Mantram CD by Rajesh David

We have been listening to the wonderful music and chanting of artist Rajesh David at the beginning of our sessions this term. The CD (titled ‘Mantram’) is available from his website here and contains several mantras set to haunting melodies whichContinue reading “Mantram CD by Rajesh David”

Understanding Your Own Breath

Sitting still and simply observing your own breath or working with a Pranayama (Ujjayi, abdominal breathing, 3 part breath etc) are all calming exercises that will help you to get to know your own breath. Simple practices such as theseContinue reading “Understanding Your Own Breath”

10 Good Reasons for a Regular Yoga Practice

The chances are, if you have been along to a yoga class, you felt better when you came out than when you went in.  You probably felt that your tension released and maybe even looked a little younger! Almost certainlyContinue reading “10 Good Reasons for a Regular Yoga Practice”

Sitting Pretty in the Lotus Pose

Using your soft blocks or a rolled up blanket will really help you to maintain an upright posture for the duration of our pranayama practice. As you can see from the picture the pelvis is raised above the knees andContinue reading “Sitting Pretty in the Lotus Pose”