The Yoga Place

Hi, I'm Sueann Rochester and this blog will follow my progress as I train to become an ashtanga yoga instructor.

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Having a little rest. Mummy is very jealous. #paschimottanasana #flexiblebaby #yoga #aimtoteach #yogadunfermline #yogatoddlers

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Day 24 #yogagivesbackchallenge is Kurmasana. This is a daily battle but I'm slowly getting somewhere.

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Day 23 #yogagivesbackchallenge is Bharadvajasana. This is such a lovely twist. (catchup)

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Day 21 #yogagivesbackchallenge is Badha Hasta Sirsasana B. I missed quite a few days so I'm doing a batch catchup today!

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Major catchup for #yogagivesbackchallenge Day 20 is Bhujapidasana

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Despite being physically challenging I think it's my brain that's struggling the most with backbending just now. So much to think about. Chest one way, hips the other and all while trying to look at my feet. It hurts my brain! Loving the challenge though 😄. #aimtoteach #avidyogi #ashtangayoga #backbending #brainache

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Day 19 #yogagivesbackchallenge is Marichasana A. Thanks to @avidyogi for taking this pic with my fellow #avidyogi TT and Instagram challenge pals 😊 @charlotteannegee @honeyandlemonyoga @lorenameliaturner @beachyogagirl @kinoyoga @aloyoga #avidyogi #aimtoteach #ashtangayoga #fitness

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Day 18 #yogagivesbackchallenge is Krounchasana / Heron Pose. Wasn't quite warm enough for this. It's a tough one! @kinoyoga @beachyogagirl @aloyoga @charlotteannegee @lorenameliaturner @honeyandlemonyoga #aimtoteach #ashtangayoga #avidyogi #fitness

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Day17 #yogagivesbackchallenge is Ustrasana. We just happened to be doing this on the #avidyogi TT course today so @honeyandlemonyoga very kindly took a quick snap. @avidyogi @kinoyoga @beachyogagirl @aloyoga @charlotteannegee @lorenameliaturner #ashtangayoga #aimtoteach #fitness #avidtrainees15

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Day 16 #yogagivesbackchallenge is #Shalabhasana. Playing catch as I've missed the last few days. I really like this posture. It's great for strengthening the lower back. @kinoyoga @beachyogagirl @aloyoga @charlotteannegee @honeyandlemonyoga @lorenameliaturner #aimtoteach #avidtrainees15 #ashtangayoga #fitness

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Day 15 #yogagivesbackchallenge is #Laghuvajrasana. @beachyogagirl called it 'the quad burner' and she is totally right! My thighs are on fire now! @kinoyoga @avidyogi @charlotteannegee @honeyandlemonyoga @lorenameliaturner #avidtrainees15 #aimtoteach #ashtangayoga #wobblylegs

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Day14 #yogagivesbackchallenge is Marichasana C. This was a major hurdle posture for me. Now that I can bind I am determined to do D! @kinoyoga @beachyogagirl @avidyogi @charlotteannegee @honeyandlemonyoga @lorenameliaturner #aimtoteach #avidtrainees15 #ashtangayoga

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Day 12 #yogagivesbackchallenge is Mukta Hasta Sirsasana A. Didn't expect to manage it at 5.30am so quite pleased with this 😊 @kinoyoga @beachyogagirl @aloyoga @honeyandlemonyoga @charlotteannegee @lorenameliaturner #aimtoteach #avidtrainees15

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Day 11 #yogagivesbackchallenge is nakrasana. It was fun to try but I am a long way off the jumping crocodile so I have posted a stationary chaturanga instead 😊 @kinoyoga @beachyogagirl @avidyogi @charlotteannegee @honeyandlemonyoga @lorenameliaturner #avidtrainees15 #aimtoteach #yogainthesun

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Day 10 #yogagivesbackchallenge is #GarbhaPindasana. This is a really challenging posture. How on earth will I ever gets my hands to my chin?? @beachyogagirl @kinoyoga @aloyoga @avidyogi @charlotteannegee @honeyandlemonyoga @lorenameliaturner #aimtoteach #avidtrainees15 #yogainthesun

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Day 9 #yogagivesbackchallenge is #Titibhasana / Firefly. I am making slow but steady progress with this one. @kinoyoga @beachyogagirl @aloyoga @avidyogi @charlotteannegee @honeyandlemonyoga @lorenameliaturner #aimtoteach #avidtrainees15 #yogainthesun

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Not sure I want her to do this but I'm very impressed 😊. #yogatoddlers #yogainthesun