Warning: 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 ArticleHatha Yoga Pradipika: now available in ten chapters
The ‘Hatha Yoga Pradipika’ (Light on Hatha Yoga) was composed by Swami Swatmarama in around 1380CE. This text is widely regarded as a seminal classic on Hatha Yoga and is a synthesis of the various...
View ArticleBecause 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...
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Yoga 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...
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A 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.As a yoga teacher, I go through quite a lot of yoga...
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Origins of modern yoga
I recently attended a study day at Heythrop college in London entitled ‘What is modern yoga?’ The day was hosted by the ‘Hindu & Christian Forum’ and featured presentations from leading experts in...
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Developing a daily practice: part one
I often get asked by yoga students for advice on how to develop a regular home practice. So in this two part blog, I will first be offering some thoughts on daily practice and then: in the second...
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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. Although commencing a daily practice can initially be challenging, once it has...
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Which style of yoga?
So, 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: you go online...
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The Kriya Yoga of Sage 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 2: 1-2Commentators have...
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Yoga Korunta - unearthing an Ashtanga legend
There 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. Yoga classes are often...
View ArticleBecause 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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