Category Archives: yoga for staying young

Growing Older and Growing Wiser

Ageing as a practice of self-respect Ageing is often presented as something to resist. Yet many people find that as the years pass, they become more patient, more discerning and more compassionate. This is growing older and growing wiser. InContinue reading “Growing Older and Growing Wiser”

Gentle Yoga for Stiff Joints & Aches – A 10-Minute Anti-Rheumatic Sequence

Cold weather and damp can cause stiffness and joint discomfort. Reduced movement and circulation also contributes to these issues. Stress can also be a factor, especially at this time of year. My video below – gentle yoga for stiff jointsContinue reading “Gentle Yoga for Stiff Joints & Aches – A 10-Minute Anti-Rheumatic Sequence”

Want Glowing Skin? Forget Expensive Creams and Give Yoga a Try

Our skin is the largest organ in our body! One of the best ways to get glowing skin is to work from the inside out. You can nourish your skin by moving your body.  And one of the leading contributorsContinue reading “Want Glowing Skin? Forget Expensive Creams and Give Yoga a Try”

IKIGAI – The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life

  This is a beautiful little book that I got for Christmas. The authors spent time interviewing people (mostly over 100 years old and still leading active lives) to find out what keeps them going. It seems that having aContinue reading “IKIGAI – The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life”

8 anti-aging benefits of regular yoga practice

Age means nothing in yoga. Our bodies, if kept healthy and happy will go on and on, it’s something that even scientists are coming to agree with. The practice of yoga doesn’t have to take over your life, make you eatContinue reading “8 anti-aging benefits of regular yoga practice”

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!”

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”