We all know and love the story of Goldilocks and the 3 bears. Just as some porridge is too salty, some is too sweet and some is just right… we can learn to balance out our energy with the help of this fairytale and ancient yogic philosophy devised thousands of years ago. According to ancientContinue reading “Seeing yourself through the lens of the Gunas”
Category Archives: Inspiration
Ujjayi Breath – a beginners guide
Ujjayi Breath is a great practice for relaxation – calming for the mind and soothing for the body. It is also great treatment for anxiety and insomnia. Please be patient with yourself when learning this practice as it’s not the easiest practice to do. Sit in a comfortable position, the spine erect and theContinue reading “Ujjayi Breath – a beginners guide”
Foundation Stones
This term we have been reflecting in class ‘what is underneath us’. Learning to accept ourselves for who we are and forgive and love all our little foibles goes a long way to enable our enjoyment of life and to see the good in all those around us too. This poem is a lovely bringingContinue reading “Foundation Stones”
Warrior Works Wonders for Anti Ageing!
Yoga keeps the mind and body young, 22 clinical trials show (Reposting of Article Published Tuesday 4 June 2019 in Medical News Today) A review analysing the results of 22 randomized clinical trials has found that yoga practice can improve many aspects of physical and mental health among older adults. Yoga can be an effectiveContinue reading “Warrior Works Wonders for Anti Ageing!”
The Jar of Life
A professor stood before his philosophy class with a few items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large, empty jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then pickedContinue reading “The Jar of Life”
In Control or Out of Control?
Do you get anxious or angry when things don’t go just as you want them to? Do you feel you have to take charge of ‘everything’ or nothing would get done? Feelings such as these really do cloud our enjoyment of life. They are often termed as ‘control issues’. Sometimes the simplest things make youContinue reading “In Control or Out of Control?”
Missing Your Yoga?
If you are missing your weekly yoga class, why not sign up for the Side Plank Challenge? I’ve created 3 short video yoga practices to strengthen the arms and the core ready for the Side Plank posture. The first was released yesterday – to get the next 2 please subscribe to the YouTube channel usingContinue reading “Missing Your Yoga?”
Keep Up Your Yoga Practice!
Although we will be taking a break from our weekly classes over the summer, there is no reason to stop your yoga practice. In fact this is a good time to make a resolve (in yoga we call this a Sankalpa) to do a bit of practice on your own. This will test your memoryContinue reading “Keep Up Your Yoga Practice!”
Finding Our Purpose in Life
I recently read a compelling tale about Alfred Nobel – he of the Nobel Peace Prize. The story touched me so much that I can’t seem to get it out of my mind. The story goes (and I can’t say how much of it is absolutely true) that Alfred Nobel was born in poverty butContinue reading “Finding Our Purpose in Life”
Change your mind
One of the great things that yoga teaches us is that we are not our thoughts. Thoughts are just thoughts – they are invisible and intangible and yet have great power over our lives. When you gain control over your thoughts you can change them at will – it is easier said than done –Continue reading “Change your mind”
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