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Menopause is normal – and so are female bodies

Posted on October 19, 2019 by Chris Holt

Yesterday was national menopause day  – accompanied by a slew of press articles, many bossily telling us how to ‘sail through’ this phase of life as if nothing were happening.  The transitions going on in our bodies are often referred … Continue reading →

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Midsummer Reflection: turning points

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Chris Holt

Sharing again this reflection – or meditation – which was conceived on 20 June, Midsummer’s Eve 2015, with 19 of my yoga friends forming a sunny circle in a grassy Dorset meadow.

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New Year Resolution workshop, January 8, London

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Chris Holt

Want to make yoga or meditation a more central part of your life? Give mind, body and soul a boost with a workshop to help you develop and sustain your own regular yoga or meditation practice. What they said last … Continue reading →

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A gift of yoga – to people in prison

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Chris Holt

For the last couple of months I’ve been teaching a weekly yoga class to men coming towards the end of long prison sentences. Some were introduced to yoga in prison – for others this lunchtime session in probation service hostel … Continue reading →

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Midsummer Reflection: turning points

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Chris Holt

This reflection – or meditation – was conceived on 20 June, Midsummer’s Eve 2015, with 19 of my yoga friends forming a sunny circle in a grassy Dorset meadow.

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10 ways to beat the December frazzled feeling

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Chris Holt

At this time of year we can sometimes find ourselves overwhelmed by demands on our time and energy. Even if you’re not trying to live up to self-imposed expectations of making perfect home-made Christmas cards (no way) and home-cooked Christmas … Continue reading →

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How to make yoga a habit for life

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Chris Holt

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle We’re nearing that time of year when we think about kicking our bad habits – and adopting some good ones. If yoga is … Continue reading →

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What silence did to my mind

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Chris Holt

Earlier this month I spent a weekend in complete silence. From Friday evening through to Sunday afternoon I spoke to no one. No catch-ups with friends or family; no shouting at the TV, or the kids; no embarrassed small-talk with … Continue reading →

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Why meditation is easy, hard – and worth it

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Chris Holt

I once asked my inspirational yoga teacher Judith Lasater what would be her best advice for surviving the challenges of parenthood. Without missing a beat, she answered: “meditate”. Now, after nearly three years of trying – and mainly failing – to … Continue reading →

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Yoga tips for better sleep

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Chris Holt

Don’t you feel amazing after a good night’s sleep? And yet so many of us are chronically sleep deprived. Here are my personal yoga tips on getting more of the good stuff: 1. Going to bed earlier Just try it … Continue reading →

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