After the brief introduction to the Yamas and Niyamas this week introduces the philosophy behind Asana our physical yoga practice. The physical aspect of yoga is the third step on the path to freedom, and if we’re being honest, the word Asana here doesn’t refer to the ability to perform a handstand or an aesthetically…
Please note that due to venue availability, April meditation session has been cancelled. Keep an eye for the new timetable and change of venue as from May onwards.
During April and over Easter holidays, there will be some class cancellation as follow: Mondays on 1 & 8 April, Easter Monday 22 April and May Bank Holidays. Thursdays on 29 March, 4 & 11 April. Fridays 30 March, 5 & 12 April and 19 April. Monthly Guided Meditation on 14 April Apologies for having…
The Five Niyamas This week is An introduction to the five Niyamas, the second limb of the ‘Eight Limbs of Yoga’ and they refer to duties directed towards ourselves – inner observances. They are intended to help us build character. When we work with the Niyamas –we are guided from the grossest aspects of ourselves to the…
This week’s article introduces the five Yamas, the first of the ‘Eight Limbs of Yoga‘. The Yamas The Yamas are primarily concerned with the world around us and our interaction with it. By considering these aspects in our daily practice on and off the yoga mat, all of our decisions and actions come from a more considered,…
In yoga philosophy the components of yoga practice are summarised in 8 principles called the limbs of yoga. This week subject is a brief introduction to these principles and over the coming’ weeks we will be visiting each limb in more details. Get to Know the Eight Limbs of Yoga Patanjali’s eight-fold path offers guidelines…
What is Yin & Yang Yoga? Yin Yoga is a slower practice where poses are passively held for longer, working on the deep, dense (Yin) connective tissues and joints in the body. Yang yoga is the more traditional hatha or ashtanga based asana practice that develops muscular strength, stamina, and flexibility. Yin/Yang Yoga is a…
Whether you live with a cronic pain or just experiencing discomfort, this course will help to mobilise the spine, increase flexibility and build core strength and stretch the muscles to help ease the discomfort and pain. Join me Mondays from 4-25 March @ 7:15-8:30pm – Molesey Centre if you have any concerns or questions please contact me.…