Hey Tired Yogi, We’ve got a super short one today, and its to help rebuild mobility in your shoulders and arms. It’s very simple but very effective, so give it a try and let me know how it goes. Much Love, Jo xx PS For members of the Zoom studio, this months Soul Restore Session is this Sunday 24th August at 8pm GMT, if you are a member of the Practise Library the recording will be available the next day. You can book in here What is the Zoom Studio? If you’ve been enjoying the short sessions ov...
Aug 18, 2025•3 min
Hey Tired Yogi, Here’s something gentle for your weekend or your next break between tasks—a 20-minute walking meditation. Pop your headphones in and press play when you’re ready. You can do it on your regular walk to the shops, or in the garden, or looping round your block. You don’t have to walk slowly or look serene. This is about how you’re paying attention, not how you look doing it. Let me know if you try it—I’d love to hear where it took you. With love,Jo x This is a public episode. If you...
Jun 16, 2025•22 min
Hey Tired Yogi, Take a break from your screen with this super quick relaxation. Your neck and upper back will thank you. If you’re looking for a slightly longer version you can find one here Have fun Love Jo xx PS Don’t forget we have the Soul Restore Circle on Sunday 16th June at 8pm for members of the Zoom Studio and the recording will be available in the Practice Library from Monday. Book Here PPS If you missed out on getting a room for our Midsummer Renew Retreat we have had a cancellation s...
Jun 12, 2025•1 min
Hey Tired Yogi, How are you? I just got a really irritating email, so I thought—let’s talk about anger. And frustration. Confession: I get angry quickly. Like, bushfire quick.But I also laugh quickly. And cry. And feel things deeply. I’m a passionate lady (eyebrow wiggle). For a long time, I thought that made me bad at yoga.I thought being good at yoga meant being calm all the time. Never rising to anything. Never reacting. So I tried to shut it down.And of course—then I started getting angry ab...
Jun 04, 2025•2 min
Hey Tired Yogi This one’s for when you’re irritated, short-tempered, and absolutely not in the mood to rise above it. It’s a seated session quick, simple, and easy to do at your desk. There’s a few strong exhales and some movement to help your body process your emotions. It’s not about calming down. It’s about shifting the feeling so it doesn’t sit in your jaw all day. And yes, even if you do yoga every morning and eat flaxseeds or whatever, things will still get under your skin. That’s just how...
Jun 02, 2025•6 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit happyyoga.substack.com Hi Tired Yogi, It’s a bank holiday Monday here in the UK which can mean only one thing - gardening and trips to the garden centre. So as promised here’s a ten minute session for warming up or cooling down for a day in the garden. This session would also be perfect after a long car journey. I’ll be using it myself as I’m driving to the Lake District for a…...
May 26, 2025•28 sec
Hey Tired Yogi, It’s Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK (12-19th May), and this year the theme is COMMUNITY, which is one of the speciality subjects of our friends over at the Shelf Help Club . Toni has been conducting a series of lives all week exploring this theme and yesterday I was lucky enough to be invited. This was such a fun conversation. Toni is such a lovely host and I am thrilled to be able to share the recording with you guys. I hope you enjoy! Jo x PS for members of the Zoom Stu...
May 15, 2025•29 min
Guess what? I’ve been quietly working on something that feels a bit tender to say out loud:I’m writing a book! It’s called Yoga for Tired People . Same name as this space—but the book is becoming its own thing.It’s not a how-to.More like a soft collection of stories and reflections from the edges of burnout,and the slow, quiet ways I’ve been finding my way through. As someone who’s dyslexic, this feels like kind of a big deal.It probably won’t be very long (because I get tired too).But it will b...
Apr 10, 2025•53 sec
Hi Tired Yogi, I just went live with a 5-minute affirmation meditation—something super simple you can do in bed, on the sofa, or while hiding from your to-do list. (Full disclosure: I made it because I was avoiding packing for the silent retreat I’m off to this weekend at Samye Ling. I’ve packed nothing. Not even a sock. But I have done a live meditation. So priorities.) Affirmation meditation is really gentle. No pressure to concentrate, no need to “clear your mind.” Just repeating words that f...
