Reuniting Body, Breath & Mind
Sometimes, the greatest change and understanding of an asana/pose will happen when you least expect it. Instead of trying too hard, or telling yourself you can’t do it, or you are doing it wrong; take a deep breath in and a long slow breath out through the mouth and ask the body what it needs […]
When the safe ‘consistent’ practice is no longer required, it will change of its own accord. Several things may change at once, perhaps move your mat to another setting, practice at a different time of day or evening, the need to play music, light candles and/or incense …………….whatever feels right and comfortable and respectful of […]
Consistency in a Yoga practice is considered important. A gentle consistent practice over time will bring more benefits than a hard-out ‘burst’ once in a while. It is also a safe way to practice; a mind-full approach means that you are less likely to hurt yourself. I have found another reason for consistency in practice. […]
Compare / Transform / Observe The theme for this term is multi-layered. We will compare similar poses where the body is either lying / sitting / kneeling / standing. i.e: A Spinal wave : Standing / Kneeling (into soft Camel) / Lying – as in pelvic rocking which gently lead into soft low bridge. This transforms […]
Back in September I wrote in my journal . . . “You never know where you can come from, what your strengths are, where your truth and beliefs are stored; until you turn within”. As many of you who know, these last few months have been an emotional time for me. Even though you are […]
Yogi’s…………..our classes are about ready to roll Actually, In Yoga terms that means ready to unroll …………..your MAT. The start dates as listed on the ‘Classes’ page Mornings: Saturday 16th & Wednesday 20th Evenings: Tuesday 19th & […]
You know that frequent expression in today’s society “Get a Life” I don’t like it. . . . . It is unnecessary and very unhelpful The person already HAS a life – It’s you that disagrees with how they are living it I have a better idea…………………. “Get a Mat” now that is a really […]
The Ethos of Mat What does your Yoga mat mean to you? Do you leave your mat permanently unrolled in a special place, so that it is always there for you whenever you need it? Does your mat live in your car between classes – scorched by the sun (mats get tell-tale wrinkles too you […]
the following was written in tribute to Alison Wright. Dear Alison, Your sudden passing on 12th August was a shock to everyone who knew you. How could you leave so suddenly? You were well known in our small city of Napier, the one who introduced many of us to our Yoga Journey. You were either our first […]
For the fourth winter, our focus was the ‘Warrior’ Clan of poses; and once again I have finished the term knowing there is more to learn. We can learn about the poses, and we can learn from the poses. The poses ask questions. Am I comfortable? Am I able to breathe? Where am I tight? […]