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 […]
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. […]
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month 1 in 10 women has endometriosis which has been labelled one of the top 20 most painful conditions. However many women can be asymptomatic. ‘Endometriosis is not a hormonal condition. It’s an inflammatory and immune disease that’s affected by hormones.’ – Lara Briden. Naturopathy can beneficial and supportive in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coping with pre-Festive Season Stress
Coping with pre-Festive Season Stress Stress levels begin to rise for many of us with the approach of the Festive Season. These stresses can vary from a lack of time, financial or relationship stress, concern about what presents to buy or worrying about eating too much or about our health in general. Usually most of […]