Thrive Yoga
https://thriveyoga.co.uk
Online yoga classes so you can practice in the comfort of your own home, whenever you want to. Suitable for beginners and intermediate levelCatch Up Class Week 6 - Slow Flow Class
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/catch-up-class-week-6-slow-flow-class
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<div class="col-md-8">Duration: 1 hr 14 minutes<br /> <br />Emphasis: A class of two halves - the first is a slow flow with a focus on stretching the back of the legs (including a supported Splits Pose (Hanumanasana) and the second a relaxing Legs Up The Wall (Viparita Karani). <br /> <br />Props needed: A bolster (or you can make your own with a blanket and two pillows), bricks, blocks and an extra blanket. <br /> <br />Mat direction: Short edge of the mat facing the screen for the first part then move your mat to the wall to relax.</div>
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https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/zoom18032024
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<div class="col-md-8">Duration: 1 hr 17 minutes<br /> <br />Emphasis: This is a slow-paced, repetitive flow that stays low to the ground - no standing postures - and gives you a good all-round stretch. <br /> <br />Props needed: A blanket and bricks/blocks to put under your forearms in Lizard Pose. <br /> <br />Mat direction: Short edge of the mat facing the screen for the flow part then you might want to switch to long edge facing the screen so you can better see the supine poses towards the end.</div>
</div>2024-03-20T08:14:00-00:00Catch Up Class Week 4 - Iyengar-style Class
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/zoom11032024
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<div class="col-md-8">Duration: 1 hr 14 minutes<br /> <br />Emphasis: This is an Iyengar style class, with each pose being done separately rather than flowing together. Expect to hold the poses for around 3 breaths to cultivate focus, strength and resilience. Standing poses in this class include - Tree Pose (Vrksasana), Warrior 2 Pose (Virabhadrasana II), Triangle Pose (Trikonasana), Pyramid Pose (Parsvottanasana), Warrior 3 variation (Virabhadrasana III) and Eagle Pose (Garudasana). The floor poses include Half Frog Pose (Ardha Bhekasana), Bow Pose (Dhanurasana), Head To Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana) and Paschimottanasana and then it's back to standing for the Padhungustasana leg stretch series using a chair. The final relaxation is done with the legs up on the seat of the chair. <br /> <br />Props needed: Two bricks, a blanket, a belt and a chair. <br /> <br />Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen.</div>
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https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/zoom04032024
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<div class="col-md-8">Duration: 1 hr 17minutes<br /> <br />Emphasis: Starting with a warm-up for arms, shoulders, hips and feet and a slow Sun Salutation, the next two sequences feature lunges to stretch the legs. They also include balancing poses such as Balancing Table (Bharmanasana), Kneeling Bow Pose - aka Tiger Pose - (Vyaghrasana) and Revolved Low Lunge (Parivrtta Anjaneyasana). You'll then come to the floor for some Pigeon Pose variations plus some supine stretches and a twist to finish. A short meditation and Savasana completes your practice. <br /> <br />Props needed: Two bricks (or thick books) and a blanket. <br /> <br />Mat direction: Short edge of the mat facing the screen.</div>
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https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/catch-up-class-week-2-slow-flow-class
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<div class="col-md-8">Duration: 1 hr 8minutes<br /> <br />Emphasis: With a focus on the balance between effort and ease (Sthira and Sukha in Sanskrit), this class has a pattern of movement for the arms and shoulders. This pattern is repeated in seated and standing sequences, then there is a fun but fiery core strengthening sequence before a final seated sequence leads you to Savasana. <br /> <br />Props needed: A blanket and a yoga belt. <br /> <br />Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen.</div>
</div>2024-02-28T17:56:00-00:00Catch Up Class Week 1 - Slow Flow Class
