Everyone dreams of more freedom in their life. Freedom from pain and suffering, or from financial burden. The freedom to express ourselves. Freedom from hardship or any situation that seems unjust or unfair. Why is it that when most people dream of bringing more freedom into their lives, it seems to be so hard to…
Read MoreTake three containers of water, each large enough to fit your hand inside. Fill one with hot water (but not so hot that it burns your hand!), one with cold ice water, and another with normal temperature tap water. Place one hand in the hot water and the other hand in the ice cold water…
Read MoreThis week at the Studio I ran my first Beginner’s Course, a 4-week course I have designed for new yogis to get a good foundation for their practice. The very first thing we focussed on was the importance of establishing the correct way to breathe. This week I thought I would share with you an…
Read MoreSusie thought it would be nice to get some input on her blog from her students and since I am such a big fan, I drew the lucky first straw. So here goes: A student’s perspective on Yoga Health & Healing’s Restorative classes…. I am new to the whole yoga thing and to be honest…
Read MoreNadi Shodhana is one of my favorite pranayama (breathing) practices and the one I teach most often in my yoga classes. It is wonderful for calming the mind and nervous system, soothing anxiety and stress plus promoting clear thinking. It has been medically proven to help lower high blood pressure, soothe headaches and promote better…
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