The yoga of finding joy in the midst of suffering. The capacity to feel joy is a gift we all possess. You only need hear a baby laugh to know that the ability to be joyful is a natural and innate thing. But, life being life, we all inevitably go through periods where we can […]
Plastic pollution is a huge environmental disaster. Since Blue Planet II aired last year, the public has grown more and more outraged at the vast quantities of waste plastic polluting the entire planet. It has also been a wake-up call for us as consumers to change our ways for the better. As yoga practitioners one
Vinyasa means ‘to place in a special way’. It is often used to describe a specific style of yoga ie Vinyasa Flow. But it seems to me that we move in a ‘special way’ in all styles of yoga. We move our limbs in a particular direction; we tense some muscles but relax others, and
Spring is here with it’s promise of glorious summer days. Soon legs will be tempted out from hibernation. Freedom from tights. No more trousers. Bring out the shorts and skirts I say! This is a truly time of joy for most. And dread for many as the reality of what nature has bestowed on us
As yogis we are probably more aware of our feet than many people. We spend a lot of time grounding through them. But have you ever thought about the bits of the foot that don’t touch the floor? Those are the arches of your foot and, not only are they fascinating, but they can really
We are not all bendy. Even if you are born bendy, that flexibility tends to reduce with age – unless you do something about it. Every yogi knows that yoga is a GREAT way to maintain flexibility as you grow older. And even if you have the flexibility of an ironing board, yoga will help
As a novice yogi, I clearly remember the frustration of poor upper body strength. My shoulders were so weak that chaturaṅga daṇḍāsana resembled a breakdancing caterpillar and iconic poses like bakāsana (crow) and handstands were an impossible dream. But I was not alone. Many people lack strength in their shoulders when they first come to
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
This year hasn’t been easy, but for some, it’s provided some mental space to think about what’s really important. Family, yes. Friends, yes (but perhaps not all of them). Yoga, yes. Yoga has been a bedrock for so many people during this strange and uncertain time. Some of you may have found yourselves furloughed with
Spring is a time of renewal and new beginnings, a perfect time to nourish your liver! This raw cucumber mint soup is packed with liver cleansing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Cucumber has high amounts of water which make it a natural diuretic which in turn helps to cleanse your liver. It’s also a great way to
