Develop a deeper understanding of yoga practices as you explore the articles in this blog.
“Life is all about balance. You don’t always need to be getting stuff done. Sometimes it’s perfectly okay, and absolutely necessary, to shut down, kick back, and do nothing.” Lori Deschene
Doing nothing. Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But I found it quite difficult with no sensory stimulation, no meditating, just sitting with my thoughts. Read about my experiences and, although not completely doing nothing, see how I’ve been doing nothing!
Read MoreA variation of cat (marjariasana) or cat-cow is found in many styles of yoga, and the basis of many other asanas.
It is one of the most accessible postures; you can practise it from an all-fours position on the floor, kneeling, sitting on the floor or in a chair, or from a standing semi-squat.
Cat mobilises our spine, stretching the front and the back of the torso, and massages the abdominal organs. If you spend long hours sitting at a desk, driving or for any other reason, try Cat as a way to relieve stiffness in the back.
Try cat today!
Read MoreAre you currently at home due to coronavirus restrictions? How are you coping? Here in Sydney, Australia lockdown we’re about to embark on our ninth week with another four weeks after that. This post describes some of the things that I’ve found have helped me during the current lockdown.
Read MoreLooking for a yoga practice to work the entire body? ‘Surya namaskara’, the salute to the sun, is a sequence of postures that is considered a complete yoga practice or sadhana. The sequence stretches and tones the entire body, stimulates the body’s systems, and calms and focuses the mind.
The variation described in this post includes postures that can be practised from the floor or the chair. Explore the different postures and create a sun salutation just for you.
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