sit, breath, be open, bright and warm.
#meditation #breathe #shine #noexpectations #noexpectationsnodisappointments #mindfulness #selfcare #yoga #empoweryourself

Kids on Easter break already?? Bring them to class tomorrow 😊. 9. 30am in Eastcote. Under 14's £6. https://www.empoweringyoga.co.uk/class-sc hedule/

Superb! Both for the body and mind. Jo is an excellent teacher, very structured. She makes you slowly transition into the difficult positions. Always has a bunch of variations for people of all abilities. Highly recommend.

Jo is an excellent yoga instructor who will structure the class specifically to ensure that you are warmed up and ready for the poses which helps you achieve them. The class is always varied to keep you interested and if you can’t make class she will do her best to offer you another slot. She is very generous in sharing her knowledge of the benefits of yoga. Highly recommended

In the short time I have been attending Joanne's classes, my body is already starting to reap the benefits of yoga.

For me, yoga certainly seems to keep the day to day stresses of life under control.

As I do a lot of running, I also find that yoga helps to loosen off my muscles and is a great way for stretching the body in a more disciplined way.

Thank you Joanne, I love your classes.

I've been attending Joanne's classes for about 4 years and always find I learn something new each time. I like the the explainations of the benefits of certain asanas. The past few weeks we have been working on breathing and pranayama to help keep our immune systems as strong as possible. That's what I also enjoy about Joanne's classes, they feel relevant to the time of year and interesting too. It feels almost holistic that way. There is a nice balance of stretches, moving on to some postures which can be extended or modified depending on your ability, followed by some breath work and sometimes a bit of yoga nidra meditation to feel deeply relaxed. You might think the gentle vinyasa flow is innocuous, until you wake up the following day to discover a muscle group that you didn't know you had, aching! But Joanne is always on hand to answer any questions and give you some guidance on how to deepen your own practise. Keep up the good work Joanne, thank you and Namaste. Xx

I attended the Yin Yoga indulgence workshop on 11th November and was so pleased that I did. During the session Joanne covered a variety of stretches, breathing and read some inspirational poetry. I felt fulfilled and energised - looking forward to the next workshop.