Flo-ti Yoga

Jumping back in your Vinyasa or Sun Salutation can take courage but building confidence and strength to do so may not be as hard as you think💪

Consider the weight distribution in crow pose, bringing your head down as a counterweight to your lower body, sit bones to the sky and that gaze (Drishti) that keeps us focused. Even if you cannot yet hold a Crow, getting into position without lifting off the feet can teach us a lot about jump back.
Placing hands slighty forward, bending your legs to build power, lifting up the sit bones, pushing into the mat with all fingers and thumbs and engaging your scapular to work all the way through the kinetic chain.
Working with the breath, drop your head, think of lifting up and back.

It takes a little practice but once youre there, arm balances don't seem as scary or unattainable.
Slow the whole process down and you're on your way to pressing into handstands.

Want more guidence? Contact me to see how I can help you achieve your goals and get the most out of your practice. 🙏

Reflecting on a truly transformational week
Retreats, mobility workshops, moving around, planning classes and balancing commitments.
Taking time now to breathe, recharge and enjoy sleeping in for an extra hour or two 😋
Thank you to everyone who made these experiences possible.
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Pics by the beautiful .d.morin

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Here's to another year. What a privilege it is to be growing older
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Join our community here at Freediving Nicaragua 🌊🧘‍♂️. . I promise I won't make you blow up a balloon with your nose, they might though 😅

La conexión entre mente y cuerpo es esencial en el Freediving. Acompaña nuestras sesiones de yoga diseñadas para mejorar tu flexibilidad, respiración y enfoque mental. Prepárate para sumergirte en un estado de serenidad y empoderamiento. 🙏💫

Flo-ti Yoga is Laura, our yoga instructor.
Get in contact with her: +44 7399 393 521

📲+33 7 49 355 220 📩 [email protected]📍Laguna de Apoyo, From the triangle, 100m to the left

It's been nearly a week since we returned from the Corn Islands. I was craving a break from the usual routine, to re-focus and be in stillness. This stunning oasis provided everything I hoped- A beautiful Caribbean Island getaway. Full of freshness and colour, an all together uplifting experience.

Little corn has no power between the hours of 6am and 1pm meaning for half a day everyday, I was disconnected to the outside world and all the distractions that brings. I awoke to the sound of waves, stretched and swam. I swapped my phone for a good book and my laptop for people watching.

Trying to continue habits I learned on little corn now that I'm back in the Laguna. Trying to balence time working and time working on myself.

Anyway, here's a picture of me trying to balence on a floating palm tree. Because why not 🌴😊

Come join me lakeside in the beautiful Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua. Creative and strong flows designed to bring balance to the body and mind. Unlock secrets of the breath, learning tools to help you keep calm both on and off the mat.
Whether you're interested in private classes or to take part in one of our group sessions, learn to move intuitively, fluidly and safely.
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Whatever your goals, past experience, restrictions or desires, I hold space for you to express yourself. All are welcome.
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Contact me to find out how I can help you find your flow state...

As a Yoga teacher, why did I learn to become a mobility coach? 🤸
Even though a lot of historical yoga texts were estonishingly accurate, we understand so much more about the anatomy of our bodies now compared to when yogis began teaching asanas thousands of ago. I believe its a top priority for teachers to gain an understanding of body mechanics alongside safe sequencing. To know how far to push and to spot when a student can potentially injure themselves. I learnt a lot during my teacher training but I really wanted to geek out and learn more!
I also understand that people can be goal driven and I wanted to be able to provide insight into why restrictions and imbalances maybe the reason why they haven't yet achieved their goals.

I have learnt how to identify weaknesses, tightness and irregularities and create plans to open up or strengthen muscles and joints to correct these restrictions. Also identifying postural issues that can be causing pain and discomfort on and off of the mat.
I have gained a greater understanding of how our joints work and my wish is to help my students get the most our of their bodies.
I can curate personal mobility plans by firstly performing a series of mobility and postural tests. Running a joint through all ranges of motion to see where needs work.
In my yoga classes, I often throw in a few mobility drills and fascial releases during our warm up to prepare. Especially if we are attempting a strenuous peak pose.
Mobility work is becoming more popular and it's easy to see why.
Here at Flo-ti, I believe in building flexible, mobile, stable and strong bodies and minds 💪
If you have any questions about your mobility, send me a message today.
Follow for mobility tips and tricks
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Scanning. Body, Mind and Soul ❣
Before class begins, take a quick snapshot of how you're feeling-both in mind and body.
How am I today? What do I need ?

