Tayo
Having a self-confessed hectic mind, an hour or so of peace, concentrating on only what’s going on with his body, is a gift for Tayo.
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Farhana
Farhana is hypermobile, has fibromyalgia and struggles with chronic pain, muscle stiffness, and extreme exhaustion. Her yoga practice allows her to continue Salsa dancing and travel.
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Alan
Diagnosed with a back condition (ankylosing spondylitis) meant Alan could suffer serious consequences if he didn't work on maintaining joint mobility. Despite the 10 years of yoga practice, the condition means Alan can't become more flexible, so he sticks to beginners classes.
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Amanda
With family roots in Walthamstow spanning six generations, Amanda was born here but fled the nest aged 19 and returned when her daughter was born. Amanda is a Visual Artist and Art Psychotherapist, an inward traveller and external roamer.
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Mark
Mark describes his practice as like "the force" or “ki” , or "Asterix magic potion", or some mystical magical energy source”.
Jeannie
Jeannie moved to Walthamstow just over a year ago and yoga classes, at East of Eden, were the first local activity that she joined. Having done yoga for many years (with the occasional break) she always returns to it. Jeannie feels that her practice keeps her supple and strong and also improves posture.
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Raffy and Mei
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Ashlea
Ashlea moved to Walthamstow about two and a half years ago. She was suffering from quite severe lower back pain- sometimes to the point where she couldn't even walk. Pilates now became part of her weekly routine. 18 months on, the back pain episodes have all but stopped,
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