Effortless Pain Relief with Yoga Poses for EndometriosisEndometriosis is a persistent gynaecological disorder that affects over 176 million people globally. Although it can occur at any age, it is most prevalent between the ages of 15 and 49, during a woman’s reproductive years.If you have had endometriosis, you are aware of how painful it can […]

Improving Your Physical Fitness: Asanas for Strength TrainingYour typical day consists of commuting to work, looking at a computer screen for hours, being delayed in traffic on the way home, and being too weary to spend time with your loved ones at the end of the day. Because of a demanding work week, are you […]

The Seated Cat-Cow is a movement in which the belly is extended and flexed while seated in a chair. A hand can be placed on each knee to execute this exercise by moving the chest and abdomen forward while inhaling and then exhaling as you dome your spine and tighten the abdominal area. For the next […]

Hormone Imbalance and Yoga Here are some excellent yoga techniques for hormone imbalance in women: 1.       Bhujangasana or Cobra PoseThis asana promotes healthy ovarian function. Instructions:·       Lie on your stomach on a yoga mat.·       Place the palms beneath the shoulders.·       Keep your legs parallel.·       Straighten your arms and lift your torso up by pressing your […]

Women’s pelvic health and yoga The pelvis is…what?  Despite common misconceptions, the pelvis is responsible for a great deal of activity. The pelvic floor consists of the abdominal muscles and the muscles that attach to the pelvic bones. The pelvis and the organs located there are also influenced by the deep stability muscles that run […]

5 yoga stretches to try After writing about the benefits of pandiculation, I realised it would be instructive to also discuss the many other wonderful ways we can stretch our bodies, both on and off the yoga mat. It would be helpful to start by defining the term:  Stretch (verb)  make longer or wider (of […]

Yogic movement – How to use somatic spine explorations  These six spinal investigations may help you see your movement practise in a new light. In my Dance of the spine programme, we’ll do all of these things and more to help you tune into your spine as an organ through the power of sound, sight, […]

Creating a positive affirmation routine Although there is an element of “fake-it-until-you-make-it” energy in daily affirmations, when used consciously and consistently, they can become a helpful resource on your path to success.  Herein, I shall elaborate on:  Taking stock of your destructive mental habits and thought processes  Positive affirmations have many advantages that should not […]

Earth: One of the 5 elements in Nature The five elements of earth, water, fire, air, and ether are examined in this series, along with the ways in which reestablishing a connection with the natural world can serve as a catalyst for rediscovering one’s authentic self.  If you’re interested in reestablishing a more harmonious relationship […]

When broken down to its earliest form, the word yoga meant to yoke two things together. What we’re really after is a union with our true Self, which has variously been called the “divine essence,” “ultimate self,” or atman. Who knows, maybe this represents the soul to you. If that doesn’t make sense to you, […]