We’ve all seen it on social media: impossibly bendy yogis twist into pretzel shapes and defy gravity. But amidst the awe-inspiring backbends and handstands, a crucial aspect of yoga can sometimes get lost: inner exploration. The true magic of yoga unfolds …
Benefits Life YogaBack to Basics: Why Yoga’s Simplest Elements Are Its Most Powerful
Life Self-careFill Your Cup First: Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
In our busy lives, it’s easy to fall into the trap of putting ourselves last. We prioritise work deadlines, family obligations, and social commitments, often leaving our own needs on the back burner. But what if it turns out that …
Body Life Movement PostureDo you need a reason to lie down? Here are two
Do you get up in the morning and just keep going until it is time for bed? Can you allow yourself to lie down even for several minutes during the day? Do you need a reason to lie down? Here …
Body Life StressHow have you nourished yourself today? Musings after a holiday
How have you nourished yourself today? How do your body and mind feel? What do they need?What would bring in energy and focus for you to do all of the things that you need to do for your job, for …
Life Yoga Yoga onlineBendier than Thou – one thing in yoga classes that I don’t really like
Do you know that “Bendier than Thou” competitive feeling in a class? Have you been on either end of it sometimes? I went to my first ever Pilates class last week. I haven’t been in any movement class for a …
Body Human body Life Posture SittingWhen is a good time to start thinking about your posture? It’s earlier than you think
So when is a good time to start thinking about your posture? And why should you care about it anyway? The body takes its shape over years. The problems that come from posture take decades to develop. If you have …
Body Human body Life Movement SittingSitting for long contributes to dementia risk as much as your genes
Sitting for long contributes to dementia risk as much as your genes, says Jennifer Heisz, PhD. She’s an expert in brain health and the author of the book Move The Body, Heal The Mind: Overcome Anxiety, Depression, and Dementia and Improve …
Life Massage Thai MassageTending the garden now
I spent an hour this morning with my strawberries as they were totally overgrown by weeds. What is my excuse? I have been busy, had no time. But I had to tend to my garden, and now! As I was working and …
Body Life Movement PainThe day I saw myself in the mirror
That was the day I saw myself in the mirror windows of the Shard. It was early morning. The sky was clear, the streets were busy. My reflection was in a hurry and it was heavily leaning forward. My shoulders …
Life YogaDo as much as you need to…
Do as much as you need to … and as little as possible. I heard this on a podcast from yoga teacher and anatomy expert David Keil and immediately related to it. It reminded me of a true story I …