We may look fairly similar to each other on the outside of our bodies and, to a degree, we look fairly similar on the inside of our bodies. However, how we experience this world and how we function in it, can vary greatly from individual to individual. Our temperament, past experiences, tolerance to stress, energy …
When we experience physical pain or discomfort we usually think that something is wrong in our bodies. Yet, physical discomfort can be stemming from many sources other than the physical body. But because the body is so much easier to relate to, our natural inclination goes towards the body as being the origin of the …
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It is 5:45am on an island in warm Croatia, and I walk barefooted down the stone steps of my simple yoga hotel, down on to the concrete pier by the water’s edge. The rooster crows as the sunrise, still hiding behind the mountains, slowly lights up the sky, moments before the rays burst out from …
The work/play Conundrum It’s not really rocket science. Having fun makes life easier and more enjoyable to live. Yet for a lot of people fun and in particular, play, often ends up an extracurricular activity saved for the weekends, secondary to work. Or worse, perhaps not even at all. The common phrase ‘work first, play …
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1. Oxygenation. You will learn valuable, life-changing breathing techniques (Pranayama) which can nothing less than transform your well being (For more about breathing check out my blog post The Power of Breathing). 2. Longevity: strength, flexibility and balance constitute the 3 markers for optimal physical health and longevity. Yoga benefits all 3 of these aspects.