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 …
Greetings from magical Egypt where we have completed the final integration week of the Yoga Life Teacher Training Programme. A powerful week where we immersed ourselves in living breathing yoga. Our eco camp, located by the edge of the desert where it meets the tranquil Red Sea was the perfect destination. We would fall a …
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 …
Posture of the month – Anjaneysana (Crescent moon) Read More »
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, …
Namaste Friends, I find myself back in Eastbourne after a wonderful time away in Glastonbury UK attending a five day Intensive of Elemental Vinyasa: Embodying the Flow of Nature with my inspirational teacher Shiva Rea. She is a true Yogini continuing to inspire so many all over the world and I feel blessed to be …
Enjoy this invigorating and strengthening side stretch for the legs, waist and back body ~ especially wonderful if you get the chance to take your practice out into the summer sunshine! 1. Step the feet out wide, and turn the right toes out to the right. 2. Bringing the hands to the hips, bend …
Posture of the Month – July – Extended Side Angle – Parsvakonasana Read More »
The simplest stretches we use in our warm ups are not to be underestimated – this one serves as great preparation for more challenging postures, strengthening and stretching the spine and the muscles of the back. It also stretches and tones the hamstrings and inner thighs, opens the hips, the torso and ribcage, …
Posture of the month – June – Wide leg Seated Side Stretch ~ Parsva Upavista Konasana Read More »
