About Louisa From Humming Tree Yoga
I’m Louisa Hughes and I live in Edinburgh with my husband, Craig and two young boys, Adam and Angus. Keeping fit and healthy has always been a priority for me. Yoga is a great way to build strength and focus the mind. I started practising yoga around age 14 but really started to feel the mental health benefits when working full time in a stressful job as it allowed me that time to switch off. During my pregnancies, yoga really became a huge part of my life to maintain strength and prepare my body for birth through breathing, movement and relaxation.
Postnatally, I became fascinated with women’s health, pelvic health and recovery from pregnancy and childbirth. Yoga was the perfect postnatal class that I could practice safely with my baby, whilst meeting other local mums.
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I grew so passionate about the benefits of yoga at the different life stages. I have a strong desire to help others like me calm the mind and build up strength and flexibility – whilst having fun. The yoga classes I offer are suitable for beginners with more advanced options if you choose them. I love finding new poses and sequences for my clients, whilst keeping it accessible.
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Qualifications
- Vinyasa & Yin Yoga
- Prenatal (YogaBellies) and Postnatal Yoga
- Yoga for Women
- Birth Mentor
- Biomechanics for Birth
- Baby Massage
- Rainbow Kids & Families Yoga
Why Humming Tree?
I’ve always loved being out in nature, especially out in the woods. I find it so peaceful and calming. I knew I wanted my business to reflect this feeling. I was born and spent a few years of my childhood in the US and Hummingbirds always remind me of being there and how relaxing it is watching them. (In yoga we also sometimes practice Brahmari, a humming bee breath which I find so calming, and can also be really lovely pre and postnatal.)
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The tree symbolises family trees and I am here to support you, whether you are growing your family or want to join my family community, connecting local people through yoga practice.