Apr 04, 2025•6 min
Hey you, If you’re here because of that neck stretch—hi, welcome, and yes, it really does feel like magic, doesn’t it? But I promise it’s not.I made a video to explain what’s actually happening—because as brilliant as it feels, it’s not a fix-all. And I get a bit twitchy when things go viral without the “why” attached. ✨ And if you have no idea what I’m talking about you can find it here In this Anatomy Focus video I talk trapezius muscles, stress shoulders, and why your neck suddenly turns furt...
Apr 02, 2025•10 min
Hey Tired Yogi, It’s so rarely sunny here in the North East of England, so when the sun actually made an appearance today, I did something a little impromptu—I went live. Just a simple 5-minute relaxation , sitting in the garden, soaking up the warmth, breathing, and settling into stillness. Hardly any movement, just a moment to pause and let everything soften. And honestly? It was so lovely, I didn’t want you to miss out. If you’d like to take a few minutes to unwind, you can watch the replay h...
Mar 20, 2025•6 min
Hey Tired Yogi, I was thinking today about how easy it is to rush through things—to fill the spaces in between with noise and movement and endless to-do lists. And I just wanted to send you a little something to slip into one of those in-between moments. It’s a simple 5-minute breathwork video —nothing fancy, just a gentle pause, a way to settle back into yourself for a moment. I did it live with over 50 people joining us, it was such a lovely energy. Maybe you’ll try it right away, or maybe you...
Mar 12, 2025•9 min
Hey Tired Yogi, You know those days when your energy’s just… meh? Not bad, not great—just kinda there ? I get it. And instead of pushing through, what if you gave yourself 10 minutes to just pause ? I put together a little relaxation session for those low-energy, need-a-reset moments. It’s super gentle, easy to do, and perfect for when you want to feel better but don’t want to try too hard. ✨ Press play, close your eyes, and just be . Let me know if you give it a go—I’d love to hear how it feels...
Mar 03, 2025•10 min
Hey Tired Yogis, I couldn’t resist sharing a relaxation with you from my hotel room in the beautiful city of Krakow where I am currently on holiday. I hope you enjoy ☺️ Jo xx This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe
Feb 27, 2025•9 min
Hey Tired Yogis, Ever wonder why your jaw feels tight or why tension headaches sneak up on you? In this video, I’m breaking down what’s really going on with your jaw—specifically how mandible elevation (fancy way of saying “closing your mouth”) works and the muscles behind it, like the temporalis and masseters. But here’s the interesting part—jaw tension i… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyyoga.substack.com...
Feb 26, 2025•6 min
Hey tired yogis, I was just hitting my afternoon slump and was about to do a meditation and thought how lovely it would be to share with you! It’s not my most polished of videos as I literally pressed live and went with what I needed but sometimes you just need to do things as you are. Hope you’re doing well, Jo x This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe...
Feb 19, 2025•6 min
Last night I had the a wonderful time chatting to the amazing Annie Macmanus about all things yoga. Annie writes the gorgeous substack Changes and she has a some very interesting interviews lined up, so give it a follow if you don’t already. I hope you enjoy listening to our chat as much as I enjoyed chatting it. Much Love, Jo x This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe...
Feb 12, 2025•1 hr 5 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit happyyoga.substack.com Hey tired yogis, Here’s your sign to drop your shoulders, give them a little wiggle, and breathe . There’s a reason we say someone’s “carrying the world on their shoulders”—because stress and tension love to settle right there. And honestly? Nothing beats a good shoulder stretch. Whenever I ask what classes you want most, shoulders are always top of the list…...
Feb 10, 2025•1 min
Hey Tired Yogis, If you’re anything like me then your screen time seems to be creeping up every year. Whether it’s checking my emails on my desktop, using my phone for everything from maps to recipes or watching the new season of Severance. It’s sometimes like the whole world is on a backlit screen. And by the end of the day my eyes can feel so tired and a bit dry. (It would help if I ever remembered to wear my glasses of course 🫢) So I like to do a little treat for my eyes if they feel fatigue...
Feb 03, 2025•5 min
Hey Tired Yogis, I was just about to do a stretch before I leave my desk and go and make my lunch, so I thought I’d jump on live and we could do it together! I hope you enjoy it, Jo x This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit happyyoga.substack.com/subscribe
Jan 29, 2025•7 min
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit happyyoga.substack.com Hey Tired Yogi, I hope you’re having a lovely day. This week I have a delicious back stretch for you. It’s done from hands and knees and is just a treat for your whole spine. I’ve needed this today as I’ve spent the day driving which always give me a tight back, so I thought I’d share it with you too. I hope you enjoy it! Much Love, Jo xx PS If anyone has…...
