thehappyyogashala, Author at Happy Yoga Newcastle

Stop, Drop and Get Toned! 5 minute Yoga for Busy Mams.

09/30/2014By thehappyyogashalaPostnatal Yoga, Yoga Tutorial No Comments

When you have a baby it becomes pretty much impossible to set aside an entire hour for your Yoga practise. Instead of getting stressed and frustrated about it it’s important to allow your practise to become adaptable. This is a 5 minute video that is designed to be repeated whenever you get a chance, you … Read More

Yoga to Help Tension in Neck and Shoulders

09/25/2014By thehappyyogashalaPostnatal Yoga, Pregnancy Yoga, Yoga Tutorial No Comments

Neck and shoulder tension is probably the most common issue I see in my classes, it doesn’t matter if I’m teaching beginners, runners, pregnancy class, or postnatal classes, it’s always the same. Our modern life is not kind to our shoulders and necks and stiffness is very common. These exercises are designed to help relieve … Read More

Warrior Sequence Tutorial

09/23/2014By thehappyyogashalaPregnancy Yoga, Yoga Tutorial No Comments

The Warrior Poses in Yoga help to teach strength, stamina, patience and flexibility. Though they build a strong foundation in the legs, it is also important to use the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles to create a deep connection in the posture. They open the chest and strengthen the arms, back and neck. You cannot … Read More

Yoga for Diastasis Recti (Split Abs)

09/16/2014By thehappyyogashalaPostnatal Yoga, Yoga Tutorial 5 Comments

During pregnancy it is fairly common to get a split in the rectus abdominis muscle into right and left halves, this is called Diastasis Recti. It is important that you fix this before you start a regular yoga practise or exercise regime as movements that stretch the abs, such as back bends and crunches can … Read More

Yoga for Runners

09/04/2014By thehappyyogashalaYoga Tutorial No Comments

With the Great North Run approaching here is a little video for you to do after you have been running.

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“I can’t recommend Jo’s classes highly enough. I’ve dipped in and out of yoga over the years but never really felt fully engaged with it. With Jo as a teacher it has been a very different, much more positive, experience. I attend her nurturing classes and come out of them feeling like I’m walking on air! Jo teaches yoga in a relaxed, easy to understand, and calm-inducing way.”
Paula Smart – 30/10/2014

“Jo is a great teacher and her classes just what my mind and body needed after the pregnancy and a baby that doesn’t sleep through the night! Thanks Jo, I’m feeling happier : ))) x” Claire Frances Agnes Gilmour – 02/09/2014

“I can’t rate Jo highly enough! Everything in her classes is explained incredibly well and her teaching style puts everyone at ease. The classes are invigorating yet calming, while they nurture the body, mind and soul. Most importantly though, they are FUN! xx”
Helen Brain – 03/10/2014

“Going to Jo’s yoga classes was the best thing I did during pregnancy. I stated around 20 weeks and continued right up to 40. I found the breathing techniques and positions extremely useful both during pregnancy, to ease aches and pains and help me sleep, and during labour to manage contractions. Practising over so many weeks meant that it was second nature by the time labour came. The classes were a lovely bit of me time and a chance to chat to other mums to be too. I hope to return one day if there is a child no. 2!”
Leila Horne – 24/10/2014

“I have got a hectic lifestyle and love the happy relaxed atmosphere of the classes with Jo. They are certainly not easy but well explained and demonstrated with alternative levels on the postures. I can’t recommend Jo and her classes enough.”
Graham Cryer – 06/08/2014