Sophie Loves Yoga

Yoga in Narborough, Leicester

Yoga for Beginners in Narborough

If you’re considering trying yoga, Iā€™d love you to join me at one of my new beginners yoga classes in Narborough starting in August.Ā Whether your priority is improve your flexibility, strength or mental wellbeing, in our classes we will explore Read more…


In person Yoga Classes are back!

At last, I am back teaching yoga in face to face classes! It is such a joy to be able to welcome you back to the beautiful Narborough Parish Centre for yoga classes on Monday evenings and Wednesday mornings. It’s Read more…


Ancient Yoga wisdom you can use right now

“And how does one, by protecting others, protect oneself? By patience and forbearance, by a non-violent and harmless life, by loving kindness and compassion” Satipatthana, Samyutta Ahimsa means non-violence and is a central concept in yoga philosophy and its never Read more…


Ahimsa – More than just be kind

I was very sad to hear the news of Caroline Flackā€™s death this weekend.  Especially as I met Caroline on a yoga retreat a few years ago, so got to know her just a tiny bit.  On that retreat, I Read more…


Five Minute Yoga Flow

I was lucky enough to enjoy some sunshine whilst staying at the amazing House for Essex. The bright colours, especially the yellow, made a perfect backdrop to the Sun Salutation flow which you can watch, and practice with me, right Read more…


Show your feet some love

Yesterday, my son twisted his ankle in PE at school. It’s a bit sore, but luckily nothing serious. He is prone to this sort of injury though and I did remind him again (I’ve said it before, but because I’m Read more…


Five Benefits of Tree Pose

Tree Pose, or Vrkasana in Sanskrit, is a foundational pose of yoga and often one of the first that a beginner learns. Although it looks relatively simple, and can be adapted to be suitable for almost anyone, it still delivers Read more…


Five Benefits of Mountain Pose

It might look like youā€™re just standing there, but Mountain (Tadasana in Sanskrit) is an active pose that helps improve posture, keeps joints healthy and enhances our wellbeing in many ways. In Tadasana, we establish a healthy, functional posture and Read more…


Who is yoga for?

Yoga is for you if you want a challenging, demanding workout. Yoga is for you if you want a gentle, restful moment of tranquility. Yoga is for you if you want to stretch and open your body, improve in sport, Read more…


Why I decided to become a yoga teacher

I’d already been practicing yoga for many years when I made the decision to become a teacher, so why did I choose this path after so long being perfectly happy as a student?Ā  Ironically, it was having to take time Read more…