Pavlina Holicova UK

31/08/2026

✨ Key Benefits Of Using Yoga Props✨

Yoga props such as blocks, straps, and bolsters enhance the practice by:

⭐️ improving physical alignment
⭐️ preventing injuries
⭐️ accommodating all body types and skill levels

Additionally, restorative props support body weight to facilitate deeper relaxation and muscle tension release.

🔶 Yoga Props FAQ 🔶

🔸Q1: Are yoga props only for beginners?

🔹A1: No. Practitioners of all levels use props. Beginners use them for accessibility, while advanced yogis use them to safely deepen poses, refine alignment, and explore complex movements.

🔸Q2: What if I don't have all the props at home?

🔹A2: Use household items. Substitute a thick book for a block, a belt or scarf for a strap, and pillows for a bolster. A sturdy chair and a clear wall also work perfectly.

🔸Q3: How do props help with alignment?

🔹A3: They provide support and feedback. For example, placing a block under your hand in Triangle Pose keeps your torso long and prevents you from collapsing, ensuring proper form.

🔸Q4: Are there safety considerations when using props?

🔹A4: Yes. Ensure your props are stable and can support your weight, especially household alternatives. Use props to support your body, never to force or strain yourself into a pose.

🔸Q5: Can props help with injury recovery or pain management?

🔹A5: Absolutely. Props reduce strain on vulnerable areas, allowing you to practice restoratively. They help you safely rebuild strength and flexibility without overextending.

Source:

https://yogaselection.com/yoga-props-techniques-tips-benefits/

30/08/2026

This NEW CLASS is designed for every body 💜 JOIN US ❤

These classes are for everyone, regardless of physical ability, age, body type, experience level, or background. 💙

Starting on Wednesday the 2nd September 2026 🙏

🦋 YOGA FOUNDATIONS 🦋 WEEKLY CLASSES

✅Beginner-friendly ✅ Open to all ✅ Accessible ✅ Inclusive ✅ Use of props (blocks, straps, chairs)

✅ No previous experience practising Yoga necessary
✅ Yoga mats, chairs and props provided

📍 Whitland Memorial Hall
📆 Every Wednesday
⏰ 7:30-8:45pm

❗️LIMITED SPACES
❗️BOOK IN ADVANCE

⭐️ INVESTMENT: £38 / 4x sessions

🦋 WHAT IS YOGA FOUNDATIONS?

A yoga foundations class is a beginner-friendly session designed to introduce basic postures, improve body alignment and build mindful breath awareness and breath control in a slow-paced environment.

Various modifications (alternative shapes) and props such as blocks, straps, chairs are used to make postures accessible and safe for your unique body.

🦋 THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA FOUNDATIONS

🌱 Stress relief
🌱 Mindfulness
🌱 Anxiety relief
🌱 Better posture
🌱 Body awareness
🌱 Building strength
🌱 Breath awareness
🌱 Joint mobilisation
🌱 Confidence boost
🌱 Increased stability
🌱 Mental clarity boost
🌱 Injury risks reduction
🌱 Flexibility improvement

🦋 WHO IS THE YOGA FOUNDATIONS CLASS FOR?

🔹Those who would like to simply feel good
🔸Those who would like to try something new
🔹Those who would like to return to regular practice
🔸Those who need to de-stress and recharge batteries
🔹Those who have never done yoga or have tried a few times
🔸Those who would like to incorporate yoga into their weekly self-care
🔹Those who would like to explore mindful movement and breathing
🔸Those who would like to have a nurturing and relaxing space for themselves
🔹Those who practise a different yoga style and would like to explore a new approach
🔸Those who experience mobility challenges, such as movement restrictions, limited mobility, impaired mobility or physical disability
🔹Those who do other sports / activities and would like to learn to stretch and strengthen muscles
🔸Those who are experienced students looking to slow down and refine their alignment or body awareness

I am committed to meeting you where you are. There is support, encouragement, and calm within my classes.
My intention is to create a safe space for everybody to explore through the body and breath awareness, learn to connect with the body and mind through simple poses, and enjoy being in their body’s.

⭕️ NOTE: Please be sure to let your teacher know before class if you have any form of injury or serious illness, or if you are pregnant or have recently had a baby.

I am looking forward to guiding you through the foundational principles of this ancient practice, and helping you build a strong and sustainable yoga foundation in a safe and supportive environment. 🙏💜🪷

For enquiries and bookings, please feel free to contact me.

