The past few months has been a struggle so we can be forgiven for feeling we have a very short fuse and need a very long holiday. No one should underestimate the health problems associated with stress – it’s the single biggest cause of long-term absence from work. More importantly though, it exacerbates, and is the cause of,Continue reading “Helpful ideas for losing #summerholiday #endofterm #stress”
Author Archives: Hannah Lovegrove
Yoga down the generations.
With a bit of poetic licence it’s fair to say there are five generations of yogis in our family. Grannie Winifred probably hadn’t heard of Upavista Paschimottanasana when she was larking about on the beach in Polzeath with her friend in 1927, but it looks remarkably like it. (She’s on the right.) When Jean Lovegrove (theContinue reading “Yoga down the generations.”
1918 – 2014 B.K.S Iyengar: A Yogi’s Life
For the fully illustrated article see: https://www.google.com/culturalinstitute/beta/u/0/exhibit/ZgLCKGRRbVhaJg Grateful thanks to Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute for these wonderful words and pictures. The story of a simple man, his relentless efforts, and his journey towards conquering the body, intellect and mind. On December 14, 1918 Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar (B. K. S.) was born in Bellur, Karnataka, India.Continue reading “1918 – 2014 B.K.S Iyengar: A Yogi’s Life”
Yoga Days with Lovegrove Essentials.
Lovegrove Essentials Yoga & Spa Days at Saddle Street Farm are ideal if you want to organise something special for a group of friends, or give as a gift to someone you love. If you have any special requirements please let us know – we’re very happy to work with you to provide a relaxing andContinue reading “Yoga Days with Lovegrove Essentials.”
Children are natural yogis!
Taylor (7) said, ‘ Look, Granny – I can do yoga,’ and threw himself down on the tiled kitchen floor in Yoganidrasana – just like that. I was intrigued! So (on a carpet this time), we went through the pictures in a couple of children’s yoga books – ‘Watch Me Do Yoga‘ by Bobby ClennellContinue reading “Children are natural yogis!”
Iyengar Yoga home practice sheets.
These yoga routines are designed to be simple and easy to use. You may need some equipment, but most can be substituted with things you have at home. The first six sheets are suitable for all levels. The last two are suitable for more experienced students. If you have any questions or comments, please use theContinue reading “Iyengar Yoga home practice sheets.”
