Un-glue your middle and upper back with this simple mobilising exercise Today, I would like to share this Feldenkrais shoulder spine integrator exercise with you. What I love about it is how simple and effective it is in un-gluing a stuck middle / upper back. All the sitting and being hunched over that we do on a day to…
So you have started coming to yoga class and really feel the difference at the end of each session, but you feel you would get even better results if you did some yoga in your own time between sessions? After getting asked frequently which asanas/ postures are the most effective, I have composed this little sequence of postures for…
So you have decided to finally give this yoga thing a go, but actually going to your first yoga class can be very intimidating if you are unsure what you need to bring, what to wear, how to prepare or what secret rules of etiquette there are – I have you covered! Do not be intimidated! I have made a quick list with some tips which will help…
Let modern technology help you practice the ancient method of breath control – Pranayama. We have looked at various pranayama exercises their benefits and techniques in the last few posts. Today, I’d like to introduce you to an App that I have been using for several years now to help me focus during pranayama practice as well as giving me…
Harmonise your mind and body by calming a busy mind. Nadi Shodanha aims to purify the main energy channels (nadis) to allow the bodies life force, prana or chi to freely ascend throughout the body bringing about a harmonious state of being. Interestingly in every day life we do not breath through both nostrils at a time on a constant…
Great breathing practice to relieve mental tension and soothe the mind. To give brahmari breath a go in an actual yoga class can be a little challenging for those of us who are a little self conscious or shy about making a noise. Don’t let this stop you to reap the amazing benefits of experiencing the vibration during your…
Looking for the perfect present? The holiday season is right around the corner, and this yoga gift guide is designed to take out some of the stress. This guide offers a wide range of yoga, meditation and health products for every yogi and health explorer on your shopping list. I have been working on the ultimate Yoga Gift Guide,…
Experience how the breath affects the muscles of the body during yoga practice. Did you know that if you work with your breath, some exercises are easier – such as breathing in when you lift into a Locust/ Shalabhasana which is a back extension, so it uses all the muscles along the back of the body. Or when you go…
Did you know that breathing and breath exercises are powerful stress busters? I hope you are enjoying this cosy time of year. It may seem strange to focus on breathing exercises during a time of year where many end up with stuffy noses or coughs. In fact I just had a chest infection myself and though breathing was tough…
Well done everyone you have completed your 8week yoga course. You have come quite a way during our 8 weeks together! To mention just an few things: you became steady in your Tree pose, assumed beautiful strong inversion with the downward facing dog, became grounded and strong in your warrior 2, and created amazing vibration with your Huming-bee breath. And after…
