Sep 3, 20176 minDiscomfortThe universe conspires to manifest your desires. Discomfort. It’s not a word that you would necessarily associate with the light-providing gifts of Yoga, and not a word we would normally choose to focus on. As mentioned in previous posts, thoughts are things and we should strive to focus on that which we want to bring into our lives. So rather than focus on what we don’t want ‘I don’t want to be working a 50 hour week’, focus on what we actually want ‘I want a balanced work-l
Jul 12, 20151 minAsthanga; Pratyahara 5th PetalWithdrawal of the senses takes awareness away from external distractions such as sounds and sights. Pratyahara allows us to lose the chitta vritti (fluctuating waves of the mind) and asmita teaching us to just ‘be’ without judgement and fear. We are given a moment of self reflection and can honestly assess how we can start the healing process. We learn how to listen to the messages from the body without prejudice or interference. Imagine an ocean; the mind ceaslessly moving b
Jun 7, 20153 minYogasana; Head PainThe following sequences are ones we have created for our personal practice. There are times when we all can feel out of sync with life, blue, glum or sad. Being yogic does not mean that one becomes immune to the darkness; suffering and sadness is necessary to realise the joy of life. But it’s important to realise the silver lining of the clouds. There are issues that we or some of our friends have suffered and these little10 minute morning sessions and 30 minute evening sessi
Jun 1, 20153 minYogasana; Moon Cycle FlowPMS/ Menstruation/Infertility Moon Cycle Flow: Suitable if you are having any issues relating to your moon cycle; menstruation pains, absence of period, issues when trying for a baby, hormonal headaches or other symptoms. This sequence is again designed to let our awareness resonate in the areas of our body where we may feel out of connection or out of sync. This sequence also helps to bring energy and flow to the fertility organs and bring a sense of calm, restoration and no
play; february 21 'A physical or mental leisure activity that is undertaken purely for enjoyment or amusement and has no other objective'. Our intention th...