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 […]
Causes of increased Abdominal Weight in Menopause
Causes of increased Abdominal Weight in Menopause I am often asked why women experience increased weight around their abdomen when they go through peri and full menopause. These are often women who have relatively healthy diets and who exercise regularly and are perplexed as to why this is happening to them. Reasons for increased belly […]
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 […]
Love Your Heart With Yoga
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 heart. How? Studies have suggested […]