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Hi there, my name is Alexandra, a passionate yoga and mindfulness teacher currently teaching in London and virtually.

Yoga found me over a decade ago, during a time when I felt unbalanced—both in body and mind. Stepping onto the mat became my safe space, a moment of peace, as well as an opportunity to rediscover my body and its ability post injury. It was there that I learnt to listen to my body, started to build a routine and brought back that spark and resilience back into my life.

This platform offers a blend of online and in-person yoga classes catering to individuals and small groups, where I hold space for you to reconnect with your body and mind, without worrying what others may think or where you should be, but simple being in the now.

My classes blend Vinyasa-Ashtanga inspired flows, infused with philosophy and yogic storytelling to enrich your practice, offering more than just movement but a deeper understanding of yoga as a way of life.

Join me on your journey of self-discovery and holistic well-being.

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Wondering what its like practicing together? Read what some of our practitioners say.

Benjamin

I took 1:1 yoga sessions with Alexandra and it was a very relaxing and immersive experience. I was trying to improve my skills and also quit smoking. I didn’t realize how your breathing can help you calm down when you are anxious. The class was tailor made to my goals and level. Also, the music was the best of any yoga class I have ever been to.

Simone

Alex creates a calm, nurturing atmosphere in every session, combining her deep knowledge of yoga with gentle, thoughtful adjustments. She’s incredible at tailoring each practice to individual skill levels, making every class feel personal and impactful.

Yeva

I really enjoyed Alexandra’s group yoga class. As a beginner I was worried not being able to keep up with various yoga flows, but Alexandra made sure to check the form during the class. She has a very calming energy and I felt rejuvenated both physically and mentally following the class.

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March recap was a lot of social time, but I wouldn’t have it any other day! The sunshine has filled up our soul and I feel like I’ve been slowly coming back to life after the winter hibernation.

How has it been for you?
Some bits that brought a me joy this month…

☀️First of sunny days in London
🪸A day at an art gallery
🥐Sunday pastry at my favourite @aromebakerylondon
💐Fresh flowers
🏋🏼‍♀️Glow up event by @lululemon with @thefoodmedic
🥞Brunch with a friend followed by the new Bridget Jones film which was such a feel good film 🥹
✨Breakfast light
🤍Smell of jasmine flowers blooming & birds singing
🐱Cat sitting
🙈Ferret sitting (that’s a new one for me)
🪩Boogie night @purple_disco_machine

Space to reconnect with myself - sounds abstract and a common thing to say in yoga, but what does that actually mean?

For me, in those moments of stillness, this is when I felt most in tune with my body & mind.
How am I feeling? Physically, through my body. Are certain body parts more tired or tense than others. Why is that?
Have I been sitting still for too long throughout the day and my legs are slightly swollen?

Is my jaw tensed up because I’ve been clenching my teeth throughout the day. Trying to hold back things and not expressing myself to protect others? Has that been to my own detriment?

You start asking yourself questions and get curious about your own body. When you take a moment to pause and sit still, that sometimes can be the moment you feel most in tune with yourself. (But also scary!)

After that the physical questions start to add up, you start moving deeper and ask yourself how those sensations came about.
You then make that connection that your body is speaking to you, and giving you those queues.

You just need to give yourself that moment of stillness to listen. Will you?

#mindfulness #mindfulliving #yogalondon #yogateacher #london #meditation

February felt long & grey, but we made it 🤎
A month to cozy up indoors, candles on and finding comfort within.
One on one chats, and meaningful connections.
Solo strolls and moments to recentrer.
These first days of march felt like a breath of fresh air as the sunlight poured into our lives and filled up our hearts with new energy and hope.
It’s time to slowly emerge from our hibernation period.
I’m so ready for it 🙃

What would you say to your younger self?
I know we would certainly have a lot to talk about.

I wish she knew about the importance of rest. True rest and disconnecting.

Boundaries and nourishing your body.
That it’s ok to say no to plans and prioritise your wellbeing.

That a coffee & a croissant is certainly not going to give you enough fuel for the day.

That heartbreak might feel like the end of the world, but love shouldn’t be confusing or stressful.
It’s not going to make you feel nervous or anxious.
It’s your safe space. There are no games or question marks.

Some years felt like they would break my all, but looking back I know they made me who I am, and that experience I will carry with me, to make my days brighter and better from here on✨

In the hustle of life, we often forget that our bodies are more than just vessels; they are our true homes.

