How to correct your position…

How to correct your position…

“It makes sense when you think about it” is what someone said when they asked me about their injury last week. They had a sore knee after getting out of bed. It sounds so basic but so often injuries occur when twisting or bending awkwardly…unconsciously....
Ice ice baby…

Ice ice baby…

An ‘itis’ is an inflammation. Any condition ended itis is an inflammation of something:       Plantar fasciitis – inflammation of the foot fascia Bursitis – inflammation of the bursa Arthritis – inflammation of joints And what do you...

Teaching Sports Massage

On the Yoga Kula TTC Harriet will be teaching students about injuries, what makes them better/worse and how to instruct people to adapt in certain poses. “I get a real buzz from teaching as it’s a huge accomplishment to look around a room knowing you have...
No pain no gain no brain…how much pressure is enough?

No pain no gain no brain…how much pressure is enough?

To be clear…my massage game is strong, strong enough to get results and work with the body. I don’t teach others to hurt people, we take people to the edge but not push them over it. Recently a previous client of mine found a Sports Massage Therapist who they...

How to manage wrist injuries

As Yoga Kula’s resident Massage Therapist and being a Kuli, Harriet understands how we can use yoga correctly to strengthen ourselves and prevent injury. Here she talks about alignment for preventing wrist injuries. http://www.yogakulaleeds.co.uk/yoga-wrist-injuries/...
Lost your mojo? How to find spirit again…

Lost your mojo? How to find spirit again…

When I stopped swimming I literally didn’t want to do it one day – so I didn’t. After 7 years of training up to 160 lengths, six times a week, that was it for me. I thought the only backlash would be my parents and my coach. I thought I didn’t...