Planning your yoga pilgrimage If yoga has become an important part of your life, then you probably realise that yoga is about so much more than holding asana in a classroom. From building inner serenity to forging lasting friendships, making yoga a focal point in your...
There are many different ways to sequence a yoga practice. In Ashtanga Vinyasa we rely on an ancient system, a pre-set and time-tested sequence of postures, which has proven to work in miraculous ways again and again. Its’ beautifully calming, cleansing and...
PRANA Often prana is understood to be our breath, or simply oxygen – the air we breathe. Although this is an important aspect of prana, there is a lot more to it. A good understanding of what it all entails can greatly enrich and inform our life experiences, and...
We are delighted that Neera Scott will be teaching various classes in the course of the next few months. Practicing since 1994 and teaching 1997 Neera has taught extensively overseas - workshops, retreats, and teacher trainings throughout Europe, India and Nepal. She...
Even in my teenage years, when for some time before my HSC, I practiced Yoga for ½ hour daily, I noticed already that I slept much better, and felt more aware of my physical state –if I had eaten too late at night, and how it affected my sleep. I developed better...
Can yoga help strengthen your relationship? Any time is a good time to consider our relationships and how our connections to other people influence our lives. If you have a loved one in your world at the moment, you may be searching for ways to strengthen your...
Tips for practicing yoga with a shoulder injury If you’ve recently experienced a shoulder injury, this doesn’t mean you have to forgo participating in your regular yoga class. The slow, calm nature of Ashtanga Yoga means that even a recent injury shouldn’t affect your...
Am I too old for Yoga? Whether you’re recently retired or a few decades into your golden years, you may be looking for a new pastime to keep yourself active and your days full. As some activities might become harder to take on as you age, it’s not unusual to question...
Share the Love Walking down the street in my favourite suburb, I watched a young father pushing a pram. Soon he lifted his baby out of it, as she wasn’t settling, and comforted her. She got lots of cuddles and kisses, and it was apparent how much he loved and adored...