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Hey Tired Yogis,

Have you ever felt like the world is moving too fast? Maybe your mind is racing, your energy feels scattered, or you just need a moment to reset. Let me share a simple yet powerful technique: Box Breathing Meditation.

What is Box Breathing?

Box breathing is a mindfulness technique designed to calm the nervous system and bring clarity to your thoughts. It’s called “box” because the rhythm is structured like a square: equal parts inhaling, holding, exhaling, and pausing.

Think of it as a mental reset button. Whether you're dealing with stress, need focus, or just want to feel grounded, this practice works wonders in just five minutes.

Why It Works

* Activates the Parasympathetic Nervous System: This technique calms your body’s fight-or-flight response, helping you feel more at ease.

* Focuses the Mind: By concentrating on the rhythm, it’s easier to let go of distractions.

* Improves Breathing Awareness: Intentional breathing helps you tune into your body, improving oxygen flow and reducing stress.

Try It Today!

Here’s how you can start your own 5-minute box breathing practice:

* Find a quiet space and set a timer for 5 minutes.

* Sit comfortably with your back straight.

* Follow the 4-4-4-4 pattern. (You can count in your head or use the meditation above.)

* Notice the sensations as you breathe.

* Remember this is your practice, build up slowly and it’s totally fine to change the count if it feels too hard. It’s not a competition.

Share Your Experience

Have you tried box breathing? I’d love to hear how it works for you! Just leave a comment letting me know

Here’s to finding calm in just five minutes! 🌿

Take a breath,Jo

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Hey Tired Yogis,

I am going on holiday next week which I am very excited for, but it does mean I have spent the day running around like a blue arsed fly trying to work out what I need to pack, sort for the cats, and plan so that things run smoothly when I am away.

It’s a nice problem to have but I have been reminded of how much I rely on my yoga practice to keep my mind from just rattling away from me.

And in particular I have been using the Slow down, Turn in, Let go meditation today.

This is something I’ve developed over the years and is a combination of lots of different practises put together, and it’s super easy and quick.

You simply:

Slow down, Turn in, Let goSlow down and arrive in the momentTurn in and let yourself be as you areLet go of any pressure you’ve been putting on yourself.

And you repeat as often as needed.

I hope you enjoy!

Love

Jo xx

PS

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If I said to you that I meditated for four minutes every day, you’d probably not think that was very much.

Now if I told you I spent 24 hours of every year in meditation. Well that would seem like a long time, a meditation worthy of Master Shifu from kung fu panda.

And the wild thing is that 4 minutes a day over a year adds up to 24 hours, that’s an entire day and night meditating from less time than it takes to watch the adverts in Corrie.

Small actions compound over time.

You may not have time to sit for 20 minutes two times a day, but I bet you can find a snapshot of four minutes.

So I hope you enjoy this meditation, it’s simple but very effective.

If you do it don’t forget to comment, as I enjoy it very much when you do.

Much Love!

Jo xx

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Stop! It’s posture reset a clock.Just swooping on in as a reminder to do a little stretch.Give me a comment if you joined in 🥰

A Friendly Reminder

Before you begin any new yoga practice or exercise routine, I highly recommend consulting with your healthcare provider. It’s important to ensure that these activities are suitable for you, especially if you have any pre-existing health conditions. Engaging in yoga carries some risk of physical injury, and by participating, you agree to do so voluntarily and assume all associated risks.

I’ve been buzzing around like a blue arsed fly today, running from one errand to the next with my brain going 10 the dozen.

And then I remembered. I can only do one thing at a time.

That the hurry I’m bringing to the task is coming from inside me. And that it’s possible to be busy and have a full day without adding extra pressure on myself.

This is something I’ve learnt, and remembered about 100 billion times in my life so far, and I’m sure I’ll have to learn it again another 100 billion times in my lifetime ahead.

But for now I’m enjoying this breath and moment of calm.

And I hope you are too. 🌸

A yoga space for people who hated PE. Hosted by Jo Hutton a Senior Yoga Teacher living in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Expect yoga tutorials, meditations and reflections. I’m so glad you’re here.

Well you should be so proud of yourself because you’ve made it all the way to class 5.

It’s been so wonderful going on this journey with you, reading all the comments on the classes has been the highlight of my week.

