Spin Those Chakras I came into this 200hr yoga course for two reasons, one was to improve my flexibility and range of motion and the other was to add a new layer to my coaching for the current classes that I teach at the gym I work in. I certainly
When I was a kid, I was always told by my parents and teachers to not tell lies and to be truthful, otherwise there would be some consequences (whether it is standing in the naughty corner, scolding, or perhaps additional chores). We were taught that truthfulness is to not lie.
When I first started yoga, a common correction or verbal cue given to me was “do not lock your arms” and to “micro-bend”. At that time, I was confused and did not understand what that meant. Looking around the room, I thought I was doing the same pose as everyone
What is Acro Yoga? Originating in San Francisco, this form of yoga establishes yin and yang through the fusion of gentle movements found in traditional yoga, acrobatics, and Thai massage. Acro Yoga is meant to be enjoyed in pairs, but there must be three people in a practice session. It is
What is Ahimsa? Ahimsa is a word in the foundations of yoga – a Yoga Sutra that has been handed down from ancient times. It is one of the five Yamas (5 ethical and social guidelines) that are named in “The Eight Limbs Of Yoga” and means “Non-violence”. “Violence” is
Hip flexors, the muscles that are talked about a lot, but not really understood? What and Where? The hip flexors are a group of muscles found at the (you guessed it) hip area of the body. There are 3 main flexors for the hip, the Iliopsoas, the Sartorius and the
What is Pranayama? If you are new to pranayama, you may have the misconception that I once had, that pranayama is only about breathing slowly, deeply and calmly. There is so much more to it. I learnt that there are many variations of pranayama with different techniques, counts, breathing ratio,
YOGA AND COMBAT SPORTS Combat Sports and Yoga are a lot more alike than many people will realise. Being someone who has competed in Boxing, Kickboxing, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Mixed Martial Art (MMA) I have always been looking at ways I can improve my game. Whether it’s trying to
Kriya yoga is an ancient type of meditation technique often referred to as the “Yoga of Action or Awareness”, that when practiced smart, accelerates one’s spiritual progress. The book titled “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramahansa Yogananda is known as one of the modern founders of Kriya yoga which was
When it comes to yoga, it’s easy to let ourselves get lost in the asanas (postures). What I mean is focusing too much on going into the postures and “getting into the right shape”, and therefore losing the sense of balance, harmony, or even forgetting to breathe. So, sometimes, it’s
