by admin | Mar 30, 2012 | Inspiration and wisdom
I love Erich Schiffmann’s book ‘YOGA The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness’. He speaks in a way that resonates truth: his words feel familiar and comfortable to me, like a favourite jumper. I share with you a piece I particularly enjoy. It...
by admin | Mar 6, 2012 | Inspiration and wisdom, Meditations & relaxations
Often in our busy lives it is difficult to find time for ourselves. We can become consumed with getting things done and meeting other people’s needs and over time we become depleted and sometimes resentful. It is important to find ways to fill yourself up, so...
by admin | Feb 19, 2012 | Inspiration and wisdom, Meditations & relaxations
The word pranayama is comprised of the sanskrit words “prana” meaning breath or life force and “ayama” to length or expansion. This practice of controlled breathing helps the energy to flow more easily into the nadis or energy pathways and...
by admin | Oct 18, 2011 | Inspiration and wisdom, Reflections on yoga
When people think of yoga, it is often the postures that comes to mind – the physical practice (or Hatha yoga). For me, yes of course the physical work is important, it helps us feel strong and supple, vibrant and at ease with our bodies. Yoga, too is a...
by admin | Sep 6, 2011 | Inspiration and wisdom
Yoga was bought to the west from India by a lineage of male teachers. Now there’s a generation of women who are leading the way. They’re strong they’re inspiring and they’re radically changing peoples lives. From the busy streets of Manhattan to the dusty slums of...
by admin | Aug 26, 2011 | Inspiration and wisdom
This last week in Melbourne has been truly glorious. After a wet, cold and bleak winter, we are so ready to receive the wonderful warmth and energy of the sun. The wattle is out, blossoms budding and the magnificent magnolias, remind us of the beauty that nature...
by admin | Jun 5, 2011 | Yoga mudras
The kidneys are connected to the second chakra, which is located in the lower abdomen and the element of water. Physiologically, hatha yoga works on the hips, lumbar, and sacral regions to stimulate this energy. Specific asanas can also aid in maintaining and...
by admin | Apr 3, 2011 | Inspiration and wisdom
Autumn is the season for release, we see that around us in nature. Find inspiration in the autumn trees as their brown, red, orange and golden leaves are released and return to the earth where the cycle of life continues. In release we find the space to bring in...
by admin | Mar 15, 2011 | Inspiration and wisdom, Musings
It is easy to become disenchanted when our sense of stability is rocked to the very core. Fire, flood, earthquakes, cyclones and tsunamis have touched us all in some way in recent times. Events such as these bring up so many emotions: sadness, fear, disbelief but also...
by admin | Jan 16, 2011 | Inspiration and wisdom
Click the image above to read article. This is a wonderful story on being open to receive from others and willing to give, yoga style. Our power to change, to transform is unlimited. This story reminds me of another I recently read on a meditation where you look...
