Tag Archives: Yoga & Meditation

A BLISSFUL YIN PRACTICE

Yin is a powerful practice of body, mind and heart. In our culture we are very concerned with doing, being busy. Yin challenges us on the level of becoming still, allowing ourselves to relax and let go….. Continue reading

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ABHYASA AND VAIRAGYA

Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – calming the restlessness of the mind is achieved by Abhyasa and Vairagya Continue reading

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Judgement in Yoga – 6 tips on how to avoid it

I am surprised every time when I adjust a student’s asana and they apologise. Thankfully that doesn’t happen often! What it does tell me is that that student is either judging her/himself or is afraid of being judged by the … Continue reading

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6 Reasons to NOT Take a Phone into Yoga Practice

Isn’t stomping all over someone’s fair expectation to have a quiet and distraction free practice a violent disregard? Continue reading

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The Trinity of Yoga and Resilience – Part III

Over the last two weeks we looked at what helps us with resilience.  In the first week we looked at flexibility – adaptability and then we looked at balance. Today in class we started on the third element in resilience … Continue reading

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The Pendulum Swings

I have been teaching my classes over the last three weeks based on the trinity of yoga:  strength, balance and flexibility.  Danna Faulds, a yogi and poet, expresses these concepts so well in her poems: Have patience. The pendulum that … Continue reading

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Yoga Helps with Anxiety and Stress

Anxiety is a common condition in this world as it is today, so it is important to find a form of exercise that calms your body and allows your mind to recuperate. Luckily, practising yoga is one of the best … Continue reading

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7 Ways to Fit in Yoga Classes at a Studio

We all know it is important stay in shape and we all know what it is like to be busy! There are many ways in which you can make – sometimes small – changes your lifestyle so that you are … Continue reading

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6 yoga poses that are helpful for releasing shoulder tension

When it comes to relieving shoulder tension or simply relaxing, there is no substitute for a thorough yoga practice. Daily yoga is very effective in relaxing muscles and preventing stiffness. These six yoga exercises will often come in handy to … Continue reading

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2012 and 2013

I would like to share this with all the wonderful yogi’s out there.  Even those who don’t practice yoga.  You will know if you are a yogi.  ♥ I will be in a wild, wonderful place for a few days … Continue reading

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