If you have missed any of the previous classes you can always go back and catch up, or you might want to revise or revisit on of the sessions. Previous classes can be found here

Join Our Community

I’d love for you to become part of our growing yoga community. Stay connected, get a yoga tutorial delivered to your inbox every week, and find inspiration from fellow yogis:

* Join Our Yoga Community:

* Listen to Our Podcast: Happy Yoga Podcast

A Friendly Reminder

Before you begin any new yoga practice or exercise routine, I highly recommend consulting with your healthcare provider. It’s important to ensure that these activities are suitable for you, especially if you have any pre-existing health conditions. Engaging in yoga carries some risk of physical injury, and by participating, you agree to do so voluntarily and assume all associated risks.

Thank you for joining me on this beautiful journey. Your dedication to learning and growing through yoga is truly inspiring. Remember to comment and I’ll comment right back.

Until next time, keep breathing, keep stretching, and keep smiling. 🌸

Warm regards,

Jo

A yoga space for people who hated PE. Hosted by Jo Hutton a Senior Yoga Teacher living in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Expect yoga tutorials, meditations and reflections. I’m so glad you’re here.

Hello, lovely yogis! 🌿

Welcome to week four of our Beginner’s Yoga Course! I’m so excited to see you here, showing up for yourself and your practice. It’s been a wonderful journey so far, and I can’t wait to dive deeper into our yoga exploration together. Before we get started, please make sure you’ve completed classes 1 through 3. This course builds progressively, and I want to ensure you’re fully prepared to get the most out of today’s class. You can find the links to the previous classes below. 🙏

Class Breakdown

This week, we’ll focus on a few key areas to help deepen your practice:

* Managing Energy Levels in Yoga Practice: Understanding how to balance your energy throughout your practice, ensuring you feel invigorated but not exhausted.

* Breathing and Movement: We'll explore how to sync your breath with your movements, enhancing both relaxation and strength.

* Proper Alignment and Breathing: Emphasis on the alignment of your body in various poses, paired with mindful breathing techniques.

* Stretching Techniques and Relaxation: Learning new ways to stretch and relax, ensuring you leave the mat feeling refreshed.

What You Need to Practice Yoga at Home

Starting yoga at home is wonderfully simple. Here’s what you’ll need to get the most out of your practice:

* Yoga Mat or a Non-Slip Surface: A good foundation is essential.

* Comfortable, Flexible Clothing: Ensure you can move freely.

* Optional Props: Blocks, straps, or cushions can offer extra support.

* A Calm, Quiet Area: No need for perfection here—just enough space to stretch comfortably.

* Water: Stay hydrated throughout your practice.

Links to Previous Classes

If you need to catch up, here are the links to our previous classes:

* Class 1: Introduction to Yoga

* Class 2: Building Foundations

* Class 3: Deepening the Practice

Join Our Community

I’d love for you to become part of our growing yoga community. Stay connected, share your journey, and find inspiration from fellow yogis:

* Join Our Yoga Community:

* Listen to Our Podcast: Happy Yoga Podcast

A Friendly Reminder

Before you begin any new yoga practice or exercise routine, I highly recommend consulting with your healthcare provider. It’s important to ensure that these activities are suitable for you, especially if you have any pre-existing health conditions. Engaging in yoga carries some risk of physical injury, and by participating, you agree to do so voluntarily and assume all associated risks.

Thank you for joining me on this beautiful journey. Your dedication to learning and growing through yoga is truly inspiring. Remember to comment and I’ll comment right back.

Until next time, keep breathing, keep stretching, and keep smiling. 🌸

Warm regards,

Jo

A yoga space for people who hated PE. Hosted by Jo Hutton a Senior Yoga Teacher living in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Expect yoga tutorials, meditations and reflections. I’m so glad you’re here.

So, what even is the pelvic floor anyway?

Our lady bits, mula bhanda, space between your legs, woohoo, privates, place that you wee from.

These are all names for the pelvic floor I have heard in different classes over the years, but none of them are very helpful if we can’t actually visualise and name the anatomy of the body.

Every single one of us has a pelvic floor, and most of us have a vague idea that we should be doing something to keep them healthy. But we’ve got so many things to do it’s easy for it to slip down, and then off our list. Only coming to the surface when something goes wrong, or somebody brings it up ( hi it’s me, forever bringing it up).

This video is a whistle stop tour of the anatomy of the pelvic floor so that you can have an idea of what exactly the pelvic floor is and it’s function which hopefully will make the exercises a bit easier.

Also it’s just really interesting,

Enjoy!