Because its not just about asana..
In the last twenty years there has been an explosion of yoga in our society. The physical practices of the Hatha lineage have been embraced by a new generation of yogis and yoginis. Modern yoga is...
View ArticleWarning: Yoga may seriously improve your health!
There’s been a lot of talk this week about the alleged dangers of Yoga practice...largely sparked by an article written in the New York Times by Mr Broad, who last week talked on BBC radio 4 in a...
View ArticleYoga and vegetarianism
“Nothing will benefit human health and increase the chances of survival of life on Earth as much as the evolution to a vegetarian diet.” - Albert EinsteinOur natural instinct is to be healthy and yoga...
View ArticleHatha Yoga Pradipika: now available in ten chapters
A longer version of the classic Haṭha manual is now available in English and includes chapters on a variety of subjects, some of which may seem somewhat bizarre to modern practitioners!
View ArticleOrigins of modern yoga
A summary of notes from a study day at Heythrop college with guest speakers: James Mallinson and Suzanne Newcombe.
View ArticleA few thoughts on yoga mats
Whilst this post may not lead you directly towards samadhi or enlightenment, it may however save you a few quid when you come to purchase a new mat.
View ArticleWhich style of yoga?
Perhaps you’ve been thinking for a while that you’d like to try out this yoga thing that everyone else seems to be doing and talking about. You’ve finally made your intention to give it a go..
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Developing a daily practice: part one
In this two part blog, I will first be offering some thoughts on daily practice and in the second instalment, practical advice on how to begin a regular routine.
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Developing a daily practice: part two
At last, the spring is on its way and, with it, the best time of the year to undertake or renew a regular home practice. Here are some practical ideas and suggestions to help get you started..
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The Kriya Yoga of Patanjali
‘The three purificatory actions of yoga are inner discipline, self-study, and surrender. When practised, the obstacles are removed and we experience clear perception.’ Patanjali Yoga Sutra - 2:1-2
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Yoga Korunta - unearthing an Ashtanga legend
A questThere is an intriguing legend in the world of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. If you’ve never heard the story before, it usually goes something like this:
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Fast food yoga - commodifying the sacred
In recent years, a plethora of new 'yoga styles' have emerged. Many have extraordinary names such as: ‘Voga’, ‘Tequila Yoga’, ‘Playboy Yoga’, ‘Glow Yoga’, ‘Rage Yoga’, ‘Chocolate Yoga’, and ‘Baked...
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The roots of postural yoga
Modern Yoga is a composite hybrid of practices in which the somatic techniques of Hatha Yoga converge with the experiential philosophy of Patanjali’s Eight limbed path..
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Ashtanga Yoga and God
‘From devotion to God, Samadhi is attained’ (YS 2.45 *)In Patanjali’s sutra, the final stage of yoga is Samadhi - ‘clear perception.’ Patanjali outlines two methods by which to accomplish Samadhi:
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Standardising the non-standard
A recent proposal to create a ‘National Occupational Standard’ (NOS) within the field of teaching yoga has ignited a wave controversy and debate within the UK yoga community..
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Is it dangerous to practise yoga on the full moon?
"The moone is founde, by plaine experience, to beare her greatest stroke uppon the seas, likewise in all things that are moiste, and by consequence in the braines of man.” (C.16, Moon Lore)
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World Yoga Festival
I have just returned from a lovely weekend away with my family at this year’s World Yoga Festival held at Beale Park, near Reading, UK.
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Yoga for Peace 2017
After a year off, Yoga for Peace Day returns once again this autumn. Yoga for Peace is a community fundraising event that celebrates peace and raises money for charities that support people affected by...
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Cultural appropriation Part 1: India
Trimbakeshwar, Nasik 4th Jan 2017 - 3amIts been ten years since I first visited this ashram which is located in a vast & beautiful valley, nestled amongst the sacred hills of Sahyadri. I first came...
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Cultural Appropriation Part 2: Emerika
“The wrongs of our past have resurfacedDespite all we did to vanquish the tracesMy very language is taintedWith all that we stole to replace it, with this.Europe is lostAmerica … lost.” - Kate Tempest
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Cultural Appropriation Part 3: Empire
My family was recently given a set of Snakes and Ladders. It’s a cheap, plastic set - a rollup sheet, little pieces (that’ll probably be lost or eaten by the dog) and a dice. As I joined in the game, I...
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