Whether experienced or first-timers, everyone enjoyed the sunny morning in the lovely Llandogo Hall. We practised yoga techniques for upright sitting, strong standing and developing strategies for easing acute back pain. We then practised postures to develop back strength such as bridges and warriors. And finished with a thoroughly relaxing Yoga Nidra. The chocolate browniesContinue reading “Workshop-Backs and Posture”
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Is yoga a pathway to improving our society?
Is yoga a pathway to improving our society?
What can a system for development, that is, perhaps, 5000 years old, have to teach us in the 21st century?
As the author, Amelia Meister, says: “As a society, we are out of touch. We’re out of touch with our bodies, our families, our communities and our Earth. This is one of the reasons such horrible crises perpetuate in our society”.
Through yoga, she noticed how she and others became much more aware of various issues in society and motivated to do something positive about them. Through a raising of awareness, firstly through the body and breath, an ability rose to see the bigger picture more clearly; the inter-connectedness of everything and the true value of the things in life that matter.
She mentions Michael Stone’s Yoga for a World out of Balance, which outlines the ethics of yoga.
She sums up the value of yoga, “In a society that values consumption, constant doing, competition and disconnection, yoga can offer many gifts. The practice of slowing down, accepting our bodies where they are at in any moment and connecting to our breath gives us the space to expand our awareness beyond the small thoughts in our heads about what we need to buy or what we look like”.
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Healthier Airports
Many US airports are introducing walking paths, healthy food vendors and yoga studios for travellers. Airports are recognising they can be stressful places with uncomfortable seating, delays and dry air. To counteract the negative aspects of travelling, let’s hope this trend spreads to the UK (leave a suggestion next time you’re there!) and soon weContinue reading “Healthier Airports”
Shattered?
If you’ve been on your feet all day at work, shopped till you dropped or just need a pick-me-up, try viparita karani. Can’t say it? You can do it! Simply lie on your back and put your feet up a wall or over a chair seat. It’s so simple but so effective. The ultimate relaxing,Continue reading “Shattered?”
Laughs in China
Laughter Yoga has taken off in China… Expert Dr Kataria made such an impact he was persuaded to do a session at the new devotee’s workplace. He says a sense of humour is not required, and that just 10-20 minutes has a profound benefit on the human body. Maybe it’s something to put in theContinue reading “Laughs in China”
Yoga has spread…
Yoga is now part of Barbie’s world, complete with mat, in pink, of course. If girls are inspired to take up yoga then it’s probably the best thing Barbie ever did….
Yoga Outdoors
Yoga outside on green grass beneath a blue sky was a perfect antidote to a day chained to a desk. Relaxation under a blanket for a layer of warmth and fresh air saturating every cell of our bodies, we came back indoors feeling rejuvenated, as if we’d spent all day outside.
FREE Yoga Class
The Olympic Torch arrives in Wales on Friday, and to celebrate the Leisure Centres in Monmouthshire are putting on free activities. On Sunday 9.30-10.30am I’m offering a free yoga session at Caldicot Leisure Centre to energise you for your day ahead in the sunshine. Do bring a friend along for a taster!
Stop over-breathing…
Keep your mouth closed and keep each breath small and light. Look at buteykoclinic.com Clear, simple and effective directions to better health.
There is only one fundame…
There is only one fundamental question: ‘Who am I?’ Without knowing ourselves, nothing has any validity and our thought must breed illusion. In the inquiry into our real nature is the whole meaning of existence. All else is preliminary or superfluous.
– David Frawley