When we pause, breathe deeply, and reconnect, whether it is through yoga, mindfulness, meditation or anything else that allows you to have a moment of time to pause and reconnect… It’s in these moments of stillness where we find the deep wisdom and peace we often seek elsewhere.

Take a deep breath.
Come back to the present moment, honor the rhythms of our body, and embrace the home that is within🙏

#home #homebody #yoga #mindfulness #travelyoga #sunset #beachyoga #zen #mindfulmoments

Never would I have thought of using ChatGPT for my journaling… but after seeing this on @camey_yoga page, thought I should give it a try and it was so inspiring!

Copy paste this into ChatGPT:

“I’d like help setting my goals and vision for 2025. Please guide me by asking 10 questions, one at a time. After I answer the last question, write a description of my dream life for 2025, my affirmation for the year, and my top 5 goals, categorised into family, finances, health and personal growth feel free to adjust as needed to fit my responses.”

Give this a try and let me know your thoughts! Have you ever tried to use #AI for #journaling or #personalreflection ?

Also this sunlight spot in the jungle of Tulum was absolute magic in the morning ✨ thank you @chancetowander for capturing this moment.

#journaling #prompts #yoga #yogateacherlondon #london #creative

Do you prefer to practice in a classroom with other students or at home in your own company? 🧘🏼‍♀️

Our practice is constantly changing and evolving and there are definite benefits of both and having a chance to mix and shift things around.

How have you been feeling lately? What are the benefits of both for you?

Beautiful pictures by @camillemariebieber for @andflow_mats cozy winter shoot💗

#yoga #yogapractice #londonyoga #london #community

Building up on my end of your reflections in the previous post, here are some prompts that helped me to explore where I see myself in the year ahead.
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1. What would your ideal daily #routine look like?
Think about what time you’d wake up, how you’d spend your mornings, work day, evenings, and weekends. How would it make you feel when you wake up and go to bed every night?

2. What are your top 3 core #values, the ones that will guide your decisions and actions in 2025? An important topic to explore in the first place. These could relate to how you want to feel or the principles you want to live by.

3. Think of these areas of your life - career, relationships, health, finances and personal growth. Draw a circle for each. How do you want to improve and which area to dedicate your primary focus in 2025? Feel free fill in each circle and highlight one of them, that resonates most for you at this time. Don’t rush the process.

4.How would you define your #dream life in 2025? Imagine your ideal life in terms of how it makes you feel and what you are experiencing. Close your eyes and try connect with that feeling and emotion you’d be experiencing.

Is journaling something that you do regularly?
Have you set your #goals for this year this time?

📸@chancetowander

#journaling #journalingprompts #yoga #yogalondon #yogateacherlondon #selfinquiry #exploremore #discover #travel #ikigai

Give yourself credit for how far you’ve come.
Take a moment to really appreciate the things that you achieved.
Big or small.
You might not realise, but some people are looking up to you.
Embrace it. 🩵

#yoga #yogateacher #motivation #resilience #travel #places #travelyogi #exploremore #yogateacherlondon

As 2024 came to a close, I didn’t feel like I had done or accomplished anything significant.
Normally, I love to do end-of-year reflections and recognize all the small and big wins, shifts and turns, and things I’ll be looking forward to doing or doing better in the new year.
This year, I felt resistance. Kept pushing it away. Finally, giving into the “trend” of putting an end-of-year collage, I thought I’d do a small compilation of photos for myself, as a memory board.
Looking through all the photos of last year, I reminded myself of how much has actually happened.
Every picture is a part of a memory, a moment in time that brings back an emotion. I’ve done all this? Yes.
In fact, this year was full of change, even if I didn’t give it much recognition.
I started a new corporate job, moved in with my partner, celebrated two weddings, met countless friends (old and new), traveled to new places, danced (a lot), packed & unpacked (too much for my liking) and paved the way for more consistent teaching and dedication to sharing my yoga practice.
And suddenly, this year didn’t seem so insignificant after all.
All I needed, was just a moment to sit down with my thoughts and remind myself that in all those 365 days, all my actions (big or small) have brought me to a place I am today.
Even if I felt like some days I “didn’t do anything”, it was a choice. To rest or to reflect, that allowed me to take the next step forward. And I am so grateful for this journey and the people on its path.
Not just the destination, but the path I pave along the way. And making sure I give myself recognition for all the little things that I do, which in the end, add up, and become that big thing called life ✨
Here is to giving yourself that time for reflection and recognition.

