The lifetime prevalence of low back pain is reported to be as high as 84%.
In cases of non-specific low back pain, GPs and physiotherapists generally recommend a programme of gentle stretching and strengthening exercises to ease the pain.
For this reason, it is understandable that many people suffering from back pain turn to yoga for assistance.
Personally, I would recommend yin yoga as a gentle way to create space in the body.
Read on to find out more.
When taking a deep-dive into this week’s theme of Sun Salutations (or Surya Namaskar in traditional Sanskrit), I was reminded of the mysteries of the number 108.
Since time immemorial, scientists, mystics and yogis have been intrigued by the number 108. Here are a few of my favourite facts about this celebrated number. Read on to decide whether these curiosities are merely a string of entertaining coincidences or whether the number 108 really has some mystical power and meaning.
Type ‘yoga for weight loss’ into your search bar and you’ll be greeted with pages of research-based studies suggesting that yoga can help people achieve and maintain a healthy weight. This research focuses on anything from the benefits of the physical practice to how reducing stress through yoga and mindfulness affects eating behaviours.
But, what about the Yamas and Niyamas?
What if adopting just ONE of the Yamas could help us to be healthier and happier? Is that even possible? Well, I think it is!
Yoga poses & breathing techniques can help manage stress and anxiety. But, these three ways yoga can ease anxiety might surprise you.
The 5 senses grounding technique is a gift for anyone who’s ever felt anxious or stressed. When thoughts are spiralling out of control making you breathe faster and causing your palms to sweat, try this quick and effective exercise.
With post-pandemic behavioural and social issues being reported by schools in the UK, teenagers need the benefits of a yoga & mindfulness practice now more than ever. Read on to find out more…
With post-pandemic behavioural and social issues being reported by schools in the UK, teenagers need the benefits of a yoga & mindfulness practice now more than ever. I am happy to be partnering with Denbighshire County Council and the Welsh Government to offer Yoga for Teens at the Phoenix Centre in Rhyl and Hwb Dinbych …
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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