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/zoom19012024
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<div class="col-md-8">Duration: 1 hr 17 minutes<br /> <br />Emphasis: In this class we focuses on strengthening the legs and buttocks and bringing a little bit of mobility to the shoulders. After a seated and kneeling warm-up, the Sun Salutation flows include Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II), Side Angle Pose (Parsvakonasana), Reverse Warrior (Viparita Virabhadrasana), Single Leg Downward Facing Dog (Eka Pada Adho Mukha Svanasana) and Wide Legged Standing Forward Bend (Prasarita Paddotanasana). The seated sequence includes Head To Knee Pose (Janu Sirsasana), Heron Pose (Krounchasana) and Baddha Konasana. Some supine leg stretches finish the practice with, of course, a relaxing Savasana too.<br /> <br />Props needed: A blanket - and you might need a block and a yoga belt. <br /> <br />Mat direction: Long edge of the mat facing the screen.</div>
</div>2024-02-22T14:50:00-00:00Dearest Fear... a letter from Elizabeth Gilbert
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/dearest-fear-letter-from-elizabeth-gilbert
<p><img src="/custom/big%20magic.jpg" alt="dearest-fear-letter-from-elizabeth-gilbert" width="350" height="500" />Here's an excerpt from Elizabeth Gilbert's book Big Magic, inspiring you to overcome your fears and do the things you've been wanting to do for ages but have been too afraid to start....</p>2023-10-26T13:08:00-00:00Body : An Article about Sitting Down and Standing Up - From the i Newspaper
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/standing-article
<p><img src="/custom/sitting.jpeg" alt="standing-article" width="350" height="233" />An interesting article from the i-Newspaper about why standing up more often is beneficial for your health.</p>2023-10-05T20:54:00-00:00Spirit : My Work is Loving the World by Mary Oliver
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/spirit-my-work-loving-the-world-mary-oliver
<p><img src="/custom/norbury.jpg" alt="spirit-my-work-loving-the-world-mary-oliver" width="450" height="450" />My Work Is Loving The World - a poem by Mary Oliver</p>2023-09-10T11:05:00-00:00Body : Two Minute Tone-Up - Shoulder Flossing
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/body-two-minute-toneup-shoulder-flossing
<p><img src="/custom/twominutetoneupaugust.jpg" alt="body-two-minute-toneup-shoulder-flossing" width="350" height="197" />Pause for 2 minutes to do a bit of shoulder flossing - your neck, upper back, arms and shoulder joints will thank you for it as helps to relieve tension, promote mobility and improve posture. No yoga kit required - all you need is a tea-towel.</p>2023-08-25T11:00:00-00:00Body and Mind : an article from The Observer with 23 easy ways to get fitter, stronger and more flexible without going to the gym
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/body-and-mind-the-observer
<p><img src="/custom/blogpic.PNG" alt="body-and-mind-the-observer" width="350" height="347" />I've been saying this for years! All my 'Two Minute Tone-Ups', all my little reminders about practising a yoga pose while the kettle is boiling... and now it's all in the Guardian! Read this article that was in the paper a couple of weekends ago and make a few tiny changes in your day to help you stay fit and well...</p>2023-07-28T20:30:00-00:00Body : Roasted Courgette Soup
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/body-roasted-courgette-soup
<p><img src="/custom/soup1_2.jpg" alt="body-roasted-courgette-soup" width="350" height="350" />If your veg patch is over-run with courgettes this delicious soup will use some up. It's made with roasted veg and lots of lovely basil which gives it a really rich flavour.</p>
<p>Read on for the recipe... it's worth it...</p>2023-07-12T14:24:00-00:00Body : Two Minute Tone-Up - Spinal Rotation
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/spinal-rotation
<p><img src="/custom/2minspinaltwist.jpg" alt="spinal-rotation" width="350" height="197" />In this Two Minute Tone-Up you'll open the front of the shoulders and upper chest whilst improving the rotation of your spine, helping to keep everything mobile and flexible and creating ease of movement in your everyday life. </p>2023-02-14T22:23:00-00:00Body : Two Minute Tone-Up - Strengthen Your Brain!
