Natural Born Yogis
Why children need Yoga as much as adults do I loved Primary School. It never really felt like we were doing work. Days were full of adventure and exploring. Teachers…
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Make Your Exhale Longer for Better Health
Most of us know that when we’re rushed and feeling pressured, our breathing becomes shallow. This ratchets up your level of stress—short exhalations make us vulnerable to anxiety and depression,…
Discovering Mindfulness – The Journey
https://www.everyday-mindfulness.org/discovering-mindfulness-the-journey/ – by Abby McPhee It only took about fifteen minutes of the first mindfulness class before I started to wonder whether I’d made a big mistake. It seemed like I…
Why Yoga & Heart Rate Are So Important: A Cardiologist Explains
Have you considered the effects a regular yoga practice has on the nervous system? The very function of your heart may improve. https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9431/why-yoga-heart-rate-are-so-important-a-cardiologist-explains.html by Dr. Joel Kahn We come to our…
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…
What Happens If I Feel Tingling, Numbness, or Shaking During Yoga Class?
https://yogainternational.com/article/view/what-happens-if-i-feel-tingling-numbness-or-shaking-during-yoga-class – BY AMBER BURKE Along with the many pleasurable sensations that accompany a yoga class, it’s not unusual for students to feel tingling or even numbness or shaking, or to…
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…
How do we stay calm when things around us aren’t?
In this modern day and age it’s easy for our emotions to get the best of us. But we don’t have to let our emotions dictate our actions and define…
The Diaphragm is Key! Don’t Forget It. Observe It.
Each time you effectively tune into the deeper rhythms of your breath, you are in a position to have some small epiphany about your movement or your posture at its…
Get off your Ass-ana! Yoga And The Modern Lifestyle
Turning a sedentary lifestyle around is crucial to your health and your future. The self-discipline you gain while practicing Yoga can assist you in other aspects of life, as can…
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…