Yoga + sound bath
I am finalising arrangements to hold a yoga and sound bath workshop in collaboration with the talented Inga Liljestrom. Watch this space :)
Yoga class etiquette and practical advice
Recently, a student reminded me that I used to hand out notes to inform new class attendees (and occasionally remind long-term students)...
Finding Parampara - keeping yoga authentic
In light of the recent passing of BKS Iyengar, I have found myself contemplating the ever dwindling access to the 'source' of yoga. With...
Interbeing - Thich Nhat Hanh
Here is a lovely piece by Thich Nhat Hanh (Vietnamese Zen Buddhist monk): Interbeing If you are a poet, you will see clearly that there...
Teacher training nuggets
We are now half way through the 3-week teacher training intensive, and even in just 10 days there has been so much information that my...
Prescription for insanity
One of the great things about training with Nicki and Eddie is that they are full of lovely anecdotes about their experiences over the...
There's no finish line in yoga
Today I started a 3-week teacher training in the beautiful (and very hot) Maui. The teachers, Nicki Doane and Eddie Modestini, have...
A (long) word on diet
The media – and the general population’s response to media articles – never fail to amuse, bemuse and rankle me. Topic of the day: ‘sugar...
Mountain Pose - it's just standing, right?
Well, yes and no. It is really a foundation for all of the standing poses; it is also a place to gather our breath, assess how the body...
One reason for doing yoga
Hatha Yoga Pradipika Verse 17. Prior to everything, asana is spoken of as the first part of hatha yoga. Having done asana one gets...