How do you feel about end-of-year reflections?

#journaling #endofyear #newyear #2025 #recap #yoga

A gentle reminder that even during the hectic holiday period, it’s ok to take some time to yourself.
Even it’s a 5min meditation or gentle movement to check in with yourself.
Maybe it could even help to set the tone to your day.
Spreading kindness🩵to yourself & others around you.

Happy Holidays ✨

#yoga #selfcare #christmas

Whatever season you are in right now, this too shall pass. ✨
Nothing is constant in life.
Give yourself the time and space to embrace each moment.
To live it and to be fully present.
In the good and in the lessons of it all.
Riding the waves🌊

#yoga #yogateacherlondon #travel

November came & went in a blink of an eye, and here we are, in the last month of the year💕
This short series compiling some of the moments that made me feel gratitude and fulfilment. Feeling thankful ✨

• coffee catch ups with old friends
• first ever wheel throwing pottery class @skandihus_classes
• countryside walks with a friend embarking on a new journey
• running pre festive errands
• the wind was a paid actor for @andflow_mats shoot
• more laughs
• self care - day retreat with @biglovemovement_
• catching glimpses of sunshine
• embracing magic @wbtourlondon ⚡️

#byenovember #novembersumup #picoftheday #coffeedates #coffee #london #gratitude #beauty #nature

Sun Salutation or Suruya Namaskar.
A very common way to warm up during your practice as it gets your blood flowing and helps to expand your lung capacity.

But when you just starting off in your yoga asana practice, this may seem daunting and complicated… don’t you fear!

As you do more and more of your practice, this flow will become natural to you and you can start to embrace the benefits of a moving meditation.

Connect your breath with your movements. Inhale as you bring your body up to the sky and exhale when you move closer to the ground.

Try closing your eyes when you feel comfortable.
Repeat three times and take a moment to pause in your final Tadasana (mountain pose). Feel the shifts in your body as the oxygen rushes through your body, filling it with energy❤️

#movingmeditation #suryanamaskar #sunsalutation #greetingthesun #yoga #yogateacherlondon #yogatutorial #yogaexplained #travelyogi #travel #places #beachyoga

“The body achieves what the mind believes.”

This quote can go both ways. Aiding our bodies to be better, but also making it more fragile.

Allow yourself to release any limiting beliefs that we may hold and give ourselves an opportunity to move forward.
Without any judgement or expectations.

📸 @camillemariebieber

#yoga #yogalondon #london #bigcitylife #limitingbeleofs #mindfulness #yogawear #yogateacherlondon #meditation

Snippets of October 🧡 This month has been a busy one to say the least! Lots of social activities and spending time with friends. Now it’s time to slow down a little and embrace the last two month of the year ✨
Looking forward to going more within and setting intentions for the months ahead.

- Paris with family
- coffee chats
- movement & fresh air
- wholesome activities with friends
- breakfast in bed
- lazy Sunday
- intentionally slowing down

#october #octoberroundup #photodump #autumncomes #autumn #mindfulness #slowdown #lifestyle

Some ways to practice with me:
• Private 1:1 classes - we talk about what you are looking for in your practice & explore it together through a single or series of classes.
- classes can be in person, or virtual☀️

• Yoga in the park events - if weather permits, I love to organise a community class in the park where we can stretch out our legs, breathe some fresh air and connect with fellow yogis or those simply curious 🌿

• Private Group Classes - can be done online or in person. As much as I love teaching private classes, it is beautiful to connect with the group energy a class brings✨

Always open to chat, send me a DM if you want to know more ❣️

London based & mobile ✨

#yoga #privateyoga #yogainthepark #londonyoga #londonyogateacher #privateyogateacher #london #exploremore #meditation #breathwork

Feeling stiff and sluggish after sitting all day at your desk? 🫠
Give a go to a couple of these seated stretches to get the blood flowing!
Most of them can be done discretely without having to leave your chair, so the boss won’t tell you off for taking yet another coffee break 🤫

- spinal twists
- hip opener
- glute stretch
- ankle rolls
- heart opening

Let me know if you try!

