In the practice of yoga, there is a process similar to the “love” we feel for our partners. When yoga really “takes hold” of a person, there is usually an initial phase – let’s call it “falling in love” – in which the person feels euphoric, passionate and enthusiastic about everything that smells, sounds or looks like it…
The Wood Element is associated with the East and Spring, and its associated organs are the Liver (Yin) and the Gallbladder (Yang). It is linked to the colour green, the sour taste and the emotion of anger. Note that spring is the season that brings life into being …
SEASONAL YOGA: SPRING The onset of spring (March–April) is usually marked by an increase in the Kapha dosha, which has been building up throughout the cold and damp winter. The *Charaka Samhita* states that as the Sun begins to grow stronger, it liquefies the accumulated Kapha …
Yin Yoga is a form of yoga in which poses are held statically, usually for between 2 and 5 minutes. This postural stillness allows the Chinese meridians to be stretched and helps to develop mindfulness. My own practice of Yin Yoga led me to realise that in …
JING En Medicina Tradicional China (MTC, TCM) los “Riñones” se encargan de almacenar la Esencial Original (Jing), es decir, nuestras reservas energéticas o lo que diríamos en lenguaje coloquial “nuestras pilas”. ENERGÍA HEREDADA + ADQUIRIDA Por un lado, los Riñones son el sustento de la Vida, la Raíz profunda donde …
TURMERIC, THE DETOXIFYING ROOT Turmeric is a plant related to ginger, as both belong to the Zingiberaceae family. It is a key ingredient in Indian cuisine, forming part of curry, and is also widely used by Ayurvedic practitioners for its many therapeutic properties. Its …
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 …
En Medicina Tradicional China, el Invierno es la estación donde predomina el elemento Agua, regido por los Zang Fu (Órganos) Riñón y Vejiga. La dieta es una de las herramientas terapéuticas de esta medicina milenaria junto a la acupuntura, masaje Tuina, fitoterapia, ejercicio físico, etc. Adaptar nuestra dieta a la …
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 …