pranayama

Nadi Shodana (Alternate Nostril Breath) | Balance and Integration

Nadi Shodana (Alternate Nostril Breath) | Balance and Integration

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.

Back Bending | Strong Centre, Open Heart

Back Bending | Strong Centre, Open Heart

To approach backbending with a dedicated breath, and the equanimity to accept what is available in that moment, is an advanced practice. Here are some reasons to add backbending to your yoga practice, as well as your day-to-day movements.

Forward Folding | Cooling the Mind, Calming the Body

Forward Folding | Cooling the Mind, Calming the Body

Instead of constantly moving energy outward, as we do in speaking, gesturing, doing, giving - forward folds invite us to quietly listen, without agenda or judgment, for what might be seeking our attention internally.

Understanding The 5 Spinal Movements

Understanding The 5 Spinal Movements

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?

Moon Piercing Breath: A Return to Calm

Moon Piercing Breath: A Return to Calm


Chandra Bhedana, or Moon Piercing Breath, is a simple, quietly powerful pranayama. It involves taking mindful breaths through your left nostril.

Learn how to guide your body-mind towards o a more intuitive, steady state of being. A place from which we can make decisions and take action more patiently, wisely and kindly.

5 Minutes to Cool Your Insides: Sitali & Sitkari Pranayama

5 Minutes to Cool Your Insides: Sitali & Sitkari Pranayama

Sitali means ‘cooling’ or ‘soothing’.  It only takes a few minutes, through the powerful medium of breath, to still your body, gather your awareness, and draw a clear stream into your inner landscape.

Learn how to practice this accessible pranayama anywhere, to centre and calm the body-mind.