When the weather is suitably hot we hold some classes outside. Everyone really enjoyed our class under the shade of the trees at the Farmhouse Hotel, in the heatwave week at the beginning of September 2021. Some of stayed for coffee and even for lunch afterwards.
The 'Perfect Breath'
Over the last 5 weeks I have been attending Ben Wolf’s breathing workshop. One of the main things to come out of this work shop is the “Perfect Breath “ otherwise know as the 6/6 belly breath. This breath if done for 20 minutes a day is said to oxygenate all the cells in your body to their optimum level, encouraging healing.
James Nestor’s book ‘Breath The New Science of a Lost Art’ talks about this and the HUGE importance of nasal breathing. Mouth breathing is so bad for our overall health. If you are interested in knowing more sign up to one of my classes this term.
This article is also helpful - https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/life-examined/breath-breathing-meditation-mental-wellbeing/james-nestor-interview-breath-wellness?fbclid=IwAR0STWxDYCSqEX19cYg_iPf0axRbfpVRHQ8E_jnVl43HA5Lw-B5pjc02c0w
Technique to relieve breathing difficulties from Covid-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBkGDIeQwXo
A London doctor gives advice on relieving breathing difficulties from Covid-19. I have linked the copy which has been provided by the BBC to ensure that this has the credibility of the BBC behind it.
Good breathing technique is a basic principle of Yoga, even for when we are fit and well. I include various elements of breathing technique in my classes, and you can continue to practice these at home when convenient for you.
Beautiful relaxation
I am grateful that we are here in this beautiful island of Guernsey for the lockdown. So happy to feel the warmth of the sunshine on my skin. So good for our mental health to take some exercise out in the fresh air in beautiful surroundings.
I hope that all of you can find some peaceful time to balance the continuous news of problems with the Coronavirus.
🙏💙
New Testimonial
I am 75 years old, I have always avoided any form of exercise or exercise class, until I discovered Jan Ozard and Yogalates. Jan is an excellent and patient teacher, both in her classes and private lessons. She is very good at sorting out body aches, pains, and stresses, with gentle exercise and massage. I am hooked.
Lee (March 2020)
Thanks Lee, it is always very gratifying to get positive feedback. Jan.
Online classes with Zoom app
Hello everyone
As noted on the Classes page, I am trying to get as many classes as possible online. There is quite a bit to learn and set up so I shall begin by inviting people to join some test sessions.
In preparation for online classes please download the Zoom app to your mobile phone or iPad / tablet. Its free for you to use.
Watch this blog space for more information as it becomes available.
I hope to see you all soon online.
New Website
Hello
I hope that you like my updated website, which I have built on Squarespace to replace my earlier site on Wordpress. I expect that this site will be easier for me to update and maintain. Hopefully you will find the Blog interesting to follow and it will give you the kind of material which was previously only available on Facebook.