Jan 27, 2025•12 sec
Yoga for Tired People - One short yoga routine a week delivered to your inbox. To do as you are, no need to get out your mat or change your clothes. Hosted by Jo Hutton a Senior Yoga Teacher living in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Hey Tired Yogis, Well that’s it. January has well and truly begun. I have finished the last of my Christmas chocolates and the house feels so empty without the decorations (how good does that first vacuum clean feel after you’ve taken them down though? One of the hidden joys of...
Jan 06, 2025•8 min
Yoga for Tired People - One short yoga routine a week delivered to your inbox. To do as you are, no need to get out your mat or change your clothes. Hosted by Jo Hutton a Senior Yoga Teacher living in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Hey Tired Yogis, Have you ever felt like the world is moving too fast? Maybe your mind is racing, your energy feels scattered, or you just need a moment to reset. Let me share a simple yet powerful technique: Box Breathing Meditation. What is Box Breathing? Box breathing is a m...
Nov 18, 2024•7 min
Yoga for Tired People - One short yoga routine a week delivered to your inbox. To do as you are, no need to get out your mat or change your clothes. Hosted by Jo Hutton a Senior Yoga Teacher living in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Hey Tired Yogis, I am going on holiday next week which I am very excited for, but it does mean I have spent the day running around like a blue arsed fly trying to work out what I need to pack, sort for the cats, and plan so that things run smoothly when I am away. It’s a nice p...
Nov 01, 2024•2 min
Yoga for Tired People - One short yoga routine a week delivered to your inbox (free members get access to one a month on the first Monday of the Month). To do as you are, no need to get out your mat or change your clothes. If I said to you that I meditated for four minutes every day, you’d probably not think that was very much. Now if I told you I spent 24 hours of every year in meditation. Well that would seem like a long time, a meditation worthy of Master Shifu from kung fu panda. And the wil...
Sep 02, 2024•5 min
Yoga for Tired People - One short yoga routine a week delivered to your inbox (free members get access to one a month on the first Monday of the Month). To do as you are, no need to get out your mat or change your clothes. Stop! It’s posture reset a clock.Just swooping on in as a reminder to do a little stretch.Give me a comment if you joined in 🥰 A Friendly Reminder Before you begin any new yoga practice or exercise routine, I highly recommend consulting with your healthcare provider. It’s imp...
Aug 30, 2024•50 sec
I’ve been buzzing around like a blue arsed fly today, running from one errand to the next with my brain going 10 the dozen. And then I remembered. I can only do one thing at a time. That the hurry I’m bringing to the task is coming from inside me. And that it’s possible to be busy and have a full day without adding extra pressure on myself. This is something I’ve learnt, and remembered about 100 billion times in my life so far, and I’m sure I’ll have to learn it again another 100 billion times i...
Aug 23, 2024•42 sec
A yoga space for people who hated PE. Hosted by Jo Hutton a Senior Yoga Teacher living in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Expect yoga tutorials, meditations and reflections. I’m so glad you’re here. Well you should be so proud of yourself because you’ve made it all the way to class 5. It’s been so wonderful going on this journey with you, reading all the comments on the classes has been the highlight of my week. If you have missed any of the previous classes you can always go back and catch up, or you migh...
Jul 22, 2024•30 min
A yoga space for people who hated PE. Hosted by Jo Hutton a Senior Yoga Teacher living in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Expect yoga tutorials, meditations and reflections. I’m so glad you’re here. Hello, lovely yogis! 🌿 Welcome to week four of our Beginner’s Yoga Course! I’m so excited to see you here, showing up for yourself and your practice. It’s been a wonderful journey so far, and I can’t wait to dive deeper into our yoga exploration together. Before we get started, please make sure you’ve complete...
Jul 15, 2024•32 min
A yoga space for people who hated PE. Hosted by Jo Hutton a Senior Yoga Teacher living in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Expect yoga tutorials, meditations and reflections. I’m so glad you’re here. So, what even is the pelvic floor anyway? Our lady bits, mula bhanda, space between your legs, woohoo, privates, place that you wee from. These are all names for the pelvic floor I have heard in different classes over the years, but none of them are very helpful if we can’t actually visualise and name the anato...
Jul 09, 2024•9 min
