Yoga has a wealth of practices that can be very beneficial and help strengthen our respiratory muscles. There is always some residual air in the lungs but it’s good to […]
Embarking on the journey of inversions, or going upside down, may feel like a daunting task for practitioners seeking balance and stability. These postures, where the head is positioned lower […]
Last time I wrote a brief description of the digestive system. Now here’s a snapshot of what the different main food groups do for us! Carbohydrates (consisting of carbon, hydrogen […]
I find this extremely good for releasing tension. I have even done it at 3 am when I recognise tension and fall asleep very quickly afterwards. Position: Sit cross-legged on […]
Maybe, like me, you started looking around to find events, trips, holidays and yoga retreats to go to, celebrating our liberation from Covid lockdowns. I’ve been on quite a few […]
Embarking on the journey of back bends in yoga can be a challenging endeavour, both physically and mentally. The discomfort of postures like Camel, Cobra, or Dancer can make us […]
Have you ever wondered how your digestive system works? Here are a few facts and figures to give you an insight. The digestive or alimentary tract consists of the: • […]
A mudra is a sacred seal or gesture that in yoga channels the flow of prana, the vital life force, within the body. The Ganesha mudra is named after Ganesh […]
Five years ago, when I retired, my friend Lynne asked if I would accompany her to our local Morris Dancing group, because she fancied learning how to do it. I […]
In the realm of yoga, Forward Bends often take a backseat to the more dynamic postures, like Triangle, as explored in our previous article. However, the familiarity of Forward Bends, […]
The origin of Mudras is unknown but they are found all over the world. The word Mudra has many meanings. It may be a gesture, seal, symbol, mystical position or […]
Triangle is a lovely side stretching and opening asana and so energising. It can be hard to see whether you are keeping the body in line or not. Try alternatives, […]