Sun Salutations, or Surya Namaskar, have been practiced for several centuries, although their exact origin is difficult to pinpoint. The practice combines a sequence of yoga postures performed in a flowing manner, synchronized with breath, and is a fundamental partContinue reading “Historical Evolution of Sun Salutations in Yoga”
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The Healing Power of Weekly Yoga, Breath Work, and Meditation
In an age where stress, sedentary lifestyles, and chronic diseases are prevalent, finding holistic approaches to health and well-being is more important than ever. Yoga, breath work, and meditation have emerged as powerful practices that not only promote physical fitnessContinue reading “The Healing Power of Weekly Yoga, Breath Work, and Meditation”
Be Kind & Be Healthy
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia, 1924Continue reading “Be Kind & Be Healthy”
Apan Vayu Mudra
This is believed to be a very powerful mudra – reducing anxiety and soothing the heart. Begin by folding the forefingers down towards the base of the thumbs and then connect the middle and ring-finger tips to the thumb tips.Continue reading “Apan Vayu Mudra”
Time for a Change
March 21st is this year’s Spring Equinox – where daylight hours are equal to night time. This is the time of year when yogis do more ‘cleansing’ practices – to shake of that stodgy feeling of heaviness. You might likeContinue reading “Time for a Change”
Humming Bee Breath
The ‘Humming Bee Breath’ is a simple practice that anyone can do. It does help and will be most effective if you are able to sit upright in a meditation posture, however sitting in a dining or office chair wouldContinue reading “Humming Bee Breath”
How do Positive Affirmations Work?
Positive affirmations can alter your mind-set and bring about positive changes in your health, wealth, and happiness. I know it sounds like mumbo-jumbo, but many scientific studies have shown – if you say something often enough you come to believe it. Continue reading “How do Positive Affirmations Work? “
Plank Challenge…
If you have been enjoying our strengthening work for the arms and upper body, why not challenge yourself to practice everyday for a week? I’ve made a short video to help remind you of the best way to develop yourContinue reading “Plank Challenge…”
Respect For Others & Self Restraint
The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has and will affect us all. Not least – the stamps will have to change! Whilst she might mean different things to each of us depending on our feelings about the monarchy,Continue reading “Respect For Others & Self Restraint”
Strengthening the Legs
YogaFit is a new exercise class using yoga postures to tone up legs, tums, bums and arms. It’s a shorter session than our usual ones (only 45 minutes) so that we can fit it in to days when there seemsContinue reading “Strengthening the Legs”
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