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Which Pranayama is best for Spring?
Explore 3 breathing techniques which help you balance the spring qualities to keep you light, energised and healthy.
Janu Sirsasana: A Step-by-Step Guide
Join me in uncovering the subtleties of Janu Sirsasana, where I break down the technique, share adaptations for different skill levels, and reveal the transformative health benefits as detailed in 'Yoga Makaranda' and by B.K.S. Iyengar. Embrace this journey with Janu Sirsasana, where each practice brings you closer to balance, health, and inner peace.
Ignite your Inner Fire: The Transformative Journey through the Manipura Chakra
Join the transformative journey with the Manipura Chakra, the radiant centre of energy at your solar plexus. Discover how this powerful chakra, symbolizing fire, influences your path to personal growth and spiritual awakening
How Purvottanasana (upward plank) teaches us how to balance Effort and Ease.
Discover the transformative power of Purvottanasana (Upward Plank) as it challenges and harmonises the dance between effort and ease. Dive into this insightful journey to find balance and peace, both on the mat and in life!
Swadhisthana Chakra – from the Muddy Waters rises the Lotus
Discover the fascinating world of the swadhisthana chakra, where emotions, relationships, and adaptability converge like flowing waters. Dive into its symbolism and uncover the keys to nurturing self-worth and healthy connections. Read on to explore the lotus that blooms from these mysterious, silvery waters.
Paschimottanasana - Calm your mind in the seated forward bend
Discover the calm and benefits embedded in the practice of Paschimottanasana, a transformative seated forward bend. Which not only calms the mind and helps focus but serves as a gateway to developing patience, resilience, and acceptance.
Did you know that the Bridge pose is great for your shoulders?
Unlock the secrets of the Bridge pose, a transformative yoga asana that strengthens your entire body and bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual realms. Dive deep into its myriad benefits and variations that promise improved posture, breathing, and overall well-being.
Low Lunge - Anjaneyasana
Anjaneyasana, also known as Low Lunge or Crescent Lunge, is a powerful and transformative pose that stretches the thighs, hips, and chest. Its origins in the story of Anjaneya add a deeper layer of meaning, making it a wonderful pose for opening the body and connecting with the powerful journey of Hanuman.
The Gunas – in Pursuit of Happiness
The choice is ours: to remain unaware of the gunas and continue living our lives as we always have, or to embrace the power of the gunas and actively shape our well-being. The pursuit of happiness may not be an illusion after all; it may lie in our ability to understand and navigate the play of the gunas within ourselves.
Utkatasana – Improve Focus and Stamina with Chair Pose
Utkatasana, also known as the chair pose, embodies power and resilience, challenging our physical and mental strength. Through this pose, we can tap into the stories of shouldering others' responsibilities and embracing the confidence derived from being entrusted with important tasks.
Five reasons for practising Nadi Shodhana!
Read about how practising Nadi Shodhana and its benefits, such as calming the mind, balancing the nervous system, strengthening the heart and lungs, and inducing a restful state for a good night's sleep.
How and Why Practise Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana
Get to know Half Bound Lotus Forward Bend or Ardha Baddha Padmottanasana with its amazing benefits for our digestion and how to make it more accessible. If you like a challenge, this might be for you.
One takeaway from the Yoga Philosophy? It’s got to be this one!
Pain that has not yet come is avoidable. Read how this incredibly insightful statement of the Yoga Sutras applies to you, find easy accessible strategies on how to implement to get started.
3 simple Breathing Practices for an energised Spring
Learn about 3 breathing techniques which help you balance the spring qualities to keep you light and energised.
Parsvottanasana – How and Why to practise it
Find out about the benefits and pitfalls of this pose. How to practise it and, more importantly, how to adapt it to your body’s needs.
How to Practise Standing wide-legged Forward Bend
How to Practise wide-legged Forward Bend
Read how to practise the pose and why. It is many health benefits.
Why add Trikonasana to your Practice?
Triangle pose or Trikonasana is one of the most practised standing poses in Yoga. So we want to get it right for our body. Read how to practice it and what to look out for. Learn about the many benefits of this pose.
How to bring Yoga into your daily Life?
In this post we are looking into the second chapter of the Yoga Sutras. It is all about how we can integrate Yoga into our lives.
Seasonal Ayurvedic Autumn Cleanse
Easy to follow home cleanse tips that keep you healthy this autumn and winter. Read why seasonal cleanses are helping to stay balanced or rebalance.
Uttanasana for a clear and calm mind
Uttanasana, the intense stretch.
Read about its benefits, how to make it easier, how to challenge yourself, or turn it into a restorative pose.