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Summer Term Special Offer Namaste. I hope you are all well and happy! Our current term will be coming to an end on 8th April and I am now rolling out the Summer Term timetable for you to book asap and make use of the special offer for...

24 March, 2024 /

Raja Yoga, often referred to as the "Royal Path," is a profound and ancient system of spiritual and mental discipline that guides practitioners toward self-realization and inner mastery. Rooted in the philosophical teachings of classical yoga, Raja Yoga encompasses a comprehensive framework for achieving harmony...

17 March, 2024 /

"Om Mani Padme Hum" is a six-syllable mantra that holds great significance in Buddhism, particularly in Tibetan Buddhism. It is associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Each syllable of the mantra is believed to have its own unique meaning, and the mantra as a...

14 December, 2023 /

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...

29 November, 2023 /

Altruism, the selfless concern for the well-being of others, stands as one of humanity's most remarkable and paradoxical traits. In a world often dominated by self-interest and competition, the existence of altruistic behavior poses a fascinating puzzle for scientists, psychologists, and philosophers alike. Over the...

19 November, 2023 /

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...

06 August, 2023 /

The link between brain insulin insensitivity and diabetes is well-established, but the exact nature of that connection is still being studied. New research from researchers at the German Center for Diabetes Research, Tübingen University Hospital, and Helmholtz Munich in Munich, Germany, explores the effect of exercise...

10 March, 2023 /

People often want to get more done in a day, but sometimes it’s hard to feel motivated to complete tasks. Several factors influence motivation, but there’s a lot about the physiology behind motivation that experts don’t completely understand. A​ recent study published in eLife found that levels of the antioxidant glutathione in...

07 March, 2023 /

Cinnamon has a long history in culinary use, as an aroma, and in herbal medicine. Studies show that cinnamon confers cognitive benefits and anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and immunomodulatory properties. Some research shows that cinnamon potentially has neuroprotective effects, including against Alzheimer’s disease. A compound in cinnamon known as cinnamaldehyde, for example,...

17 February, 2023 /