Yoga is a powerful natural healer and has long been known to be particularly beneficial for easing the often debilitating symptoms of anxiety and depression. After all, its very essence is ‘chitti vritti nirodhah’ – to calm the fluctuations of the mind stuff. Gently taking the focus away from our overactive ‘monkey minds’ and into […]
As yoga teachers we are always on the look out for flared lower ribs in our students. But do you really know what causes that hollowing of the upper abdomen and jutting ribs? I know I didn’t when I first started teaching yoga. Here’s why it happens and what you can do about it in
As a physiotherapist I spend my days working with people who are in pain. Some of them have been unlucky enough to injure themselves but lots of them are suffering simply because of what they do all day. Think about it, what do we spend our days doing? Most of us spend a lot of time sitting.
Enjoy this simple, nutrient-packed, sprouted lentil salad. Sprouting is the practice of germinating seeds from grains, nuts, beans and other kinds of seeds. Once sprouted, they are bioavailable and easier to digest, with your body being able to access their full nutritional profile. Prep: 20 minutes Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 4 cups sprouted black lentils
The perfect nourishing winter soup for Veganuary. You can enjoy this soup whenever you feel you’ve been doing too much and feel run-down. Sprouted Aduki beans are the easiest beans to digest. They are high in fibre, rich in protein and packed with vitamins and minerals. By them we’re improving the overall nutritional value and
Do you ever find your yoga practice slipping away from what your instincts tell you is yoga? Are you rushing to class in a frenzy, or feeling like practice is yet another thing to tick off the to-do list? If that feels familiar, chances are you might be in need of a little self-care. But
Every month we round up all the most exciting happenings in the yoga community that you should know about or ought not to miss. International Day of Yoga Prep What’s new in this year’s International Yoga Day? The 2016 edition will feature a two-day conference, the Prime Minister will lead a yoga session for a
Are you wondering what all the fuss is about fascia? Not really sure what the latest research means for yoga? You are not definitely alone as we all get our heads around the implications of what science is discovering about this truly incredible piece of biology. The Rise of Fascial Fortune Historically, fascia was thought
The word orange comes from the Sanskrit word nāraṅgaḥ which means ‘orange tree’. Plant origin foods which are coloured orange are usually rich in carotenoid pigments. In some foods like tomatoes and carrots, the carotenoids are present as crystals, while in foods like paprika and mangoes carotenoids can be found dissolved in lipid droplets. This
Love it or hate it, Utkatasana is a wonderful pose for strengthening and stabilising the legs and core in particular. Read on for a hints and tips to enhance your own practice and develop your students. I remember my first ever attempt at Chair Pose very clearly. It looked so easy on the DVD and I was
