Want to try yoga but unsure of where to start? Claire was there once too! Here she shares some helpful advice for new yogis:

1. Explore all of the different classes and teachers available to you, online and in person. Find a class and style that resonates with you. 
2. Your breath is the most important aspect of yoga. Always come back to it. If some things are hard, reconnect, slow down and breathe. 
3. Avoid comparing yourself with the person next to you. It is your practice, your body, your mat, your experience. We are all different. Every day is different. Be present and enjoy today. 
4. Yoga is not about standing on your head and being a pretzel, it is about creating an internal union of body, mind and breath. We do this through physical postures, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques all combined together. 
5. There is a lot of emotional energy stored in the body, especially in hip opening and heart opening poses. Sometimes you may feel like crying, screaming or laughing in class. Don’t hold your feelings in. Allow them to come and go and release. 
6. Always stay for savasana and meditation. Most people run out of class - I was one of these people in the beginning until I saw the light. This is the most important part where your physical body and nervous system get to relax and rejuvenate. This is the ultimate yoga pose and self care moment in your practice.

Ever heard of a sound bath? Claire is a huge advocate - they add another level of healing to your self-care!

Sound healing is a powerful modality based on ancient healing techniques. The vibrations of sound work at a cellular level to recalibrate and heal on a mental, emotional, physical and spiritual level. By listening to certain sound frequencies, our bodies respond by letting go of old emotions and creating a relaxed and peaceful state of being. 

"I use sound bath journeys as a tool to relax and take some essential self care time for me. I use them to cleanse my energy and absorb the healing frequencies when I’m feeling tired, rundown, stressed or when I need a little extra dose of positive energy!"

The alchemy crystal bowls are also powerful tools in my work. Each individual will benefit in their own way from the sounds depending on what is going on in their own mind, body and external environment at that particular time. Every day, every experience is different. Both with yoga and meditative healing. 

You will come out of a sound bath experience feeling well balanced and relaxed with a sense of calm and inner peace. 

Want to try a sound bath healing for yourself? Head over to our Instagram where Claire shared a beautifully healing sound bath with us!