My One Yoga Regret

by Rosanna on February 5, 2015, no comments

You’ve started doing yoga recently, coming along to group classes, and you’re feeling good! More energy, less back pain, generally happier. Yoga is a new part of your life and one you’re proud of. But whilst it’s easy adding all the benefits together, there’s one small niggle. Something that’s been playing on your mind and […]

Will my yoga teacher adjust me?

by Rosanna on January 21, 2015, no comments

We go to yoga for all kinds of reasons: to get fit, relax, de-stress, strengthen our muscles… We don’t necessarily go to have physical contact with anyone. But should we expect it? Many yoga teachers across the country adjust their students, helping to correct alignment and deepen practice. This might be quite gentle, such as […]

Yoga – what’s your motivation?

by Rosanna on January 7, 2015, no comments

Hello all! And a Happy New Year! I haven’t written a blog since last January… Fell off that one, didn’t I? But I continuously got very envious of other people’s writing during 2014, which was a big cue for me to start up again. So, here tis: my blog of 2015. Long let it continue! […]

5 Ways To Be A Good Yoga Student

by Rosanna on March 12, 2014, no comments

1) Practise yoga every day 2) Eat a vegetarian diet 3) Think positive 4) “Hang on.” I hear you say. “What if… I don’t want to give up meat? I’ve only got time for one yoga class a week? I keep trying to think more positively, but I can’t seem to get rid of negative […]

Am I too unfit for yoga?

by Rosanna on March 5, 2014, no comments

As a Yoga Teacher, one of the most common reasons I hear why people can’t do yoga is because they’re too unfit (also too fat, inflexible and male). A fear of being seen, judged or not accepted stops you from making it to class. Whilst yoga can help improve fitness, flexibility and… well no it […]

Simplify your Yoga Practice in 2014

by Rosanna on December 29, 2013, no comments

In 2013, I stopped blogging. For a few reasons. One being: that I had overcomplicated it. I met with a friend recently who’s a regular blogger. He writes well, in an engaging and authentic way. I asked him how long he spent on each one. “Around an hour” he told me. Smiling and relaxed. I was impressed. […]

Confessions of a Lion Yoga Teacher

by Rosanna on May 6, 2012, no comments

 Stand tall, get real Inspired by fellow Cambridge based Yoga Teacher Rachel Hawes (Fusion – Massage and Movement)’s post: Confessions of a Yoga Blogger. I eat meat. I can’t do the splits. I hide my eyes during gruesome scenes on TV. I swear a lot. My favourite part of sixth form was going to the local pub […]

Too Fat for Yoga?

by Rosanna on April 18, 2012, no comments

Tiina Veer, Founder of Yoga for Round Bodies Too often, when I tell people I teach yoga, I receive responses like this: “Ah, I’d love to do yoga, but I’m not very flexible.” “I’ll have to hit the gym for a good few months before coming to class. I’m not in great shape.” “I wish I’d […]

Why Suffering From Depression Can Be Worse On a Snow Day

by Rosanna on February 5, 2012, no comments

“Gorgeous. A snow day! Let’s go have some fun!” These will be the words and thoughts of a lot of people in Britain today. As curtains are eagerly drawn and doors are flung open, laughter and happiness will spread the streets. And whilst being a truly magical day for many, with the snow providing great opportunity […]

When Inspiration Hits, Take Action

by Rosanna on June 6, 2011, no comments

Don’t let the fire burn out before you’ve taken action.   Do you ever have an idea so strong, so compelling you just know you have to do something with it? The kind of idea that fills you with great passion and energy? Stops time and draws you in? Ideas like these tend to show […]