First Long Covid recovery class with Suzy Bolt, Iyengar Yoga teacher.

I made this recording as I was coming out of the most acute phase of my illness around week 12 in June 2020. I had been following others with a longer version of Covid on the facebook page and knew after a visit to A+E in hospital that I was on my own with regards to working out how to help myself. I knew that I needed to gently nurture my body back to health.
I wanted to record a class that might help others too. As of Feb 2021 it's already had over 7000 views through my facebook group Yoga and PT for gentle Covid recovery. If someone is new to Yoga or exercise, some of this video may feel too much, in which case, just stop and watch any parts you need to.

[@sherylmarshall1444]

Just done this again today and I cried when you said this won’t last forever. Hope you are well. I fell away from doing but starting from today will carry out daily. I’ve had a hard time trying post covid. I was getting better but my sweet young cat was killed, hit by a car and it broke me in two. I’ve also been struggling by with sleep badly like 48 hours nothing 🙈🥲 but did manage 6 hours last night so a blessing and also ended up with a bacterial chest infection which again threw me back. So physically and mentally all over the place but really felt cared for during that session. I need more crying I think to release all the sadness, anxiety and fear I have. Take care and thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜

[@dawnowens2345]

I'm so sorry about your kitty. Know that it feels your love always.

[@DottieBengo]

I have just started following your classes after a long time with Covid symptoms which have only just been diagnosed due to other health issues. I am finding them soooo helpful! The sense of community, the way you explain some of the 'biology' e.g. how the amygdala works with our breathing. My anxiety levels have really dropped recently and I am sure these classes are helping a lot. Still on level 1 but I am not rushing. Thanks.

[@karenb221]

🙏🏻 I’m 3 weeks in to my LC crash and this class has helped me so much today.

[@janwaitt1108]

Thank you this was such a relief to find some iyengar yoga that I can practice gently during my covid recovery

[@JR-mu2jz]

Thanks for this. I’m 12 weeks after catching covid and this is exactly what I need!

[@jackiedavies386]

Thank you so much for this gift, it is exactly what I was looking for. 😊

[@SuperTrinken]

Hi I‘ve just stumbled across your video and I instantly know this is going to be good because the way you talk in the beginning is so comforting and understanding and without any pressure that I know it’s going to be good. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and kindness! ♥️

[@lisaperotti5196]

Nearly 4 years in and hospitalized several times. Just starting with the breathing . Been doing breathing exercises for over 2 years but will try this breathing for starters.

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

Hello Lisa. This was my first recorded session but it might not be right for you. Have a look in my playlists for the short practices sessions - breath work, meditation and gentle movement there. All short. Join us live if you want company - see www.360mindbodysoul.co.uk ❤️

[@lisaperotti5196]

@@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid thank you. I will 💜

[@elizabethplane9868]

Thank you so much for permission to slow down, take it slowly. I’m actually feeling the action into my muscles and it feels Im going deeper❤. !!

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

Go gently! Xxx

[@111verena]

Thank you so much for your classes. I am 9 weeks in and have been looking for what I can do. This is perfect. Thank you for gifting it to us.

[@RoryLyle]

5 weeks in and just tried this. Allowed me to stretch my muscles without getting breathless or fatigued, and feel very relaxed now. First time I’ve ever enjoyed yoga as well!

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

That’s lovely to read…. X

[@lindipieterse4947]

Thank you so much for sharing these classes with us. Your group has been incredible and I love all the positive action that we can take to heal.

[@ployonion]

Thank you - delighted to have found your link - this is pure gold ! My wife has gone through and still going through this Long covid experience - Finally finding someone who is truly understanding the true nature of this disease. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@paulobaigent4717]

Thank you so much for this gift, Suzy. 😊

[@jeanettefuster9655]

Thank you, I've been waiting to feel ready to do this. I'm now three days past my coronaversary and will be following this to help me to continue to heal. Take care.

