With mindfulness showing such positive effects for how we can navigate the choppy waters of life, we can feel pressure to be ‘doing that’ as well as our yoga practice. So it’s quite the relief to find that yoga … Continued
One of the many reasons that the physical practice of yoga has become so popular in the West is that its health benefits are not simply about the toning and strength it brings, but because it affects the way we … Continued
Are your Gritting your Teeth Through Life? You may have noticed your yoga teacher saying lines like “release your jaw”, “soft jaw” or my personal favourite; “allow space between the back teeth”. I can assure you that these are not … Continued
One of the many reasons that the physical practice of yoga has become so popular in the West is that its health benefits are not simply about the toning and strength it brings, but because it affects the way we can meet … Continued
Many people are drawn to yoga for the sense of calm it is reputed to help them find. In fact I heard someone say the other day – when we were discussing her back issues – that she was planning … Continued
Letting Go Letting go is often referred to as the ultimate journey for any spiritual, awakening and conscious endeavour – yoga practice in all its forms definitely included. But what does it actually mean to let go, what are we … Continued
Part 2: Can we let go of desire, over-effort and ambition? Last month in part 1 of this two part exploration of the five yamas, we explored ahimsa and satya (non-violence and truthfulness). The next of these codes of self-regulation … Continued
Part 1: non-violence and truthfulness When I first started practising yoga nearly twenty years ago, I could immediately feel that the physical aspects of the practice were what my body deeply needed. I was very disconnected with my being neck … Continued