One of the most common (if not the most common) of all hand gestures in yoga is the Seal of Consciousness a.k.a. Chin/Jnana Mudra. Whereas chin translates to consciousness, mudra meaning seal or gesture and jnana is known as wisdom. The hand gesture is symbolic when connecting the thumb and index finger of either or both hands. The index finger represents the individual consciousness and the thumb representing universal consciousness to which the word yoga translates as the u

I would like to share an experience or “journey” with you that means a great deal to myself and hopefully helps others in their quest for calm, inner peace, self-belief and general well-being. I started yoga at the beginning of 2016 with an attitude of just seeing what it would be like. I have competed in a range of sports at international level over the years and thought, “it’s only yoga in a hot room, it can’t be that hard” …. I was so wrong! The first class I took with Ian

Recovery from an ailment or injury could take weeks, months or even years for some but by reducing recovery times you can start to focus your energy on all the other important matters in your life! Your recovery program should start a few days after the injury and incorporate an effective rehabilitation program (with an exercise professional) which includes yoga and meditation with a highly skilled teacher aka guru, not an instructor as they are two polar opposites. The last

Yoga has more to do with the energy that you do have and less to do with what you don’t have. The key is about how you utilise this energy. I’ve been training for over 25 years and have become stronger in my practice with more experience and using my body with greater efficiency. Once you have the technique honed, the results are surprisingly good. Many yoga postures require a great amount of physical strength and power, however all require technique to harness that strength

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Is it wise to do yoga when you’re tired, exhausted and not feeling the vibe? The answer is an empathic YES!!! Practising yoga doesn’t have to involve a marathon of exertion on your part. You may be tired, frustrated or not coping with one of the many stressors that involve your life. This sensory meltdown affects your internal wiring and battery which may make you feel it's all refusing to recharge. And to combat all this we begin to embrace the external hits of the green bea

I often get asked: “how often do you do yoga?” I answer with “everyday”. This answer does not paint a picture of me performing an asana marathon for eight hours straight and then in meditation for another twelve. I make the time that works, and this sets me up for the entire day. Yoga is considered practice in a more authentic sense rather than a class or session because this involves more than just the hour in mind and then going back to the life outside of meditation and se

Many people will experience yoga in their lifetime and live their natural state of inner peace and bliss. While others may not even have the opportunity to practice yoga to access their higher consciousness. Or possibly it maybe a case of refusing to let ignorance fall to the wayside and allow themselves to tap into a glimpse of their true and ultimate reality. Whatever the path they choose, it should be a conscious decision to do so, not a subconscious battle over fear of ma