by admin | Feb 11, 2023 | Inspiration and wisdom, Pranayama (yoga of breath), Reflections on yoga
Are you a nose or mouth breather? Having become even more aware of my breathing patterns (thanks to a fabulous book called “Breath” by James Nestor), I’ve noticed that I often still breathe through my mouth. With a history of asthma it’s not really...
by admin | Sep 16, 2019 | Meditations & relaxations
This meditation was inspired by a beautiful visualisation I experienced at a workshop a few years ago with friend and colleague Ingrid Jolley. Here we acknowledge the ever changing circumstances around us, while connecting to a place within that is always at ease,...
by admin | Apr 17, 2012 | Meditations & relaxations
Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril) breathing is an effective way to cultivate feelings of balance and wellbeing. There are many ways to enjoy this pranayama and here I invite you to explore a creative approach using visualisation. This can be performed in a...
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...