Besides the obvious – THEY KEEP YOUR FEET WARM – yoga socks and specifically the ones with the awkward little individual toes, are very good for your feet. They give the toes their space and help to correct all ofContinue reading “The Benefits of a Pair of Yoga Toe Socks”
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The Durga Gallery
Over the last half term our Yoga class students have been working with the Warrior and Goddess postures to strengthen our legs and improve our lungs. We have also looked at images of the Goddess Durga with her 8 armsContinue reading “The Durga Gallery”
Dhyana Mudra
We often see the Buddha represented with this gesture. It is beautifully simple and brings you into deeper, more profound concentration. It is the traditional mudra to aid qualities of tranquillity and inner peace. Method: To do the Dhyana mudra,Continue reading “Dhyana Mudra”
Time to relax with a good book
As the days get shorter and the outdoors less inviting, a cosy seat near the fire or radiator seems much more appealing. Curling up with a good book is a fantastic way to relax and unwind – why not choseContinue reading “Time to relax with a good book”
Festive Couscous
I was inspired by Nigella Lawson for this recipe. Anything that looks like rice gets a massive thumbs down in our household as my husband thinks it tastes like gravel. So with rice and particularly couscous I have to workContinue reading “Festive Couscous”
Yoga Stocking Fillers
Here are a few gift ideas for your yogic friends, for your own Christmas list – or of course, for you to treat yourself ; ) A year of Yoga – a new pose or practice for each day ofContinue reading “Yoga Stocking Fillers”
Yogic Cleansing Practices
“Be at least as interested in what goes on inside you as what happens outside. If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place.” Eckhart Tolle In our yoga classes this year we have been working withContinue reading “Yogic Cleansing Practices”
Immune Boosting Yoga
New research published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine (Feb 2018) suggests that yoga can be a helpful way to boost your immune system and decrease inflammation in the body. Psychological stress can impact many systems in the body, including weakeningContinue reading “Immune Boosting Yoga”
Holy Fig Tree Posture
This is a fabulous all round posture – it’s a balance which improves concentration and co-ordination, back bend which improves posture and breathing and when done dynamically with the breath is energising, warming, clearing the respiratory system and improving circulation.Continue reading “Holy Fig Tree Posture”
Some Book Suggestions…
As it’s coming up to Christmas I thought I’d give you some recommendations for a little present for your Christmas list or for you to give to a friend. Reading about yoga is a great way to supplement your ownContinue reading “Some Book Suggestions…”
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