New research published in the Journal of Behavioral Medicine (Feb 2018) suggests that yoga can be a helpful way to boost your immune system and decrease inflammation in the body. Psychological stress can impact many systems in the body, including weakeningContinue reading “Immune Boosting Yoga”
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Some Book Suggestions…
As it’s coming up to Christmas I thought I’d give you some recommendations for a little present for your Christmas list or for you to give to a friend. Reading about yoga is a great way to supplement your ownContinue reading “Some Book Suggestions…”
KEEP IN TOUCH OVER THE SUMMER…
Whether you are at home or travelling over the summer KEEP IN TOUCH… Send me a picture taken of yourself in your favourite yoga posture, add a witty title and enter it in our competition – you could win yourselfContinue reading “KEEP IN TOUCH OVER THE SUMMER…”
My Tirth Yatra Experience
Leicester has one of the largest concentrations of Hindu temples or mandirs outside India and on 25 March I joined the annual pilgrimage, Tirth Yatra, and walked some ten miles visiting many of these temples. I made lots of friendsContinue reading “My Tirth Yatra Experience”
Live each moment as a moment of pure joy!
The Radiance Sutras are a wonderful set of verses which help us to stop and appreciate the present moment. They are translated from an ancient text and give us 112 ‘yuktis’, or yoga meditation practices, for opening to the divine mysteryContinue reading “Live each moment as a moment of pure joy!”
Is it time to find yourself a yoga buddy?
I know, it sounds a bit American, but it’s so true – a yoga or fitness buddy is a valuable resource to keep you motivated and save you money. We’ve all experienced the initial enthusiasm of a new sport orContinue reading “Is it time to find yourself a yoga buddy?”
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”
The Blooming of a Lotus
In our yoga classes next term we are working with the Thich Nhat Hanh book “The Blooming of a Lotus”. This book guides us through simple techniques of meditation to help focus on the ‘now’. If you want to getContinue reading “The Blooming of a Lotus”
Peace Prayer for New Year
Give peace a chance… as it’s the season of Peace on Earth and Goodwill to Men why not spend a few moments to let the words of Mahatma Gandhi seep into your soul? Try reading the words aloud or repeatingContinue reading “Peace Prayer for New Year”
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