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Francesca Matteoda
Apr 21, 20222 min read
COVID-19 & yoga
It's funny that I started this blog/vlog in the middle of the first COVID-19 lockdown, and in fact entitled it "Yoga in the times of...
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Francesca Matteoda
Feb 6, 20221 min read
Props for sarvangasana (shoulder stand)
I promised this months ago, and I'm not one to break a promise, so here it is, with considerable delay! Using blankets when doing this...
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Francesca Matteoda
Nov 29, 20211 min read
A purr-fectly relaxing pose
I am acutely aware of how irregular by posts are, but I've decided to stop apologising because otherwise what was a very nice hobby will...
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Francesca Matteoda
Oct 18, 20212 min read
Preparation for sarvangasana
Oh my goodness! I knew it had been a long time since my last post, but I've just checked and it's been almost two months.... that's...
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Francesca Matteoda
Jun 28, 20211 min read
Garuda namaskar (Eagle salutation)
Hi folks! It's been a while, but you can't get rid of me that easily, ha ha. This week's video is a sequence of poses, like the sun...
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Francesca Matteoda
May 19, 20211 min read
Jathara parivartanasana (spinal twist)
One day later than promised, here is the video on spinal twists. This one is done lying down on your yoga mat, we'll do ardha...
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Francesca Matteoda
Apr 20, 20211 min read
Salabhasana (locust or grasshopper pose)
Oh my goodness! I thought it hadn't been so long, but I've just realised that my last post was on the 28th of March... sorry to have kept...
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Francesca Matteoda
Feb 28, 20211 min read
Double whammy
To make up for the long silence, here's another post right on the heels of the previous one. This is just so that I can share with you...
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Francesca Matteoda
Feb 28, 20211 min read
Arm exercises
Hi everybody! Long time no "see"! I'm sorry for the long gap between posts, but things have been hectic. I have extracurricular...
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Francesca Matteoda
Feb 1, 20211 min read
Chakra meditation
As promised yesterday, here is a short meditation that aims to unblock your chakras and help the energy flow smoothly from one point to...
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Francesca Matteoda
May 3, 20202 min read
Soothing an sore back
A short sequence for a sore back, ending with a restorative yoga pose
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Francesca Matteoda
Apr 24, 20202 min read
Flattening the curve (2)
Well, we’re in week 5 of lockdown here in Madrid and my alcohol consumption hasn’t dropped, so I need to do more abs to prevent the...
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Francesca Matteoda
Apr 20, 20202 min read
Finding your balance - Vrksasana
Balancing poses can be tricky because managing to hold your balance does not just depend on practice, it depends very much on how you are...
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Francesca Matteoda
Apr 3, 20201 min read
Flattening the Covid-19 curve…
Contrary to what you may be thinking, I’m not talking about the rate of coronavirus infections; I’m referring to flattening your belly...
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Francesca Matteoda
Apr 1, 20201 min read
Simhasana (Lion's pose)
Today's contribution comes in the form of a video, showing you Simhasana. I first came across this pose when reading through an old yoga...
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Francesca Matteoda
Mar 31, 20202 min read
The impact of Covid-19 and lockdown
When we are stressed or anxious, our immune system weakens. Yoga and meditation can help to strengthen the body and calm the mind,...
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Francesca Matteoda
Mar 31, 20201 min read
A little about why I've created this blog
Stress and anxiety weaken our immune systems, so it's vital that we look after ourselves properly when facing difficult situations. I'd...
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