Welcome to the Studio 70 blog
Here you’ll find blog posts on a number of topics – some related to yoga, others related to lifestyle, wellbeing and nourishing your body and soul. Browse all our blog posts below, or jump into a category:
Deepening Self Care by Counsellor and Empowerment Coach Carolyn Wood
Carolyn Wood shares why she isn’t setting New Years resolutions this year and what self care and empowerment mean to her.
Yoga Teacher Lindsey Porter Explores the Meaning of Authenticity
I've had in my mind for more than a year to write a post about authenticity/ being authentic. I started writing several times and stopped when I saw another article on the theme. I guess I didn't want to feel I was following a trend, I wanted to be all authentic about it!
Runner and yogi Gerry shares his thoughts on yoga
The latest in our series of interviews with our yoga students. We had a chat with Gerry about building a regular yoga practice, flexibility and running.
Getting in to a healthy rhythm and saying no to guilt
Laura writes about how to stay inspired and be drawn to the things you love rather than being held back by feelings of guilt.
Book Review on The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh
George Watson, our meditation teacher, has written a series of book reviews which we will be sharing with you to help guide what's on your reading list this year!
Alice Elms on her yoga teacher training and starting over again
Alice Elms chats to us about her yoga teacher training journey and how her practice has changed over time.
Finding time for self care with a baby!
This week on the blog Dawn chats to us about restarting yoga after becoming a mum and her love of tap dancing!
Giverny on yoga and recovering from injury
Giverny talks to us about how she discovered a love of yoga after struggling with group fitness classes and how she's using yoga to help recover from injury.
Community, yoga and perfect instagram sunrises :)
The latest in our series of interviews with our Studio 70 community. Pam tells us why she loves yoga and watching the sunrise from Studio 70 in the morning!
Rosie discusses what she enjoys most about our yoga community
Michelle and Laura are friendly, welcoming and take an interest in everyone's practice. I think I'll improve my practice in the studio with these teachers.
Early morning yoga and self care with Angela from Milk Cafe
We were delighted to catch up with Angela from Milk. She tells us about running a small business and finding time for self care so she can keep supporting others.
Sian chats about the benefits of attending a weekly yoga class
What's yoga really like? There's no competition or judgement with yoga. The studio is a really supportive place where you get space to try things out.
Suzi tells us about yoga and running her own business
In the Southside there are so many amazing small businesses! This week, Studio 70 talks to Suzi from Sunshine No 1 – an independent art, gift & card shop.
Vivienne tells us about finding her yoga glow!
The latest in our interview series with students. We had a chat with Vivienne about yoga, back pain & how to keep the weekend free from work emails.
Anthony Jannetta - the story of a yogi runner
The latest in our series of interviews with yoga students. We chat to runner Anthony (Bellahouston Road Runners) about how yoga helps him as a runner.
Trust Your Instincts, a birth story, by Elaine McRaild
Pregnancy Yoga | " learnt so many things during the process of my pregnancy, labour and birth... how amazing the human body is, the importance of keeping your mind focused."
Why? A Message to My Old Self, by Mindfluness Teacher George Watson
Meditation | "Being in a deep state of meditation, where your ego has drifted off and you are nothing more and nothing less than part of the universe, is such a beautiful place to be."
Why is Early Morning Yoga Good for your health?
The benefits of Early Morning Yoga | "Moving from our morning practice into our working day can help us concentrate on our work and increase our awareness."
Angela's Yoga Story
Angela's Yoga Story | "I also find myself surreptitiously practicing standing on one leg in supermarket queues and at bus stops to improve my balance!"
Betty's Yoga Story
Betty's Yoga Story | "Due to my mobility, I practice this sitting in a chair, comfortably. I have found this has helped to improve my breathing, mobility and flexibility."