Self-improvement and Yoga
Kriya yoga, the yoga of action from the yoga sutra (yoga text), explains three areas in which we can work on ourselves. Tapas Tapas is...
Kleshas
The Sanskrit word klesha can be translated as poison or affliction. The kleshas are causes of suffering and there are five forms:...
The Meaning of Yoga
Yoga comes from Indian tradition and is one of the systems of Indian thought, Darsana. The direct translation of Darsana is to see, so it...
2019 Yoga Highlights
2019 was my third year of teaching yoga and it has been a great year! As we reach the end of the year I wanted to share a round-up of...
Yin Yoga
What is Yin Yoga? Yin yoga penetrates deep into connective tissue expanding flexibility while stimulating the nadis or meridians to...
Accessing your Inner Self
I went to an interesting lecture given by a Life Coach this week which was about understanding and connecting with our inner selves. I...
How Yoga can help with Sciatica
Sciatica refers to pain that is experienced along the sciatic nerve which travels from the lower back and down each leg. Symptoms Common...
Extended Hand to Big Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangustasanam)
Type: Standing Balance Level: Intermediate Steps: Take mountain pose. Bend your one leg and grab the toe with the two first fingers of...
Golden Triangle, India
Delhi, Agra, the Taj Mahal, Ranthambore and Jaipur were all on the schedule for an eye-opening tour of the Golden Triangle in India......
Considerations before a Yoga Teacher Training Course
You have completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training course and you are considering advancing your teaching and completing a 300-hour...
