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 …
HOW WOULD YOU DEFINE YOUR BODY? This question has long been on the minds of those who study the body. For many years, the answer has been that the body is a marvellous, well-oiled “machine” in which every part is perfectly coordinated and trained to perform its function. To a certain extent …
DO YOU KNOW HOW THE PELVIS AFFECTS BOTH YOGA PRACTICE AND OUR POSTURE? Image by Doug Keller A NEUTRAL PELVIS is defined as one in which the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) is aligned vertically with the pubic symphysis and also horizontally with the spine …
WHAT IS THERAPEUTIC YOGA? Any form of yoga is therapeutic when it benefits the individual, whether practised in group classes, during a one-to-one session at home, etc. However, the term “Therapeutic Yoga” is used when we employ the tools of yoga for therapeutic purposes in cases …