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Fun yoga flow on your back
For those prone to lower back tension and those who just simply want to lie down and take a break, this is for you.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Sep 22, 20215 min read
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The lost art of breathing
I've just started reading a book given to me by one of my yoga students.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Sep 7, 20213 min read
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10 ways to improve your yoga practise
From reading a book with your legs up the wall, to organising a weekly yoga date with your friends.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Aug 10, 20212 min read
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Go for gold
How many athletes who take the podium this Tokyo Olympic Games do you think include yoga in their strength and conditioning training?
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Jul 28, 20213 min read
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Why Savasana matters
Who knew that lying on your back at the end of yoga came with so many benefits?
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Jul 20, 20213 min read
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Sweet dreams
We've all been there before. Little or no sleep results in a day of procrastination and Facebook scrolling.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Jun 8, 20212 min read
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Your simple stretch guide
Stretching makes up a large part of every yoga practice for its flexibility and mobility benefits.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Jun 2, 20212 min read
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Juice instead of trash
Is there fresh produce hiding in the back of your fridge looking a bit sad? Don't panic!
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
May 26, 20212 min read
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4 tips to calm the storm
“But you’re a yoga teacher. You shouldn’t get stressed out.” It's like expecting a mechanic to never have car trouble.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
May 18, 20213 min read
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New Activ Life DIY series
Imagine you are laying down in a quiet space. A weighted eye pillow effortlessly blocks out all of the surrounding light.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
May 11, 20212 min read
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6 best balancing basics
Balancing is challenging at the best of times, let alone when asked to stand on a squishy foam block in Tree Pose.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Feb 10, 20213 min read
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Yoga to strengthen hip external rotators
It happens when we least expect it. That front knee in Warrior II occasionally sneaks inwards.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Feb 3, 20214 min read
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The juiciest shoulder openers
It's true. The facial expressions I see looking back at me will, more than often, influence the direction the class takes.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Jan 27, 20213 min read
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Yoga pose modifications for inflexibility
If I received a dollar for every time a person tells me they're not good at yoga because they're inflexible...
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Jan 20, 20213 min read
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5 yoga poses to make you feel alive
The first day back at work in the New Year can evoke a sense of excitement and opportunity.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Jan 12, 20213 min read
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Meditation for self-care
What is the most requested style of class that I have received in the last three months? Meditation.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Jan 6, 20212 min read
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3 New Year's yoga resolutions
With a handful of days left until we wave enthusiastically goodbye to a challenging 2020, let's set realistic and achievable wellness goals.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Dec 29, 20202 min read
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Yoga under the Christmas tree
Early riser or not on Christmas morning, you'll probably spend a good couple of hours sitting under the tree opening presents.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Dec 22, 20204 min read
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Short holiday yoga flow
From the moment you wake up you have Christmas wish lists to purchase, plum pudding to cook, gifts to wrap and decorations to display.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Dec 16, 20203 min read
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3 ultimate neck yoga exercises
It's this time of the year, during the countdown to Christmas, that hunched shoulders and stiff necks can be the icing on the cake.
Louise FitzRoy, Principal, Activ Life
Dec 9, 20203 min read
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