by admin | May 20, 2012 | Meditations & relaxations
For many people the stresses of daily life manifest in our physical bodies as muscular tension. We may hold fear, uncertainty, stress and anxiety in our bodies as tension. Over time this creates aches, pains and stiffness in the body leaving us feeling exhausted or...
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 | Apr 3, 2012 | Meditations & relaxations, Reflections on yoga
I was fortunate to spend a few days down by the beach recently which has inspired this voice recording. There is a real sense of space at the beach; distant horizons, boats moored off the shore, seabirds in flight and endless stretches of sand. It’s a wonderful...
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 | 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...
