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Drishti – Line of Sight
Drishti is a yogic gazing technique that develops concentration and relaxation but allows an inner focus which helps quieten the mind. It is a practice of mindfulness and I liken these moments of focus to mini meditations. Humans are visual creatures and even when practising yoga, or in everyday life, it is easy to be […]
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The Technique of Ujjayi Breathing
The Technique of Ujjayi Breathing The technique of ujjayi breathing (ooh-JAH-yee prah-nah-YAH-mah ) is a technique that is used throughout yoga sequences (particularly in vinyasa and ashtanga practices) to help get the most energy we can from the air we breathe. Yoga breathing exercises, called “pranayama” in Sanskrit, are an integral part of yoga practice. […]
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The Wonderful Benefits of Savasana
The Wonderful Benefits of Savasana Seemingly one of the easiest yoga poses, Savasana (or Corpse Pose) is one of the most important, and for many it is also one of the hardest poses to master. In a world of ‘busyness’, lying still and quietening the mind can be a difficult practice. Not only do we […]
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Love Your Heart With Yoga
The benefits of yoga on heart health are often overlooked Yoga is better known for its relaxing effects and overall health benefits but more and more the signs are pointing to yoga as the best way for men and women to take charge of their cardiovascular health and ‘love’ their heart. How? Studies have suggested […]
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Remember to Breathe
Remember to Breathe Remembering to breathe deeply drops off our ‘to do’ list as our lives become increasingly busy and our diaries fill. We find our stress and anxiety levels rising. Very often the day ends leaving us drained and exhausted, or worse. We can find ourselves in ‘fight or flight’ response where the body […]
Coping with pre-Festive Season stress
Coping with pre-Festive Season Stress Stress levels begin to rise for many of us with the approach of the Festive Season. These stresses can vary from a lack of time, financial or relationship stress, concern about what presents to buy or worrying about eating too much or about our health in general. Usually most of […]
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions With the arrival of the new year it is common for us to think about the physical and/or mental changes we would like to make in our lives. It is simple enough to make resolutions but many of us stay stuck with negative thought patterns and behaviours which sabotage […]