These Yoga workshops are hosted by the Dorset and Hampshire Iyengar Yoga Institute. There are also detals of holidays and other events.

Do contact me if you have any questions regarding your suitablility, or the teacher, directions etc. They are generally held in Trinity Church Hall, Southbourne Road, Bournemouth BH6 5AQ

Click HERE for a map. Cost DHIYI Members £23 Non-members £25 (approx).

This is a modification of a great recipe served at the sumptuous brunch on one of our yoga holidays in Portugal. It was meant for the few wheat-free guests, but quickly became a favourite with everybody. It will set you up for the day, and is a great alternative for a tea-time snack. I have modified it to lower the GI, and make it more sustaining by improving the protein content. The quinoa and oats are a great blend. Buy organic nuts – you really can taste the difference. The muscovado is important for the trace elements in the molasses. (You could use a tablespoon of molasses melted into the hot water instead. It makes the granola much darker.) The goji berries are a beautiful colour, and either prunes or apricots have a low GI. Simply snip them into small pieces with kitchen scissors. If you like a toasted flavour, put it under a grill for a few minutes, but don’t leave it – you’ll burn your nuts and have to start all over again!

A small charge covers the costs of photography, design and my time. The routines are £4 each, or £5 if you’d like one printed and posted. For payment details, see below.

Routines available now:

Support Through Difficult Times
Twice-a-Day Yoga Quick Stretches
Arm & Shoulder Strengthening Routine No 1 (of 3)
To ensure you build up your arm strength gradually, there are two more to follow in October and November.

Coming in October and November:

Simple Yoga for Golfers
Poses for Better Posture
Arm & Shoulder Strengthening Routine No 2 (of 3)
Arm & Shoulder Strengthening Routine No 3 (of 3)
Abdominals & Low Back routine No 2 (of 3)
The Abs & Low Back Routine No 1 is FREE and needs to be mastered before routine No 2, which is stronger.

There are several ways you can pay:

1. You can pay using PAYPAL, it’s totally safe and secure. Click on the link and put the amount you wish to pay in the box. Then either log into your account (if you have one) or click CONTINUE at the bottom. It will ask for card or bank details.You can pay from your online bank account using BACS:
   Account name: Ms H Lovegrove
   Bank: HSBC Axminster
   Sort Code: 40.08.38
   Account  number: 61227203
   

Send a cheque made out to Hannah Lovegrove to Anvil Cottage, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Bridport, Dorset DT6 6RF.

ANy questions? Put them in the box below or email me – hannah@hannahlovegrove.co.uk

For a morning kick start and smooth ride through your day, put these into your blender:

200ml milk ( a mix of soya & coconut is my favourite, but use goat, cow, etc)

1 chopped banana

2 tsp Green Lightning (see above – with power-packed superfoods and oceanic algae like spirulina, chlorella, and Pacific kelp, Green Lightning delivers energizing, purifying nutrients for vibrant, exhilarating health and vitality. Algae are nature’s superfood indeed.)

2 tbsp live yoghurt (soya, goat, cow, etc)

Add a handful of fresh or frozen berries - raspberries, blueberries, etc. (Frozen gives a very cool smoothie, both temperature and colour!)

Now whizz with abandon, and drink BOTH glasses or you won’t make it to lunchtime. (If you have teenage daughters, make double the quantity. Trust me …. I’m a yoga teacher….)

If you refuse to be levered out of your toast-and-marmalade habit, at least get some Sun Chlorella. You’ll be so glad you did.

CLICK HERE for more information.

Thanks to the team at Yogamatters for these other ideas:

 1. Donate to homeless shelters for extra padding to sleep on

2. Donate to an animal rescue centre such as RSPCA. Most

of these places need soft, durable mats, rugs, towels, & blankets to line

crates

3. Use it on the beach instead of a towel

4. Or as a draught excluder – plug up draughty windows and doors to save

energy and keep warm

5. A door stop – cut bits out and fold over to fit the gap under your door

6. Old mats can be used for pet’s beds – they insulate from a cold

hard floor and protect the floor from any straying paws

7. You could make waterproof cushions for outdoor events: easy to store,

lightweight, washable, reusable, and comfortable. Cut the mat into

equal pieces to make the top and bottom (the size of a newspaper laid

flat). Next, punch holes every 2 inches all the way around (both top and

bottom). Then, take a couple of newspapers and lay them between the

top and bottom. Use string, twine, ribbon, etc. to lace the holes and tie

off. To re-stuff, untie and add new newspaper

8. Cut to fit wardrobe floors or place by the front door as a place for

muddy shoes

9. Cat scratching post – roll the mat up tightly and fasten with string. You

can also use a section as a protective pad for your floor by the cat’s

litter box

10. Play time – use a sharp knife or scissors to cut out shapes, letters,

numbers, etc. Great for children to play and learn with. Cut holes to

create masks, hats, costumes and props…the possibilities are endless!

11. If going on a car journey with your dog, roll an old yoga mat out over

the back seat. This ensures that your dog is comfy and can practice

the original Downward Dog without scratching your seats!

12. Get rid of weeds in your garden without using chemicals. Just place the

mat over a section of your garden and the mat combined with the sun’s

heat will smother weeds and their seeds. When it’s time to sew new

seeds just remove the mat and move it to another spot in your garden

13. If you are camping in bad weather, you can use the mat as a door mat

outside your tent. It’s a great way to take your shoes off and kneel

down to get into your tent without getting muddy

14. Or Place it under your sleeping bag for extra padding when camping

15. Make garden knee pads – cut the mat into even sections and bind the

ends with string or twine

16. When doing DIY, use an old mat to keep materials from sliding on your

workbench while using power tools on them

17. Cut it up and decorate as you like to make original eco-friendly mouse

pads

18. Cut into strips and use for drainage in flower pots

19. Use it in your car as a sunscreen when it’s really hot

20. Keeping an old mat in the car is great for those spur of the moment

picnics, keeping groceries from sliding around in the boot!