Month: September 2020
Saving Sanskrit Manuscripts
India’s rich scriptural heritage, which has given the world the knowledge of yoga and meditation, is at risk of being destroyed by climate change. Written on palm-leaf…
How food influences mood
Been feeling a little down in the dumps recently? Or suffering from mild anxiety? It could well be your diet. By Paul McQueen There is mounting evidence…
The Body Positivity Blog – August 2019
One step forward, two steps back – An examination of the flawed logic of ‘fat acceptance’. By Jane Lambert Only a couple of months ago, on these…
Yoga for children and pregnancy – special report
Yogis: Melanie Iznaola and daughter Ailani Photo: Hayden Austin Start them young and yoga will be the gift that keeps on giving. This month, we explore the…
Yoga at home – 5 beautiful backbends
5 beautiful backbends Open your heart and give your back some love with this backbend series by Eleonora Rachele Zampatti Backbends are therapeutic, healing and they can…
I know nothing
Maintaining a beginner’s mindset can be healthy for your practice, writes Victoria Jackson Socrates was supposed to have said: “I know that I know nothing” – proving…
Bamboo Yoga
Taking aerial yoga outside onto the beach How amazing does this look? Bamboo Yoga (bamboo-yoga.com) is a unique aerial yoga practiced on a bamboo tripod. It allows…
OM In 30 seconds – October 2020
Forward Bends Forward bending is one of the most basic and foundational elements of a yoga practice. This month, in our Yoga at Home section, we explore…
Awaken your crown chakra, awaken your consciousness
awaken your consciousness In the final part of a seven-part series, Jenny Baker leads an exploration of the body’s subtle spinning energy wheels, or chakras Through daily…
Shamanic serpent healing
Taking a step into the unknown, Jo De Rosa takes part in Shamanic Serpent Healing: The Dark Goddess Retreat, at Inner Guidance in Suffolk There is a…
Rock Om
Rock Om Introducing Hard Rock’s first-ever Rock Om retreat OM previewed the Rock Om yoga and music extravaganza from Hard Rock earlier this year (issue 92 2019)…now…
Slowing down
Control your life speed with meditation Daily responsibilities can sometimes find us rushing and fumbling to get things done – slowing down is important. We may be…
Yoga at Home – Seated forward bends 101
Seated forward bends 101 Kino MacGregor breaks down the Seated Forward Bend, the perfect pose to ease a distracted mind or loosen those hamstrings Forward bending is…
Caribbean calling
Caribbean calling Blissful yoga and wellness retreat at True Blue Bay, Grenada Revive mind, body and soul with the new Blissful Wellness package from True Blue Bay…
Follow your heart
Heart-healthy tips for your everyday life. By Jenny Baker Consistent yoga practice, combined with healthy habits, provide countless benefits to your overall health. A synopsis of yoga…
The Global Collective You
Hey you, get ready for a new global online yoga experience! The Global Collective You gives access to quality yoga and fitness classes, wellness sessions, workshops, and…
Yoga for the mind.
How I found freedom from anxiety and my battle with ‘negative thinking’. By Michael James I had been at my lowest. Another relationship had broken down and…
Man on the Mat – Jeremy Lim
JEREMY LIM IS THE MAN ON THE MAT Crow Pose (Kakasana) Benefits Strengthens wrists, arms, shoulders and abdominal muscles. Stretches back, buttocks, thighs and palm side of…
Taking yoga off the mat
Skill in action: how yoga’s lessons can transform our everyday lives. Taking yoga off the mat. By Kat Farrants Yoga has been defined as ‘skill in action’….
Finding peace
Tips for finding inner balance and peace during challenging times. By Jenny Baker During the past few months, we’ve all felt stress as we deal with uncertainty…
Self-care = self-love. Self-care solutions
Simple, satisfying self-care solutions Self-care has exploded in popularity, with internet searches on the topic spiking during the coronavirus pandemic. Taylor Elyse Morrison, founder of Inner Workout…
FLEX YOUR MIND
10 powerful yoga principles for less stress in a busy world. By Rachel Bonkink How do you practice yoga off the mat and create flexibility of mind?…
Yoga is for every body – September 2019
Yoga is for every body Your pictures. Your community WE WANT YOUR PHOTOS! Send us happy shots, fun pics, great asana (or bad asana!), big smiley faces,…
OM books – September 2019 Yin Yoga – The Power Of Less – The Art Of Gathering – Finding Your Soul Family
Be Healthy With Yin Yoga – The Gentle Way To Free Your Body Of Everyday Ailments And Emotional Stresses Stefanie Arend $18.95She Writes Press Yin Yoga not…