How’re you feeling yogis? I know, it feels like the s**t show will never end. The overturning of Roe v Wade in the US is impacting millions of people. Those of us not living in the US watch on with horror, empathy and fear as it dawns on all of us that we can’t take anything for granted.  So how do we respond as yogis?  ..read more

I’m no stranger to anxiety. In fact, it’s what brought me to yoga therapy in the first place. After years of debilitating anxiety and frequent panic attacks, yoga therapy offered me a pathway to healing that has supported my mental health for over 30 years. So how does yoga therapy help anxiety and what are the tools that yoga therapists use to support students experiencing symptoms of anxiety? This blog offers insights and practical tips you can start using right away to relieve anxiety with yoga therapy ..read more

Can an experienced yoga teacher who works with students with health issues call themselves a yoga therapist? Not according to Yoga Alliance. In fact, if a yoga teacher advertises their services as 'yoga therapy' without recognised yoga therapist certification, Yoga Alliance is likely to de-register them.   Why does Yoga Alliance threaten to de-register teachers who claim to be yoga therapists without recognised training? Because there is a WORLD of difference between a yoga teahcer and a yoga therapist.    The training standards are the first major difference. Most Yoga Allian ..read more

Yoga Therapy is a rapidly growing discipline with hospitals, clinics and other healthcare environments across the world employing qualified Yoga Therapists. Yoga Therapy training provides the skills and confidence to work safely and effectively with people living with a broad range of physical, emotional and psychological issues.   What is Yoga Therapy? Find out here.   But what does that training involve? And what are the pathways to accreditation as a Yoga Therapist? Here’s an easy step-by-step guide ..read more

Yoga Therapy is getting a lot of attention - yoga teachers, researchers and the media are all talking about it. But what exactly is yoga therapy? Here are two definitions of Yoga Therapy ..read more

Looking for a quick fix stress busting yoga practice?    As a yoga therapist and meditation teacher, I get asked about this ALL THE TIME.    “Can you give me a yoga practice to do when I’m having a stressy day?”   “What’s the best meditation for when I’m feeling burned out?”   It’s true that there are yoga techniques that will help you feel better at challenging times. But there is a MUCH easier - and more effective way -  to deal with those stressy days...  ..read more

I've been reading this quote from Michelle Obama every day this week. I've needed to absorb it's truth.   “You may not always have a comfortable life and you will not always be able to solve all of the world’s problems at once but don’t ever underestimate the importance you can have because history has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” – Michelle Obama ..read more

Who are the women that inspire you most in the yoga world? I'm dedicating my International Women's Day celebrations to the women in yoga who are making an extraordinary difference. I want to share their work, amplify their voices and inspire you with the amazing things they do. So here's my #IWD fan girl list (note: not exhaustive!). Click on the names to link to their content ..read more

February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. As a yoga therapist who works extensively with cancer patients, I have seen how yoga can support people with ovarian cancer to manage their symptoms and live more balanced lives.  ..read more

  Can yoga help people recovering from an eating disorder? A number of studies have investigated yoga for eating disorders, so what do they tell us about how and why yoga can help?     ..read more