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 […]
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 […]
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 […]