Develop a deeper understanding of yoga practices as you explore the articles in this blog.
Looking 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.
Read MoreHow is your posture? Do you feel a little rounded in the back? Tight around the chest? Tired?
Cobra and sphinx are back bending poses that can help improve your posture by strengthening your back and opening through the chest. Bonus! Back bends can also stimulate digestion and energise the body.
Read MoreFeeling stressed? Anxious?
This pranayama practice is a simple breathing technique that helps to calm the nervous system, relieve stress and anxiety, and improve focus.
Read MoreWhat if, by buying a face mask, you could help young people, refugees, migrants, indigenous Australians?
I wanted to purchase face masks because Hubby and I travel frequently to one of the Sydney coronavirus hotspots. But instead of the disposable, one-off masks, I was looking for a reusable fabric mask. In the end, because of production and shipping delays I made my own. This post lists the organisations I considered purchasing from and instructions for making the pleated face mask that I made.
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