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...
The emotional journey of yoga backbends
The practice of yoga constantly reveals to us a new beginning. As we allow ourselves to let go and feel free in the physical body, we start to experience stillness in the mind also. And if we are brave enough to completely immerse in the asana practice, we realise that there are no limitations that restrict us from feeling free...
How meditation can help you heal
Life is constantly changing and we have to always stay flexible in order to live each moment completely and welcome new opportunities in. At times though, everything can feel a little overwhelming and even a little bit hard to cope with. Whatever your situation is, know that you are not alone, that everybody in this world faces their own crisis....
3 Yoga asanas to start your day with
Rise and shine, it’s stretching it! The best thing to do as you wake up is to implement a stretching routine for your body. Of course, it’s great if you already have a yoga or exercise routine set up in the mornings already; but for those of you who would like to introduce a quick 15-minute routine, these asanas will...
3 ways to practice mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness is not the easiest thing to do especially since most of us are living in a rush, always planning for the next thing ahead. Very rarely, we allow ourselves to just be still, in the moment, with no thoughts of the past or pressure of the future. It’s not our fault, in a way society has convinced us...
3 ways to channel the full moon energy
Full moons occur when the sun and the moon are opposing, bringing the reflection of the sun onto the moon which creates the light. The moon represents the internal world, a more introverted approach; it is cooling and governs the feminine energy. The sun is about external expression, brightness, being open and light; it is heating and governs the masculine...
What are the yoga props?
Whether you are new to asana practice or have been incorporating in your lifestyle for some time, it’s important to know what are the yoga props and how to use them. I used to think that using props meant that I was not going into the pose deep enough, but actually props can bring many benefits, one of them is...
Learning to surrender through yoga
Is it pain or is it you resisting?Through the years, I have learnt so much from my yoga practice. Sometimes the body goes deeper, other times it feels tenser. My daily yoga practice teaches me to nurture myself more, to give love to all parts of my body, to accept that not every day is going to be super amazing...
What is restorative yoga?
Yoga focuses on the connection between the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the self and it is a deeply personal practice. Through the asana practice we can experience all of this if our practice is consistent and mindful. Finding the most suitable type of asana practice for you is very important because there are many to choose from....
5 Things you need to know about yoga before you start
Yoga is a personal practice in which we connect all parts of our self, the physical, mental and spiritual bodies together. Although commonly known for the asanas/poses, yoga takes you much deeper. The more you practice and keep consistency, you will really get to understand yourself on a more profound level. The benefits of yoga are endless and it’s important...