#chairyoga #seatedyoga #stretching #mondaymotivation #mondaymovement #deskjob #yoga #yogalondon #easyyoga #movement

Take a moment to just…breathe.
In our busy day to day lives it’s so easy to forget.
Slow down your mind by closing your eyes, taking three deep breaths.
Now… physical sensations.
What do you feel on your finger tips.
What do you smell.
What do you hear.
Another deep breath.

Just a moment to recenter and arrive in the present moment.
A moment, but it’s all yours.
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📸 @camillemariebieber

#breathe #yoga #mindfulness #movement #autumn #slowingdown #slowliving #hygge #calm #yogalondon

August wrap up & some of my favorite memories 💚

• Bank Holiday Weekend nature walks
• A friends wedding
• Donating my hair to the Little Princess Trust
• Cute new colleague at the office
• London Summer vibe // outdoor cinemas
• London Summer vibe pt.2
• Solo date day out
• Cuddles whilst cat sitting

September, what’s next 😏

#august #augustwrapup #summerinthecity #london #londonsummer #outdoors #exploremore #travel #places

I can’t or I won’t?

Changing the narrative in how you view your situation can be so powerful.

Being honest with yourself in what your priorities are can be such an empowering tool.

It’s ok if your priority right now is rest and you’d rather stay in and watch a movie.

But be honest with yourself that it’s not because you can’t do it or because you don’t have the time to do it. It’s just not your priority right now.

You are able and you are capable, and that’s what matters. But staying honest and kind with yourself (ahimsa & satya, first two Yamas in our 8 limbed path of yoga) can be the foundation of your practice & self care🫶

#yoga #travelyogi #travel #places #exploremore #beachyoga #balance #warrior3 #yogaclasseslondon #londonyoga #yogaeverywhere

“You can not always control what goes on the outside. But you can always control what’s on the inside.” Start within. ✨ Wayne Dyer

#ikigai #balance #meditation #travel #places #travelingyogi #exploremore #beachyoga #andflow #londonyoga #quote #beauty #nature

In the small village of Rye, hides a fairytale of a place absolutely worth a day trip visit about an hour away from London ✨

Get lost in the antique shops, have a hearty Sunday roast at the Globe Inn.

About a 10min taxi ride, you can also find yourself at the @tillinghamwines and learn more about their natural wines, have a tour and a tasting🍷Such a refreshing experience and a treat to get out into a more peaceful and natural setting.

#weekendtrips #londonretreats #londondaytrip #exploremore #travel #places #rye #uk #tillinghamwines #weekend #getaway

Balancing poses.
A subtle yet effective way to strengthen our ankles by learning how to stabilise our bodies through engagement of different foot muscles.
Start small by placing your foot just above your ankle and start moving up on your calf.
No hands 😉 see how you can slowly start bringing it higher.
Avoid putting it next to your knee cap for extra pressure.
Play along & experiment, but most importantly - don’t be afraid to fall!
Embrace the process and playful curiosity😊
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#yoga #yogaposes #standingyoga #beachyoga #travelyogi #yogaeverywhere #exploremore #travel #places #beach #summer #seaside #puntacana #yogatutorial #privateyoga #anklestrength #balance #mindfulness

Farewell July. A compilation of moments that made me feel joy💛 how about you?

- beautiful light at a photography exhibition, feeling pride for my friends accomplishments
- watching the sunset at a close friends hen weekend, excited for her journey ahead
- sunday brunch tradition with my love
- neighbours watch catching sun rays
- duckling family spotting during a wholesome photo walk
- a mug of hot lemon water early morning, breathing in fresh mountain air & feeling complete peace

#mindfulmomoments #joy #feeljoy #meditation #mindfulness #littlethings #exploremore #travel #places #nature

Be here.
Be now.
Enjoy your present.
The gift of time.
💝

#presentmoment #giftoftime #meditation #manifest #travel #places #exploremore #yoga #beachyoga #mindfulmovement #mindfulness #summertime

Nahdi Shodhana or otherwise known as alternate nostril breathing, is a technique that helps to balance out our emotions, body and calm the mind.

Nadhi - meaning channel and Shodhana - purifying from Sanskrit.
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How to:
Gently close your left nostril with your thumb and breathe in.
Then close your right nostril with your ring finger and breathe out from the left.
Breathe in from the left. Close left nostril.
Breathe out from the right.
Breathe in from the right…repeat.
Helping the flow of air with your thumb and ring finger.

