Downward facing dog or Ardho Muka Svanasana is the ultimate pose which assists with making space within our body and rejuvenates body & mind. It is often referred to as a restorative pose, which sometimes feel ridiculous when we hold the pose for a period of...
Hearing the word ego, I always thought it was someone who thought very highly of themselves, who would put others down to make others think they were inferior. However, ego has many faces – yes there is obnoxious and arrogant, to the other spectrum there...
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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...
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...
What is Pranayama? The sage Patanjali wrote the eight limbs of yoga, each branch/limb, when practiced, is designed to help the practitioner live a more disciplined life with the goal of alleviating suffering. Pranayama is the fourth limb. Prana meaning vital energy/life force. Yama meaning rythym. Vital energy is...
Asana, Asana, Asana – Limb No 3… Asana meaning comfortable seat. Asana practice was brought about later in years, to assist our body to be comfortable during meditation. Yoga postures also assists us with our modern way of life, constantly hunched over a personal electronics, work desks...