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Diary of a Lockdown, day 2: is it possible to get teenagers tagged?

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Chris Holt

Today the teenagers seemed to ‘get’ what this lockdown means. Until now, their social isolation included going for a haircut, having the girlfriend over to watch a film, going to a barbecue and sleep-over.  Last night when 6ft-tall son went … Continue reading →

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Beat the flu and boost your immune system with restorative yoga

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Chris Holt

With news headlines warning us of the spread of the Corona flu virus, now is the time to take steps to boost our immune systems. High on the NHS list of ways to stay healthy this winter are getting good … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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London Study Circle with Sama Fabian

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Chris Holt

I’m delighted to be offering dedicated yoga practitioners the opportunity to study with inspirational yoga elder Sama Fabian over the next year. Sama is a wonderful teacher, at the same time rigorous and compassionate, whose teaching is inspired and sustained … 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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