The Science of Gratitude: A Pathway to Health and Longevity
Gratitude is more than just a polite gesture or social nicety; it is a transformative tool that profoundly affects mental and physical...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Dec 34 min read
Yoga for Stress and Anxiety: A Pathway to Calm and Balance
Stress and anxiety have become near-ubiquitous in present-day life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), stress is a...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Nov 264 min read
Is This the Best Exercise or Pose Ever?
Plank and Plank Variations: The Ultimate Way to Build Full-Body Strength and Fitness If you could choose only one exercise or yoga pose...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Nov 203 min read
The Vagus Nerve: Your Body's Secret Superhighway
This post is about understanding the body's master communicator and its significance in yoga. Have you ever wondered how your body...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Nov 122 min read
Breathing and Nitric Oxide: The Miracle Molecule You Might Not Have Heard Of
Nitric oxide, a simple gas molecule, plays a vital role in numerous bodily functions, including immune response, cardiovascular health,...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Oct 292 min read
It's my first yoga class. What should I expect?
There is nothing like the energy, connection and comradery of a live yoga class, whatever the style of yoga or level of class. Yoga...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Oct 103 min read
Understanding the layers of your being...
What are the layers of your being? We know that yoga involves more than the physical, but how can we begin to understand those other...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Sep 263 min read
Lifespan vs Healthspan: How yoga can improve our quality of life
Both lifespan and healthspan focus on the number of years a person lives. However they offer quite different, and distinct perspectives...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Sep 172 min read
Walking Wisdom
I live to walk and walk to live! Some of my favourite times of the day are when I am walking; free to explore, free to breathe, free to...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Sep 103 min read
Heart-Brain Coherence: A Guide to Living from the Heart
What is Heart-Brain Coherence? Heart-brain coherence, a concept explored extensively by the HeartMath Institute, refers to the state when...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Sep 33 min read
Fascia and the elastic zone: What we can do to maintain healthy fascia
We are not just skin, muscles and bones. We are also very much the array of connective tissue that holds everything together. Connective...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Aug 275 min read
Should we practise yoga when we are injured?
Should we practise yoga when we are injured? The answer of course is "it depends" (i.e. the nature and severity of the injury) but...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Aug 202 min read
Beyond the Mat: The Mental Benefits of Yoga
Yoga offers so much more than physical fitness. It's a sanctuary for the mind as well as the body, a space to disconnect from the demands...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Aug 134 min read
Mouth versus Nose (Nasal) Breathing: What You Should Know
The debate over mouth versus nose breathing has gained significant traction in recent years. While it may seem like a trivial matter,...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Aug 65 min read
The Art of Living: My Inspiration from Ancient Traditions
I think I have lived long enough to have gained at least some useful wisdom and understanding about life. I know what love feels like and...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Jul 303 min read
Dive into Nature: A Guide to Wild Swimming
Living in Cornwall has re-ignited my love of wild swimming. It is hard to resist the turquoise waters of the Atlantic, especially when...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Jul 252 min read
How to prevent muscle loss (sarcopenia) as we age.
Muscle loss is a real concern for women as they age. Studies show that women can lose 3-8% of muscle mass per decade after 30, and this...
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Lucy-Ann Prideaux
Jul 252 min read
Revitalise Mind and Body with North Cornwall Yoga Retreats
Are you feeling the need to revitalise both your mind and body? Look no further than the breathtaking landscapes of North Cornwall for a...
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