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This blog gives a view of yoga from a student’s point of view. That’s me! I have been teaching since 2012 but always a student. I love being part of the yoga world and continually learning. I write about the top teachers, the yoga shows and festivals, the studios and workshops, and the promise of yoga’s self discovery. In this blog I include retreat information, workshop recommendations and Yoga In The News.
Dear Yogis!
Happy Birthday Buddha! Today is the full moon in May which marks the day that the Buddha was born (as Prince Siddhartha), achieved enlightenment at the age of 35 and died at the age of 80. It’s probably the most important day in the Buddhist tradition and, because yoga philosophy and Buddhist thought share so many principles, I thought I’d share some contemplations.
Read MoreI’ve been listening to yoga podcasts this week and one in particular from the soothing Scott Johnson. He’s talking to Petri Räisänen about Learning From The Past. Petri has been a big part of the Ashtanga tradition for the last 30 years, a Mysore regular, and wrote books with the help of Pattabhi Jois, the fallen guru.
Read MoreBefore I practiced yoga I was unfamiliar with the term ‘Namaste’. It closes a class and it’s really nice; hands together, a little bow. I mentioned two weeks ago that Namaste, as used in India, is primarily a greeting. I’ve been thinking about it and the Namaste Cringe ever since.
Read MoreAt the vaccination centre this week, a lady who just had her first jab was almost in tears of joy, her voice was high and quivery. Her body showed all of her emotions and conveyed how much she could have used a big hug… which is impossible! It made me think of the Emotional Body (did you know we have four bodies: the spiritual, emotional, physical and mental bodies?) and how uncontrollably present and visible our emotions can be.
Read MoreGood Times Yoga: Vinyasa Yoga in gyms, Corporate Yoga in your workplace, and private sessions in my studio in Ealing Broadway. Yoga on YouTube: short, simple sessions to get you moving.
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