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Patanjalis yoga sutras- The yamas and the niyamas and their relevance to everyday life Part ...
Patanjali’s yoga sutras contain simple advice for living a useful and fulfilling life and could be considered as a kind of self help manual to ... -
The bandhas- developing strength from the inside out
So just what are the bandhas? No doubt you’ve heard them mentioned many times in class yet for many they can be a difficult concept ... -
Strength and flexibility in yoga
Effective asana practice arises when there is a balance between building strength and flexibility. Flexibility without strength is ineffective as is strength without flexibility. Both ... -
Why yoga is great for creativity
Creativity rises up from the soul, it drives us to thought, movement, action. Creativity is one of the many gifts of being alive. No matter ... -
Extended Triangle Pose - Utthita Trikonasana
Extended Triangle Pose - Utthita Trikonasana - Information Utthita= extended Tri= 3 Kona = angle Trikonasana= 3 angle pose Balancing posture- allows the energy to ... -
The Kleshas Part 2 - The Practice of Overcoming the Kleshas
Understanding Prakriti and Purusha Since the kleshas are created by a persistent error in our thinking, at root mistaking Prakriti for Purusha or attributing the ... -
The Kleshas Part 1 - Obstacles to our Spiritual Growth
The five kleshas are considered to be afflictions, pain bearing obstacles that assail the mind. They are described by Patanjali in chapter 2 of the yoga ... -
Ujjayi Breath
What is the ujjayi breath? The ujjayi breath (ooh-JAH-yee) is translated as the victorious breath. It allows us to breathe in a controlled manner. It ... -
Breath - Embracing The Gift of Life
Too often in our busy lives we get caught up making choices based on our past experiences or worrying about our future. This leaves little ... -
The Benefits of Yoga
Mukunda Stiles in Structural Yoga Therapy writes “The benefits of yoga are tremendous” I quite agree, in fact, the benefits of yoga asana are so ...
