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Living in the moment……practising Mindfulness

Living in the moment……practising Mindfulness Nowhere to go, nothing to do. This is a simple mantra that I often use at the end of class during savasana. Of course we all have lots to do and places to go but I like to remind everyone that just for a moment none of that matters. I […]

Yoga Breathing Exercise To Help Calm Anxiety

Alternate Nostril Breathing We can all get a little stressed this time of year in the lead up to Xmas! Try this Yoga breathing exercise to help calm anxiety one of the symptoms of stress. Alternate Nostril Breathing (Nadi Shodhana) is a balancing, calming and relaxing breath that can also encourage a restful nights sleep. […]

Ashtanga Teacher Training with Manju Jois 3rd – 7th September 2012

I’ve just spent the last week with Manju Jois, Ashtanga Guru and the oldest son of Ashtanga Yoga authority Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. Myself and a group of around 20 spent the week carrying out various sessions of Ashtanga Yoga. We were taught and shown adjustments by Manju for several of the asanas (poses), which […]