Yoga Blog
Sirshasana/Headstand – Why it’s worth the effort
Sirsasana (Headstand) The headstand is considered the king of yoga poses because of its many benefits. When I mention that we are going to practice them in a class it is usually received with a mixed reaction from the class, with some students preferring to stick to slightly less...
Read MoreHot Yoga
What is Hot Yoga? Hot Yoga is practiced in a room which is heated to approximately 25 degrees. The heat helps to stretch muscle fibers and tendons.The class has a flowing dynamic style which incorporates standing, twisting, core and strength building postures. These poses help to improve flexibility, weight...
Read MoreHow to use your breath to help with Labour
In the prenatal yoga classes I teach, I dedicate quite a bit of time to breath awareness. This means that when “labour day” arrives, using the breath to help stay relaxed will be second nature. The hormone oxytocin has multiple functions in childbirth, one of them is causing the...
Read MoreAlternate Nostril Breathing
An interesting fact about your nostrils, is that you don’t breathe through them equally all the time. Right now, you will be favouring either your left nostril or your right nostril. To observe this block one nostril and breath through the other and then switch. When the left nostril...
Read MoreHow to Develop a Home Yoga Practise
So you’ve been enjoying practising yoga within a group once a week… To truly benefit from your practise, is it time to start practising on you own more regularly? Here are some tips to help: Same time same place every time Start by deciding what time of the day...
Read MoreWhat are the potential health benefits to Hatha yoga?
There are many potential health benefits to hatha yoga. These include: Finding Balance Yoga is about finding balance…and not just on the mat. Our asana practice helps us find balance between our inhale and exhale, effort and rest, right and left. In times of anxiety and stress, a more restorative...
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