This isnāt really about the hop, itās about the landing š¬
Stand on one leg beside a yoga block, cushion or any small object youāre unlikely to injure yourself on.
Hop sideways over it, land on the other leg, then pause. Donāt rush straight back.
Give your foot time to find the floor and let the rest of your body sort itself out above it.
That little landing asks quite a lot from your foot, ankle, knee, hip and middle. They all have to absorb the movement, steady you and stop you toppling over
Sideways hopping is useful because most of us spend a lot more time moving forwards than side to side. And life does occasionally require a sideways step or stumble every now and again.
Try landing quietly, (itās harder than it looks). Wait to feel in control before you move again.
You can do it barefoot, in shoes, over something tiny or with no object at all.
And you can hold onto something nearby if needed when you first start.
Hop. Land. Pause. Wobble a bit. Try again. Thatās it, your brain and balance will thank you later.
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07/08/2026
My recent posts sharing my experiences as a student sparked a lot of discussion about how we evaluate yoga classes. I hear the different perspectives shared, and I want to clarify my intention.
As a teacher, my priority is and always will be student safety and advocacy. When I look for studios and teachers to refer my own students to, certain standards are non-negotiable for me:
1. Injury checks: Asking students about physical limitations before class begins and/or encouraging regular updates from students
2. Consent to touch: Respecting bodily autonomy by checking in before offering physical adjustments.
3. Active observation: Teachers keeping their eyes open to actively monitor and safeguard the students.
Yoga is a beautiful community space, but it is also a professional practice where we hold a deep duty of care. These standards arenāt about judging individual teachers or venues which is why I didnāt name anyone. They are about lifting the benchmark for student safety across our industry.
Letās keep the conversation going constructively. As a student or a teacher, what are your personal non-negotiables for a safe class environment? š
ā¦and, here are some yoga schools I highly recommend.
Stones throw yoga - Mundaring Stone's Throw Yoga
Applecross yoga - Applecross, right near near us!
Simple as pi yoga - Shelley Heather Robbins C-IAYT Yoga Therapist & Teacher
Katie yoga - Busselton KatieYoga
Yoga space - West Perth The Yoga Space
Surya Health - Banksia Grove Dr Chandrika Gibson & Satyam Brown
Yoga Maya - Kalamunda Yoga MaĢyaĢ Kalamunda
Pregnancy yoga with Kate - Fremantle Kate Nelson
Beacon Yoga Centre - Beaconsfield Sivananda Ashram Beacon Yoga
There are many others so sorry if Iāve missed you but these are the ones that popped into my head right now that I know the owners of personally!
One of the first things we ask is:
can you get up off the floor?
Not to make anyone feel awkward.
Not to catch anyone out.
But because it tells us a lot.
It tells us about strength.
Confidence.
Mobility.
And most importantlyā¦ where to start.
And honestly?
A lot of people donāt even know the answer.
They havenāt tried in years, itās scary!
Once we know these things, we can actually help.
With support. With options. With a starting point that suits your body.
So no, you donāt need to be good at it already.
Come to class. Let us help you š
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