👋 Pavlina Holicova
☎️ 07942583315
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://pavlinaholicova.uk/
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21/08/2026

🧘 NEW Yoga Classes Starting In September 2026 🧘‍♀️
🚀 Watch the space 🚀

✅ Accessible
✅ Inclusive
✅ Open to all
✅ No previous experience practising Yoga necessary
✅ Yoga mats and props provided

📍Whitland Memorial Hall

⭕️BOOK IN ADVANCE
🛑LIMITED SPACES

👋 CONTACT

Pavlina Holicova
M: 07942583315
E: [email protected]
W: https://pavlinaholicova.uk/

HEALTH BENEFITS OF YOGA

Yoga is good for relieving stress, insomnia, back problems, asthma, anxiety relief, osteoporosis, increasing flexibility, building endurance and muscle and core strength, healthy aging and maintaining a positive attitude.

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13/06/2026

07/06/2026

Tongue scraping has been part of my morning self-care ritual for more than 20 years.
Brushing the teeth only is not effective enough and I call tell the huge difference if I don't scrape my tongue in the morning, trust me!

Tongue scraping is an ancient Ayurvedic oral health concept. From the Ayurvedic perspective, tongue is believed to be the window to the status of Agni (digestive fire) and the easiest way to read imbalances in one's body, doshas (bio energies), internal organs and Prakrti (the person's unique mind-body constitution).

The tongue is the largest organ in the oral cavity and the only internal organ that can be seen externally and it is used for tongue diagnosis (Jihva Pariksha) to show the status of Agni (digestive fire) and the function of internal organs and systems.

The most effective way of cleaning the tongue is with a metal tongue cleaner, scrapper or sweeper, e.g. a curved copper or stainless steel.

✅ HOW TO SCRAPE THE TONGUE?

1-Use your tongue cleaner on an empty stomach first thing in the morning
2-Extend your tongue and gently pull the tongue cleaner from the back to the front to remove the coating and eliminate built-up bacteria
3-Rinse the tongue cleaner and repeat 3x-5x times or until your tongue feels fresh and clean.

To read more about the importance of oral hygiene and healthy tongue, click on below links:

🟢 Is the oral hygiene complete without the tongue cleaning?

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11472967/

🟢 Importance of a Healthy Tongue: Could It Be a Reflection of Overall Health in Children?

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12237832/

06/06/2026

🌳 The Therapeutic Benefits Of Listening To Nature Sounds 🌳

🌱 Stress Relief 🌱 Positive Mood 🌱 Focus and Cognitive Restoration 🌱 Sleep Aid

Listening to nature sounds physically alters your brain, shifting you away from the "fight-or-flight" response.

The therapeutic benefits range from lowering stress hormones (like cortisol) and decreasing blood pressure to soothing mental fatigue.

It provides a readily accessible, science-backed way to unwind.

Read more in the 'Nature’s symphony: the benefits of natural sounds' article as per below link:

https://naturalresources.wales/about-us/news-and-blogs/blogs/2024-blogs/the-benefits-of-natural-sounds/?lang=en

30/05/2026

⛔ What Are The Risks In Using AI For Mental Health Support?

❌ AI can be inaccurate
❌ AI isn't regulated or confidential
❌ AI is not a replacement for therapy
❌ AI cannot respond to crisis
❌ AI can make you dependent
❌ AI features shortcomings in accessibility and inclusivity
❌ AI is not an authority, expert or advisor
❌ AI excludes people without digital access

Full article available as per below link:

https://mentalhealth-uk.org/help-and-information/health-and-wellbeing/artificial-intelligence-and-mental-health/

30/05/2026

Yoga inspiration from a beautiful Italy 🌊❤️🌊

27/05/2026

🌊 Mental Health Benefits of the Beach 🌊

The beach can have lasting benefits for people who have anxiety, depression, elevated stress, and other mental health conditions.
Spending just 20 minutes walking along the beach can boost your mood.

🌅 It’s a change of scenery.

When you change your setting and go to the beach, your senses are engaged in new sights, smells, tastes, and sounds. This can improve your mental state and increase feelings of relaxation.

🌅 It improves overall well-being.
Getting exposure to the sun and ocean air is great for your mental health. Getting in the water and moving around increases mindfulness and allows you to get some physical activity.

🌅 It lowers stress.

Spending time at the beach can lessen anxiety and nervous system arousal, which is what makes you feel stressed and anxious.

🌅 It lifts your mood.

Time on the beach increases your self-esteem and promotes relaxation. People with attention deficit disorder can feel calmer at the beach.

https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/mental-health-benefits-of-the-beach

23/05/2026

Thank you / Diolch yn fawr 🙏🏻💜🪷