I have spent the last 20 years studying, practicing and teaching yoga and meditation and have a Masters of Science in Mindfulness Based Interventions. Having taught in a wide range of venues in Ireland and all over the world I am fascinated by people and the workings of our bodies, hearts and minds, My knowledge of neuroscience and anatomy equips me in translating what I’m learning into language that helps people understand, and verbalise, their brain-body connection.
You’ll find me sharing my insights in my blogs, not just about yoga and the mind but also life experiences, and how we can find that quieter space within, regardless of the external circumstances.
Yoga and mindfulness are powerful tools in this busy stressful modern world; their value is multiplied when we can apply them to life! If you enjoy my blogs please comment and let me know.
Thanks for reading them.
Sylvia
After just three breaths your body and your mind have relaxed. Your blood pressure has dropped slightly and your heart rate has slowed down. The systems in your inner body have shifted from ‘busy-doing’ to ‘relaxing’. This is therapeutic and healing for every cell in your body. You have given your mind a little rest, a momentary pause to rest and refresh, like a shower in the midst of a busy day.
Read More“Thank you so much Sylvia for getting me through my pregnancy - I looked forward to your classes every Wednesday and will really miss them! I will be seeking your non-pregnancy classes out very soon! All the best, Laura, Facebook.’
Read More“Life is either a great adventure or nothing.”
Read MoreLike any social space the yoga room has a vibe, a code, a way of behaving. Based loosely on Yoga Philosophy, international etiquette, and simple good manners you’ll find this code is the same in every yoga space the world over.
Read MoreQuite simply, the ‘you’ after you meditate is a nicer, better ‘you’. It’s accessible to all of us, this powerful practice. Start small with just 5 minutes a day. Notice the benefits, smile smugly and repeat!
Read MoreStart planning now and prepare to get the word out about your offering to the community to make your yoga classes an integral part of your students’ wellbeing plan for life. Design an attractive package, plan your marketing, and prepare to have your wonderful voice heard and loved by many.
Read MoreSylvia teaches live online yoga twice a week and monthly online workshops. You can find out more on the events and workshops page or sign up for her newsletter on her home page. Pre-recorded classes are available to you any time, you purchase once and own forever. If you’re new to Sylvia or back to yoga after a break we suggest Hatha Yoga to start. Bundles include the Zen Collection, a variety of classes for every mood, and the Daily Collection, five half-hour daily practices. Please inquire about virtual Mindfulness in the workplace. We remain very hopeful for a return to outdoor yoga in Spring Summer ’21. Join us!
This is the script I use for the 'Rotation of Consciousness' stage of the Yoga Nidra practice. I love it! I never tire of it. It soothes the brain, it puzzles the brain, it intrigues, it lulls us.
Read MoreLet go of any expectation you might have of doing the practice ‘right’. We are not trying to be like Monks floating serenely through life. We are messy, imperfect humans and our practice is to embrace that, and teach ourselves how to keep coming back to living in the present moment so we can enjoy life to the full.
Read More“If you exude joy, you spread joy.” Roberta Gately.
Read More“There are two kinds of speakers. Those who are nervous and those who are liars.” Mark Twain.
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