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Somatic Movement: Why it Matters (and How to Do It)

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Somatics and somatic movement are vital components of the yoga learning process. By focusing on the internal feelings of the movement, we can learn new skills more consciously. This is important, as we cannot learn something new if we aren’t aware of what we’re doing. In addition, somatic movement allows us to explore our bodies and activities in a safe and controlled environment. It helps us to develop a better understanding of how our bodies move.

In this article, I will discuss the similarities and differences between these two types of practice.

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The History and Practice of Surya Namaskar.

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As the sun peeked over the horizon, casting its gentle light upon the world, a figure could be seen out in the open courtyard, performing a sequence of poses known as Surya namaskar. The person was stretching and bending their body in graceful arcs, seeming to commune with the morning sun. It was a beautiful sight to behold. 

If you’re a yoga practitioner, or even if you’ve just dabbled in it here and there, you’re probably familiar with Surya Namaskar, or Sun salutation. This foundational sequence of poses is said to trace its origins back thousands of years to the Vedic scriptures. While the details of how this ancient practice has evolved over time can be up for debate, one thing is for sure: Surya Namaskar is a powerful way to open up your body and mind. In this blog post, we’ll explore the history and practice of Surya Namaskar in more detail. Stay tuned! 

What exactly is Surya Namaskar 

Surya namaskar, or sun salutations, is a series of 12 yoga poses traditionally performed to greet the sun as a symbol of gratitude and reverence. This ancient practice dates back to the Vedic period in India, but it is now widely practised as a modern yoga practice worldwide. 

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Scaravelli Inspired Yoga, now I know what all the fuss is about.

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Scaravelli inspired Yoga. What is it?

First of all, Scaravelli inspired Yoga is called so after Vanda Scaravelli. She was an Italian female yoga teacher

Despite that she starting yoga in middle age she went on to become one of the most influential yoga teachers in the west. And because her students were for the most part already yoga teachers, her teachings have inspired or influenced countless yoga teachers and students alike.

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Walk from Shanklin to Ventnor Over the Downs

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Walk from Shanklin to Ventnor over the Downs taking in the beautiful south east corner of the Island.

The path down to the old Ventnor railway station is one of the steepest on the island, so this part is a short but strenuous walk. Mostly on grassy paths. No stiles but some kissing gates.

It Can be slippery in wet weather and muddy in winter so care is needed.

The exposed downs can be very windy. Dogs are welcome, but please keep on a lead around wildlife and livestock, and take any mess home with you. This walk is brilliant for views all over the Island particularly from the top of Shanklin Downs over East Wight and across the Solent to Portsmouth and also towards the West with glimpses of Freshwater in the distance. As you walk along side the Radar station you get a sense of the height you’re at, with views over Ventnor and the Sea.

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John Keats on the Isle of Wight

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John Keats is strongly linked to the Isle of Wight, Islanders are proud of their Islands artist heritage.
John Keats was an English Romantic poet who died at the age of twenty five. During his short career he published fifty four poems, ‘in three slim volumes and a few magazines’. Having only become a poet in the last six years of his short life retrospectively he has become one of the best loved and often studied English poets. He stayed on the Isle of Wight during 1817-1819.

During that time, he resided in two houses, one in Castle Road in Carisbrooke and the other Eglantine Cottage in  Shanklin.

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