Spring is traditionally a time for new life and renewal. Envision spring to be a time for weeding the garden (de-cluttering and cleaning) and for sowing the seeds and establishing roots (setting intentions and new routines) for the season ahead after the months of hibernation and stagnation that is winter. The Earth is getting closer [...]
Confession of a ‘yogi’, please take a seat… I am a huge lover and advocate of meditation. In fact, I would say that my yoga practice actually began as a meditation practice, long before I knew what trikonasana was, before I could even touch my toes, or focus my drishti on my navel. It is [...]
Winter is the time of rest and retreat, where the Yin Qi is now dominant and the Yang Qi moves inward to regenerate. In nature winter is a time of stillness and quiet. Cold causes things to slow down and contract, making you feel even colder and can lead to symptoms such as cold hands [...]
I hear the calling of the change of seasons, I know that Winter is approaching. As I light my fire place in my home, I remind myself that its also a great time to warm the heart within and practise some chi building, winter spirit heart warming yoga! Strengthening the immune system is vital at this time of year, [...]
I recently had the opportunity to teach Hatha & Laughter Yoga to some women in a high security prison. I was so excited when I first received the news that the session was going ahead, but at the same time I was completely full of nerves. I’ve never worked with offenders before let alone been [...]
I first became interested in the mechanics of the jaw and the TMJ (temporomandibular joint) when I began to suffer from tension, restricted range of movement and clicking in my own jaw. I think it was a combination of starting up my own business, having a baby and having to cope with a lot of [...]
As I sit poised over the computer trying to think of a way to inspire new mums to really slow down and genuinely allow for recovery after having their new babies, I reflect on my own postnatal time. My new little boy, Junah, is now nearly one and even with my training and experience looking after postnatal [...]
Who hasn’t experienced anxiety at one time or another in their lives? And I’m not talking about that normal tension you get before an exam, or meeting the in-laws, or going for an interview. I’m talking about the kind of ANXIETY that starts affecting you and your daily life. Anxiety comes in varying degrees from [...]
So you love your weekly yoga classes & you're keen to establish a yoga practice at home? If you're living with chronic illness or just living a busy life in a busy household you might find that it can be quite challenging to establish a daily practice at home. Motivation, distraction, interruption, the cat chewing [...]
Written by Nina Isabella This continues to be one of my favourite postures. Deeply restorative, nourishing and refreshing; for me time spent in a fully supported forward bend is the chai of my yoga practice! I encourage all women to immerse often into the delights of supported forward bends. Regularly spend time in the stillness [...]