Triangle (Trikonasana), Warrior I (Virabhadrasana I) and Warrior II (Virabhadrasana II) are strong hip opening postures and a core staple of most Hatha Yoga classes. They strengthen the legs, buttocks and lower back whilst opening through the chest and groin. It’s all about the geometry Triangle pose (Trikonasana) is derived from the Sanskrit word for… … Continue reading Standing strong in Triangle and Warrior poses
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Ever tried to force yourself into a pose that just wasn’t designed for your body? I think we’ve all been there! Lotus Pose (Padmasana) is one such pose that many of us want to do. We may well never achieve it though - and that’s ok. Imagine doing some quick online searches for meditation and … Continue reading Lotus Pose – for the wise or not?
Some of us like to be still and some of us like to move constantly. We might be an ‘indoor person’ or an ‘outdoor person’. We might love noise or embrace peace. We are all different and so we will all look for different styles of meditation for our mindfulness practice. When you think of … Continue reading One style doesn’t fit all when it comes to meditation
Are you a day-dreamer or does your mind constantly whir with a flurry of to-do lists and worries about what to cook for dinner? You are not alone and both of these can make mindfulness practices challenging - they may even stop you trying in the first place. We have around fifty thousand separate thoughts … Continue reading Visualisation for focus
Why is it that as soon as you want to be able to sit still, calm your thoughts and generally relax, something goes wrong? Your nose won't stop itching - it wasn't itching previously but now it feels as if a strands of fluff are tickling it. You can't get the annoying song from an … Continue reading Getting started with your mindfulness practice
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