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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Sleep can be an elusive commodity at times or we simply get used to getting away with very little sleep. However, research shows that lack of sleep can have significant effects on our wellbeing – and particularly so on the brain. The nature and extent of effects resulting from sleep starvation can be quite significant. They …
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Are you battling the blues? Although the gurus have always known this, an increasing number of scientific studies now 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 that Yoga can play in improving this. …
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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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Are you looking for a spiritual teacher who can enlighten your life with understanding and wisdom? Without doubt, Pema Chodron (Chödrön) is one of these teachers, spreading her word through her many inspirational quotes and uplifting books. Many quotes created by Pema Chodron are widely known. They bring inspiration and consolation to many, covering pain, …
At times, as we seek to develop our Yoga practice, we wonder what habits it takes to become a successful Yogi. One of the ways to find out is to have a good look at a few accomplished and respected Yogis. In exploring this, we have identified ten critical habits. Accomplished Yoga practitioners: Have a …
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It’s always a bit surprising to hear that Savasana or the “Corpse Pose” is considered the most important Yoga pose. It can also be the most difficult one. Some people can’t lay still or fret, while others simply go to sleep. And yet, this is the very pose that can bring us greater insight and …
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