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).
On the Path of the Divine: Brahmacharya
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.
Nadi Shodana (Alternate Nostril Breath) | Balance and Integration
Spinal Extension | Spacious and Steady
Twisting | Contracting for Expansion
Side Bending / Lateral Flexion | Energise and Expand
Back Bending | Strong Centre, Open Heart
Forward Folding | Cooling the Mind, Calming the Body
Understanding The 5 Spinal Movements
Staying Connected in Isolation | Insights from our Teachers
3 Years! A Tribute to Community + Spiritual Hope
Journeying Together | A Reflection, 2 Years on
Little self and big Self | 3 Minutes to Re-membering
In the yogic tradition, Self (as opposed to little 's' self) refers to the state of a vast consciousness.
You may have felt this inter-connected, seemingly boundless feeling of peace or contentment as glimpses in your day - when you are most rested, most joyful, most at ease.
What if you’re able to inhabit this space more frequently, and more purposefully?
This practice involves few simple gestures, a few intentional breaths. It won’t ‘fix’ everything, but it will offer you an invaluable wider lens, past habits, fears and habits, on what is truly integral right here.
The Sacred Pause | How Stopping Helps Us Move, With Purpose
We are all too frequently taught to seek what is comfortable, averting from discomfort or challenge. We get caught in this loop of avoiding the things which will eventually need to be dealt with. It's a bit like leaving dishes in the sink, hoping that when you come back they will be a little easier to clean...
A short reflection on the power of pausing at the crossroads of each moment. A way to create purpose in how you direct the course of your day - and thus your life.
Yin Yoga & Restorative Yoga: What's the difference?
Sankalpa : Clearing a path for Focus
Whatever you focus on, you will feel.
How often do you notice your focus drifting towards the noise of the day? When so much stimulus is pulling our attention in different directions, it is important to have a tool to help us refocus. To create a space of more clarity, so we can choose what is important in this moment. This is the anchor of your Sankalpa.
Your Yoga, Your Practice: Awakening to daily life
About Yin Yoga : What is Fascia?
3 Tips: Establishing your Yoga Practice
A steady yoga practice holds a myriad of benefits for body and mind. It can help set the tone early in your morning, reconnect you in the evening, and provide a watchful oasis from the noise any time of day.
But how do we cultivate this rhythm within each busy day?
Here are 3 tips to help guide you towards a more intention-led practice - one that stays.
