YOGA NIDRA WORKSHOP
@ ABHIJNA SCHOOL OF YOGA

Thank you so much for coming along!

Scroll down for recordings of the yoga nidra practices we experienced on the day. If you are feeling a little nostalgic of your time in Kerala, fear not, there are plenty of tropical noises in the background...so I suggest you use headphones! Happy listening!

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DAOIST BREATH YOGA NIDRA

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🎈March is #endometriosis awareness month.

🎈Endometriosis is a condition where cells, similar to those that line the uterus, grow elsewhere.

🎈Pain is one common feature which together with others such as abnormal bleeding, constipation/ diarrhoea, nausea, chronic fatigue etc… have a profound effect on quality of life.

🎈Globally endometriosis is said to affect 1 in 10 of those assigned female at birth. That’s a lot of people.

🎈It’s is the second most common gynaecological condition in the UK.

🎈It can take up to 9 years to be diagnosed in the UK. #appalling

🎈Keep an eye out in the next few days as we post about some of the myths about endometriosis.

🎈Can Chinese medicine cure endometriosis? Absolutely not. Can it helps ease symptoms and have a positive effect on life quality? Totally.

🎈We can support you with acupuncture, herbal medicine, bodywork and movement practices. Drop us a message to book a free 15 min chat ♥

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#endometriosis #acupuncture #chagford #endometriosisuk

For those of you in Chagford or nearby:
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We want to let you know about a workshop that we are running…the best thing about it is that ALL proceedings will go to the Chagford Pantry!
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For many people these are not easy times. We are really grateful to the Chagford community and those who have been supporting us in the last year or so.
We wanted to do something to give back into the community, not only through fund-raising but also through sharing what we are passionate about.
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Now onto the workshop: core is one of those topics that we get asked about all the time, both on the treatment table and in our classes. Wether you experience leaky sneezes or musical squats, or regularly pull your back out or you would like to feel stronger in your core… we have something for you.
Some practicalities: you don’t need to be a yoga student, all abilities welcome. We have limited spaces so pre-booking and payment are essential as we would like to raise as much as possible for the Pantry. Your contribution will be on a sliding scale so that this workshop is available to all.
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Thank you for your generosity!
PS: we are putting our mugs on the line so you know who we are if you have any questions, you can holler at us in the street (and also because Rebecca no longer wears a turban and Giusi’s hair is now silver!)

I was going to write a post about chicory root, in

I was going to write a post about chicory root, instead I am going to write about home.

The picking, cleaning and preparing of chicory root very much made me feel at home.

Home. Funny concept that is. When I was younger I had the feeling the stork dropped me in the wrong country. And yet the older I am becoming the more nostalgic I am about my home country. If I am lucky enough to have that choice, I will definitively spend the last part of my life in Italy.

I have been coming and going to south Alentejo/ Portugal for over 3 years now. One foot in the UK and another tipping tentatively into this land of many joys and frustrations.

Breathtaking coast lines and yet less than a few km away, endless greenhouses are a reminder of the ecological disaster that is happening in a national park area so that we can have our avocados and raspberries on the table.

Quaint little towns that are mostly abandoned because of the lack of work opportunities and yet green houses workers live in crammed old houses in degrading conditions.

One of the poorest regions of Portugal and yet less and less people can afford living here due to the results of increasing tourism. Come summer…either you own something or you might be out.

One of the least populated part of Europe and yet with the highest numbers of practitioners/ healers I have ever met. A dear friend often jokes that kombucha and patchouli hugs are the common currency here.

A land of dreamers and pioneers. Many leave. Others stay in the hope to give their children a different life.

The raw potential and spaciousness of it all is so alluring… and yet.. will there be water for everyone?

Ah south Alentejo… I am ready to leave and yet I think your little hook in my heart will bring me back … maybe that is home too.

PS… if you are feeling congested, inflamed, you over indulged or just want an alternative to coffee… chicory is what you want 😉

Dear loved one,
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This Christmas is a bit tight, time is running short and everyone needs a bit of pampering and care at the moment. I also know how much I would love to receive this for my present so I thought….it would be perfect for you!
Merry Christmas
Lots of love
*enter your name here
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Which would you chose? #acupuncture #massage #deeptissuemassage ##herbalmedicine #abdominalsacralmassage #facial #bowen #yoga #121yoga #reflexology #compassionateinquiry #relaxation #chagford

So I (Beckie) busted out an Ashtanga primary serie

So I (Beckie) busted out an Ashtanga primary series this weekend, for the first time in…over 4 years. Quite literally since we were asked to leave the yoga teaching training school we were working for in Kerala 2018. Yep 4 years ago.
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Well that’s a story for another post. In fact it’s in the feed some 4 years ago…feel free to check it out!
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Why… my body had been asking me to. My practice these days looks far far away from an ashtanga primary series, I would barely call it ‘yoga’ at times. I’m ok with that; it’s my practice.
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I take back (some of) my internal shunning towards traditional ashtanga yoga practice, here’s what I discovered:
🪷 My body needed a strong practice. It needed a good iron out. It succeeded.
🪷 I didn’t not complete the full practice, nor did I do every vinyasa.
🪷 My hamstrings have not changed in length.
🪷 It would not be good for my body to do this every day.
🪷 It is not a complete movement practice by far
🪷 My current practice definitely complimented this Ashtanga whim
🪷 I have a new found appreciation of the primary series, not the rest that
surrounds it.
🪷 Very little, if any will translate into my classes this week.

Another fantastic foraging & feasting course with

Another fantastic foraging & feasting course with Vix & @familyforagingkitchen 🌳 🍃🌰 🌱 🌳 🍃🌰 Loaded with practical information, hints, tips and life hacks - no bush wandering!
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Vix is incredibly generous with her knowledge oh…and you get usable, delicious recipes & ideas that can actually be replicated (and tasted at the end of the walk)! Not to mention inspired by both the course but also the great projects happening to revolutionise how people eat and source their food. If you are ever in Devon and Cornwall, get involved!
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We’ve seen/treated a few (hundred if not thousan

We’ve seen/treated a few (hundred if not thousands between us) of shoulder injuries; a few common ones we are currently working with…
💪🏻 Frozen shoulder (mostly in peri-menopausal women)
💪 Brachial plexus impingement (many causes but seeing a lot from whiplash)
💪🏼 Repetitive strain injuries (it’s a complex joint needing variety of movement, mobility and strength…oh and acupuncture)
💪🏽 Dislocation injuries (helping speed recovery & prevent further dislocation)
💪🏾 OA (that’s osteoarthritis - easing pain, flare ups and maintaining a healthy joint)
💪🏿 Rotator cuff injuries (commonly in keen sports fanatics & here in the pic, heavy lifters)
….and many more!
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Got something going on with your shoulders…get intouch!

@trailing_pebbles clinic in #chagford will be host

@trailing_pebbles clinic in #chagford will be hosting another round of pop up yoga classes with Giusi this September using the wisdom of Chinese Medicine to guide & explore in the practice.
**What to expect**: loads of practical information about utilising Chinese Medicine to help your transition this autumn (and of course lots of juicy movements and yoga postures).
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**Dates for you diary**
Monday 19th & 26th Sept @ 10.30-11.30
Thursday 15th & 22nd Sept @ 18.00-19.00
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**Booking essential** as class numbers are limited to 5 (loads of personal attention 😜).
First class £5, £10 drop in or if you have a class package with us, you can use it!
Contact to book

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