Day 7 – Balance SUP Yoga (stand up paddle boarding) You may recall that I had taken the SUP board out previously as I tried to learn to stand on it without falling off – using what I had learnt through grounding. When we went out at 7:30am that Friday morning to do Yoga on … Read more
The daily schedule started with a Silent Swim – I missed this early morning session but was told that it was very good. That Ela just took the lead and all that was needed was to follow. Next was the “New Heights” Group Workshop – Taking the partnership trust one step higher with yoga acrobatics. … Read more
Rise and Shine Sun Salutations – as we had previously learnt on day 2. Beachside Vinyasa Flow: This time we worked on the legs. Sweet Treat Making: Yoga isn’t just about what happens on the outside; It is important to look after your body and what you put in it. Therefore, we were offered healthier treats through … Read more
On the fourth day of my Mark Warner Yoga Retreat I woke up early feeling really positive. I was planning on going for a run but realised that I had left my kit at home (including my arm band for my phone) so I decided that before yoga began I had time to go for … Read more
Day -3: Letting Go Again I woke with the sun and had the pleasure of listening to the birds singing and the Rooster calling. The yoga day began with a Mindfulness beach walk at 8am. Mindfulness is used for slowing the brain. This helps to filter and to focus. I believe this would be a good … Read more
Day – 2: Grounding The day started being woken up by the sun – I opened my doors and took in the amazing view of the mountains. I got up and took a walk along the beach before going for breakfast. It was during this walk that I discovered that sometimes I feel that I … Read more
I have to say that I was really nervous about travelling to another country alone. We drive to Europe usually and I had only been on a plane once before in my adult life – for a hen weekend. Mark Warner reassured me, telling me that I was on a chartered flight with everyone on … Read more
Yoga is good for core stability, strength, flexibility, relaxation, de-stressing and balancing for body, mind and soul. But one thing that worries me about doing Yoga is what happens when it is the time of the month. I have awfully heavy periods and tend to leak – which could result in things being VERY embarrassing. … Read more
Do you find it difficult to relax? I know I do, even if I make free time for myself I find my mind goes into overdrive about what needs doing, or I should could be doing instead of doing nothing. This can even be the cause of sleep problems I should imagine. Well you may … Read more
Why chose Yoga? Since my journey for better health I have discovered that to improve my physical well-being then I also need to work on my mental and spiritual sides too. There are many reasons that I feel that Yoga is the best way forward for me now: Yoga a disciplined method for obtaining a … Read more