Santosa Studio Spotlight
Before me stands a charming young lady with a wide and permanent smile which, along with her sparkling dark eyes, reminds me of the perfect representation of Spanish beauty. Her name is Marta, and she is the happy face of Santosa. Several months have passed since Marta left us, chasing Read more…
Introducing Elspeth Alexandra, Women’s Fitness Edinburgh Coach and all-round Super Star! My mission. It was a client who pointed this out to me. What it is that I do: Is it fitness? Sometimes. Is it massage? Sometimes. Is it movement? Sometimes. Is it listening? Sometimes. Is it educating? Sometimes. Is Read more…
Posture and Back Pain – Past, Present and Future by John Carter, Gokhale Method Our backs hurt. It’s something we take for granted. Maybe not all the time, but 80% of us will experience back pain at some point. “I was only reaching for my phone when my back suddenly went”. Even Read more…
Overcoming the Fear: Jean Itier, Yoga Therapy teacher at Santosa Have you ever been afraid of not being able to keep up with the pace of life? If so, you are probably wondering if there is a way to free yourself from this fear and finally live a life aligned Read more…
What is belly dance? Belly dance is believed to be the oldest form of dance, having roots in ancient cultures such as Jordan and India from 3000 to 6000 years ago. First of all it was a fertility dance and danced only by women for women during pregnancy, births, and Read more…
We’re meeting with Jane Mann, Forrest Yoga Teacher at Santosa, Edinburgh and finding out a little more about what has brought her to teach. What inspires you in your own yoga practice and what brings you back to your yoga mat every day? My inspiration to come back to my Read more…
Kali is the Hindu goddess of death, represented by fire and the sword; the fire burns away falsity and the misdeeds of the past and the sword is the cutting edge of truth. She is associated with sexuality and violence; she also embodies the Great Mother holding the powers of Read more…
Holistic Core Restore® – In Conversation with Elspeth Alexandra Elspeth Alexandra teaches Holistic Core Restore® on Mondays 6-7pm, and a baby-friendly class on Thursdays 1.30-3pm.
LGBTQ Yoga at Santosa Edinburgh Community Yoga and LGBT Health & Wellbeing Project This autumn I began teaching a free LGBTQ yoga class at Santosa Yoga Studio. I have long felt that some groups are underrepresented in mainstream yoga studios. With the growth of the ‘yoga industry’ (an oxymoron if Read more…
Seasonal Yoga and the Practice of Gratitude – Joanna Cole-Hamilton On Thursday, I left the library to walk across town to teach a yoga class. An autumn chill had crept into the air and the Edinburgh breeze was blowing. I checked my phone and found an email from a yoga Read more…