Author name: Wenche Beard

Parivrtta Trikonasana – Reversed triangle  Body position/posture type: Standing twist Technique: Begin standing in Tadasana. Turn the left leg out 45 degrees and step forward with the right leg. Keep the hips level and ground into the left heel. Push the back of the left knee open and lift the knee to thigh, drawing the […]

The Caribbean beat of Soca and Reggae soon got into my blood stream arriving back in Tobago. Tobago is unique to the other Caribbean Islands, it is surrounded my the most breathtaking beaches, forests and water falls. It has one of the top 10 beaches in the world, English mans Bay, the most amazing rain

In Sanskrit terminology, “Virabhadra” means a brave warrior incarnation of Lord Shiva who wears a tiger’s skin and is described as having a thousand heads, a thousand eyes, and a thousand feet; wielding a thousand clubs . This yoga pose is the third variation of the Warrior Pose. Begin with Tadasana or the Mountain Pose,

I have now been back in the UK for a couple of weeks after some epic Yoga travels from the end of last year and started this year in Egypt then travelled to India and Sri Lanka. I have met amazing people from all over the world, dived into culture and embarked on a journey that

Adho Mukha Svanasana – Downward dog pose Body position/posture type: Inversion Technique: Sit onto your heels and stretch your arms out in front of you in extended child’s pose. Spread the fingers, middle finger pointing forward, and connect with the earth. Come on to all fours and tuck the toes under. Draw the navel back

Namaste Friends & Seasons Greetings, So here we are again, the wheel is turning and we have celebrated Winter Solstice and the return of the sun. It is the time of year to reflect and celebrate life, friends and family, past and present. As I reflect on my own personal journey this year I realize

Namaste Friends,  Wherever you lay your mat is where your home is, as your home is within you, within you sacred heart temple. Here we meet our self truly as we are away from the ego mind allowing us to connect with the radiance of love that is our true nature. When we bring our

Try this beautiful traditional and deeply meditative posture. This is an advanced asana so please practice with care, listening to your bodies, being kind and loving to yourself in the process! Half lotus might be a better option for some. Posture type: Seated floor posture Technique: Sit with legs straight in front of the body

Namaste Yoga Lovers, The season is changing now and we are going towards a time of year that is inviting us to slow down, to restore balance within our lives integrating all that we have achieved. It is a time of tending the sacred fire with in our hearts, getting in touch with our inner

A wonderful posture to practice not only in October but all year round, one of our favourites! Enjoy this deep back bend, open your heart and receive all the benefits that yoga and the Crescent Moon have to offer you! Posture type: Back bend Technique: Start in a kneeling, table top position. Bring your right

Namaste Friends, Greetings from Tobago which is an extraordinary unique eco-destination. It is the most southerly Island in the Caribbean and a popular destination for our adventurous Yoga lovers. We have an amazing group here with nationalities such as Finish, Chinese, English & Tobagoen…a beautiful combination. We are indulging in our Yoga, diving, snorkelling, hiking,