If In Doubt, Take a Nap. I’m serious. It works. In the UK, naps are often thought of as something only babies do.Here in Spain, they are for everyone, just like Yoga! And guess what, they both help us out in many of the same ways. Just like your computer, if your mind is whirring… Continue reading Loveletter Archives : Sleep & Savasana
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Loveletter Archives : Getting into Meditation
Meditation Q1 – Do you ever have times, days, weeks, even months or years when there are so many thoughts or worries or ‘things to do’ spinning around in your head that you can’t… relax concentrate sleep Q2 – Do you ever find yourself replaying past events, conversations, mistakes or “would’ve/could’ve/should’ve” scenarios in your mind?… Continue reading Loveletter Archives : Getting into Meditation
Applied Yoga – Part 4: “Truth is One. Paths are Many.”
No Two Paths are the Same. Did you hear the one about when the Roman Catholic Benedictine monk, the Rabbi and the Zen Buddhist monk got together? It was 1968.. and along with Swami Satchidananda (my teacher’s teacher) they co-founded the Center for Spiritual Studies. A place for interfaith understanding. Swami Satchidananda – known affectionately… Continue reading Applied Yoga – Part 4: “Truth is One. Paths are Many.”
Applied Yoga – Part 3: The Four Locks & Keys
Do Lessons Come in Threes? “The Four Locks & Keys”. As we know, Yoga teaches more than just postures. Amongst other things, it teaches us how to deal with any interaction (the “Keys”), with anyone in the world, in any moment by dividing their words/deeds/actions/behaviours into what the ancient texts (The Yoga Sutras) refer to… Continue reading Applied Yoga – Part 3: The Four Locks & Keys
Applied Yoga – Part 1: Starting at the beginning…
My Yoga Journey My First Time: My official yoga journey began when I attended my first yoga class in January 2002. I was working as an au pair – in Sydney, Australia – after completing my degree; a Bsc (Hons) Sports & Life Sciences. Becoming a FULL TIME “MUM” to 2yr old and 4yr old… Continue reading Applied Yoga – Part 1: Starting at the beginning…
Yoga off the Mat: Healthy Habits
How learning healthy postures, awareness of the mind and breath work on the mat can benefit us greatly off the mat, too.
Yoga off the Mat (& Back to Nature: The Caminito del Rey)
Yoga Off the Mat When we think of yoga, we often think of super flexible folks making crazy shapes on a yoga mat but there is more than one way to practise the art. Here are 3 ways to practise yoga, without a yoga mat in sight:- Philosophy Yoga “off the mat” could be nothing… Continue reading Yoga off the Mat (& Back to Nature: The Caminito del Rey)
My Dream Start to the Day
A Morning Routine I like to make my dreams come true as often as possible! I find a great start to the day helps to set you off in the right direction. Here are six tips for how to have a great start to your day, everyday, the Nirmala Yoga way. Pre-dawn Meditation – I… Continue reading My Dream Start to the Day
Yoga: Modern Medicine is Catching Up
Modern medicine is finally catching up to the ancient wisdoms of yoga and now is a great time to find out how it can positively impact your life.
Yoga: What You Need
What You Need Yoga is about feeling better in your body. We all want that, right? But what do you need to start yoga? While the simple answer is nothing but yourself, you may find the following useful:- Comfy clothes – Breathable material that you can move in. No shoes required, as yoga is practiced… Continue reading Yoga: What You Need