We learn about cheating at school. We know copying someone else’s homework right before the lesson is wrong, but sometimes you get away with having ‘done the work’. Then, by extension, we learn about plagiarism and copyright infringement; it’s wrong to take someone else’s work and pass it off as our own. But what’s the […]
Are you one of the 6-10% of the population suffer from migraines? I have good news — recent research shows that yoga can reduce the frequency and duration of your headaches. Migraine Misery I suffer from migraines, and believe me they are no fun! So much more than “just a headache,” a migraine can make
Holi is an ancient Hindu festival, which is becoming increasingly popular in the West. It celebrates the advent of Spring with the showering of vibrant powdered colours. Let’s explore the history of this exuberant event and look into how we can incorporate the spirit of Holi into our yoga lessons and practice. Let the Colours
Not the most obvious of titles for sure, it’s hard enough getting most men into a yoga class in general, let alone convincing them that they should take up teaching pregnant women someday. As the ‘macho’ male stereotype is still yet to be fully broken by most societies, the idea that men may one day
Cancer is preventable and your diet can make a difference. Your body has trillions of cells, and every hundred days your cells die and new ones are generated. It’s like an opportunity for a whole new you. But sometimes some cells can misbehave and grow into tumours or cancers. In a way, what you eat
Colour has a deeper function and meaning than just appearance. It is because of colour that bees and other insects pose on top of flowers to carry out pollination which gives way to the variety of foods we have today. It is because of colour that our mouths water and our organs squirm in preparation
Yoga is a practice, it is a study, it is discipline, it is a pleasure but most of all it’s a way of being. Yoga opens us in ways we never thought imaginable, usually starting with the body but ultimately opening our mind. Yoga can be intense, relaxing, strenuous, easeful. Yoga is many, many things,
Do you feel under pressure to turn up to your yoga class in the ‘right’ yoga gear? Do you hanker after a pair of ultra-cool, high-end leggings that you’ve seen modelled on Instagram? Or are you one of those students that stubbornly wear your leggings until they’re practically threadbare? Or, maybe, you’re somewhere in the
Say What? Confession time: aparigraha is one of the yamas I really love thinking about. Translated as non-grasping, I remember the first time I heard it and thinking, “Wow that really resonates!” A few hours later I was sitting in front of my laptop. The TV was on in the background, and my phone buzzed.
The holiday season means different things to each of us. For many people, it offers the chance to spend some quality time with family and friends. This may mean travel, staying away from home or maybe welcoming others into your home. Parties, family meals and presents are all wonderful for those lucky enough to get
