We all overindulge from time to time – at Christmas especially we tend to get into the ‘swing’ of things and let our hair down. Also, at this time we can be enticed to try something other than our usualContinue reading “Yoga Hangover Rescue”
Category Archives: Inspiration
Yes, You Can Start Yoga In Your 70’s!
I first took up yoga when I was 73!! I found the stretch and relax class at Preston Village Hall (Tuesdays 7 – 8) perfect for me – not too much strenuous exercise. The breathing and gentle exercises helped withContinue reading “Yes, You Can Start Yoga In Your 70’s!”
Stepping Off the Christmas Merry-Go-Round
With the count-down to Christmas now in full swing – juggling who’s going where, what to buy for so-and-so and fitting everyone in over the festive period – things get frantic for the body, mind and soul. At these timesContinue reading “Stepping Off the Christmas Merry-Go-Round”
Growing Younger with Yoga
This book by Louise Wiggins is a very accessible book for anyone to pick up and use – in fact it would make a great gift for someone who was thinking about yoga but wasn’t convinced that the practice wasContinue reading “Growing Younger with Yoga”
Nada Yoga – The Yoga of Sound
Last Saturday I was at an ‘In Service Training’ day with the British Wheel of Yoga. The topic was Nada Yoga – which translates loosely to the yoga of sound. It was taught by Rajesh David, yogi and musician –Continue reading “Nada Yoga – The Yoga of Sound”
Opening Your Heart
Our work in the yoga classes this year will be based upon looking after our hearts. The work this term involves physical postures to open the chest and strengthen the back – by doing this we are creating more spaceContinue reading “Opening Your Heart”
A Beautiful Verse From The Radiance Sutras
Bathe deeply in that ocean of sound Vibrating with in you, now as always, Resonating softly, Permeating the space of your heart. The ear that is tuned by rapt listening Learns to hear the song of creation. FirstContinue reading “A Beautiful Verse From The Radiance Sutras”
Make an ongoing commitment to your own health and wellbeing
Looking after your health is an ongoing process and we must always be increasing our commitment to it as we get older and become susceptible to more problems. Most of us take good health totally for granted – something weContinue reading “Make an ongoing commitment to your own health and wellbeing”
Inspirational Poetry for Meditation over the Sunny Summer months…
Why not steal five or ten minutes over the summer to simply sit and read a poem? You could even read it on a visit to a beautiful place – some local suggestions – Rutland Water, Launde Abbey or BurghleyContinue reading “Inspirational Poetry for Meditation over the Sunny Summer months…”
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”
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