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Drishti – Line of Sight
Drishti is a yogic gazing technique that develops concentration and relaxation but allows an inner focus which helps quieten the mind. It is a practice of mindfulness and I liken these moments of focus to mini meditations. Humans are visual creatures and even when practising yoga, or in everyday life, it is easy to be […]
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The Technique of Ujjayi Breathing
The Technique of Ujjayi Breathing The technique of ujjayi breathing (ooh-JAH-yee prah-nah-YAH-mah ) is a technique that is used throughout yoga sequences (particularly in vinyasa and ashtanga practices) to help get the most energy we can from the air we breathe. Yoga breathing exercises, called “pranayama” in Sanskrit, are an integral part of yoga practice. […]
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The Technique of Ujjayi Breathing
The Technique of Ujjayi Breathing The technique of ujjayi breathing (ooh-JAH-yee prah-nah-YAH-mah ) is a technique that is used throughout yoga sequences (particularly in vinyasa and ashtanga practices) to help get the most energy we can from the air we breathe. Yoga breathing exercises, called “pranayama” in Sanskrit, are an integral part of yoga practice. […]
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Can Yoga Help Depression?
Can Yoga Help Depression? There appears to be increasing evidence that yoga benefits not only physical aspects of health but also mental health conditions, in particular depression. It also seems that the breathwork plays an important role in these results. In Australia 3 million people are now reliant on antidepressant medication with depression being one […]
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The Wonderful Benefits of Savasana
The Wonderful Benefits of Savasana Seemingly one of the easiest yoga poses, Savasana (or Corpse Pose) is one of the most important, and for many it is also one of the hardest poses to master. In a world of ‘busyness’, lying still and quietening the mind can be a difficult practice. Not only do we […]
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Remember to Breathe
Remembering to breathe deeply drops off our ‘to do’ list quickly as our lives become increasingly busy, our daily calendars fill we find our stress and anxiety levels rising. Very often the day ends leaving us drained and exhausted, or worse. We can find ourselves in ‘fight or flight’ response where the body has a […]
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Remember to Breathe
Remember to Breathe Remembering to breathe deeply drops off our ‘to do’ list as our lives become increasingly busy and our diaries fill. We find our stress and anxiety levels rising. Very often the day ends leaving us drained and exhausted, or worse. We can find ourselves in ‘fight or flight’ response where the body […]
Yoga Aids Bone Strength
Yoga Aids Bone Strength There are certain facts that people are aware of when it comes to bone health, and the two main ones are that we need calcium and we need to be including some regular form of weight bearing exercise, such as running, walking etc. where the body is resisting gravity through […]
Yoga For Your Heart Health
Yoga For Your Heart Health The benefits of yoga on heart health are often overlooked Yoga is better known for its relaxing effects and overall health benefits but more and more the signs are pointing to yoga as the best way for men and women to take charge of their cardiovascular health and ‘love’ their […]