The Journal · fresh from the mat

Little reads for acalmer mind, stronger back, steadier breath, happier you

Friendly, bite-sized notes on yoga, breath, fitness and feeling good, written between classes. Grab a chai and dive in.

11 notes so far · new ones every month

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Back care
3 June 20263 min read
Yoga for a cranky lower back: gentle moves that actually help
Back pain is the number one reason people message me. Here's what I teach first, what I avoid, and why gentle beats heroic every time.
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Mindfulness
20 May 20262 min read
Breath, anxiety, and the art of a quieter mind
Yoga's deepest gift isn't flexibility, it's a nervous system you can steady at will. Here's how the breath becomes a doorway to calm.
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Anatomy
12 May 20262 min read
Why anatomy belongs at the centre of your yoga
Most yoga injuries aren't caused by hard postures, they're caused by practising without understanding the body. Here's why anatomy changes everything.
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Fitness
5 May 20262 min read
Yoga for the desk-bound: undoing nine hours of sitting
If you sit for a living, your body is quietly adapting to the chair. Here's how a little daily yoga reverses the damage, no studio required.
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Practice
28 April 20262 min read
Building a home practice that actually lasts
Forget the hour-long morning routine you'll abandon in a week. A practice that lasts is built on something much smaller.
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