Pranyama breathing technique – Brahmari the Bee Pranayama cultivates a deep connection with the flow of life force (Prana) throughout your body.Brahmari means Bumble Bee and was named after the black Brahmari bee in India. This simple practice is very useful for calming the mind and releasing any tension. Step by step guide – 1) Sit [...]
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So, you’ve had enough of the overrun beaches, the tiresome tourist traps, the frazzled feeling that comes from fitting too much “fun” into your precious little time off. What you really want this year, you’ve decided, is not recreation, but re-creation—extending the peace, serenity, and sense of well-being you feel after yoga class. What better way [...]
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Are you suffering from a post-lunch energy dip? Learn how to keep yourself energised throughout the day. Research shows that the most common time for energy slumps is 2.15pm. This is when many people hit a brick wall – and wish they could hit a soft pillow. Low blood sugar and the body’s circadian rhythm [...]
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Yoga is designed to help your mind and your body, and many of the new trends emerging around London some yogis are finding a little confusing. Whether you practice yoga for the physical aspect, peace of mind or just because you love it. Yoga Wellbeing has been busy putting together a list of the top [...]
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Yoga Wellbeing has been working with OM Magazine and The Yoga Show. We have 15 FREE tickets to give away. If you would like to know more just click here to visit Yoga Wellbeing’s Facebook page. Here’s a little bit more information on The Yoga Show 2010. It’s being held at The London’s Olympia, now [...]
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As hard as you try, you can’t always keep the colds and flus of Autumn from stuffing up your head and slowing down your body. Before you know it, you’re wondering if you should give up and go to bed. Here’s a couple of ideas to keep the colds at bay. LISTEN CLOSE – Check [...]
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TUNNEL VISION Wrist problems are often caused by carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). To understand how to heal them, it helps to know a bit about the area’s anatomy. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist formed by ligaments and the eight small carpal bones. These bones are arranged in two rows of [...]
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Yoga in Prisons workshops throw up the philosophical questions such as Who am I? Am I separate from what I do? They investigate basic goodness, identity, and forgiveness as well as develop listening and empathy skills. Leaders also introduce simple meditations to help prisoners learn how to calmly be with whatever emotions arise in the [...]
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People tend to either love or dislike poses like Pigeon. Regardless of which camp you inhabit, keep in mind that Pigeon can help safeguard your knees and low back and make other poses infinitely more pleasant. Here’s a look at the tremendous benefits of hip openers. Open hips can mean less back pain – Tight [...]
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What’s your yoga intention? When I began practicing yoga I was always to have Presence of mind. I think of that expression. No matter where I am, it brings me back to his message: Presence of mind. At first, it was helpful when my muscles shook and balance tottered in Warrior III, but now it [...]
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