The fifth Yama – Aparigraha On the battlefield in the ancient yogi text, the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna tells warrior Arjuna, “Let your concern be with the action alone, and never with the fruits of action. Do not let the results of your action be your motive, and do not be attached to inaction.” Now, Arjuna’s …
The fourth Yama – Brahmacharya There are so many different translations of the fourth Yama, Brahmacharya. I’ve heard it described as ‘moderation’, ‘correct use of energy’ and, most commonly, ‘celibacy’! Because of the restrictive sounding nature of this Yama, many modern yogis might choose to ignore this one! However, I don’t give up on things …
How to feel balanced with Yin & Yang In this online yoga workshop, we will explore how to achieve optimal health and well-being by balancing Yin & Yang both on and off the mat. In Chinese philosophy, Yin & Yang represent polar opposites in all things. When Yin & Yang are in balance, we experience …
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A Yoga Weekend Getaway is exactly what we all need right now! I am so excited to be hosting my first yoga getaway at Open Door Adventures UK in September 2021. This amazing event will take place in the stunning North Wales countryside. All ages and ability levels are welcome for some well-deserved ‘me time’. …
The third of the Yamas (the yogi moral ethics) is Asteya (non-stealing). There’s so much more to this Yama than meets the eye – and we’ll get to that in just a second! But, first, there’s something about this ‘Thou shalt not…’ business that has been bothering me… I don’t know about you but if someone tells me NOT to do …
Satya or truth is the second of the five Yamas, the yogi social code of conduct. As we saw with Ahimsa (click here to read about ‘Is kindness key to a better society?’), there are so many ways to interpret this Yama. But I always like to start with what I know best and …
Go ahead and Google the word ‘yoga’ and you’ll be bombarded with images of lean limbs implausibly wrapped around toned bodies. Headstands. Handstands. Pinkie finger stands! This extreme form of exercise is, surely, reserved for bendy Wendys and monks from the East! Not so! In fact, you might be surprised to learn that the physical …
As I may have mentioned once or twice before, there are so many amazing benefits to a yoga practice. Just scroll through my instagram and you will find them! One thing I have noticed recently is my ability to find calm with the PNS (parasympathetic nervous system). Switching quickly from a stressful situation to a …
How falling can help you fly! I was always one of those kids who was pretty good at everything: schoolwork; sports; music; drama. You know. One of those annoying kids who didn’t seem to fail. But looking back, I realise that it has less to do with me being a child genius and more to …
Spot attachment in my life! Let me tell you a story – a true story – about how attachment can make you and those around you feel, well, rubbish! There are three examples of attachment in this story. See if you can spot them! Here goes… I’ve recently taken up mountain biking with my husband …
