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Having been a painfully shy child, movement has enabled me to grow in confidence, stepping out of the shadows into the limelight as a yoga teacher. This blog reflects on how movement has made magic happen.

My theme for my Yoga for Men classes in January is habit stacking - a science-backed behaviour change strategy. This blog reflects on how I incorporate habit stacking into the classes, and off the mat in everyday life.

Celebrating the success of a festive fundraiser for local charity, Julian House where we raised over £600 as part of a 'Slow Ho Ho' themed series of classes throughout the month.

Focusing on the monthly theme for my Yoga for Men classes of 'breathing space', this blog talks about the inspiration I took from Stuart Sandeman's Breathe In, Breathe Out book to start classes each week with breathing exercises.

Joining a Who let the Dads out event in Keynsham with the YogaTwins was so much fun. Read all about what we got up to at our Dads and kids yoga class.

Having ran a competition to win Rachel Scott's Yoga to Stay Young book, this blog celebrates the success of my prize winner, Martin from my Yoga for Men group in Keynsham.

The power of choice is in our hands when we bring awareness to our thoughts and how we respond to them by saying positive affirmations out loud. This blog focuses on what I learnt from breath work coach, Stuart Sandeman when putting this technique into practice.

Over the summer holidays, we looked for hearts in everyday objects. The results were heart-warming.

Having led the organisation of the Wellbeing Village at Keynsham Music Festival for a 2nd year, this blog provided a taster of the wide range of activities on offer to the local community.

This blog reflects on the power of positive thinking when focusing on a sunflower growing in a yoghurt pot and how that helps ease feelings of stress and anxiety from a busy period at work.

The best things in life are free, especially when one of the guys proudly hands me a completed loyalty card and is then rewarded with a free class. This blog reflects on a loyalty card representing so much more in showing a commitment to their practice through every stamp they receive.

When the YogaTwins join me at my Yoga for Men classes it's always a special occasion. This blog reflects on how they got involved in the class, and how this made us all feel as we 'checked out' through our Talk Club scores out of 10.

This blog celebrates the 1st anniversary of my Yoga for Men classes in Saltford and how far they had come since the 1st night where 10 registered for a free first class, and only one guy turned up.

This blog reflects the 5 years since starting yoga teacher training at Bristol School of Yoga and where this has taken me through my Yoga for Men classes, being nominated for a Civil Service award for running yoga sessions in the workplace during COVID, media appearances and more.

The scale of devastation and mass displacement of people from the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria prompted me to raise money for the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal through my Yoga for Men class in Keynsham. This blog reflected on how the generous donations would be put to use for those affected at their time of need.

After a busy day at work, and a challenging time getting the boys ready for footy training, I didn't arrive at my Yoga for Men class with the usual spring in my step. This blog reflects on the power of sharing scores of 10 with the group, and the impact the yoga had on how I felt.

I love to hear about the positive impact my Yoga for Men classes have on the guys that join me. Deepak's story is a fantastic example of how yoga doesn't just make a difference during the class, but also off the mat and into his everyday life.

When seeking to make lifestyle changes, motivation has its place, but determination is what's needed to make these changes sustainable. This blog reflects on the important role determination plays, and the inevitable doubts that often bubble up and question whether that determination can be maintained.

When our YogaDog, Fudge was left paralysed from Intervertebral Disc Disease, we used a charity for the loan of a pushchair so Fudge could get about. By way of thanks, I ran a fundraiser for the charity and this class was the culmination of our support.

Being the 1st full year of Yoga for Men classes after COVID, there was a lot to celebrate by the end of 2022. This blog captures some of the man highlights.