How do you express your gratidude? There are so many little things that happen during the day that can bring us joy. In the Yoga Stura, maditā is the term for joy, gladness and delight. How much attention do you pay to joyful moments? Do you express gratitude towards...
Embodiment – Relearning how to listen to your body We’re all familiar with phrases like Try to follow your gut instinct. Seeing that was really heart wrenching. I felt sick to my back teeth. These phrases evolved because we do sense feelings in specific parts of...
Make time for yourself I wrote this at the start of the school summer holidays? For some people this is a time we have less time for ourselves? Everyone’s situation is different, but we are all affected by the holidays whether we are directly involved with childcare,...
Take time to re-evaluate life What do you value most in life? Do you make time for the things you value the most? Over the last year, we’ve all had the opportunity to experience life differently. This has brought many challenges, but it’s also given us the chance to...
Meditation and Mindfulness More and more people are becoming interested in mindfulness and meditation. I thought I’d share information on the benefits of a mindful practice and how to build a regular practice into your daily life. In yoga, we have three different...
Āyurveda – Know your Doṣa What character traits match your personality and physical appearance? In Āyurveda medicine different physical and personality traits are classified into three doṣa, linked with five elements. Vāta (air and space) Pitta (fire and water)...