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
Your yoga mat on soft grass, in the fresh air, under the rustle of leaves and the blue sky beyond…
We will be taking our mats to one of Ireland’s most beautiful parks, Marlay Park, every Wednesday and Friday morning at 9.30am from Wednesday 10th July to the end of August.
Read MoreWe tend to be healthy, happy people embracing life and up for it! You can expect outdoor adventures, exploration and discovery, raucous laughter, maybe even a spontaneous dance or an inappropriate yoga pose. Hang out with yoga people and it could get messy and fun.
Read MoreWe’re never done. We’re never fully grown up. We’ll never shed all the layers from the past. We’re all in this together yogis. The good news is we’re well able. The great news is it’s well worth it.
“I am not fully healed, I am not fully wise, I am still on my way. What matters is that I am moving forward.” Yung Pueblo.
Read MoreIt can take a bit of time and tuning-in to discover the best position to be in. As a child you did this instinctively; this is the way you used to move before bad postural habits and tension crept in. So in a way you are re-discovering. You are peeling back the layers of tension and stress that have made their imprint on your body for all those years and when you re-discover your own effortless state of optimal alignment it’s as familiar as reconnecting with an old friend.
Read MoreWhen you have settled into a pleasant, easy, rhythm, see if you can go a level deeper into your meditation practice by allowing the breath to start and the movement to follow a moment later. Breath first, movement follows right behind. It’s like you become a passive follower of your own, natural, relaxed, rhythm of breathing. This helps switch off your busy ‘thinking’ mind and allows you to dwell in your quieter ‘being’ mind.
Read MoreAs the breath moves out and in through each nostril, it provides a quieting focus. Your nervous system will become deeply calmed, and your mind will turn inward and become steadied for concentration.
Read MoreEmbrace the concept that we can, at any moment, make wiser choices which determine the course of our lives.
Last year I upped my game. Professionally, personally, in skincare, in relationships, but above all else in my happiness: I upped my happiness last year and this all really helped.
Read MoreI started on this journey because I want a boost, I wanted to add some oomph to my life. The opposite has happened. I’m quieter. I’m compelled to spend more time and energy at home. The work I have to do next, my next stage of adventuring and growth, is me moving deeper inside to the unexplored terrain within the complexities of my own mind. Recognising my power, embracing it, and allowing it to quietly shine out in it’s own time.
Read MoreMy body is amazing. Looks-wise not much has changed. But as I move through my day I feel like Superman. I am wearing a suit. A suit of toned muscles just under my skin, I am cruising through life like a rock star even if you can’t see it on the outside.
Read MoreIs there anything more appealing than someone who simply exudes quiet confidence?
Not in-your-face shouting arrogance, the kind that makes people balk, and perhaps reluctantly conform. Think of the irresistible appeal of a person that radiates capable, assured, and charming.
Read MoreWe can rush through busy times not even aware of how rushed and stressed we are; make time for yourself to come back to YOU so you can shine out as your best self. Join us.
Read MoreIt’s always a good time to shift a gear. Picking up something very heavy, with awareness, repeatedly … even when it’s really hard, is an excellent way to shift a gear in a very positive trajectory. Deadlifting is the king.
I’m on a personal mission. I need strength. I need to fuel my inner fire. I need to push myself a little more than I think I should have to. I need to strengthen my bones. I need to wear a bikini at Christmas while eating avocados and drinking margaritas. Join me on my five week journey for yogi to dead-lifter.
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