The Madness of Indian Roads
Sitting in a traffic jam – the result of an accident on a country highway in India – it seems an appropriate time to grab my iPad and write a few words about the madness of Indian roads. Aside from the sheer volume of traffic, the first thing that you notice is that Indian roads […]
Living Yoga in a Messed Up World
Is it just me, or is the thought of Donald Trump leading one of the world’s most powerful countries absolutely terrifying? Sadly we are living in an age where statements of hate are a common part of political exchange. The level of so-called ‘debate’ has sunk to name calling and baseless, divisive lies. We are […]
Yoga & Sex
Let me say upfront this article probably isn’t what you think it is. If you’re looking for a few tantric tips, or an exposé on how being extra-bendy can make you a better lover then you’ll be sadly disappointed! Instead, my intent is to reflect on sex within the context of yoga as a spiritual […]
7 Great Reasons to do a Yoga Retreat
A yoga retreat is a great way to fully experience the power of yoga, and the impact it can have on both body and mind. A good yoga retreat should take you beyond your mat and offer you an experience of the broader practice of yoga – which you simply can’t get from a class […]
Meditation for Kids & Teens
Meditation for Kids & Teens ‘I’m bored!’ It could be the mantra of youth. In our fast paced, technology driven world our kids are conditioned to expect constant external stimulation. With hundreds of TV channels and movies on demand, constant pinging of messages on mobile phones, 101 different social media accounts to keep updated with […]
Vipassana Meditation – Nirvana or Torture?
There are thousands of people all around the world who have apparently gained significant benefits from the Vipassana …. but I’m not one of them! My intention in writing this blog post is not deter anyone from attending the Vipassana, it is to present an alternative view to the pro-Vipassan zealots, and to caution anyone […]
Yoga for a Balanced Life – 5 Principles for Well Being
Yoga is so much more than the postures we perform in class! I find it very difficult as a teacher to share the huge amount of wisdom that forms the basis for the practice that we know as yoga in the West. Yoga is both deeply spiritual and very practical. It’s an all-encompassing philosophy that […]
Is Yoga Good for Weight Loss?
Is Yoga Good for Weight Loss? Whether its for reasons of image or health, I’m often asked whether yoga can help you loose weight. My answer is “yes and no”. I’ll start with the ‘no’…. There are plenty of high intensity,’boot camp’ style exercise options that will help you burn calories more quickly than yoga. Even the […]
This Too Shall Pass
Contemplating the nature of impermanence. I have had several occasions this year to contemplate one of the central themes of yoga and of Buddhism – the idea of impermanence. That all things and all states of being, be they positive or negative, are temporary. While the adage ‘This too shall pass’ seems to have originated […]
Yoga Nidra ‘The Sleep of the Yogi’
Yoga Nidra At the simplest level there are 3 keys to good health: 1) good diet, 2) exercise, and 3) sleep. During sleep our body goes in to a heightened anabolic state, accentuating the growth and rejuvenation of the immune, nervous, skeletal and muscular systems. However, sleep is far more than a state of energy conservation and […]
