Once we start to move beyond a purely physical practice, and come to appreciate the deeper psychological dimensions of yoga, we start to see that it’s not all about poses. Yoga is about finding a sense of awareness that connects us to ourselves and to life itself. It’s possible to have the most impressive asana […]
Yoga teachers can learn from tapping into the meditation trends that are emerging in London and beyond, particularly if you’re seeking inspiration for your own classes or planning a workshop or special event. I talked about how meditation is no longer being seen as a distant, esoteric practice largely reserved for monks living in the
Ahimsā is the practice of not causing harm to ourselves or others – in other words, being kind and considerate. Sound easy? Read on to find out if you may be bringing unnecessary pain into your life – and how you can practise more ahimsā both on and off the mat. Say What? Ahimsā, pronounced ‘a-hymn-sa‘, is a combination
What do you think of when you hear the words ‘yoga retreat’? Do you imagine burnished blue skies, delicious vegetarian spreads and relaxed yoga sessions with a bunch of like-minded people? Or something more austere with intensive yoga sessions, time for silent contemplation and some proper headspace? Whatever you think of, it’s certainly true that
With the widespread popularity of yoga in our generation comes an increase in people qualifying to become yoga instructors. Does there ever come a point when there are too many yoga teachers? We don’t think so, and here’s why. Because of the vast array of people wanting to practice yoga there is an equally vast
Poppy Pickles recalls her introduction to yoga through antenatal yoga, and reflects that the lessons she learnt then are still useful in her practice today. From the beginnings of getting to know her body from the inside out, to the practical implications post-pregnancy, many lessons can be learned from pregnancy yoga. The very first yoga
A few weeks ago I was walking through my local park at the innocuous time of 3:35 pm on a Tuesday afternoon. I work from home, our house is on the market and we had a viewing, so I headed to a cafe in the park to be out of the way. Once in the
There is one state of being that everyone strives to feel. We know it exists but sometimes, no matter how we try or what we do, we can’t seem to get it. Thousands of songs have been written about it, people have gone to incredible lengths because of it. It is our connection to our
Sex, sensuality and survival. If this was a movie trailer I’d have sold half the tickets with those three words alone, no imagery required. It’s powerful and intriguing stuff and it’s all going on in the root chakra. Let’s get to it. So in your best deepest sexiest voice, say “larm”. Oh, and if you
It’s a new year, potentially a ‘whole new you’ (depending on what you’ve pledged yourself this year) and the perfect time to try something new with your yoga practice too. The wild and wonderful metropolis of London has thoroughly embraced yoga in 2015 making use of some of its most intriguing spaces, and creating some
