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A collection of useful articles on all things yoga.


Preparing for Your First Online Class: What You Need to Know
I understand coming to your first online yoga class may be a daunting experience, especially if you are new to yoga or new to classes online. Here's my guide as to what to expect, so it is less daunting. It is worth knowing that you can book in for a pre-class 1:1 chat with me. This is useful for new starters and if you want a private word before your class starts. I will already have the information you have given me when you booked into the class. In my classes, you can exp

Rebecca Allen
Apr 8, 20244 min read


Finding Your Resolve in Yoga Nidra: What Is a Sankalpa?
In Yoga Nidra, you may be invited to work with a sankalpa, often translated as a resolve. This is a short, positive statement expressing an intention that matters deeply to you. It might reflect a quality you wish to nurture, a way you would like to experience life, or something you want to give more attention to. Over the 35 years I have been practising Yoga Nidra, I have probably had about six or seven different resolves. Some have changed because I felt the intention had b

Rebecca
6 days ago6 min read


Can Meditation Help Us Live More Peacefully with Irritating Sounds?
This July, our Monday morning meditation group is exploring one of my favourite meditation practices - Antar Mouna, or Inner Silence. It is a simple yet profound meditation that helps us develop greater awareness of our external environment, our thoughts and our emotional responses, allowing us to cultivate a steadier, more peaceful mind. One of our recent class discussions inspired this month's practice. It came from a student who had been struggling with an irritating and c

Rebecca
Jul 43 min read
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