Festival of sport 2012-sunday 13th may!!!

The 2012 Festival of Sport is bringing together many sporting activities in the local area.
Newmarket,suffolk.

I am going to be teaching a 20 minute demo on POWER YOGA and i need as many people as possible to come and join in on the class. Everyone is welcome even if you have never experienced POWER YOGA before and your welcome to bring friends and family to join in too!!

Please contact me asap if you would like to sign up- lucy@enerchi-fitness.com  .
This is for a really good cause so i d appreciate all your support .

The aim of the day is to involve the whole community in a sports promotion event and showcase the huge variety of sports and activities that are available to the local community. Sports clubs from around Newmarket and the surrounding area are invited to attend and demonstrate their sport, speak to members of the public about their activities, sell any sporting items and advertise their club.

There will also be a licensed bar, BBQ, hot food, cake stall, teas and coffees, children’s games and a huge range of other stalls and attractions suitable for family entertainment that you would expect to see at a traditional village fete.

For more info go to- www.festivalofsport.co.uk

Namatse x x

POSE for MARCH!!!

Hi everyone,  I hope you are all well. Just a quick reminder about a few things! Firstly please be reminded that on the following dates there will be no power yoga class:
Thursday 8th March
Tuesday 20th March

Monday 19th March
Thursday 22nd March

Secondly, I am filming my POWER YOGA DVD next weekend, I am very excited about this and if anyone would like a copy please let me know, that way you can be praticing at home too :)

Lastly my pose of the month is the CRANE POSE. A pose we have all been working on for a few weeks now :) Here are a few handy tips and also a list of benefits this pose brings to your body, oh, and remember pratice and patience really does work with this pose!

CRANE POSE : This is a personal favourate of mine. When someone eventually manages to master this pose it is a fantastic feeling, you feel strong, confident . It is such a confidence booster.  I always believe yoga can help you in your day to day life, if you can master a pose or learn how to deal with a pose you can take this with you into your day to day life, dealing with situations with confidence and calmly. So many people in my classes have shaken their heads when faced with the crane pose for the first time :) yet after a few weeks they have mastered it!

BENEFITS:

• Strengthens and tones arms and wrists
• Stretches the upper back
• Strengthens the abdominal muscles
• Opens the groin
• Tones the abdominal organs

Here are a few tips :

1:  Separate your knees wider than your hips and lean the chest forward, between the inner thighs. Stretch your arms forward, then bend your elbows, place your hands on the floor shoulder width apart, fingers spread wide and pointing forwards and the backs of the upper arms against the shins.

2:  Place your inner thighs against the sides of your torso, and your shins into your armpits, and slide the upper arms down as low onto the shins as possible. Lift up onto the balls of your feet and lean forward even more, taking the weight off your torso onto the backs of the upper arms.

3:  With an exhalation, lean forward even more onto the backs of your upper arms, to the point where the balls of your feet leave the floor. Now your torso and legs are balanced on the backs of your upper arms. As a beginner to this pose you might want to stop here, perched securely on the bent arms.

4:  To take it to the next level squeeze the legs against the arms, press the inner hands firmly to the floor and straighten the elbows slightly . The inner knees glued to the outer arms, high up near the armpits. Keep the head in a neutral position with your eyes looking down at the floor just in front of your hands. Hold and breathe for as long as you are able then to release slowly lower your feet to the floor into a squat.

1: NEVER LOOK BACK BETWEEN THE FEET!
2: GO INTO THE POSE WITH CONFIDENCE :)
3: DON T HOLD THE BREATH!
4: PLACE A PILLOW ON THE MAT INFRONT OF YOU IN CASE YOU TOPPLE FORWARDS!
5: ENGAGE THE CORE
6: GLUE YOUR LEGS TO YOUR ARMS AND SQUEEZE
7: ENSURE THE WEIGHT IS EQUAL IN BOTH WRISTS
8: BRING THE BIG TOES TOGETHER ONCE IN THE POSE
9: ONCE IN THE POSE , SMILE :)
And finally if you do topple don't worry, keep trying, keep practising and I promise you will get there and for those of you who are feeling really strong you may go onto the side crane !!
SIDE CRANE:

Love and hugs, Lucy
Namaste x x

POWER YOGA POSE OF THE MONTH!!

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. We are about to enter the month of February. The word February was born from the latin word februarius meaning 'to purify' or 'purification'. In ancient Rome it was the month of purification and so we should try and devote this month to cleanse and purify our bodies by trying to make healthy food choices and to try and spend some more time for just ourselves, even if it is only 10 minutes a day set aside for yourself to relax, read a book, do some yoga! And of course February is also the month of love. As we are approaching Valantine's Day the pose I have chosen is wonderful for opening your heart! So our power yoga pose of the month is THE WHEEL!!!. This beautiful pose not only helps cleanse the body it completely opens the lungs, chest and heart. It brings openess, balance and strength into every aspect of your life. The pose draws energy into every part of your body and as the pose opens your heart it brings compassion and love also.

Wheel Pose offers the following benefits:

• Stretches the lungs and chest; heart and shoulder-opening
• Strengthens the arms and wrists, legs, buttocks, abdomen and spine
• Stimulates the thyroid and pituitary
• Increases energy and counteracts depression

Please do not atempt this pose if you suffer with back, wrist or blood pressure issues.
Pratice the pose each day at home, starting in BRIDGE POSE  first then if you feel happy you may take it into the WHEEL POSE. If you wish to take the pose even further you may EXTEND 1 LEG  followed by the other. You will gain strength through your core, legs, arms and shoulders and your lungs will also strenghten. Remember to keep breathing throughout this intense pose!!

1-Lie flat on the floor press your whole spine into the floor.
2-Bend your knees and place your feet hip distance apart close to your glutes pressing down into your heels
3-Arms by the side of your body pressing the palms down into the floor.
4-Draw your chin into your chest lengthening the back of your neck.
5-Contract your core and lift your hips towards the sky, keeping knees inline with your ankles.
6-Stay here in BRIDGE POSE or to go into WHEEL POSE place your hands by your ears, press down into your palms.
7-Inhale and using the strength in your arms push your body up straightening the arms, allow your head to drop down and relax.
8-Press into your heels and palms, relax your face and stay here for as many deep breaths as you can - aiming for 10 as you become stronger.


Take care everyone and hope to see you all soon  
Namaste, Lucy x x

Power Yoga Classes for the New Year

I will be holding classes every Tuesday and Thursday evening, 6.30pm-7.30pm, starting Tuesday, 3rd January.  Each class will cost £6.50 or, if you book 6 classes, £35.  These will be held at the Severals Pavillion Hall, Newmarket.
If you are interested or want further information please give me a ring.
Namaste
Lucy x

New Power Yoga Classes for December

I will be holding 2 power yoga classes in December both at the Severals Pavillion Hall, Newmarket -

Thursday, 15th December  -  6.30pm-7.30pm
Thursday, 22nd December  -  6.30pm-7.30pm

Please ring me to book your place. 
Namaste
Lucy x

Power Yoga Class - 30th November

My next Power Yoga class will be on Wednesday, 30th November at 1.45pm at the Newmarket Leisure Centre.  All welcome!!
Namaste
Lucy x

Latest Power Yoga Class

I am holding a Power Yoga Class at Mildenhall Leisure Centre, Mildenhall on Tuesday, 1st November between 7pm-8pm
Hope to see you there!!
Namaste
Lucy x