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Today my practice is widely different from my earlier days of teaching. Certainly not as challenging and exhilarating when my focus then...

The practice of yoga postures or asanas, exercises and works systematically on every part of your body, toning your muscles and lubricating your joints, keeping your spine supple and working on your internal organs, hormonal glands and nerves. Asanas boost the metabolism, lymphatic and blood circulation and hormonal secretions. The practice of asanas pays particular attention to the spine, as it is believed that when the spine is healthy, all systems and organs function bette

Shoulderstand - Hills Yoga The Shoulderstand (Sarvangasana) is revered for its many physiological benefits. Dr Geeta S Iyengar observed that often practitioners do all the asanas but omit inversions (Shoulderstand & Headstand) and says "it is absolutely wrong and unpardonable. Inversions are the backbone of the practice of asanas. One may miss the other asanas due to lack of time, but should not miss the regular practice of inversions, except during menstruation. Inversions c

What are the benefits of yoga? In short physical, physiological, mental, emotional and spiritual. It’s remedial and restorative, it’s...

Whether you are looking to develop your strength, increase your flexibility, learn how to relax or simply want to improve your health &...

A restorative yoga practice is a wonderful way to stretch your body, loosen muscles and joints, and help with balance, posture and...

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen” (Brene Brown, Daring Greatly) Making the decision to start yoga is often...

In February 2006 M.M. began private sessions with me to assist with further recovery from a mastectomy (removal of the breast) she’d had...

Yoga is in essence therapeutic and it reaches to us on all occasions. #spinearthritisandyoga Early 2015 I put a practice together for my...

A soothing and restorative yoga practice at this time can help alleviate menopausal symptoms (hot flushes, emotional instability, stiff...

To soothe, relax & release tension during menstruation. Stay up to 15 minutes in each pose. Use other props if you do not have a bolster....