Besides the obvious – THEY KEEP YOUR FEET WARM – yoga socks and specifically the ones with the awkward little individual toes, are very good for your feet. They give the toes their space and help to correct all ofContinue reading “The Benefits of a Pair of Yoga Toe Socks”
Category Archives: Yoga for your health
Yogic Cleansing Practices
“Be at least as interested in what goes on inside you as what happens outside. If you get the inside right, the outside will fall into place.” Eckhart Tolle In our yoga classes this year we have been working withContinue reading “Yogic Cleansing Practices”
Shining Skull Breath (Kapalbhati or Breath of Fire)
In our yoga classes this term we have begun to work with Kapalbhati Pranayama (other names include Shining Skull Breath or Breath of Fire). This is a practice which is cleansing and energising – the forceful exhalation clears out theContinue reading “Shining Skull Breath (Kapalbhati or Breath of Fire)”
Shining Skull Breath (Kapalbhati)
In our yoga classes this term we have begun to work with Kapalbhati Pranayama. This is a practice which is cleansing and energising – the forceful exhalation clears out the nasal passageways and the pulling force of the abdomen stimulatesContinue reading “Shining Skull Breath (Kapalbhati)”
“You are as young as your spine is flexible”
I’m not certain who first said this, but they really do have a point. Keeping the back healthy is so vital to our well being and enjoyment of life that we can’t afford to ignore any niggles or signs thatContinue reading ““You are as young as your spine is flexible””
Get Back Into The Swing…
Get yourself ready for the new term by having a go at these 3 standing stretches. They are great for waking up the spine and strengthening the core muscles. Do 5 repeats of each every day until the new classesContinue reading “Get Back Into The Swing…”
Is Your Posture Getting On Your Nerves?
Did your know that your posture effects the alignment of the spine and this can have a knock-on effect on the nervous system? As the nerves travel through the spine – down the central cavity and in between the vertebrae –Continue reading “Is Your Posture Getting On Your Nerves?”
Shakti Bandha Asanas
In the Stretch and Relax classes we are having a go at the Shakti Bandha Asana (energy block postures). These are exercises that help to improve the flow of energy within the body. They are useful for breaking down neuro-muscularContinue reading “Shakti Bandha Asanas”
When the going gets tough, the tough team up…
Without a doubt the easiest part of keeping fit is the decision to do it. Beyond that some begin enthusiastically, some mean to but never get round to it and others find a friend to help motivate them. Teamwork strengthensContinue reading “When the going gets tough, the tough team up…”
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”
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