Tag Archives: gentle yoga

Hands-on Yoga: combining the Alexander Technique with Gentle Hatha

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Chris Holt

Put together the postural analysis of Alexander Technique and a gentle approach to Hatha Yoga and you get Hands-on Yoga. Let me explain… How many yoga practitioners regularly experience pain? Go on, admit it; even those of us who teach or practise a “gentle” style of yoga sometimes find that particular postures don’t agree with […]

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Hands-on Yoga: combining the Alexander Technique with Gentle Hatha

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Chris Holt

Put together the postural analysis of Alexander Technique and a gentle approach to Hatha Yoga and you get Hands-on Yoga. Let me explain… How many yoga practitioners regularly experience pain? Go on, admit it; even those of us who teach or practise a “gentle” style of yoga sometimes find that particular postures don’t agree with […]

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How I fixed my bad back in two weeks

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Chris Holt

Two weeks ago I injured my back very badly. I’m not entirely sure what happened – something involving unloading the dishwasher, I think, but the result was extreme pain and an inability to sit or bend and even lie flat … Continue reading →

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Hands-on Yoga London, Jan 31 and April 18

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Chris Holt

For anyone who regularly experiences pain and discomfort or feels stuck with their yoga practice. An exploration of mind and body, bringing together the postural analysis of Alexander Technique and a gentle approach to Hatha Yoga.

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Hands-on Yoga: asana and the Alexander Technique

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Chris Holt

Put together the postural analysis of Alexander Technique and a gentle approach to Hatha Yoga and you get Hands-on Yoga. Let me explain… How many yoga practitioners regularly experience pain? Go on, admit it; even those of us who teach … Continue reading →

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Holiday yoga tips to keep your practice going

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Chris Holt

The sun’s out; everyone’s in shorts; and the kids have finished school; holiday time is here. But with the change in routine from the term-time schedule of school runs and yoga classes, comes the risk for me of letting the … Continue reading →

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Ten-minute yoga sessions

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Chris Holt

Here are seven 10-minute yoga sessions to download and practise at home. You can choose just one or string a few together to create a longer practice, depending on how much time you have. The final, seventh session, called “sitting … Continue reading →

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Five best yoga books – updated

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Chris Holt

Since I first published a list of my five favourite yoga books two years ago, it’s been the most popular post on this blog. I’ve kept reading and come across yoga books I love even more. So, here’s my revised … Continue reading →

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