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Jul 10, 20184 min read

The power of pause.

Filling the void seems to be what we excel at. Moments of awkward silence in a lift or at dinner with friends, even lying in Savasana for...

May 21, 20183 min read

Do I need Yoga Therapy or a Yoga Class?

Although yoga as a practice is therapeutic, there are significant differences between a yoga teacher and a yoga therapist and between a yoga

Jun 15, 20172 min read

Winter embodiment. Awakening inner dialogue.

Cooler weather invites a deeper quieter yoga practice. A perfect opportunity to hear our own dialogue and embody the wisdom that brings deep

Feb 9, 20164 min read

Mindfulness. Only one breath away.

Yoga has a lovely way of filtering itself into our life in a positive way. It’s the art of slowing down, simplifying, and paying more...

Sep 3, 20154 min read

From anxiety to calm with yoga: One breath at a time.

Have you ever had a panic attack? That scary, intense feeling of panic can cause a range of symptoms including shortness of breath, heart...

Jul 7, 20153 min read

Turn off and tune in: Pratyahara

Our world has endless ways to connect us to a stream of sensory stimulation … and it’s not slowing down. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed...

May 13, 20153 min read

View from my yoga mat

To teach and sense as a yoga teacher requires a relaxed concentration. A kind of go with the flow intuition, while maintaining a sharp...

Apr 29, 20152 min read

Mindfulness and Mothers Day

Life is too short, we should all move more slowly. - Thich Nhat Hanh Being calm in life's fullness is certainly a challenge. But taking...

Mar 13, 20153 min read

Autumn: How to stay grounded during this season of change

I was once told that certain spiritual masters in Tibet used to set their teacups upside down before they went to bed each night as a...

Mar 12, 20153 min read

Yoga at Home. How to get started.

So you’ve become a regular yoga class goer, but the momentum is occasionally broken by family sickness or work commitments. You have the...

Jan 30, 20153 min read

Balance your weight and your life with Yoga

I am often asked whether or not yoga can help with weight loss. Moving into my late forties I can understand how quick we can be to judge...