Tension versus compression in yoga

https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/tension-versus-compression-in-yoga – by Esther Ekhart Have you ever wondered why, after years of dedicated yoga practice, you are still not able to realise that elusive pose? Have you ever considered…

Be Your Best Self Every Day

“One of the biggest tips that helped me transition to a life of good decisions was this: Praise the effort, not the outcome” https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-29153/the-simple-trick-that-inspires-me-to-be-my-best-self-every-day.html  By Daniel Dowling- My best days are…

Relaxation – A Skill Unto Itself

Relaxation involves the body and mind, along with the interaction between the two. We address Yoga Meditation, which is a process of knowing ourselves at all levels, such that we…

Everybody Upside Down

How do we evaluate and approach inversions, poses that are said to be invaluable and that possess distinct physiological benefits? https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/everybody-upside-down – by YOKO YOSHIKAWAAUG Sirsasana (Headstand) and Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand) are…

What is Thai massage and is it good for you?

A massage that is more like yoga; performed through your clothes, Thai Traditional Massage leaves you in a state of sublime relaxation. http://www.bodyharmonics.co.uk/press-releases/review-what-is-thai.htm https://www.thethailandlife.com/is-thai-massage-really-good-for-you What is Thai Massage? More and…

Screw The Rules: Living Mindfully

In the choice to let go of your known way of being, the whole world is revealed to your new eyes. – Danna Faulds https://www.everyday-mindfulness.org/screw-the-rules-living-mindfully/ – by Sheila Bayliss Before I…

Yoga for Strength

What are the benefits of strength training? And can we get stronger with yoga alone?   https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/yoga-for-strength – by Jenny Savage Over the past few years there has been a boom…

Anatomy 101: Understanding Your Sacroiliac Joint

Twisting poses are a top cause of SI joint injury. Learn how to safely anchor yourself before moving into your next twist.   https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/anatomy-101-understanding-sacroiliac-joint – by Judith Hanson Lasater Pain in…

Face Your Fears in Yoga

Taking advantage of the challenges that spring up in yoga can help us face the fears and obstacles that also arise in our everyday lives. https://www.wellbeing.com.au/body/yoga/Face-your-fears.html – By Veronica Joseph Picture…

Stretching your Stress Out – Meet your Psoas

What is the psoas? One muscle that is still shrouded in mystery is this deep hip flexor. https://www.ekhartyoga.com/articles/stretching-your-stress-out-meet-your-psoas – by Sandra Carson For a long time the importance of this deep…

The delicate balance of yoga and life

Cultivating Balance Between Our Yoga Practice And Our Life   https://www.stillpointyogalondon.com/delicate-balance-of-yoga-and-life/ – By Scott Johnson “How one walks through the world, the endless small adjustments of balance, is affected by the…