Journal Practice - Prompts for Winter Solstice Reflection

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year and usually falls on 21st or 22nd of December and is the exact moment when half of earth is tilted the farthest away from the sun.

Solstice comes from the Latin Sol meaning sun, and Sistere meaning to stand still. It marks the moment the sun ‘stands still’, pauses for a moment at its lowest, before turning back to lengthening the days again. The moment between what is ending and what is beginning.

In this blog post I explore some of the history of Winter Solstice celebrations. I reflect on the qualities of Winter and how we can embrace the darker and quieter energies of Winter and set some intentions for the coming months.

There’s a beautiful poem by James A Pearson and some Winter Solstice journal prompts for you including a pdf download so that you can take a pause and mark this point in the year..

Yoga and Wellbeing, Yoga Practice, JournalingSarah CloverDecember 11, 2025Wheel of the Year, yoga practice, journalingComment

Moon Salutation - 3 ways

I'm sure you've heard of the yoga Sun salutation. If you are a yoga student you've probably done a few of them in your yoga practice. But have you heard of the moon salutation?

Find out more about the moon salutation in this blog post and there’s a free 40 minute class where you can try out 3 variations!

Journal Practice - Prompts for Autumn Equinox

Autumn Equinox marks the the start of Autumn and is celebrated in the Northern Hemisphere between 22nd and 24th September. It is when there is equal day and night and signals the start of the decrease of light as days become shorter towards winter.

In this blog post I explore some of the history, stories and images of Autumn Equinox celebrations. I reflect on the qualities of Autumn and how we can use the transition point from Summer to Autumn to help us to reflect on our lives, take time enjoy the slower energies of Autumn, and to set some intentions for the coming months.

There’s a beautiful affirmation and poem and some journal prompts for you including a pdf download.

Yoga and Wellbeing, Yoga Practice, JournalingSarah CloverSeptember 10, 2025Wheel of the Year, yoga practice, journalingComment

10 Ways to Use a Wall

Why is a wall useful in yoga for any yoga student?

In this blog I share a few ideas on how to use a wall to support you in ten common yoga poses.

They can help you to support a yoga pose; find your way into a yoga pose more fully; and in restorative yoga, a wall can be really helpful to help hold parts of the body so that the body can rest and enjoy the benefits of the pose without the effort of holding the pose. A wall can help to create accessible yoga poses.

Yoga and Wellbeing, Yoga Practice, Yoga TipsSarah CloverJuly 23, 2025yoga tips, yoga class

Journal Practice - Prompts for Summer Solstice Reflection

Summer Solstice marks the longest day and the shortest night of the year and is also called Midsummers Day. It usually falls on 21st June.

Solstice comes from the Latin Sol meaning sun, and Sistere meaning to stand still. It marks the moment the sun ‘stands still’, pauses for a moment at its peak, before turning back to shortening the days again.

In this blog post I explore some of the history of Summer Solstice celebrations. I reflect on the qualities of Summer and how we can embrace the light and energy of Summer and set some intentions for the coming months.

There’s a beautiful poem by Judith Hanson Lasater and some journal prompts for you including a pdf download so that you can take a pause and mark this mid-way point in the year..

Journal Practice - Prompts for Spring Equinox reflection

Spring Equinox marks the first day of Spring and is celebrated in the Northern Hemisphere between 20th and 23rd March. It is when there is equal day and night and signals the start of the increase of light as days become longer towards summer.

In this blog post I explore some of the history, stories and images of Spring Equinox celebrations. I reflect on the qualities of Spring and how we can use the transition point from Winter to Spring to help us to reflect on our lives, take time enjoy the new energies of spring, and to set some intentions for the coming months.

There’s some beautiful poems and some journal prompts for you including a pdf download.

10 Ways to Use a Blanket

This blog is about using a Blanket to support your yoga. You can buy specific yoga blankets, but any firm blanket will work.

BKS Iyengar was credited with popularising the use of yoga props through his school of yoga. Over the years many yoga props and supports have been developed to support the spectrum of yoga poses but you can’t go wrong with the basics. Simple yoga props include: belts, bricks, blocks, blankets, chairs, bolsters, cushions and using a wall.

A blanket can be a useful support for any yoga student. In this blog I share a few ideas on how to use your blanket to support you in ten common yoga poses.

Yoga and Wellbeing, Yoga Practice, Yoga TipsSarah CloverNovember 8, 2024yoga tips, yoga class

3 ways for new parents to use a muslin to stretch your shoulders

As new parents there are muslins everywhere - now you can add another use for them - to ease out those achy shoulders, that spend a lot more time rounded forward as we hold, feed, lift and carry our little ones.

My ten minute video will show you 3 simple ways to get a lovely shoulder stretch using your muslin or a belt or scarf.

Our shoulders get tight and scrunchy all the time, so this post is not just for new parents, anyone can benefit.

Postnatal Yoga, Yoga Tips, Yoga PracticeSarah CloverAugust 13, 2024Postnatal Yoga, Baby Yoga

N.O.U.R.I.S.H. yourself by creating a 'To Be' list

Lots of us have ‘To Do’ lists – but do you have a ‘To Be’ list?

I came across this idea recently and thought it was brilliant. Ensuring that you have time to just ‘be’ is so important in our busy world. It’s more important for our health and wellbeing than all the stuff we have ‘to do’.

In this blog is a little inspiration to create your own ‘To be’ list, using the acronym N.O.U.R.I.S.H.

There’s also a PDF you can download to help you.

Going Upside Down

When we think of yoga poses that take our body upside down, headstand and shoulderstand probably spring to mind first.

But there are lots of yoga poses that take our head lower than our heart that are much more accessible, and provide the same benefits.

In this blog post I show you 5 simple and accessible inversions and explain the benefits of going upside down.

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