Shift your focus on your breath and how it makes you feel.
Inhaling and exhaling.
Feeling that subtle thread of air and oxygen entering your blood stream.
Take a moment to calm your mind and simply be, in this present moment.

Start small. Perhaps with three breaths on each side. Breathe slowly, steadily and deeply. As you start to get more accustomed to this practice.
Feel free to increase it.
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I like to sometimes start the yoga practice with some pranayama (breath work) like Nadhi Shodhana. It helps me calm the mind and signal my body, that this time will now be dedicated to the present moment. The precious moment of connection of my mind, breath and body. A moment for myself. 🙏

#breathwork #yoga #travelyogi #yogaoutside #natureyoga #yogalondon #nadhishodhana #pranayama #breathe #flow #meditation #beauty #soul

A weekend trip exploring seaside town Folkeston, just 1hr away by train from central London!

Don’t miss out on their food market by the pier, as well as the live music playing on the weekends and end of week.

Here are some of the spots we tried out & loved:

🍷Marleys - cozy spot for a nice dinner with British food.
☕️Steep Street Coffee - cute coffee shop with a large variety of coffees and pastry’s including gluten free!
🥞Mocka - Delicious brunch!
🍕Brewing Brothers Pizza - seaside spot with delicious food & sea breathe.
🐟Lots of spots for some seafood at the pier

#travel #places #exploremore #traveluk #tracesofplaces #uk #weekendtrips #uktravel #londondaytrip #folkstone #summer #foodie

You won’t regret going out of your comfort zone, but you will regret being in the same place in a years time, and there is no better time to start than now🩵

Who’s ready to practice together and going out of the comfort zone of your usual practice/ trying yoga for your first time? 😉

📸 @chancetowander

#yoga #yogapractice #comfortzone #pushyourlimits #newby #travelyogi #exploremore #beachyoga #natureyoga #beach #seaside #outdooryogalondon #beachlover #oceanlove

Now that the summer days (technically, hello living in the UK) are upon us and some of us will be taking some well deserved days off, the thought of putting your practice on holiday too, or taking it with you, may arise.

Do you take your yoga/physical practice with you, or do you give it some time off too?

Whatever it is that you choose, allow yourself to approach it with kindness and detach from judgement.
Some people find bliss in having more time for their practice on vacation. Some may need more stillness to rest and disconnect and either option is equally ok.

Do ask yourself, if you need a break from your practice, could this be because you overdid it, and maybe you need to tone it down when you come back?
Does it no longer excite you? Perhaps it’s time to rethink your routine.
Do you feel like you can’t practice in your day to day, but holiday time is the time when you do it most - can you think of ways how to implement it into your routine in a more sustainable way?

Take a moment to check in with yourself and where your mind is at, and you may just find the answers you’ve been looking for 😉

#yoga #mindfulness #mindfulnessliving #vacation #holiday #summer #sunnydays #exploremore #pov #travel #yogateacherlondon

Tight hips and tired legs?😮‍💨
A few stretches that can help to improve the blood flow and ease the stiffness.

Whether it is from sitting at your laptop all day, or having gone for a run the day before or simply feeling slightly swollen.

Try to keep your hips facing forward and your back straight (to alleviate the pressure from the lower back).

Don’t worry if you can’t reach the ground, add a block or a thick book to give you some extra height.

Give these movements a go 😉

#yoga #mindfulness #howtoyoga #travel #places #exploremore #beachyoga #travelyoga #beach #outdoors #yogapracticeeveryday #yogateacherlondon #yogaflow #beach #sealife #yogaoutdoors

Reminiscing on the beautiful moments nature has granted us to witness ✨
Peace & beauty is all around us.
Sometimes you just need a moment of quiet to notice🫶
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#peace #beauty #nature #travel #places #exploremore #bali #yoga #travelyogi #peacefulmoment #meditation #relax #mindfulness

Happy Weekend ✨

Couldn’t be happier with the warmer, sunnier and longer days finally upon us☀️ how will you be spending it?

📸 @camillemariebieber
With @andflow_mats 🩷
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#yoga #yogi #weekend #movement #vinyasaflow #mindfulness #yogateacherlondon #london #londonyogi

Physical and mental health 🧘🏼‍♀️
Through the 8 limbed path of yoga, mastering your body comes at a stage before focusing on your mind.

