Most of the time we don’t pay any attention to breathing – it just happens. This kind of breathing is keeping us alive but, conscious controlled breathing – or Breathwork – goes much deeper than this. Breathwork is the intentional manipulation of your breath and can deliver powerful & positive effects to… Read more »
Tag: pranayama
5 Unexpected benefits of yoga
There are many reasons why yoga has been (& continues to be) a big part of my life for over 20 years. Initially, like many newbies, I was focused more on trying to make my postures look like everyone else in the class (which of course is not important! ), but, as the postures began… Read more »
Take a break to breathe better
How are you Breathing? It’s a well known that most adults do not breathe correctly. As children our breath is relatively calm and deep, but, as adults partcuarly when we are stressed, our breathing can become rapid, short & shallow that literally starve our body of oxygen. Our everyday breathing can be affected by… Read more »
Why and How you should practice Yoga in the Summer
Summer is a season we all look forward to with longer, lighter & warmer days that make us feel alive and energised. But the transition from the cool peaceful days of spring to hot summer can be quite stressful for our bodies and may have a negative effect on both our health and well-being. Luckily,… Read more »
Meditation – Let your mind have a holiday too.
BENEFITS OF Mindful Meditation I have practiced meditation everyday for the past 10 years using different methods from yantras, mantras, breathing, walking, guided, eating and other awareness based meditations. I always remain open to new techniques and recently I have been trying mindfulness meditation which I find makes life easier to deal with. By… Read more »
New to Yoga? Read these jargon busting tips
Here’s a quick reference to help you understand some of the frequent ‘yoga’ terms used in classes. Unless you understand the words it will be difficult to follow the subject! Asana The name given to describe the various yoga postures or poses you’ll practice during class. Hold your asana’s with stability and encourage a sense… Read more »
Yoga slows down the ageing process
It’s pretty much accepted that as the human body ages it tends to stiffen & tighten up. When we’re young we’re very flexible and agile but, as we get older, our range of movement, strength, stamina & flexibility all diminish. And if that’s not enough, sooner or later, we notice subtle aches & pains that… Read more »
Yoga in the Real World
The phone is ringing, you’ve got a report to write, bills to pay, your children want your attention and you’re wondering how you’re supposed to find time for yoga amongst it all. It’s exactly during these busy periods that we need a little ‘me’ time more than ever. So, if you can’t get to a… Read more »
