Today I have been married to my best friend for four years! When I think of our relationship, it’s of many happy dreams and stuff of fairy tales. Occasionally we do have our moments of horror stories and nightmares, how do we get through the tough...
There’s a Tibetan saying: ‘Wherever you have friends that’s your country, and wherever you receive love, that’s your home.” Dalai Lama, The Book of Joy I was in a bookshop is South Africa and saw this little gem of a book. Living in Zimbabwe with its cash...
On this Friday night, I'm "chilled" out on my sofa, my dachshund is snoozing by my feet, and my husband (Kimba) is chatting on his phone nearby. Life is calm. A few years ago, I would have my make up on, wearing a summer party dress...
There may be some stage in life where we might strain our back. For the safety of our backs, we should bring awareness into the body especially when practicing postures like back bends. As the lower back is the most flexible part of the spine we...
1. Move your body During tense situations stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline are realeased into the body, these are also known as "fight or flight hormones". Physical exercise can be used to metabolize stress hormones and use pent-up energy. Getting into a routine of doing some...
Reaching Samadhi … The eight limb of yoga Samadhi Oneness with God, consciousness or the Universe! We are more than just a body, we are a soul which is connected with Source. Reaching a state of Samadhi takes dedication and effort and some reach this state at...
Dhyana – Meditation We often practice meditation – however the state of meditation is rarely reached. It is advised to practice a few yoga poses before sitting in meditation to feel more comfortable. Meditation releases stress, anxiety and brings about a sense of calm. There are many scientific...
This is the practice of sitting and focusing on an object, being free from attachment to feeling emotion. One of the simplest ways to experience dharana is to sit and focus on a candle flame. Other ways may be to fix the mind on a chakra,...
Pratyahara - 5th Limb of Yoga Withdrawal of the senses – our senses are vital for managing our world around us, so how do we practice pratyahara? Here are some examples - Detox from Social Media and/or T.V Have you ever come home after a long day of...