Green Seas Yoga

Yoga is often seen as a practice for the flexible, the experienced, or the spiritually advanced. Yet, the true power of yoga lies in approaching it with a beginners mind—an attitude of openness, curiosity, and humility regardless of skill level. This mindset gives us the chance for continuous learning and growth, making yoga a lifelong journey rather than a fixed destination. The Dalai Lama, consistently emphasizes the value of maintaining a beginners mind and talked about th

(photo by Chrissy Elaine Wilson Photography - my other work) Our seas face growing threats from pollution, especially sewage contamination that harms marine life and the people who enjoy the water. Saltburn Beach is hosting a free event on Saturday, 16th May, starting at 9.30am, to raise awareness and support for cleaner seas. This event combines beach yoga, inspiring talks, and a paddle out protest with drumming circle to beat to the heart of the ocean. A chance to unite th

Following the passing of my Mam (as we say in the Northeast rather than Mum) I have and still am going through the huge process of grief and it has been very challenging. We can experience grief through many different types of loss though not just death but that is the most common thing we would naturally associate with grief. Since this happened I have noticed a holding and a weakening almost in my lungs, this has been most evident in my swimming, where previous to this ti

Yoga often gets simplified as just a form of stretching or physical exercise, twice just in the past week 3 people have said words to me along the lines of "Oh I don't do yoga I just do my own stretching". So it seems there's still a lack of awareness and understanding of the range of benefits beyond simply getting a good stretch. It really isn't just about that, increasing your flexibility is something that we can expect from regular yoga practice but it is merely one of th

The search for lasting energy and well-being often leads people to explore ancient practices. Among these, the 5 Tibetan Rites stand out as a simple yet powerful set of exercises. I was introduced to this practice 7 years ago and it's become part of my morning routine. Practiced regularly, these rites promise to boost vitality, improve flexibility, and support mental clarity. This post explores what the 5 Tibetan Rites are, how to perform them, and the benefits they offer.

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Yooooo, welcome to this blog thing, I'll probably write some stuff from time to time, hopefully some insights and no doubt some ramblings...