Yoga cultivates the habit of awareness. We move our bodies in a mindful way, learning about our habitual movements. Yoga is much broader than just our movements. Yoga invites awareness of all our habits. Through my practice of yoga, I became increasingly aware of the foods I was eating. This sparked a passion for food, […]
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Nama-what-te?
We may close our yoga practice with ‘Namaste.’ We may say ‘Namaste’ to each other, and accompany that word with a bow usually with palms pressed together at heart centre, or, my preference, with prayer hands moving from third eye to heart while I bow. There is no right and wrong here; do what’s right […]
Spinal Awareness: say hello to that beautiful backbone
How often do we consider our spines? Are we aware how the spine supports our movements, daily tasks and even our character? Is it possible to cultivate more spinal awareness, and offer gratitude to our spines by looking after them to keep them healthy and happy? The adult spine is rigid and heavy and yoga, […]
Yoga styles: how many are out there?
I often wonder how many styles of yoga are out there. So I did a little researching, a little reading and a little experiencing. Here is what I’ve discovered so far. Hatha When we imagine yoga, we usually conjure images of the physical yoga postures, on a mat, in a gym or studio. These images […]
Yin yoga with Norman
I have been living in London for about six months. London is vibrant, chaotic, dotty with parks, cloggy with traffic, jungly with people, lush with history. One aspect of London that I have been thoroughly enjoying is the yoga scene. As an illustration, being able to practise yin yoga with Norman Blair. Back home, in Australia, […]