APANA VAYU. Downward movement. Have you ever wondered just how wise the body is? There are five involuntary movements governed by the Vata dosha, known as SUB-PRANAS, which enable us to remain balanced and healthy. When these movements become unbalanced, symptoms of discomfort and even illnesses can arise. One of these …
IS THERAPEUTIC YOGA ALWAYS NECESSARILY RESTORATIVE? IT DEPENDS… From an Ayurvedic perspective, we are composed of elements in varying proportions. These elements, when combined in pairs, give rise to the “Ayurvedic biotypes” known as DOSHAS. – THE PRACTICE of RESTORATIVE YOGA increases the EARTH element, which is lacking in the VATA doshas…
In autumn 2012, I ran MY FIRST YOGA AND AYURVEDA WORKSHOP after several years of personal study and research. It gives me great satisfaction and fills my soul to be able to offer and share everything I have learnt and studied over the years in a truly comprehensive …
The Sanskrit word “Spanda” is derived from the root “spadi”, which means ‘to move slightly’ (kimcit calana). By this, we refer to the constant pulsation or vibration throughout the Universe, from the smallest to the largest. To the continuous, cyclical flow, similar to our breathing, which is punctuated by …
YOGA AYURVÉDICO Y SU APLICACIÓN EN LOS MARMAS Los marmas son zonas o puntos del cuerpo similares a los puntos acupunturales chinos a través de los cuales podemos actuar sobre el prana. Se describen en los textos antiguos que detallan las técnicas ayurvédicas (Atharva Veda). Antiguamente, el conocimiento de estas …
VETIVER Vetiveria zizanoides Vetiver essential oil has a fragrance that is highly prized in perfumery and therapeutic properties that provide the balance needed for the autumn season we are currently experiencing. Chemically, Vetiveria zizanoides consists mainly of sesquiterpenes and sesquiterpenols, as well as ketones (alpha- and beta-vetivone). The former compounds are …
* EGYPTIAN GERANIUM – BOURBON (PINK) Pelargonium graveolems / Pelargonium graveolems var. Roseum The geranium essential oil most widely used in aromatherapy belongs to the genus Pelargonium. Within this genus, there are two well-known varieties of the graveolems species with very similar properties. The “geranium” variety, which comes mainly from …
GERANIO EGIPCIO – BOURBON (ROSA) Pelargonium graveolems/ Pelargonium graveolems var. Roseum El aceite esencial de Geranio que más ampliamente se utiliza en Aromaterapia pertenece al género Perlargonium. Dentro de éste, existen dos conocidas variedades de la especie graveolems con propiedades muy similares. La variedad “geranio” que procede principalmente de Egipto …
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY STYLES OF YOGA? Have you ever wondered why some people feel healthier practising Rocket Yoga, others Iyengar Yoga and others Yin Yoga? Is there one style of Hatha Yoga that is better than another? What determines which style of yoga is the most suitable …
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY STYLES OF YOGA? Have you ever wondered why some people feel healthier practising Rocket Yoga, others Iyengar Yoga and others Yin Yoga? Is there one style of Hatha Yoga that is better than another? What determines which style of yoga is the most suitable …