Yes, yoga makes us stronger, more bendy, more aligned in body and mind. But more importantly, yoga is a practice for the art of being ourselves.
Why the learning mindset is essential to expanding your practice, and some simple reflections to play with in yoga, and in life (2 min read).
Often translated as ‘celibacy’, Brahmacharya is one of the yogic principles which causes much debate. More broadly, it is about guiding the right use and conservation of energy. How does this apply to our daily practice of life?
A reflection by Estuary teacher David Gorvett (@daveg_yoga), and some prompts for your own contemplation.
Developing a steady, unwavering relationship with our breath offers the most reliable and ever-present anchor in a fluctuating, unpredictable world. Learn about Nadi Shodana, Alternate Nostril breath, and how it can guide us towards a more present, balanced sense of body and mind.
Holistic wellbeing is closely linked to the smooth and clear flow of signals - physiologically and energetically - within and along this elegantly designed architecture of the spine. What are the primary spinal movements, and how can our asana practice support the spine?
A yoga practice, as it was originally intended, is not about making shapes with your body; it is about becoming increasingly attentive of how we shape our lives. See how a few of our teachers have been adapting their personal practice to the times.