Francesca MatteodaApr 21, 20222 minCOVID-19 & yogaIt's funny that I started this blog/vlog in the middle of the first COVID-19 lockdown, and in fact entitled it "Yoga in the times of...
Francesca MatteodaFeb 28, 20211 minDouble whammyTo make up for the long silence, here's another post right on the heels of the previous one. This is just so that I can share with you...
Francesca MatteodaNov 1, 20201 minNadi shodana with retention of breathHi folks! Today we have another breathing exercise, which is excellent for calming the nerves and improving lung capacity - both things...
Francesca MatteodaApr 24, 20202 minFlattening the curve (2)Well, we’re in week 5 of lockdown here in Madrid and my alcohol consumption hasn’t dropped, so I need to do more abs to prevent the...
Francesca MatteodaApr 14, 20203 minLiving the present - an introduction to meditationHere in Madrid, it’s day 31 of lockdown. In other words, I hadn’t been out of the house for 31 days, until this morning as I had to go to...
Francesca MatteodaApr 3, 20201 minFlattening the Covid-19 curve…Contrary to what you may be thinking, I’m not talking about the rate of coronavirus infections; I’m referring to flattening your belly...
Francesca MatteodaMar 31, 20202 minThe impact of Covid-19 and lockdownWhen we are stressed or anxious, our immune system weakens. Yoga and meditation can help to strengthen the body and calm the mind,...
Francesca MatteodaMar 31, 20201 minA little about why I've created this blogStress and anxiety weaken our immune systems, so it's vital that we look after ourselves properly when facing difficult situations. I'd...