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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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Diary of a Lockdown, day 1: signs of Spring and slowing down

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Chris Holt

We’ve been cutting back on contact with others for a week or so here – hand-washing to the point of rawness, cancelling yoga classes and a birthday bash –  but today was the first full lockdown, as decreed last night … 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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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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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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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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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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