Most yoga journeys begin with the asanas (physical practice) but over time many yogis will begin to unlock the philosophies and ancient teachings to understand the energetic relationship and connectedness …
Yoga and Veganism
Although you don’t have to become a vegan to practice Yoga, as well as the many health benefits, there is also a principle in Yoga philosophy that encourages not consuming …
Yoga Nidra – Yogic Sleep
Yoga Nidra is a state of deep relaxation in between sleeping and waking. It is practised lying down, using verbal cues to maintain a state of consciousness. The Yoga Nidra …
6 Tips to a Better Night’s Sleep
Exercise Regularly– As well as having many other health benefits, exercising regularly has been found to reduce mental stress and improve sleep quality. Just don’t work out in the hour …
5 science backed ways to reduce stress
We all have the right to feel calm and happy, but it’s no surprise that most of us at some point feel our stress levels rise in varying degrees. Here …
The Art of ‘Non Doing’ otherwise known as Wu-Wei – Lao Tzu
Lao Tzu was a philosopher and poet of ancient China. He was the founder of philosophical Taoism which is over 2000 years old and still popular today. Lao Tzu is …
The Eight Limbs of Patanjali
The practice of yoga is an art and science dedicated to creating union between body, mind and spirit. Its objective is to assist the practitioner in using the breath and …
Truth, Pure Consciousness and Bliss
According to yoga philosophy we are in essence Sat Chit Ananda – truth, pure consciousness and bliss. Yogis have described the human being as having five bodies or sheaths, which …
Ashtanga Yoga
Yoga, as a way of life and a philosophy, can be practiced by anyone with inclination to undertake it, for yoga belongs to humanity as a whole. It is not …