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Mindfulness. Only one breath away.

Yoga has a lovely way of filtering itself into our life in a positive way. It’s the art of slowing down, simplifying, and paying more...

From anxiety to calm with yoga: One breath at a time.

Have you ever had a panic attack? That scary, intense feeling of panic can cause a range of symptoms including shortness of breath, heart...

Turn off and tune in: Pratyahara

Our world has endless ways to connect us to a stream of sensory stimulation … and it’s not slowing down. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed...

View from my yoga mat

To teach and sense as a yoga teacher requires a relaxed concentration. A kind of go with the flow intuition, while maintaining a sharp...

Mindfulness and Mothers Day

Life is too short, we should all move more slowly. - Thich Nhat Hanh Being calm in life's fullness is certainly a challenge. But taking...

Autumn: How to stay grounded during this season of change

I was once told that certain spiritual masters in Tibet used to set their teacups upside down before they went to bed each night as a...

Yoga at Home. How to get started.

So you’ve become a regular yoga class goer, but the momentum is occasionally broken by family sickness or work commitments. You have the...

Balance your weight and your life with Yoga

I am often asked whether or not yoga can help with weight loss. Moving into my late forties I can understand how quick we can be to judge...

Ditch the resolutions: Plant the seed of sankalpa

When it comes to making my New Year’s resolutions, let’s face it: mine just don’t stick. More often than not I abandon them within weeks...

Glorious Savasana: Yoga's best kept secret

Do you ever feel like your whole life has prepared you for this moment? A moment where you have a chance to step up and shine or soldier...

Recipe for living in the world with ease

Practicing yoga without studying yoga philosophy is like sailing without much wind. In a world that praises speed and busyness, we see a...