The physical distractions can be so subtle but can throw us off track so easily and affect the fluctuations of the mind.

A discomfort in your back whilst seated, increase in heart rate or offbeat in your breathing whilst trying to meditate…

That’s why the pranayama (breath work) and asana (physical practice) comes before the paths towards meditation.

Eliminating these distractions, can help put your focus inward, increase concentration and guide you towards a path of meditation and beyond.

For me, this is a great example where your physical and mental well-being come hand in hand.

Would you agree? Have you heard of the eightfold path of yoga?

#meditation #buddha #bali #innerpeace #peace #aesthetic #yoga #yogapracticeforthesoul #bali #ytt #ubud

I’ve had this picture saved in my gallery for a very long time, as a continuous reminder to pay attention to where my thoughts flow.

A lot of the time we aren’t able to control what happens around us. But we can always control how we react to it.
How we think about ourselves and what sort of dialogue happens in our minds?

This is the beauty of every situation and the strength our thoughts have.
Brining kindness to the world, means starting being kind to yourself and this can begin within.

It takes practice.
Pay attention to where your thoughts take you and practice bringing yourself back to a kinder place🙏

#yoga #mindfulness #meditation #yogapracticeforthesoul #illustration

Being guided.

Sometimes my friends and students get surprised when I say “I am going to a yoga class”. Why would you go to a class if you already teach yoga yourself?
And let me tell you…there is so much beauty in allowing yourself to be guided.

Focusing on letting go and surrendering to the practice lead by someone else.
But also…we are all continuously learning from each-others and are students of yoga.

Allow yourself to try a different movement to what you’re used to.
Allow yourself to be pushed outside of your comfort zone, whether it is spiritually or physically. Deepening your practice with new queues, adjustments and guiding thoughts.

Thankful for my teachers and peers throughout my YTT at @yogaunionbali
And a special shout out to @himanshu.yoga who has lead our training and allowed us to expand our practice growing past our own limitations of the body & mind 🙏 #restinchaturanga

#yoga #mindfulness #yogadaily #dailypractice #bali #udub #ytt #travel #places #yogaclass #foodforthought #meditation #yogalondon #yogateacher

Happy International Women’s Day💐

“Here is to strong women:
May we know them
May we be them
May we raise them 💗”

📸 @camillemariebieber

Snowy mountains always have their charm ❤️

#tb to a trip to Zermatt
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#switzerland #zermatt #travel #places #exploremore #discover #voyage #yoga #dailypractice #mindfulness #suisse #montagne #mountain #mountainview #winterwonderland #beauty #nature #cozystays #cozy

The other week my student shared a thought with me at the end of the class.
- “the pose I avoid the most, is the one that always feels the best.”
And this couldn’t be closer to the truth. Sometimes we feel reluctant to do something because it’s outside of our comfort zone and our mind is immediately placing barriers on us.
Yet when we attempt it, even if we don’t immediately achieve the outcome we had in our head, we can feel a spark of pride in having to come one step closer.

Now his downward dog is no longer the dreaded pose, but a place of comfort, that he’s mastered and feels pride in.

What is it that you’ve been avoiding? Can you be honest with yourself and discover why? Could this be a time to set yourself a small challenge to move just one tiny step closer, and see how it feels.

#tb to our colourful shoot by @camillemariebieber with @wonderingmuggle for @andflow_mats
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#yogapose #yoga #yogamotivation #motivationquotes #teachingyoga #practice #yogadaily #picoftheday #london #yogalondon #wednesdaywisdom

The days are slowly but surely getting longer, despite the very frosty mornings and that’s my happy news for you this Monday! 😬❄️
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#mondaymotivation #keepsmiling #wintertime #winter #morning #morningglory #mondays #smile #travel #exploremore

It’s a wrap!
Thank you 2023 for a year full of opportunity and growth.

If someone would have told me a year ago today where this past year would have taken me, I wouldn’t have believed them.

Finding the courage to take the opportunities presented.
Discovering new countries.
Building new connections.
Learning to trust.
Taking risks.
Looking at things with gratitude, rather than fear.
Listening to my body and understanding its queues.
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Welcoming 2024, let us all let go of our limiting beliefs that are holding us back and allow ourselves to bloom 💫
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#newyear #grstitude #thankful #itsawrap #2023roundup #roundup #travel #places #exploremore #discover #globetrotter #smile #journey #joyforjourneys

As the new year is very quickly zooming towards us, now is a great time to reflect on the past year and recognise all the achievements, big and small that we’ve accomplished.

