<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Caroline Lucas Yoga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caroline Lucas Yoga]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:49:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Can Yoga Support You Through Menopause? What the Research Says...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Menopause can bring a whole host of changes. For some women it’s disrupted sleep. For others it’s anxiety, low mood, fluctuating energy levels, aches and pains, or simply feeling less like themselves than they used to. As both a yoga teacher and someone training in nutrition, I’m always interested in approaches that support the whole person rather than focusing on just one symptom. So I was pleased to come across a recent systematic review and meta-analysis that looked at whether yoga can...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/can-yoga-support-you-through-menopause-what-the-research-says</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a203474f9e37e2aaa16b66c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:09:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_283f8690bdb943d4a0bd81233af38dd4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do We Really Store Emotions in Our Hips?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You may have heard the idea that we store emotions in our hips. It is a phrase that often appears in yoga and wellness spaces and is usually shared with good intention. While people’s experiences during movement are very real, the explanation behind them is often misunderstood. The simple answer We do not store emotions in our hips. There is no scientific evidence that emotions or trauma are held in muscles, joints or connective tissue. Emotions are processed by the brain and nervous system....]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/do-we-really-store-emotions-in-our-hips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696e38622aba66e770365eb7</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:00:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_5393b8c509314b0f86a71ed62f76250e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_450,h_563,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Intention and Meditation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A gentle guide to Sankalpa, stillness and self connection In our busy modern lives, many of us are constantly thinking about what we should be doing next, what we need to fix, and who we should become. Meditation and intention offer something very different. They invite us to slow down, soften our focus, and return to what is already within us. This is where the ancient practice of Sankalpa becomes so powerful. What Is a Sankalpa? In Western culture, we often set New Year’s resolutions. These...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/the-power-of-intention-and-meditation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696109d66d2e4f0e0979705d</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:04:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_6e7e6e57cb804044acdd1684e055749b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_580,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHAT IS PILATES BREATHING AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Anatomy of Breathing We all know how to breathe! But here is the nitty gritty of how it works. The physiology of breathing – the...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/what-is-pilates-breathing-and-why-is-it-important</link><guid isPermaLink="false">666af7721cd6a7a5cc8854ed</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:51:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a02a7d9e6ea54e0985c11cc536f79e83.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Heart Chakra]]></title><description><![CDATA[The heart chakra is situated in the centre of the chest at the height of the thymus gland (behind the sternum). In Sanskrit this chakra...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/exploring-the-heart-chakra</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65c657d2c0879c96d527a79e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:54:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_1c14212256c4435cbbf2ba1424aff274~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Building Strength Important? And Where Does Yoga Come In?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we build strength, it improves bone density thereby reducing our risk of osteoporosis. We naturally lose lean muscle mass as part of...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/why-is-building-strength-important-and-where-does-yoga-come-in</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a29ba23e9cb669f9f765c0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:59:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_3704d4d79d7b430db5a74cc102076fb2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sciatica - What is it and can yoga help?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Sciatica? Usually referred to as sciatica, sciatic nerve issues include constant numbness, tingling, weakness and/or pain that...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/sciatica-what-is-it-and-can-yoga-help</link><guid isPermaLink="false">647dba5d3cc3cfe128e8fe16</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:37:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9bfd3fcbab1b403a95efc271a7004f56.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can Yoga help your Digestion?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoga has been highly regarded for how it benefits the body and mind. But did you know Yoga can actually have a positive impact on your...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/how-can-yoga-help-your-digestion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63fc8ce41b2dbf8bef4e4bf5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:00:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_ff96be714e0e432eba062e618ba58712~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Yoga Can Support Your Mental Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday 10th October marks World Mental Health Day, we know Yoga supports out mental health but how? The ancient science of yoga links...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/how-yoga-can-support-your-mental-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">634426ebbaa2c094cf3cd92f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:14:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_d7a9fa953d5f4d00a9f3d821653f34ca~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_329,h_466,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips on Meditation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learning to meditate is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. One of the most common misconceptions is that it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/tips-on-meditation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">626bdff195db52cc9e4d9814</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 12:55:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eb8a0d0e229a4dcab998599b960786bb.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We All Need More Rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[My Friday night relaxing yoga classes are a wonderful blend of Yin and Restorative yoga, yoga Nidra, meditation and simple breath work...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/we-all-need-more-rest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62333a41ef9378520893d3f2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 13:52:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_5a2d509b3a834a5493748fa00cad60fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_750,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Deep Dive into Restorative Yoga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restorative yoga This therapeutic style of yoga uses props to support the body, encouraging deep relaxation. Using passive yoga asanas,...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/a-deep-dive-into-restorative-yoga</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61b643a881a05500165cafc2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2021 18:56:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_7f3132186e8843629ba0defe2960cee9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Set Intentions in Yoga and Meditation Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Research shows that considering and setting intentions can help us achieve goals more easily Setting intentions in yoga or meditation...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/why-we-set-intentions-in-yoga-and-meditation-practice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618e9445c95fbb0035c4ffe9</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:23:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_e5de25247548421d89f9974e82abec1f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_737,h_737,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[And breathe…]]></title><description><![CDATA[“Just take a deep breath and relax…” This common expression refers to a very simple action yet embraces great wisdom and efficacy. The...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/and-breathe</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61404898b8351c00175a63fe</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:02:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_41b1a9ec8ac7441398f2d675cf72d74a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_500,h_654,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yoga for Beginners - Where to begin?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a studio owner and teacher I often get asked lots of questions from people looking to start yoga, I thought I would put together a few...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/yoga-for-beginners-where-to-begin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61261ac83945120016bb01a0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2021 10:29:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_6f099e8462fe4efa8fa91424783123bf~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_480,h_360,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feel Like a Warrior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) Practising Warrior I increases flexibility in the hips and strengthens and tones the legs, ankles and feet....]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/feel-like-a-warrior</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60cb2f93c8521f001568450d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:36:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_0e83eaabf92b4102b64d6400437e29f9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_285,h_123,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beginners Mind in our Yoga Practice (And off the mat!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The beginners mind has been used in yoga and mindfulness to help us experience the present moment rather than focus on the outcome of our...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/beginners-mind-in-our-yoga-practice-and-off-the-mat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60be0e209fc15b0016ad8564</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2021 12:16:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_6fbd351a8eb3402fac22ce1d20c19c12~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_700,h_428,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome!]]></title><description><![CDATA[My teaching... If I had to just choose one word to sum up my teaching it would be ‘accessible’ Thats truly what I want each and everyone...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/welcome</link><guid isPermaLink="false">608c5cf1246c1c005794587e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:58:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/90cc3d_c6e7dd8529c64f2dbcef5c2765bfc149~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_752,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Balancing Your Unconscious Bias with Affirmations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that as humans, we have a natural tendency to focus on the negative, due to the brains “negativity bias”. Our brain and...]]></description><link>https://www.carolinelucaswellbeing.com/post/manage-your-blog-from-your-live-site</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6075f0f1bf3cc5001565198b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 19:28:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_794d675f534d71666f5255~mv2_d_3024_3024_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Caroline Lucas</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>