Stretch and let go of stress duo asana practice
A gentle duo asana practice to stretch and let go of stress together. When it comes to asana practice, we should never feel pressured to accomplish anything. It is ultimately a personal sadhana (spiritual practice) that when done with devotion, love and commitment, it can help us to realise our true self, beyond the body and mind. Although this is a...
Asana practice for monthly cycle
A gentle asana practice for monthly cycle.During our monthly cycle, a lot is happening in the body. Our system is cleansing itself, therefore during this time, according to Ayurveda (the sister science of yoga), we can focus on doing less/more gentle physical or external effort in general so that we don’t disrupt the flow of apana prana. WHAT IS APANA PRANA?Apana...
4 Relaxing Yoga asanas to practice before sleep
Relax with these 4 beautiful yoga asanas to practice before sleep. Sleeping well is so important for our overall wellbeing. When we get a good night quality sleep, we naturally wake up feeling more calm, balanced and ready for the day. Practicing some gentle or restorative yoga asanas can help to calm the mind and create a harmonious state between body,...
How to structure a yoga asana practice
Learn how to sequence a balanced yoga asana practice.Knowing how to sequence an asana class is important for many reasons, the main one being safety. There are some key aspects to always take in consideration to gradually take the body into the journey of HA THA - union of the dual energies, the feminine and masculine. Regardless if the class...
7 Arm balancing yoga asanas using yoga blocks
A supportive approach to 7 arm balancing asanas using yoga blocks.Arm balancing asanas can be a little challenging at first, but when attempting them from a place of humbleness and not ego, it can become a more accessible journey. For sure strength is required to get into and find steadiness in arm balances, and this can come only through practice....
3 Important aspects to consider when practicing backbend asanas
Learn about the 3 important aspects to consider when practicing backbend asanas.Back-bending asanas can definitely look beautiful, but they require a lot of hard work. It’s important to take in consideration that every physical body has its own natural abilities & limitations. Some people are naturally more flexible than others. They might be able to almost effortlessly get into Chakrasana/Urdhva Dhanurasana. Other...
10 Yoga asanas to practice daily
All asanas have incredible benefits for the body, mind & energy centres. Although asana practice has not originated for the purpose of specific benefits other than to take us to the higher spiritual practices through purification, we cannot deny the great effects of it on all aspects, physical, mental/emotional and spiritual.These 10 asanas provide an overall balanced practice focusing on...
10 Yoga Postures for beginners
In general I try to avoid labelling in any kind of yoga practice, especially in asana practice. However it is helpful for those who are just starting out to have guidance into some of the key postures to practice first. By no means these are easy, but they help to set a foundation for an asana practice. Tadasana Tadasana or Mountain pose...
6 Yoga Poses for Sciatica relief
Sciatica can be experienced by anybody and it can feel very uncomfortable, at times with quite intense and sharp pain. This painful sensation is caused when the sciatic nerve is irritated and is most commonly felt in the lower back, buttocks area or in the back of the thigh/leg as the nerve runs down the leg. It can also be...
Partner yoga asanas for balance and flexibility
Partner or buddy asana practice is a great way to connect with your partner, friends or loved ones. There is something magical when we share the practice with others and receive support into the asanas.Partner asana practice helps two people connect on a deeper level, cultivating patience with one another, trust and acceptance. Here are some asanas to practice together...