Meet the teacher - Kate Sassanelli
As an anatomy geek, I’m passionate about educating people on how to ‘move well.’ I’m an advocate for starting Yoga at any age and building strength and flexibility to ensure physical resilience and injury prevention - particularly as we get older.
The Vagus Nerve - your secret weapon to fighting stress
The vagus nerve may be the most important nerve in the body, impacting multiple systems and playing a key role in our bodies’ response to stress. Dubbed the 'super-highway' of the body, it's involved in nearly every physiological action in the human body, and harnessing its power can have an immediate and dramatic impact on your wellbeing.
Why routine is so important
Some people love to have a solid daily routine, while others shudder at the thought of having a predictable schedule. During times of great stress, however, maintaining structure and routine can help you feel more organised and in control.
Sweet dreams… Getting the most out of your sleep
We’ve all seen in the past year how important it is to prioritise health. One of the best ways you can prioritise your health is to start with healthy sleep and sleep habits.
Yin Yoga - the anatomy of fascia and movement
"Learn how to see. Realise that everything connects to everything else." Leonardo da Vinci.
A cold shower a day, keeps the doctor away
.... this is what Wim Hof says anyway in the book I've just purchased... and, just like a cat, I'm always curious!
Finding motivation for yoga and movement at home
Even for the uber-motivated among us - and I know there are plenty of you that fit that description - motivation isn’t always the easiest thing. There are so many things in life competing for our time and attention that it can be tough to get mentally geared up for anything that doesn’t have an official deadline… even if it’s something you know is good for you, like an online Sass Yoga class!
The woman behind the business (Part 4)
Learn more about Kate. Time flies when you're having fun... so much so that I can't tell you exactly how long I've been teaching!
The woman behind the business (Part 3)
Learn more about Kate. This part is all about the thing that brought me to Yoga and Movement in the first place; my mental health.
The woman behind the business (Part 2)
Learn more about Kate. The majority of my schedule is filled with work - and although I don't call my Yoga and Movement 'work' or my 'job', I know it is, because it brings the money in.
The woman behind the business (Part 1)
Learn more about Kate. I'm going to start from the beginning and give you the reason behind this 'month of me'... not as in 'oh hey, look at me!' - more about who's the girl, mostly these days known as Sass?
Coronavirus and your mental health?
As the news continues to be dominated by coronavirus, how can you help yourself - and others - while protecting your mental health?
My heart is not full, it’s overflowing
It's Sunday night, and I've just finished unpacking and celebrating the weekend... the first Sass Weekend Retreat is done. I'm exhausted but happy. In fact, I'm in a daze; I can't really yet tell you how I'm feeling.
I’m as lucky as can be, as the title of yoga teacher belongs to me!
I honestly never thought this would be my 'job', and to this day, I'm still struggling with calling it 'work'…
Managing my mental health
Since my last blog post on Thursday for World Mental Health Day, I've been inundated with love and support! Several of you have been surprised that someone like me struggles with my mental health - I'm so happy and cheery all the time, I'm positive, inspirational and confident.... and yes, I'm blushing with such compliments, but I have demons too - and they still surface every now and again.
My brain is not broken
Anybody who's close to me knows I've had my ups and downs mentally since my teens. I have dealt with anxiety, panic and depression, on and off for years - undiagnosed until I was about 21 - when I had a major panic attack whilst on holiday with friends.
When determination pays off
My anxiety increases massively if I'm not happy with me - my weight, if my clothes don't fit properly, my skin - anything... I've discovered that when I look and feel good, my head is good - I'm happy.
I’m not a pigeon, do not put me in a hole
Today I taught a brand new class of 23 people, with only two of them ever sitting on a mat in front of me before. I started the class with “I’m not a traditional yoga teacher.”
Self-indulgence? Selfish? Self-care?
How do you ‘self care?’ It’s a term these days that's thrown about everywhere, and I honestly think that’s because our lives are busier than ever, crammed with hectic-ness, making us often, genuinely stressed. Everyone’s always reminding me to look after myself, take time out and be mindful of how I’m feeling.