Reuniting Body, Breath & Mind
Breath & Flexibility Term two will pick up on two previous (Term one) topics ‘Breath’ and ‘Flexibility’ and develop from there. We explore the principals of each, combine the two; and observe how our practice can change and deepen. Working with three main theories Allowing the breath to lead the movement Listening to the messages […]
……….and here we are at week 5 of a 10 week term……………..and having covered 4 of our topics we progress to ‘Stability’. Stability will teach us that in order to become stable we will need to apply the principals we have learnt from: Ageing practicing to suit the need, ability and mood of the moment […]
Yoga & Cyber – they are both about connection Yoga is about connecting to one’s inner world; Cyber is about connecting to one’s outer world Yoga is about contentment and containment; Cyber is about entertainment and distraction. Why do people walk the beach, the park or elsewhere in the great outdoors and still feel the […]
During recent adventures in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador and Easter Island; many thoughts came to mind particularly the usefulness of Yoga whilst travelling. Here are some such thoughts. To keep fit during long haul flights Use of relaxation techniques to induce rest on said flights Deep forward bends, to search for stray items under airline […]
I love lightbulb moments, an idea that springs to mind. Switching the idea on and off a couple of times; illuminating it from all directions, and developing a yoga practice around it. It could be a topic, a specific, a style of moving…………………and when 1.5 hours isn’t enough to deliver it – I know its time […]
Next time you practice any of the Warrior poses, (Virabhadrasana ) bring to mind the translation: vira meaning hero and bhadra meaning blessed or gentle. Can you stand firm, and grounded, working strongly from your core and yet maintain ease of breath and the wisdom of a gentle hero. Remind yourself you are a spiritual […]
According to a variety of sources …..Resilient means………. the power or ability to return to the original form or the ability to recover from………….. The definition that really appealed to me “Resilience is adaptation in the face of adversity” (ref:www.apa.org) It’s the word Adaptation…………..being able to adapt and respond; to intuitively know when […]
Our Autumn Term took us on a yoga journey inspired by The Chakra’s. It was interesting that the most ‘felt experience’ of the journey was the Heart Centre. Reflecting the qualities of acceptance, compassion, peace, forgiveness, contentment, balance, harmony, joy and openness. The most commented on were the Brow and Crown Centre’s; this was due to […]
A recent class practice took our focus to the area of the Belly. Part way through that practice, Yogi’s were asked for the first word that came to mind in relation to their belly ………….here are those words………………. Chocolate, Heavy, Food, Windy, Hungry, Muscles, Pain, Roundness, Fat, Soft, Centre, Emotion, Butterflies, Second brain, Exhilaration, Anxiety, […]
Here are some of the questions that stimulated the ‘energy’ discussion; and so began our Autumnal term. What does ‘energy’ mean to you? Where is it within you? and are you aware of energy around you? Where does it come from, is it always the same? Is it a physical or subtle presence or both? […]