These questions provide an intention to your daily practice and an opportunity to build greater body awareness. Connecting on a more spiritual and mindful level can feel challenging for some. But, I promise, the more you practice with heart the more you will benefit in mind.
Try asking yourself these things the next time you find yourself on the mat...
-How does your body feel in each position?
-Where do you feel sticky or stiff?
-What emotions arrive when you're switching between asanas?
Take a look at my next post to get a snapshot into how I'm really feeling this week...



Beautiful shot of by the wonderful .d.morin

Introducing Flo-ti's new look!
The last logo was designed by myself and although I gave it a good go, having it re-made by a professional was something I felt needed to happen. So here she is!
The last emblem also showed a womans silhouette in Dancers pose. This posture is stunning but I felt having this asana as the face of the buisness, may give people the idea that they need to be able to achieve these postures in order to take my classes. This seated pose is accessible for everyone, just like my flows✌
I'm so happy to see my vision come to life. Refined, clean and encapsulating the energy of Flo-ti Yoga.
On to the next chapter 💛

"Reach your arms up towards the sky..." - Your Yoga Teacher
Not only does this cue sound ethereal in yoga flows, reaching overhead has numerous benefits for your body. Improves your shoulder mobility & flexibility. Helps release and realign your upper body, correcting rounding of the thoracic spine and even opens up the chest which aids efforts to increase lung capacity.
So, take the occasional break from your desk-job slump to reach for the skies!
Pic by .d.morin

One on one classes 💫
A safe space to flow, ask as many questions as your like with a tailor made class designed to suit your needs and goals. Yoga is for everyone and I know that everyone's anatomy is a little different. One on one classes grant you the opportunity to learn more about the way your body moves and build confidence in your own yoga practice.
Message me for more information 😄

Hamstring flexibility, a benefit that comes with a regular yoga practice. But, do you feel like its taking a while to reach your goals, or to reach your feet for that matter....
Well I've done my research for you! When building classes, I implement both static poses held for the right amount of time as well as dynamic stretching. Also implementing mobility excersises and Sciatic nerve glides. Using all the tools in our toolkit to get you that bit closer.

Book a private class today and I will design the perfect hamstring focused class for you. Keep practicing ! ✌

Public classes now available!
Limited numbers available so please message me to book your space.

A breath of stillness in Downward facing dog.
Downward dog, an opportunity to catch your breath and reflect. A truely restful asana not only for the body but for the mind
On social media, we are often flooded with pictures of flexible yogis in advanced postures and as beautiful as they are, it can be intimidating. By instead encouraging everyone to appreciate the little moments within the practice, I promise you will get more out of your time on the mat.
Follow Flo-ti to celebrate more precious yoga moments 💖
Captured by the wonderful .d.morin

Reach for the skies!
Inspired by movements within nature, Flo-ti classes encourage you to move organically through Asanas. Using our breath to guide, ground and at times push us through the practice. Move like leaves in the wind, water against rocks and grow from our roots into mighty oaks... Come find out how by arranging a class today 💙

Yoga For The Mind, Yoga For The Body
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Here at Flo-ti, as well as teaching traditional Asanas, we play around with mobility excersises and encorporating strength drills within our flows. By developing strength, stability, flexibility and mobility over time we increase our healthy range of motion in our everyday lives.
Come learn the why as well as the how by booking a class today or send me a message for more information 🤗

Welcome! I'm Laura, a British 200hr certified Yoga teacher who is currently residing in La Laguna de Apoyo, Nicaragua.
Flo-ti Yoga was created to guide people through Asanas with intuitive and imaginative transitions.
I pride myself in creating energetic, Vinyasa style flows, taking influence from the movements we find in nature. Knowing when to raise the heart rate and when it’s the right time to slow down.
We offer group and or private classes that are designed to accommodate everyone, attempting to prove you don’t need to fill a certain mould to practice yoga. Join us to find your flow-state!
Photos courtesy of the wonderful .d.morin