I recently suggested 10 tips for those about to embark on their first Yoga class and whilst a lot of those tips are just as relevant for those who attend classes regularly, I thought I’d offer up some suggestions for the more seasoned class goer to bear in mind to stop class going stale. Regardless […]
Get The Most Out Of Your Yoga Class
Chances are your first introduction to Yoga will be at home with a book or a DVD. Eventually however you’ll want to join a class but it’s likely you’ll be a little apprehensive and nervous about what to expect. Here are our top 10 suggestions for those about to embark on their first Yoga Class. Leave […]
Meditation Techniques For Beginners
When you first start out meditating it is very important to note that, as with any new undertaking, there will be questions and adjustments, and your mind will probably want to talk you out of it as well. If you persist and experiment, you will get to where you need to be with your meditation […]
Beating The Blues With Yoga
The kids, if you have any, are most probably driving you crazy, your job is a hassle and to top it all off, you have no time for yourself. If anyone told you that you could reach a state of physical and emotional bliss, you’d say they were nuts but believe it or not, you can […]
Did You Really Think Yoga Was Just Stretching?
Recently a friend asked me to spot him at his local gym, a swanky affair but he had a free guest pass so I wasn’t complaining. While I was there he asked why I didn’t join a gym and I explained to him that I practice Yoga and occasionally Pilates at home and really didn’t feel the […]
Yoga: A Quick Introduction
Depending on who you ask, Yoga was developed in India between five and ten thousand years ago. It is, essentially, a discipline that uses breath control, meditation and physical exercises. There are number of things about yoga that make it particularly appealing; for a great many people it’s because it helps to promote mental and physical […]
Adapting To Change By Meditation
Adapting to any kind of change in your life can be very stressful. Some people manage better than others, or so it seems. I recently asked a friend, who always appears so chilled out how she manages to keep so calm. This is what she told me. The one thing I have learned when it […]
All-Around Yoga Exercise: 12-Step Salute to the Sun
One of the all-around yoga exercises is the 12-step salute to the sun. Do it once or twice when you get up in the morning to help relieve stiffness and invigorate the body. Multiple repetitions at night will help you to relax; insomniacs often find that 6 to 12 rounds help them fall asleep. 1. Stand […]
7 Important Tips for Yoga Success
Yoga has been proven to relieve stress by using exercises that unify the mind, body, and spirit. If you are new to yoga, these seven tips will start you on the road to a more centred life. 1. Talk to your doctor and explain what type of yoga poses you intend to practice. Show your […]