Pranayama (Breath Control)
Pranayama is the measuring, control, and directing of the breath
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Pranayama (Breath Control)
Pranayama is the measuring, control, and directing of the breath
Read moreI was really excited to speak with Libby Nicholaou founder of Setu; An inclusive community-driven directory of yoga teachers that encourages diversity and positive relationships. Libby is launching Setu with an aim to represent yoga teachers of all races, ethnicities, orientations and geographical locations, uniting the yoga community and recognizing each and every teacher who contributes to it.
Read moreThe Third Limb: Asanas (Body postures)
Now here's one we know! Asana is the practice of physical postures.
Read moreNiyamas are the guidelines personal observances. Compared with the yamas, the niyamas are more personal. They refer to the attitude we adopt toward ourselves.
Read moreHatha yoga is a centuries old practise of movement and relaxation. We know now, through modern science that what we are achieving through breathing techniques, movement, balance and strength exercises is activation the parasympathetic nervous system - moving our body from a 'fight or flight' stress response to a calmer state.
Read more5 reasons I think that you can’t beat Cornwall for wellness retreats!
Read moreSummer is here! The sun is shining and all is well in the world. But if those sunny days get a little too hot, try some of these cooling pranayama techniques. Try and find a cool comfortable spot to sit in.
Read moreIf you live to be 90, you will be lucky enough to have something like 26,280 mornings in your adult life; 26, 280 new starts, where all things are possible. This also means which means 26, 280 days to maximize how we spend it.
Read moreAfter such fun with the first compilation of Gorgeous Books for Yoga Retreats
I couldn't resist a few more! So these books, unlike in the last post, are not books I have read myself (yet!) but come highly recommended + rated. Hence making this list...
Read moreOne of the first books written about yoga was one called The Yoga Sutras by Patanjali, who refers to eight limbs of yoga, each of which offers guidance on how to live a meaningful and purposeful life.
Read moreWhen the temperatures rise, stay cool and comfortable in your practise. Ideas for summer, retreats and Bikram studios!
Read moreI put this list together for my Spain Yoga Retreaters, but applicable to all hot weather yogis!
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