At equinox there is a balance in the hours of daylight and darkness. In āsana practice (postures) we seek balance between the left and right side of the body. In meditation we seek balance between the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
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Lammas / Pratyahara
Today is the first day of August and it is on or around this day that the festival of Lammas is celebrated. We are now half way between the Summer Solstice and the Autumn Equinox. The days have been shortening since the end of June and an 'exhalation' into the darker half the year is… Continue reading Lammas / Pratyahara
Yoga and the Environment
When I was asked to teach a workshop on the theme of 'Yoga and the Environment' I immediately said 'yes'. From 'Being in the Cycles' to 'Mother Earth Has Got Your Back', my yoga practice and teaching has always been infused with imagery from the natural world and I have written before about My Guru.… Continue reading Yoga and the Environment
Yoga and Massage for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond
1:1 Yoga, Massage and Mentoring for Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond. Available via zoom or in person at A Space to Be Yoga Retreat.
Refuge and Sanctuary
Our end of year appeal raised £509 to support refugees in Calais who are fleeing terror and persecution in their home countries.
Simple Yoga for Freedom
For me, freedom arises from an unshakable connection to the space inside me where I feel most connected to my felt sense of what is right and true. Today I am sharing a simple yoga practice, which I hope might help us arrive at this place. In this practice, we first explore the breath while… Continue reading Simple Yoga for Freedom