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Indaba Yoga
Indaba Yoga, London: Studio Review

Indaba Yoga is one of the latest offerings in the world of urban yoga studios in London.

Chakra Journey
Chakra Journey

We all have an innate healing wisdom within us – working on our chakras is a way of tapping into this wisdom.

Yin Yoga for Lotus Hips
Yin Yoga for Lotus Hips

Padmasana or Lotus can be one of the most challenging and frustrating poses for a yoga practitioner.

Restorative yoga poses
10 Postures For A Peaceful Restorative Yoga Practice

Here is a Restorative Yoga sequence for you to explore, consisting of 10 nurturing postures. It has been designed for general use for people without serious injury.

ashram-tara
Life at Yasodhara Ashram: A Young Adult's Experience

I went to Yasodhara Ashram earlier this year on the two-week Young Adult Program.

Meditation and yoga
What Meditation Really Is - Part 1

There is an enormous body of literature available to us on meditation currently, in the west. Just about every book shop contains some copies on the subject.

photo by Joanne Smallwood
Mindfulness Meditation

“A practical way to translate mindfulness is as present-centered, non-judgmental awareness with acceptance – in terms of the body, we could also refer to mindfulness as imme

Article by Jody
What if THIS is My Beginning

What a day - what a weekend.

Attending yet another yoga workshop, this one each day from 7:30am - 9:30am and then again from 2:00pm - 6:00pm both Friday and Saturday (our weekend here in Qatar).

Photo of Rachel Hull taken by Haidar Ali, at Spirit Yoga, Osaka, Japan.
Restorative Yoga: Postures to Soothe Your Nervous System and Calm the...

I'm sure most of us are familiar with the fast pace of the modern world and that feeling of ‘frayed nerves’ that can arise if we don’t take some time out to nurture ourselves.

Super Perigee Full Moon on 19 March 2011 photo by Eric Charles
Full Moon Sadhana

The full moon shines a light on us… When the moon is full, there is often no hiding place, it creeps into our thoughts and dreams, it often disturbs our sleep, it is a time of evaluation and

Shiva idol wearing garland
Is this Spiritual?

“Spiritual” is a concept or term often bandied around in yoga circles. It can be confusing for anyone to make sense of it all - but especially a new student.

Yoga and Running
Yoga And Running

For many athletes, combining Yoga practices and training may be hugely beneficial. Yoga, if practised safely, may help alleviate some strains caused by high impact sports such as running and possibly also enhance performance.

Article by Michael Wood
The Yogi in Me

My Quest for Yogi-ness and Spirituality

Dec 2010

Aurora
Making Sounds 3: Rediscover Yourself through Mantra

Mantra invites us to see ourselves more clearly. Mantra uplifts the soul and brings us closer to God.

When Yoga Makes You Angry
When Yoga Makes You Angry

One Aspect of the Psychology of an Asana Practice: Unexplained feelings of depression and anger.

Article by Rachel
Background History of Ayurveda

The traditional healing system of India is called Ayurveda, which is often translated as ‘The Science of Life’. In the last article, I introduced the concept of the gunas or qualities of the mind. In this instalment, I...

Article by Julie Martin
The Teacher as Beginner

Gratitude.  The first thing I think about when I reflect on my life as a yoga teacher.  What an amazing vocation to share and witness the process of life, my life and others.

Surprisingly I experienced a class that brought new meaning to the word gratitude, opening my eyes to how yoga is a reflection of life in each...

Article by Viriam
Making Sounds 2: The Science of Mantra

Mantra uplifts the soul, but also works to purify the mind and body. In yogic philosophy and eastern medicine, it is recognized that there are 72,000 nadis (energy lines/meridians) coursing through the body. When we chant, we can change the chemistry of the brain and our whole vibrational being through...

Yoga stops traffick
Yoga Stops Traffick on 12 March 2011

On March 12th 2011 thousands of yogis around the world will roll out their yoga mats and do 108 sun salutations, to raise funds and awareness for victims of human trafficking in India. Last year’s first ever YST event attracted 1,500 people around the world – from London to New York, Miami to...

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