Happiness, a concept as elusive as it is sought after, has been a subject of human fascination for centuries. What is it that makes us happy, and can science unravel the secrets to a fulfilled and content life? In recent decades, researchers from various disciplines...
Dysfunctional movement patterns can bring our body to an abrupt halt. Often, the factors that impede our performance are invisible even to seasoned athletes and coaches. One of the goals of my classes is to make them visible to you. The aim of Essential Yoga is...
Namaste. I hope you are all well and happy! While I was away in Canterbury I used the opportunity to try out all the local classes whether they were Olympic Weightlifting, Yoga or African dance classes. The classes reminded me of something very important that in my experience most teachers...
Here is a quick guide to how should yogic breathing be performed: The Best Position for Yogic Breathing To begin Yogic Breathing, we first need to stand in a suitable position. Our feet should be slightly apart, back straight, head erect and our arms hanging loosely by...
A new study has found a link between lower muscle mass and a higher risk of cardiovascular events — at least in males aged 45 and over. This association, the research indicates, is valid even for males with no history of heart disease. Muscle mass loss is...
"Embodied cognition, the idea that the mind is not only connected to the body but that the body influences the mind, is one of the more counter-intuitive ideas in cognitive science." writes Samuel McNerney for the Scientific American. In sharp contrast is dualism, a theory of...
Most of us can think of habits that we have which we would like to change. In her article for Psychology Today, Teri Goetz MS, LAC, ACC introduces us to the following 10 steps to change our unhealthy habits: Ten Steps to Change Unhealthy Habits 1. Identify...
Have you wondered which hormones promote positive feelings and emotions and how to make the most of these natural mood-boosters? If so, then you will enjoy reading this article written by Crystal Raypole originally published by Healthline.com (link at bottom of page) How to Hack Your...
Experienced yoga students know the value of breathwork and the myriad benefits we can obtain from the vast variety of breathing methods that have been discovered and developed over millennia. In this article by Ruth Nina Welsh for https://www.beyourowncounsellorandcoach.com/ she focuses on how we can use...
Most of us pay little attention to whether we breathe through our nose or our mouths. Few people realise just how important it is to our health and wellbeing that we breathe through our nose! In this excellent article from breathing.com the importance of nose breathing is...