Anxiety, unease, negative thoughts… These are things that are becoming more and more prevalent in our society, and can no longer be ignored. Here is a simple, meditative breathing tool you can use to calm your mind and sort through what you are feeling.
Read MoreCarrying life inside of you is a beautiful, terrifying adventure — I know. It can be overwhelming, especially if this is your first babe... Set aside those feelings for a moment to learn how you can care for both you and your babe with the relaxation and strengthening that yoga offers.
Read MoreChildren and young adults that suffer from scoliosis can experience different symptoms such as frequent tight chestedness, imbalance, or back aches due to “bad posture”, and if not addressed these could worsen over the years as they age.
Read MoreYour back is one of the most important muscles in your body. It is for this very reason your back is also susceptible to a lot of aches and pains that can affect your mobility and eventually the rest of your body.
Read MoreHave you ever been in the position that, ‘’No matter how hard you tried, you did not make it’’? It leaves us bewildered and a bit powerless with an internal monologue grumbling, ‘’I don’t understand, I was calm, I prepared myself, I was positive… I did all that I possibly could to work it out’’. It is then followed by, ‘’Why could I not make it work?” and, “What am I going to do about it?’’.
Read MoreHave you ever felt a “gut-wrenching” sensation? Or experienced the flutter of “butterflies” in your stomach? These are key indicators that there is more to our digestive system than mere physical digestion. Gut health affects us mentally more than we realise.
Read MoreI could write a million blogs on the benefits that yoga brings, but this particular benefit happens to be one of my favourites. If you have difficulty getting to sleep at night… if you find yourself constantly waking at odd hours, or are tired and fatigued in the morning even after a full night’s rest… Here are a number of poses I encourage you to try right before turning in.
Read MoreIt can be so easy to get lost in the consumerism that this season brings that the point of showing care, may sometimes fall into the shadow. Connecting with the heart of Christmas, I've put together some gift ideas that have helped me remember what Christmas is all about.
Read MoreAccording to Chinese medical principles, true health arises when we live in harmony with our environment and the seasons. Winter is a time when nature slows and quietens down, but most people don’t have the opportunity to slow down and and for many this becomes an even busier time of year. This takes its toll on our bodies energy and so we become more susceptible to the colds and flus. So, what can we do to help our bodies and mind adjust to this season?
Read More“All suffering is similar. Whether we’re suffering from relationship trauma or low-back pain it wears on our consciousness in a similar way.” - Tiffany Cruikshank, founder of Yoga Medicine
Through the years, more and more medical practitioners and wellness experts are recommending Yoga as therapy for all sorts of ailments - physical, and even emotional. But how can Yoga therapy really help you overcome these? And what is the difference between Yoga Therapy and “normal” Yoga?
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