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/brain-strengthener1
<p><img src="/custom/brain-strengthener1.jpg" alt="brain-strengthener1" width="350" height="197" />In this Two Minute Tone-Up you'll be training your brain! Studies show that we can help to increase the strength and resilience of our brains by performing certain exercises and games. Here's one for you to try - practise it often until it becomes easy and I'll give you another one to move onto soon. It's not easy - but it's quite fun! </p>2023-01-17T12:14:00-00:00Body : Two Minute Tone-Up - Wall Planks
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/body-two-minute-toneup-wall-planks
<p><img src="/custom/2minutewallplanks.jpg" alt="body-two-minute-toneup-wall-planks" width="350" height="197" />Increase your upper body strength with this very do-able arm and chest exercise. Practice it regularly at the wall, then try using your kitchen worktop, then the table and finally on your mat on the floor. </p>2023-01-04T22:15:00-00:00Wishing You A Happy and Peaceful New Year
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/wishing-you-happy-and-peaceful-new-year
<p><img src="/custom/gandhi.png" alt="wishing-you-happy-and-peaceful-new-year" width="350" height="350" />Some wise words from Mahatma Gandhi to inspire us all as we set off on another trip around the sun.</p>2022-12-30T11:20:00-00:00Body : Two Minute Tone-Up - Pull and Reach
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/body-two-minute-toneup-pull-and-reach
<p><img src="/custom/2minuteshoulders2.jpg" alt="body-two-minute-toneup-pull-and-reach" width="350" height="197" />In this two minute tone-up you'll work your shoulders, engage your biceps and stretch the sides of your body. Practice this for two minute twice a day and you'll be upping your weekly exercise quote by 28 minutes!</p>2022-11-21T21:04:00-00:00A Poem About Frost
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/poem-about-frost
<p><img src="/custom/frost_2.jpg" alt="poem-about-frost" width="350" height="350" />A lovely poem about frost - November Morning by Evelyn Stein.... </p>
<p> </p>2022-11-13T11:50:00-00:00Mind : Listen and Relax - 'Cello Blue' by David Darling
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/mind-listen-and-relax-039cello-blue039-david-darling
<p><img src="/custom/celloblue.jpg" alt="mind-listen-and-relax-039cello-blue039-david-darling" width="350" height="350" />When I played this track for Savasana in my in-person classes this week and a number of people asked what it was, saying they found it so peaceful and lovely - so I thought I'd share it with you here.... </p>2022-11-11T11:50:00-00:00Body : The Anatomy of the Shoulders
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/body-the-anatomy-the-shoulders
<p><img src="/custom/Shoulders.jpg" alt="body-the-anatomy-the-shoulders" width="350" height="255" />Interested in what's going on underneath your skin? Here's an image of the muscles of the shoulders and upper arms and a short video showing how your shoulders move....</p>2022-11-08T12:14:00-00:00Mind : 'Warming' a poem by David Gwylim Anthony
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/mind-039warming039-poem-david-gwylim-anthony
<p><img src="/custom/primrose.jpg" alt="mind-039warming039-poem-david-gwylim-anthony" width="350" height="350" />There's a little primrose in flower in my front garden. It reminded of a lovely poem I'd seen a while ago....</p>2022-11-08T12:09:00-00:00Body : Two Minute Tone-Up - Arm Swings
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/body-two-minute-toneup-arm-swings
<p><img src="/custom/2minuteshoulders1.jpg" alt="body-two-minute-toneup-arm-swings" width="350" height="197" />In this 2 Minute Tone Up you'll swing your arms to loosen up your shoulders. Do this for 2 minutes every day for a week and notice improved mobility in the joints - you'll also be improving your circulation - this movements helps to pump blood and lymph around the body. </p>2022-11-07T22:14:00-00:00Spirit : Mindful Walking Prompt for November .... and some photos from October
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/mindful-walking-nov22
<p><img src="/custom/Walking%20Prompt.png" alt="mindful-walking-nov22" width="350" height="350" />This month's prompt to help you notice your surroundings with fresh eyes... and some photos of last month's prompt which was 'pathways'.</p>
<p> </p>2022-10-31T16:39:00-00:00Spirit : Moksha - freedom and liberation
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/spirit-moksha-freedom-and-liberation
<p><img src="/custom/yoga.jpg" alt="spirit-moksha-freedom-and-liberation" width="350" height="350" />The fourth and final Purushartha is Moksha - freedom and liberation....</p>2022-10-30T20:56:00-00:00Body : Two Minute Tone-Up - Balance
https://thriveyoga.co.uk/articles/body-two-minute-toneup-balance
<p><img src="/custom/2minutebalance.PNG" alt="body-two-minute-toneup-balance" width="340" height="192" />Challenge your core muscles, your concentration and strengthen the bones and muscles of your legs with this Two Minute Tone-Up. You'll balance on one leg for one minute then swap over and balance on the other. Use a wall or sturdy piece of furniture to help at the beginning of your week and see how much you improve if you do 2 minutes, twice a day. Have fun!</p>2022-10-25T20:39:00-00:00