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Observation – Svadayaya

It’s good to get to know ourselves and understand a little more about our habits. We do this through observation. For 1 week (or 2 if you can) try to record what you do each day what time you getContinue reading “Observation – Svadayaya”

Our “Road Map” for returning to in-person yoga classes

Are you itching to get back to an in-person class? Feel the need for connection and motivation from group practice? IT’S COMING SOON. The key date for our return to in-person classes is indicated as 17th May. This is whenContinue reading “Our “Road Map” for returning to in-person yoga classes”

Pushpaputa Mudra

Sit comfortably and lay soft hands, upturned, upon your thighs. Visualise flowers in your hands – see the details of their colourful petals, imagine the scent wafting up to your nostrils. Now turn your focus to the breath, allow itContinue reading “Pushpaputa Mudra”

My Tree of Compassion

It’s good to take time to explore and reflect on your thoughts. Here’s an exercise to see how you feel about yourself. You can download the sheet at the bottom of this post. I’ve used the symbol of a tree.Continue reading “My Tree of Compassion”

How to balance energy in Anahata – the heart space

Compassion is the emotion related to Anahata chakra – the energy centre in the heart space. When the energy is blocked in this area, we may feel a host of negative emotions such as anger, selfishness, jealousy, or confusion. AcceptanceContinue reading “How to balance energy in Anahata – the heart space”

Anahata Chakra

Anahata is the Sanskrit name for the heart chakra. The symbol is a green lotus flower with 12 petals. As you would expect the location of this chakra (energy wheel where channels of energy cross) is at the heart. ThisContinue reading “Anahata Chakra”

Home is Where the Heart is

Fill your home with joy and beauty – for home is where the heart is. Each of us has a basic need to feel secure – your home is that security blanket! Surround yourself with objects, colours, textures and petsContinue reading “Home is Where the Heart is”

No Man Is An Island

Like most people I’ve been out walking for a daily dose of fresh air. Often meeting other locals and exchanging pleasantries which is nice; but I was recently struck when someone broke down about a friend who had passed awayContinue reading “No Man Is An Island”

Are you at a lockdown loose end?

Here are 3 YouTube videos I can recommend to listen to for your interest and wellbeing at this difficult time. Sw Niranjanananda Saraswati of the Bihar School of Yoga has laid out a suggestion of how everyone can use theirContinue reading “Are you at a lockdown loose end?”

Utkatasana – The Chair Pose

If you are feeling a little chilly – take a few rounds of the Chair pose to warm up – it’s great for strengthening your legs, and improves your feet, hip, knee and shoulder joints too. If you enjoyed thisContinue reading “Utkatasana – The Chair Pose”