Embodied Yoga, Holistic Massage & Retreats for Mums – Sara Smyth offers yoga, massage and retreats for women’s wellbeing

SARA
SMYTH

SARA
SMYTH

How are you feeling today? Did you set aside any t

How are you feeling today? Did you set aside any time for rest over the weekend?

Normally we have a jammed packed schedule but I got ill on Saturday and forced myself to do nothing yesterday.

I lay on the sofa all day cuddling each of the kids in turn.

I know my posts are usually about staying active and generally that’s my thing but sometimes you have to stop and do nothing.

Allow yourself to regress. Bizarrely I found in this place of being slightly bored things started to happen. I had time to reach out to people, old and new friends and felt my body slowly healing throughout the day.

I think a lot of my illness was brought on by being too busy and stressful events in preceding weeks.

Do you notice this happens to you too? Becoming ill after a period of stress? It’s your body letting you know you need to S L O W D O W N.

There are signs before we get sick, maybe insomnia, escapism, flaring tempers but we can miss them if we are not connected to our bodies or if we hear but choose to ignore.

I hope you did manage to get some rest and you make some time for yourself this week too.

My weekly yoga classes are Wednesday at 7.30pm and Sunday at 9am. And I am co-hosting Re:Connect Day Retreat with @mama_lab_retreats this Saturday 2 October @beckenhamplace.

Come, feel nourished & rested.

With 💕
Sara

Morning! This week we are continuing the theme of

Morning! This week we are continuing the theme of optimal alignment with a focus on CORE STRENGTH.

Poses and drills to strengthen the back and abs so we can stand tall and feel supported. Attention is on how this affects how our mood and thought processes.

Hands on assists are back if you consent!

Wednesday at 7.30pm / Dunraven
Sunday at 9am / West Norwood Picturehouse

💕
Sara

Transition and change are the only certainty, that

Transition and change are the only certainty, that’s for sure.

I have been teaching almost 5 years now and slowly my classes and teaching have evolved into something I feel very comfortable with.

I’ve been incorporating elements of bodywork, psychology, science and body conditioning. A mish mash of offerings that no doubt will continue to evolve!

I hope my students are enjoying trying new things with the familiar.

This morning we practiced a shoulder mobility with block sequence inspired by @jenni_rawlings as part of our extended exploration of the shoulders.

Next week we will move onto the back, strengthening lower back and core.

Hope to see you on the mat on Wednesday at 7.30pm and Sunday at 9am.

❤️ Sara xx

A beautiful day for @therookerymarket September ga

A beautiful day for @therookerymarket September gathering!

The @mama_lab_retreats ladies have a special wellbeing corner in the White Garden and we will be offering movement, breath and massage sessions.

So come see us!! 💕

Treating my students tonight to my new @nealsyardr

Treating my students tonight to my new @nealsyardremedies Women’s Balance massage oil.

I will be offering a gentle assist in Savasana to lengthen the upper back and neck.

Thanks to @nyro_sharono for recommending this product to me. 💕

*Align Your Spine* This week we are delving into

*Align Your Spine*

This week we are delving into our personal body patterns and exploring the alignment of our spine. On a physical level, our spine supports our core and any misalignment may be felt as imbalance, weakness, pain or tension.

Emotionally, the way we move and hold ourselves often reflects our 'story' and past trauma.

Optimising the alignment of our spine can help create a new pattern and help us stabilise our body, rebuilding our strength so we can process and heal.

This week the class will continue the focus on the shoulders and hips and will include:

* Optimal alignment cues
* Optimal breath work for release
* Shoulder & hip release poses
* Invitation to consider our body's pattern
* Long relaxation

Wednesdays @7.30pm at Dunraven Secondary School
Sunday @9am at West Norwood Picturehouse

See you on the mat!

With 💓
Sara xx

Good to be back! Sunday morning yoga time again 💕 🧘‍♀️ ☀️

Loving my new ‘In My Body’ yoga vest, just arr

Loving my new ‘In My Body’ yoga vest, just arrived! £19 in the Mama Love Yoga shop 💕

#yogatop #inmybody #organiccottontop #yogavest

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