Q: April feels full of sunshine and growth. How can yoga help me connect with this vibrant energy?
P. Samuel (Southport)

A: April’s sunshine and blossoming nature mirror yoga’s themes of expansion and vitality. Begin your practice with Surya Namaskaram (Sun Salutations), remembering the light and energy of the sun. Aside from this you can use general hatha yoga postures paying attention to poses that open your body to the sky. Practice outdoors if possible, feeling the sun on your skin and the earth beneath your feet. Pair this with a meditation on Prithvi (Earth Element) – visualize yourself as a seed rooted in fertile soil, growing taller with each breath. This connection to nature will amplify your sense of vitality.