Month: June 2025

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Georgina’s Next Chapter: From Crow Pose to Courage

A woman in Crow Pose balancing on a yoga mat, using a soft Pilates ball between her feet for core activation, in a bright yellow yoga studio.


Georgina practicing Crow Pose with the aid of a Pilates ball for focused muscle engagement before heading off on her world travels.

This is Georgina, one of my long-time students — she’s been coming to yoga with me for over five years now. We’ve shared many classes, many laughs, and a steady journey of growth on and off the mat.

In this photo, she’s working on Crow Pose (Bakasana), with a soft Pilates ball placed between her feet. It’s a technique I sometimes use to help students engage the right muscles — it encourages active lift through the core, legs, and inner thighs, rather than collapsing into the arms.

We also played with Side Crow, using the same principle.

These moments felt extra special, because Georgina is about to set off on an exciting new adventure: she’s leaving her corporate 9–5 job to travel the world. She told me that yoga played a big part in giving her the courage to make that leap — a reminder that yoga is not just a physical practice, but a source of deep clarity and confidence.

Although I’ll miss seeing her each week, I couldn’t be happier for her. We’ve already made loose plans to meet in Kerala while I’m visiting family — a full-circle moment if ever there was one.

✨ New Wednesday Slot Available

With Georgina heading off, I now have a regular Wednesday evening space available. If you’ve been waiting for a slot or thinking of returning to practice, this could be the perfect time. Just get in touch.

With love and deep gratitude,

Smitha x

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Yoga for Children at Smitha Yoga

A young girl smiling while practicing a bow pose on a pink yoga mat in a bright, welcoming yoga studio with yellow walls and yoga props stacked in the background

A Joyful Start: Yoga for Children at Smitha Yoga

One of our young yogis enjoying a moment of fun and focus at Smitha Yoga

There are few gifts more meaningful than helping a child feel at home in their body, steady in their breath, and connected to the present moment. That’s the heart of what yoga offers—even to the youngest among us.

In our children’s yoga classes at Smitha Yoga, we don’t just teach poses—we nurture joy, curiosity, and confidence. Yoga becomes a space where children learn how to stretch, breathe, move, and rest with awareness. It’s playful and peaceful all at once.

What a beautiful gift to offer your child: a lifelong foundation of calm, strength, and self-awareness through yoga.

Classes are held in our warm, welcoming studio in Welwyn Garden City, with bright mats, soft blocks, and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Children of all abilities are welcome, and every class is taught with kindness and care.

🧘‍♀️ Why Children’s Yoga?

  • Builds balance, coordination, and flexibility
  • Boosts confidence and self-esteem
  • Encourages focus and emotional regulation
  • Supports better sleep and relaxation
  • Creates a positive relationship with the body

Whether your child is new to yoga or already loves to move and explore, our classes offer a gentle, structured, and uplifting environment.

Come as you are—Im here to help your child thrive, Smitha.