Yoga Sutra I.14 is a longtime favourite, describing what kind of effort (abhyasa) is required in our yoga practice, to come closer to the desired results. Satu dirghakala nairantarya satkara adara asevito drdhabhumih “It is only if the correct method is followed over...
A long time ago I overheard a family friend asking a child ‘what is your favourite colour?’ and the child replied ‘the rainbow’. The answer really touched something in me, and after all this time – you may even remember me referring to this in the past – it is still...
Our natural reaction to a situation we don’t like is to move away from it as quickly as possible, or if we can, to avoid it altogether. In Yoga we are often instructed to assume – initially – uncomfortable positions. Then you might ask yourself, ‘surely yoga’s...
We have all felt the excitement and anticipation or otherwise dread, of something we have experienced in the past, happening again. We ‘expect’ a certain outcome; may it be the blissful feeling of the freeing of energy in the body in a posture well mastered, or on the...
Do you find it difficult to focus your mind on one thing at a time? Does the idea of developing internal focus during a yoga session seem unachievable? A large part of a successful yoga session is the ability to focus inwards, centre your mind and clear your thoughts....
When students come to yoga afresh they often express the desire to become more flexible. Although I always ensure that they gain the understanding that strength also needs to be acquired in equal measure to make the yoga practice safe and enjoyable, the students do...
