Category: Yoga
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Guide to Bandhas
Literally translated bandha means to lock or tighten. There are 3 major bandhas – the chin lock (Jalandhara), the abdominal lock (Uddiyana) & the pelvic floor lock (Mula). By using the bandhas we are able to gain control of our energy systems and direct this energy to different parts of our bodies – creating a multitude of benefits for both…
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Home Learning & Wellbeing Resources For Children & Teens
This blog was written during lockdown, providing Home Learning & Wellbeing Resources for Children & Teens and is a list of resources for well-being, English, Maths, Science & PE, they are mainly primary school focused with some useful links for teens too. They may now be helpful for the home schooling community and for extra curricular…
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Yoga for Self-Acceptance
We’ve all felt it. You’re scrolling through your feed, or speaking to someone. Maybe they just got a promotion, maybe they’re on a dream vacation. And in that moment, a little voice inside says: “i’m not enough”. This is the Comparison Trap, and it is the fastest way to drain your energy. In Week 3…
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The Mat is a Mirror | Yoga Sutras – Tools for Living
Have you ever arrived at work and realised you don’t actually remember the drive there? Or found yourself halfway through a bag of snacks without really tasting a single bite? This is Auto-Pilot. Most of our lives are run by habitual patterns – the way we brush our teeth, the way we react to a…
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Yoga for Changing Perspective: The Great Pivot
Our minds can get stuck in a loop. Maybe it’s a replay of an awkward conversation, a spike of self-doubt, or that feeling of being too busy to even breathe? These are what we call thought loops, and they can be incredibly draining. Many people think yoga is just about touching your toes, but at…
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New Spring Yoga Journey: Yoga Sutras -Tools for Living
We’ve all been there: stuck in a thought loop about a work email, comparing our behind-the-scenes to someone else’s highlight reel, or feeling like we’re just reacting to life instead of living it. Some may think the Yoga Sutras are just academic texts but I see them as Soul Logic. They offer amazing life advice…
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Spring Yoga for Surrender
We have spent five weeks building our fire, opening our hearts, and reclaiming our radiance. We have practiced the radical act of being enough. Now, in our final week, we reach the pinnacle of our journey – Samadhi (Pure Oneness) and Ishvara Pranidhana (Surrender). The Drop and the Ocean we often view surrender as a…
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Yoga for Santosha
“From contentment, unsurpassed happiness is obtained.” — Yoga Sutra II.42 In a world that profits from our dissatisfaction, being happy with what we have is a revolutionary act. We are constantly told that joy is a destination we reach after we finish the to-do list, after we hit the fitness goal, or after we fix…
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Yoga for Focus – Pratyahara & Dharana
This week we are exploring the importance of our attention and focus on and off the mat. We explore where we are leaking energy, where we are putting our attention and the impact that can have in our daily lives. Lets see why yoga for focus is so rewarding. The Philosophy – Yoga for Focus…
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Ujjayi breath for nervous system regulation – Prana & Flow
Last week, we worked on finding stillness and listening to our bodies. This week, we’re shifting gears and focusing on harnessing the power of Prana, the life force energy that flows through all of us. Week 3 is all about momentum – building that forward motion and clearing away any obstacles that are holding you…