Malasana is one of the most beneficial postures for Western bodies.
For many of us, however, tension and unfamiliarity can make this shape a bit of a challenge and a mystery. Let’s take a look at this seemingly simple posture, and how we can utilise its many variations to strengthen our base, and create steadiness and ease in our breath.
Read MoreThe full seated forward fold, Paschimottanasana, is a release for the entire back chain of the body. It nurtures a sense of introspection, and a way to re-member the parts of you unseen.
Here are some tips on how to utilise this shape to cool, calm and tune in to your state of being.
Yoga Nidra, sometimes known as yogic sleep, is a practice where the body is guided into a sleep state while the mind is intentionally led through a meditative journey. A 17 minute practice for anyone, anytime you wish to soak into a deeper, more rejuvenating rest.
Read MoreOur words - especially towards ourselves - hold immense power.
Change your thoughts, change your story, change your perspective.
It happens one breath, once choice, at a time. Here’s one way to anchor your presence.
Read MoreWhat distinguishes a Yin yoga practice from a Restorative one? A short guide and table to help you understand your approach to these nourishing practices.
Read MoreWhatever 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.
Read MoreWhat you are practicing matters. How you practice it gives meaning.
An enquiry into the nature of the yoga practice; less about making bendy shapes, and more about getting better at living life.
Read MoreYou’ll hear yoga teachers speak about this mysterious and exotic sounding fa-sha in Yin classes. What exactly is this oh-so-significant 'connective tissue'? How can it help us broaden the experience of yoga asana (postures) as well as our movement through daily life?
Read MoreA 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.
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