Why it’s good to feel lost sometimes
Whenever I look back at the toughest moment of my life, I can’t help but feel some sense of satisfaction. Whether I realized it at the time or not, those moments where I saw nothing but darkness, were actually the ones that shed the most light on my path later on. Life is not meant to be easy, it is a...
7 things to focus on this year
From my personal experience, I can say these next 7 principles are completely life changing if done right. They will lay out the foundation for you to see exactly what you are made of and how far you can go. FIND YOUR INNER TRUTHYou may think this is some kind of hippie, la di da goal. No, this is the most...
The importance of having a career mentor
"Good leaders make things happen, the best leaders empower others to do so." As we grow through life, we realize that the lessons we learn are just as important as the milestones we acquire. In fact, without the lessons, the milestones will not even be there. From a very young age I was driven to one day reach great heights within...
Yoga postures for healthy digestion
When it comes to healthy digestion, what we put in our body as well as how we move play an important role. Aside from having a balanced diet, enough daily water intake and good sleeping habits, physical movement and exercise are also necessary. Yoga comes with many physical and therapeutic benefits, and one is certainly healthy digestion. Specific asanas stimulate the...
The four paths of yoga
The path toward self-realisation is different for everybody. All individuals have their own unique character and personality with which they explore this physical world. Through the practice of yoga, one can gain a deeper understanding of themselves and get to know their true nature. The yoga journey is an everlasting exploration of the self through direct experience, devotion and dedication...
Tips for arm-balancing yoga postures
Getting into arm balancing asanas can be intimidating at first. They require a lot of strength and mental focus. As with every yoga posture, it’s important to understand what happens in the body during the pose and ensure you follow the correct alignment. This will provide you with the ability to get into the asana step by step, understanding the...
Full moon in Aquarius asana practice
The full moon in Aquarius happening on August 15th can bring an intense energy and shift. This particular full moon opposes the sun which is in Leo. As the Aquarius is an air sign, this is about mental activity and thinking. The Leo is a fire sign and it rules the heart, so it's all about passion and living from...
A yoga asana sequence for healing
When going through a break-up, a loss of a loved one or any other experience which can affect your overall wellbeing, a gentle self-care approach is important. Take it slow and learn to connect with your body once again, to create stillness through the mind and finally to let go of judgement of pressure to bounce back to your energised...
Release emotional blockages with these hip opening yoga poses
When it comes to emotional wellbeing, it’s important to always acknowledge your current state with no judgement. Emotional blockages can be created in many different ways, but most often it is through the resistance of these that they form as blocked energy. As it’s not always pleasant to accept them, instead we choose to bottle them inside so that we...
7 yoga poses to help with anxiety and stress
Anxiety and stress are states everybody can experience. Regardless of how strong physically, mentally and emotionally you are, sometimes experiences, situations and even encounters with other people can trigger something within which can cause the nervous system to go into fight or flight mode. Even going through this once can cause stress to the body and the mind. Whilst one...