Yoga for birth preparation classes are tailored for the final stages of pregnancy (from 32 weeks), where what we need most is to quieten the mind, let go of time pressures and constant doing and be in a consciously relaxed state, where we can connect with ourselves, our babies and our inner birthing wisdom. The course runs over four weeks and each week a different topic is discussed at the start of class: Week 1 :  The natural physiology of birth : what to expect at different stages of the labour process Week 2 :  Managing fear : Trusting your body and nurturing a sense of empowerment Week 3 :  Creating a positive intention and guided relaxation : Letting go of the intellect and connecting with intuition and instincts Week 4 :  Using breath as your anchor in labour : Detailed breath techniques for the different stages of labour After the initial discussion, the session becomes more body focused, incorporating yoga postures that can help move the labour...

Quiet London is a beautiful book full of quiet spots in London-written and photographed by the wonderful artist Siobhan Wall . As a Londoner I love the vibrancy and mix of London-I also love quiet spaces too, and this book offers many "secret spots" I didn't know about. Siobhan is currently writing another Quiet London book and the Yoga Mama studio in Putney has the privilege of being listed in it. I would highly recommend this to both Londoners and visitors to the capital- who need a little "time out" from the hustle and bustle of the city- and those that enjoy beautiful original photographs of places in London, that you wont find in a guide book. Available from Amazon http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quiet-London-Siobhan-Wall/dp/0711231907/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381671173&sr=8-1&keywords=quiet+London

I have been doing the warm-ups at Wimbledon tennis qualifiers for many years. Indeed some of the young things I worked with back in the day are now 40+. I have introduced hundreds of people to yoga this way and hopefully a few will have picked it up from "Yoga Mama" Here is the lovely group from this year's event busting their yoga moves. Many tops sports people now use yoga as part of their training programme and, indeed, many top tennis players use yoga to increase flexibility, strength and mental focus. Who? My lips are sealed.