by admin | Dec 3, 2010 | Reflections on yoga
When one rests in savasana, we create an opportunity for letting go. Within the knots of our muscles, are emotional reactions from past experiences. As we surrender to stillness and our body begins to relax, these pockets of tension may rise to the surface of our...
by admin | Nov 28, 2010 | Inspiration and wisdom, Meditations & relaxations
Sitting comfortably, with eyes closed, take a few moments to bring attention to your breath, mantra, or any other technique that you normally use to centre yourself. When you feel settled, ask yourself this series of questions: What have I received today? Be specific...
by admin | Oct 10, 2010 | Meditations & relaxations
This is a meditation I recently used in a workshop on the Anahata chakra, to awaken to energy of Spring. Sit in sukhasana. Place your hands on your knees in chin mudra , with palms facing up to open your awareness or palms facing down (jnana) to calm the mind. Bring...
by admin | Oct 1, 2010 | Meditations & relaxations, Yoga mudras
Focus your awareness on the physical heart and its cavity. Although the physical heart only occupies a small space, the true heart is without limitations. Try to feel the beating of your own heart. LONG PAUSE Located in the middle of the chest is anahata chakra, the...
by admin | Sep 26, 2010 | Poetry
Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves – slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future; Live the actual moment. Only this moment is life. – Thich Nhat...
by admin | Sep 16, 2010 | Musings, Reflections on yoga
For a moment imagine the human body as a musical instrument, especially one of the Indian instruments like the Sitar or Sarangi, which have playing strings that are struck or bowed, and also have 40-odd strings which are never played but are sympathetic strings. When...
by admin | Sep 7, 2010 | Inspiration and wisdom
Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don’t even recognise; a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child-our own two eyes. All is a miracle. Thich Nhat Hanh
by admin | Sep 3, 2010 | Inspiration and wisdom
When you convince the mind of its accomplishing power, you can do anything! – Paramahansa Yogananda
by admin | Aug 19, 2010 | Reflections on yoga
Asana practice is so much more than moving the body physically. Naturally, one’s flexibility and strength will improve, as will the general tone of your body. However a deeper experience is possible when you are immersed in the experience. You begin by observing...
by admin | Aug 13, 2010 | Musings
I am drawn to hands. Mostly in the form of touch and gesture but also to the artistic creation or interpretation of hands. Clay, resin, wood, stone, any carving of hands are so very beautiful, so very expressive. Being a yoga teacher, I work with hand gestures ,...
