Reuniting Body, Breath & Mind
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? […]
Ageing One of our five topics this term was ‘Ageing’ I now share with you, a range of words and thoughts that you shared with me: Wrinkles, Forgetting things, Grey hair, Stiffness, Embrace it. An internal Age…………. An External Face. Slowing down, Decomposing, Wisdom, Self-awareness, Sagging, Falls, Patience – having more; decreased range of movement, […]
Beginners Mind It was a refreshing experience to once again be part of our Yoga discussion Group; to come together with a group of like-minded Yogi’s to discus and query the ‘bigger picture’ of Yoga. Perhaps a timely reminder that we are encouraged to come into every yoga practice with “Beginners Mind”. We are very […]
The Choice of Discipline. Summer Holidays. Holidays at Home, Working Holidays, Holidays with a change of pace and scenery. Wherever you are, allow yourself the opportunity to unroll your mat. “Oh what to do next” they said Stillness or Movement ??? Yoga offers the discipline of either……………..or Both The Choice is Yours To Move or […]