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

Hi there Jeanette. Sorry it's taken me a week to reply - I don't get the notifications! It's a year for me too - hoping that you are doing ok - are you a member of the FB group? Lots of lovely support there - message me if you want info. xx

[@sherylmarshall1444]

Thank you so much my doctor put me on to your channel! I had a few instances of faster heart rate a few weeks before covid possibly due to chest infection but I then got covid (so couldn’t check) and heart rate was super fast first day of covid. Now day 12 after I still have faster resting heart rate sitting or lying can be 85 to 100 bpm and walking to the loo could be 120 bpm ! So frustrating but have ecg next week, bloods as may be nothing to do with covid as started before and chest X-ray as still breathless, Mucus and pain in chest/ribs and there was an definite infection at one point so need to make sure it’s clear. I have been quite worried as been mainly in bed for almost the past two weeks (as well as a week at Christmas) so want to do something to stop blood clots, keep active but I’m not allowed high intensity! Really appreciate this help!❤️

[@mansfieldvicky]

Thank you so much for sharing this. A member of the fb group and recently had a second infection which I’m struggling to recover from again! Found this to be a good start. Kept my heart rate below 100 so will see how I feel later/tomorrow and hopefully repeat.

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

How are you doing now? I'm almost a year in and still struggling with awful POTS....

[@helenuk9582]

This is just what I was looking for in my covid recovery journey, thank you so much for sharing 🙏🏻🌈

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

Join our Facebook group and come and be part of the community - xx

[@helenuk9582]

@@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid I don’t do Facebook but your classes on KZbin are just what I was after. 👍

[@elizabethplane9868]

Thank you again! I’ve been quite ill (hospitalised). I need to start again, slowly.. 🎉

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

I’m so sorry to read this. Don’t give up hope xxxx

[@milliemaxgoldring]

Just found you through a Doctor. Thank you.

[@KoraLofi]

This was much appreciated, thank you !

[@Oohreallytho]

Thankyou so much..i have been very frustrated i could not do my usual yoga and running exercise. Long covid here and struggle to walk around with many different symptoms still struggling to be taken seriously by my gp in uk. Appreciate your support i will give this a bash tonight i need some sort of routine back so i can develop my relationship with my body all over again.

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

Hi there Palu...thank you so much for your message - go very gently! If anything, watch some of the live taught classes posted on the channel too - they really drop into an 'if you can't do anything but breathe today' level - the first video i posted was when i was only working with my own symptoms and physical recovery...I now have worked with thousands of people and listened to their feedback. Less is more at the start..xx

[@Oohreallytho]

@@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid brilliant..i am gently getting back in touch with my body again thanks Suzy

[@jaxr.s.4647]

Approaching 5 weeks into COVID, hopefully this will help nip it in the bud

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

Make sure you do more yoga Nidra than anything physical - that’s super important xx

[@elizabethallen3751]

Thanks so much for this Suzy, I’m responsible for at least 60 views 😅 but my income protection claim has been approved so I’m looking at RRR ❤

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

Email [e-mail] and we can help you out x

[@Allie-676]

Is the Facebook group still running? Thank you!

[@allanjones6632]

this is the first time on doing this. It felt great. where is the facebook group?

[@roisinmcdonald8550]

Thanks Suzy, what a crazy ride long covid is, I am a yoga teacher myself and am struggling to practice. the key is acceptance and being kind to yourself as you said! How are you now? Have you fully recovered? Iam 13 weeks in and still no really improving.

[@tanyawieczorek6603]

How are you doing now? I'm almost a year in and still struggling with awful POTS....

[@sherylmarshall1444]

Thank you that was so lovely! First time doing I have an increased resting heart rate, although it has dropped a little post covid. I do however, have elevated hr sitting and moving around so need to keep things low intensity. So my doctor directed me to you and we are doing tests next week. I do feel a little refreshed so appreciate this first video. Can I do daily?

[@suzyboltyogaforlongcovid]

If you are doing small amounts daily that is great - just keep an eye on your heart rate - with most of what is here it should be absolutely fine - your body will tell you if it's not xx

[@Laura-xe5rd]

How do I know which is the second video in this programme? (Brain fog!)