“The attitude of gratitude is the highest yoga”
Yogi Bhajan
“The attitude of gratitude is the highest yoga”
Yogi Bhajan
7 yoga poses to balance the Chakras – part 2
Welcome to the second part of my journey through the chakras. In this article, I'll focus on the 'higher' chakras: Anahata, Vishuddha, Ajna and Sahasrara. Anahata Chakra (Heart Chakra) Location: Heart System: Circulatory, respiratory, immune Associations:...
7 yoga poses to balance the Chakras – part 1
According to the Chakras’ tradition, the physical human body does not only consist of bones, muscles, organs, and skin. It’s rather made up of various layers of energy fields surrounding the physical body. These layers are said to form the so-called subtle body, which...
How to cultivate gratitude and boost happiness
"'Enough' is a feast." ~ Buddhist proverb This has been a particularly stressful year (to say the least), so as we verge towards the end of 2020 it is important to reflect on all the difficulties we have overcome and the blessings we have. Feeling grateful makes...
7 tips to avoid lower back pain in yoga practice
If you have ever experienced lower back pain, then you are in good company. According to research, about 80 percent of adults experiencing it at some point in their lives.[1] Lower back pain can have a myriad of causes such as accidents, repetitive stress injuries,...
A warming yoga routine for winter days
As the days are getting shorter and colder, cranking up the thermostat and cuddling under a blanket with a cup of hot tea isn’t the only way to warm up. As winter creeps in, try this yoga routine to heat yourself up and stimulate the fire within. Keeping warm is vital...
Ayurveda Basics – What is your type and how to balance your dosha
Ayurveda is an ancient system of healing from India. According to Ayurveda, our well-being is related to the balance between the body, mind, and spirit as well as our relationship to the external environment. Ayurveda believes in five elements: earth, fire, water,...
Dharma Yoga – 5 main things to know about it
When you are quiet, you see everything with love. ~ Sri Dharma Mittra As you may know, in 2018 I had the honour and pleasure to study 500hrs Advanced Dharma Yoga in New York with Sri Dharma Mittra himself. Sri Dharma Mittra is a classical Hatha-Raja Yoga...
Yoga and lockdown. How our practice has changed
With the lockdown taking over the world, many turned to the practice of yoga to overcome the anxiety that the pandemic brought or simply to boost their wellbeing while fighting boredom. While we are kept out of studios and most teachers running classes via Zoom or...
Yoga for the Trapezius… the neck and shoulders
Golly, I’ve had a problem with my upper left trap for as long as I can remember. I look in the mirror and see one shoulder slightly higher than the other (groan). Aesthetically it bothered me, from approx 14yrs old, but not so much now. Physically, it is something...
Top tips for a safe and fun solo yoga practice
One of the most beautiful and liberating aspects of yoga is that you don’t need any fancy equipment or a designated building or field to practice. Yoga is accessible to everyone, everywhere. The practice meets you where you are – as long as you are willing to approach...