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 useContinue reading “Seeing yourself through the lens of the Gunas”
Category Archives: Inspiration
Do Yoga Q&A #2
Got a question about yoga? Want to know where to put your arm in Trikonasana? How does Downward Dog help your shoulders? Why do we chant OM? Send me an email and I’ll do my best to explain it forContinue reading “Do Yoga Q&A #2”
Improving Your Balance
Balancing on one leg is very good for us – it strengthens the standing leg and also helps our sense of balance (which relies on a complex relationship between your senses – in particular your vestibular system in the innerContinue reading “Improving Your Balance”
Why do we chant OM?
I like to chant OM 3 times at the beginning and end of all my classes. I’m sure over the course of my teaching this might have put a few people off – it is a bit weird to theContinue reading “Why do we chant OM?”
A Beautiful Summer-time Practice-Akasa
Akasa is a Sanskrit word meaning space – a wide, open expanse. It can describe the ether, the sky or the atmosphere, but it also reminds us of the spaciousness we can cultivate within ourselves. When a sunny day arrives,Continue reading “A Beautiful Summer-time Practice-Akasa”
Be Like A Christmas Tree…
I saw this inspiring quote from Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and thought what a priceless sentiment it offers in amongst all the tinsel and expensive gifts – “Each one of you is a special gift on the planet! You are theContinue reading “Be Like A Christmas Tree…”
Yoga – what do you see in your reflection?
You may come to yoga classes to build fitness, strength and flexibility; which of course you will over time; however, through these practices, right from the start, we are engaging in the act of Swadhyaya or self-reflection. We flow throughContinue reading “Yoga – what do you see in your reflection?”
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”
SIMPLE GIVING
Yes, it’s silly season again. We can get a bit carried away at Christmas time – giving expensive presents and that often lose the meaning of generosity and receiving things gratefully. Use your yogic breathing techniques to literally ‘take aContinue reading “SIMPLE GIVING”
🌞 5 Feel-Good Ways to Stay Yoga-Connected This Summer
Even if you’re taking a break from regular classes, there are still plenty of lovely ways to keep your yoga vibe alive. Here are five simple, soulful ideas to carry your practice into the warmer months—no timetable required. 1. 🧼Continue reading “🌞 5 Feel-Good Ways to Stay Yoga-Connected This Summer”
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