We may have not ticked off all the things we have planned to, but take this moment to recognise all the other steps we’ve made.

Looking forward to the new year with gratitude of everything that has been done, and as another opportunity to everything that is yet to come.

Here is to 2024. Make your wish💫
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#newyear #2024 #makeawish #reflections #gratitude #journaling #aesthetics #xmas #atmospheric #picoftheday #merrychristmas

Merry Christmas to all those of you celebrating today 💫
May this day bring you lots of light and gratitude 🤍

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#Christmas #merrychristmas #festiveyoga #yoga #yogadaily #festiveseason #christmasyoga #andflow #smallbusiness #shopsmall

I hear this a lot from people - I can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible. Or it’s too slow for me and I get bored.

The practice of yoga is not only about its physical aspect (the asana). But the choices that you make in your everyday life that shape your inner self.

If you want to start with the physical aspect, then by all means - explore. There are so many different types of a yoga practice that you can surely find something that can suit your pace.

But if you also want to dive deeper in understanding your own body & breath and how you can use it to your advantage, how to promote calm in your daily life, then you might want to embrace a little bit of yoga in your life.
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Namaste. 🙏

The translation of the word from sanskrit means “The Divine within me bows to the Divine within you.”

The gesture is bringing your palms together at the heart centre with a slight bow of the head.
It is a sign of utmost respect and humility.

The gesture represents a harmonious blend of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It symbolises the belief that there is a divine spark within every being, and by acknowledging and honoring this divinity in others, we promote a sense of unity and interconnectedness.

It has been commonly used at the beginning, end and throughout the practice, to create a sense of community and shared energy.
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#namaste #yoga #yogalife #dailyyoga #explore #picoftheday #meditation #yogi #travelyogi #yogaexplained #simpleyoga #discover #exploremore

Sometimes a coffee catch up with a good friend is all you need for a little uplift.

We often forget the importance of social interaction and in person connection, but it is one of the crucial aspects for our overall well-being.

As our world is becoming more and more virtually connected, don’t forget to check in with your friends in real life and dedicate some time to one another.

What are some of your favorite ways to connect?
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#friendship #coffeethoughts #connection #coffee #coffeeshop #instadaily #picoftheday #oxford #uk #cozy

What is Yoga?

From Sanskrit, the term yoga derives from the verbal root - Yuj.

Yuj means to join or connect. Joining the separate individual (the self) with the rest of reality (the universal self) and expanding your consciousness.

We can achieve this union through the connection of our mind (meditation), body (physical practice) and breath (pranayama).

Yoga is not about being able to touch your toes, or being able to get into an aesthetic posture (although by all means, allow for it to be part of it, if you want for it to be).

In order to truly embrace the practice of yoga, you need to be mindful of the connection of your breathing with movement and your state of mind.
This in turn, will enable you to connect to your inner self.
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Popping into your feed to say hello!
Apart from my love for yoga, here are a few things that about me as a person off the mat 🙃

• Food lover🥐 (yes, especially pastries!) I love to cook and to eat. I am so fascinated to learn more on how food can fuel our body and how it can affect our physical as well as emotional well-being.

• Photography 📷 I love grabbing my analogue camera and strolling around. It’s a beautiful way to pay attention to the little things around you.

• London has always been my favorite city🇬🇧Growing up with Harry Potter, it has always been my dream to live in the UK. Just over two years ago this dream became reality.

• I’ve always wanted to study psychology 🧠 So I continue to attend lectures, courses and read books on the subject. How fascinating is the human brain and our nature!

• Travelling ✈️ Growing up in an international environment, I love the novelty of visiting a new country and discovering new cultures. Where to next?
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#instadaily #picoftheday #photography #travel #places #exploremore #analogue #funfact #smile

Paying attention to the little joys in life.
A walk outside.
Glimpses of sunshine.
A quiet moment.

Take a moment today to pause and check in with yourself. How are you feeling at the end of this week?

So often we tend to race through life at 100 miles an hour that we forget to notice the little things.

Happy Friday ✨
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#happyfriday #friday #mindfulness #exploremore #travel #places #london #londonlife #igdaily #yogalifestyle #cityscape #prettycitylondon

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