Are you looking for some beginner-friendly Yoga routines for stress relief that you can implement in an instant? Both experienced Yoga practitioners and relevant research show that Yoga effectively calms mind and body, and reduces levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Add to that other benefits such as greater strength, flexibility and confidence – and …
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I have always loved Pema Chodron. Her books and courses shine with wisdom and kindness and help us navigate the difficult times of life all of us encounter. Pema Chodron’s books and courses cover the full span of human life and the difficulties we encounter along the way. Her easy and kind-hearted instruction helps us …
Have you ever thought of starting Yoga but hesitate because of lack of fitness, strength, injury, stiffness or age? Or have you looked at Yoga pictures on the web and decided it looks just too difficult? Gentle Yoga might be a good alternative for you. Gentle or slow Yoga is designed to be accessible to …
Do you find it difficult to fit Yoga into a busy schedule? At times, an inexhaustible number of excuses seem to pop up in our minds: “I haven’t got the time “, “I’m too tired”, “I don’t want to go out”, “I don’t like my Yoga teacher”… we all know what they are! Rather than …
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How many hours of sleep a night do you get and is it enough? Overall, we tend to seriously underestimate what lack of sleep does to our brains. Check out in this article why a good night’s sleep is so important, how much sleep you need and the 11 lesser-known effects of sleep deprivation on …
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Yoga Gurus have always known about the beneficial effect of Yoga on mood levels. However, an increasing number of scientific studies now also demonstrate how Yoga helps depression and low mood in a significant way. In this article, we delve into some of the more common causes of depression and the role of Yoga in …
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If you are about to get started with a Yoga practice, how can you possibly decide which Yoga style one will be best for you? Should you try Iyengar or Hatha Yoga? Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin or Bikram? It can seem like a veritable maze. This Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Your Yoga Style is a great …
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We all experience emotional pain and even trauma at some stage in our lives. Many times, these will resolve with the passage of time, or as we grow as human beings or move into better life chapters. However, the effects of emotional pain and trauma can also be long-lasting and continue to affect our mental …
Have you ever practised Yoga, only to end up back with a sore back or neck, or strained wrists, knees or feet? It’s surprising just how many Yoga pose mistakes we can make – especially if we are starting at Yoga. Yoga injuries are relatively common and growing in frequency, especially when beginners or older …
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Who does not face difficult times at some stage in their lives? Pema Chodron is one of those special people whose down to earth teachings, books and inspirational quotes give courage to people across the world. In this post, we share 10 of her most inspirational quotes to brighten up your day and stimulate reflection. …
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