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Pranayama Lost in Translation
Like for many of us, when I first came to yoga, pranayama was of secondary importance to asana. We were taught breathing techniques like the ‘complete yogic…
The Ancient Wisdom of Pranayama
As a yoga teacher with three decades of experience, I’ve witnessed countless students transform their lives through the simple yet profound practice of pranayama. For midlife individuals,…
Navigating the Wilderness of Grief
 Discover how yoga and mindfulness can help you navigate the complex journey of grief, offering comfort, resilience, and renewal. Reading time: 4 minutes Grief is a journey…
The Art of Supporting a Loved One in Crisis
Practical advice on how to support friends during crises, emphasising the importance of emotional support, practical assistance, and guiding them towards necessary resources. Reading time: 3 minutes…
Class Planning Secrets
As a yoga teacher for the past 13 years, I’ve planned and taught thousands of yoga classes, and one thing I know to be true is that…
Tips To Help Control Emotional Eating
Comfort eating, or emotional eating, is using food to make yourself feel better, rather than eating because you are actually hungry. Reading time: 4 minutes You may…
No-Touch Adjustments: A New Approach
No-touch adjustments are revolutionising the way yoga teachers guide students, shifting the emphasis from physical manipulation to a deeper understanding of alignment, awareness, and self-discovery. Reading time:…
Shifting Within: Yoga’s True Gift
Yoga is often seen as a path to physical flexibility, strength, and relaxation, but its true power lies far beyond the mat. At its heart, yoga offers…
Beat the Post-Holiday Blues for a Happy, New You
If you feel sad after the holidays and can’t understand why, you are not alone. Many people feel down after the festive season, and oftentimes, it comes…
How to Balance Your Crown Chakra
The journey through the chakra system ends with the crown, but as you may find out, it also begins here. The crown chakra is, naturally, at the…
Five Mudras for Endometriosis Relief
From day one, my periods have been unbearably painful. The kind that makes you wonder, ‘How do women have babies if this is what period pain feels…
Do You Shy Away from Yin?
When talking to students about the stiller practices, people say to me, ‘I just can’t sit still in the yin poses’ or ‘I just like the flow…
Guide to ayurvedic seasons for yoga
Tailoring your practice can help you receive the most benefits from your yoga. Seasonal rituals are a holistic pathway for personalising your rituals. Ayurveda – yoga’s sister…
Understanding Ashtanga Yoga
After 10 years of immersing myself in Ashtanga yoga, I have come to realise that this ancient practice, though potent and transformative, is often misunderstood in the…
Finding Light During the Dark Winter Days
The end of the year often has us reflecting on our goals, and it’s easy to get caught up in what we didn’t accomplish. But let’s shift…
5 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationships This Holiday Season by Setting Boundaries and Maintaining Connection
Relationships are the heartbeat of our lives. They are where we find connection, love, and meaning. They have the power to uplift us, provide a sense of…
The Sacred Work of Bridging Political Divides: A Yogic Perspective
In an age of political division, many of us feel the weight of disconnection-both from others and from our own sense of peace. As tensions rise, it…
Holiday Hygge (Hyoo-guh) for Chronic Pain Warriors 5 ways to inject some cozy calm into the chaos this holiday season and have all the festive fun without flaring up -by Anu Gupta
5 ways to inject some cosy calm into the chaos this holiday season and have all the festive fun without chronic pain flar up’s. Reading time: 5…
Bring Mindfulness into Your Holiday Season with These 5 Tips
The holiday season is often a whirlwind of activities, emotions, and expectations. In the midst of this chaos, bringing mindfulness into our lives can help us find…
The Connection Between Pets and Yoga Mats
If you’re a yogi who shares your home with pets, you’ve likely experienced this scenario: the moment you unroll your yoga mat, your furry companions suddenly become…
How to Balance the Throat Chakra
The throat chakra resides in the area at the centre of the neck, encompassing the throat, but also extending up to the mouth and down as far…
Sadie Frost Happiness Yoga Retreat at Amchara, Gozo Malta
Actor and film director Sadie Frost has joined forces with Amchara Health & Wellbeing on the island of Gozo, Malta where she holds her twice yearly Happiness…
From yoga classes to evidence based therapeutic yoga practices: Learn what’s behind the trend.
With a growing number of research proving yoga’s therapeutic benefits, it is no wonder more people are seeking an integrated mind body approach for discovering the right…