A clear sky doesn’t always mean a cloudless one

A clear sky doesn’t always mean a cloudless oneA clear sky isn’t always a perfect blue. Clouds come and go — while some drift quietly across the horizon, others linger a little longer. Yet beyond them, the sky remains. Our yoga practice can be much the same. Thoughts wander, balance changes. Some... Read More

What happens when we stay a little longer?

What happens when we stay a little longer?Sometimes, the smallest changes become noticeable when we stop moving. In Hatha Yoga, we might move into a posture, explore it for a few breaths, and then move on. But what happens when we stay? In Yin Yoga, we give ourselves a little more time. Not neces... Read More

One practice, different experiences

One practice, different experiencesDifferent times of day. Different discoveries. One shared practice. On Sunday morning, I taught a Hatha Yoga class to students joining from different parts of the world. Here in the UK, it was 10 o'clock; in Italy, the morning was already moving towards midday; ... Read More

Why online yoga?

Why online yoga?Talking with friends and colleagues over the years has made me realise that online yoga has its place not as the next-best thing to being in a studio, but because removing the journey can create that extra room for yoga practice. After a busy day or week, gathering all your stuff ... Read More

A little space changes the movement

A little space changes the movementWe often talk about moving with the breath, but what happens if the breath goes first? An inhale begins, and there is the slightest sense of expansion. Then an arm rises. An exhale starts, and something may soften. The body follows. The difference may be no more... Read More

The small can carry large

The small can carry largeThis morning, standing in Tadasana (Mountain pose), I found myself exploring a familiar movement a little differently. Rather than simply lifting onto my toes with my arms overhead, I began with a calf raise. The heels stayed down. The movement was small and then the arms... Read More

A little space for October

A little space for OctoberThanks for joining me on the JingXi Yoga journey. This is the first of a monthly note — a little space to share reflections from practice, along with a look at what’s unfolding at JingXi.The Clear Sky Journey has started, and there is still time to join if you'd like to ... Read More

The practice belongs to you

The practice belongs to youThere is another kind of space I want JingXi to leave open — the practice isn't about the teacher. A teacher can offer a movement, a breath, a possibility or a question. But the experience belongs to the person practising. You might notice ease where somebody else notic... Read More

Clear Sky begins this week

Clear Sky begins this weekLast Friday, I introduced Clear Sky — JingXi Yoga's first eight-class Journey — and the idea behind it: one Journey, with different ways to travel. This week, the Journey begins. From Thursday to Sunday, there are six opportunities to take that first step, through Yin Yo... Read More

Breathing Space

Breathing Space Sometimes we don't need another thing to achieve. We just need a little space to notice. When I first began offering JingXi Yoga's 30-minute practices, they found their place at the end of the day: A little movement, a little breath and a little stillness. Half an hour in which th... Read More