by admin | Jan 27, 2014 | Meditations & relaxations, Yoga mudras
In class this week I am exploring the Apan (energy) mudra. This is a wonderful practice to help remove waste products and toxins from the body and to stimulate the energy of the liver and gallbladder. When our liver is functioning well, this in turn has a balancing...
by admin | Dec 9, 2013 | Meditations & relaxations
The SATNAM mantra is one of my favourites and is widely used in Kundalini yoga. This mantra is called the Primal Sound Mantra, because it consists of the five primal sounds: S,T,N,M, and ah. The literal meaning is as follows: Sa means birth (or infinity); Ta means...
by admin | Nov 21, 2013 | Inspiration and wisdom, Meditations & relaxations
Sitting or lying 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...
by admin | Apr 25, 2013 | Meditations & relaxations
The throat centre, vishuddhi chakra is the seat of verbal communication. When open and balanced, we give voice to our thoughts and feelings, our deepest hearts desire. We can speak with clarity and truth, expressing our wants and needs to others. The colour associated...
by admin | Mar 29, 2013 | Inspiration and wisdom, Meditations & relaxations, Reflections on yoga, Yoga mudras
We express ourselves to others and the world around us through communication: who we are, what we believe in, our attachments and aversions. Much of this communication is through gesture, posture and facial expressions, while spoken communication gives voice to our...
by admin | Feb 24, 2013 | Meditations & relaxations
Here are two wonderful relaxation techniques that use auto suggestion in helping the body and mind to relax. They are especially beneficial to use in bed if you have difficulties getting to sleep. You may like to learn the sequence and repeat mentally to yourself or...
