Are you itching to get back to an in-person class? Feel the need for connection and motivation from group practice? IT’S COMING SOON. The key date for our return to in-person classes is indicated as 17th May. This is when people will be able to mix indoors with social distancing (eg pubs & restaurants). FromContinue reading “Our “Road Map” for returning to in-person yoga classes”
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Pushpaputa Mudra
Sit comfortably and lay soft hands, upturned, upon your thighs. Visualise flowers in your hands – see the details of their colourful petals, imagine the scent wafting up to your nostrils. Now turn your focus to the breath, allow it to settle into smooth, long inhales and exhales. If you are used to Ujjayi, allowContinue reading “Pushpaputa Mudra”
My Tree of Compassion
It’s good to take time to explore and reflect on your thoughts. Here’s an exercise to see how you feel about yourself. You can download the sheet at the bottom of this post. I’ve used the symbol of a tree. How do we nurture ourselves? What enables us to draw in the good stuff? WriteContinue reading “My Tree of Compassion”
How to balance energy in Anahata – the heart space
Compassion is the emotion related to Anahata chakra – the energy centre in the heart space. When the energy is blocked in this area, we may feel a host of negative emotions such as anger, selfishness, jealousy, or confusion. Acceptance of these emotions is the first step to letting them go however, when we realiseContinue reading “How to balance energy in Anahata – the heart space”
Anahata Chakra
Anahata is the Sanskrit name for the heart chakra. The symbol is a green lotus flower with 12 petals. As you would expect the location of this chakra (energy wheel where channels of energy cross) is at the heart. This chakra is associated with love and compassion. When this chakra is balanced we feel lovedContinue reading “Anahata Chakra”
Home is Where the Heart is
Fill your home with joy and beauty – for home is where the heart is. Each of us has a basic need to feel secure – your home is that security blanket! Surround yourself with objects, colours, textures and pets that lift up your spirits and bring you joy. Yes! Fill every nook and crannyContinue reading “Home is Where the Heart is”
No Man Is An Island
Like most people I’ve been out walking for a daily dose of fresh air. Often meeting other locals and exchanging pleasantries which is nice; but I was recently struck when someone broke down about a friend who had passed away due to Covid. Both my walking buddy and I shed a tear too. John Donne’sContinue reading “No Man Is An Island”
Are you at a lockdown loose end?
Here are 3 YouTube videos I can recommend to listen to for your interest and wellbeing at this difficult time. Sw Niranjanananda Saraswati of the Bihar School of Yoga has laid out a suggestion of how everyone can use their time in lockdown to try a yogic lifestyle. Getting fitter, chanting and learning new cookingContinue reading “Are you at a lockdown loose end?”
Utkatasana – The Chair Pose
If you are feeling a little chilly – take a few rounds of the Chair pose to warm up – it’s great for strengthening your legs, and improves your feet, hip, knee and shoulder joints too. If you enjoyed this yoga posture why not try Garudasana or the Tree pose (Vrksasana)?
Don’t let negativity drain your energy!
With such misery in the news all around us it’s easy to be down in the mouth, frustrated and moany. Not only does this make us difficult company, but it depletes our prana (life force or energy). Try your best to look on the bright side and accept that life has its ups and downsContinue reading “Don’t let negativity drain your energy!”
