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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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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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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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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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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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Best little family festival

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Chris Holt

On Saturday morning I was in the midst of dappled green light in a beautiful wood, listening to dance music through headphones, whilst watching my youngest son play in the stream with two new friends. Trill Summer Festival, 1-5 August … Continue reading →

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Story of a dinner – from French garden to yoginis’ supper

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Chris Holt

This is the story of a delicious dinner – one of the yummy vegetarian feasts served at Les Aleis, the retreat centre in the south of France where I run a yoga holiday every September. It’s a great time of … Continue reading →

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